Student Wins High Honors at Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Obs L. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall, earns a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Agriculture at Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a 3.04 GPA. He accepted an Ohio Nurserymen's Association Fellowship for a master's at Ohio State University and plans to enroll after graduation.
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Southwest Virginia Four-H Center Planned Near Abingdon
Abingdon, Va. Southwest Virginia 4-H Club Center plans to open four miles east of Abingdon on a former county poor farm tract. The project aims to serve 20,000 4-H members from 15 counties with cabins, recreation facilities, and weekend sessions. A 150000 fundraising drive funds the center, led by P. B. Thouplas and a 13-member board including A B Eller Luke B Russell and Mrs Arny Arnett.
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Cotton policy sparks push for new farm legislation
Washington reports a growing push in Congress to pass a new farm bill before adjournment as cotton industry strains under possible 20 percent planting reductions. Farmers warn allotments could shrink output, raise prices, and harm related industries while threatening synthetic fibers' advantage and U S cotton competitiveness. Virginia and Wise County wildfire losses emphasize broader farm policy pressures.
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Dry Weather Advances Farm Work Across Tennessee
A favorable warm dry spell allowed farmers and gardeners to catch up on field work in Tennessee. By week’s end nearly half of cotton land and about one-fifth of corn had been planted, with soil moisture ranging from ample to wet. Reports from counties noted rapid planting progress, preparations for tobacco beds, and active land work, while hay and pastures remained in good condition and strawberry harvests began in several regions.
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Landrace hogs raised in Washington County described
The Associated Press reports on the Landrace breed raised near Washington County in the Mississippi Delta. Charles Spragins and Janes Boykin promote pampering practices, noting big white hogs reaching 800 pounds with leaner meat, cozy barn conditions, and targeted diet. They describe farrowing crates, nursing pens, and final fattening barns, while economist Gambill notes spring farrowings rising and a potential hog price rebound after a predicted fall drop.
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75 FFA Boys Plan To Attend Annual Forestry Camp
Nashville report shows seventy five Future Farmers of America from 73 high schools in 2 timbered counties will attend the ninth Tennessee Forestry Training Camp at Fall Creek Falls State Park starting June 7. Funded by Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association and supported by Champion Paper and Fiber, Mead Corporation, and Bowaters Southern Paper, the program pairs Department of Conservation and Department of Education staff to teach tree ID cruising reforestation forest management and timber utilization through field work.
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Horses Return as Pets Rise in Popularity
Washington reports the horse, once tied to farms and tractors, is reemerging as a pet. In New Jersey 180 horse breeding farms exist now versus six years ago, while Java H Club members show more interest in quarter horses. Ponies 100 grow more popular with over half bought by people over 50 for grandchildren. A note on converting graham crackers to cups follows.
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Forest tower project spurs local road work in Virginia
In Staunton Virginia plant nutrients from commercial poultry manure with added iphosphate and potash match those in commercial fertilizers. In Gate City Virginia the Division Milzer tests near Statin shows forestry plans to build a trail by the Big Knob lookout on Clinch Mountain. The project, to be completed by June, will replace a jeep trail and aid maintenance of the tower and telephone line. Os bore said the work will be done by forestry personnel with one bulldozer rented briefly. Arlity Hilton of Near Dungannon served as locker watchman in recent seasons.
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Smoky Bear Helped Cut Forest Fires Says Forest Service
The Forest Service reports Smoky Bear aided a two percent drop in forest fires last year. Officials credit advertising campaigns centered on Smoky for much of the decline, noting the largest reductions came in man made fires.
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