1956 Pig Crop Forecast Studied by Missouri Farm Group
Washington based estimate by Dr Herman Haag and Missouri Farmers Association research staff predicts a 1956 pig crop of about 1356 million head, with 1966 crop larger than 1954 and similar to 1952. Prices for pork and hogs may rise this fall, with hog averages around 20 dollars in 1958. Meat type hogs encouraged to replace lard types as consumer preferences shift toward lean cuts.
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Washington
INS
Herman Haag
Missouri Farmers Association Research Department
Haag
Missouri Farmer
Cotton Price War Feared By USDA
Washington reports USDA fears a global price war in cotton due to a farm bill provision. Officials warn dumping surplus cotton could trigger market distortions as American allies react to U S inroads. The administration hopes export programs avert a price collapse while maintaining U S cotton competitiveness abroad.
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Washington
INE
Agriculture Department
Eisenhower
Congress
Department
Ameri Tca
U. S
Agriculture
Bra Tal Benson
Colton
Amerleg
Therby
Jackson Man Wins Jaycee Of Year Honors In State
Jeas B. Mathews of Jackson Tennessee was honored as Jaycee of the Year as state Junior Chamber delegates wound up a three day convention Saturday night. Knoxville won the Glessenbier Award as outstanding Jaycee organization in the state last year. Oak Ridge named the most outstanding club and Barbara Elzey of Maryville was Jaycette of the Year. Edwin Norris Kingsport attorney was elected Jaycee president to succeed Sim Short of Franklin. Mrs. Tommye Carter Clarksville succeeds Mrs. Thomas Hubbard Oak Ridge as daycette president. Outstanding clubs named were Maryville Dyersburg Oak Ridge Knoxville. Luther T. Ague Jr. Oak Ridge named outstanding Jaycee local president. Gordon Walhand TV Mahoma outstanding state vice president Willard Wright Murfreesboro outstanding national director from Tennessee. The Junior Citizenship Award went to Robert Thornton Brownsville. Daycette project awards were given to Jamestown Oak Ridge Brookwood Maryville Sevierville Jackson and Nashville.
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Nashville
Jeas B. Mathews
Jackson
Tenn
Sim Short
Franklin
Tommye Carter
Clarksville
Cthomas
Hubbard
Oak Ridge
Maryville
Dyersburg
Knoxville
Luther T. Ague Jr
Gordon Walhand
Tvmahoma
Willand
Wright
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Robert ©. Thornton
Brownsville
Jamestown
Borkwood
Sevierville
Cotton Prices Set Steady Across South Markets
ATLANTA Ga Cotton prices held steady last week with middling 15 16 at 14 spot markets around 15 45 cents per pound according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Purchases in the 14 markets fell to 40 008 bales from 91 000. domestic mills bought small lots to meet year end needs while stocks at mills on April 28 were 13 percent below a year earlier. Export sales remained small though international interest in the program stayed strong as weather favored growth across the belt.
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Atlanta
Agricultural Marketing Service
Calf selection and Purina feeding advice for champions
Kingport area notes offer guidance on choosing a calf for show success and sticking to a Purina feeding plan. The ad touts Purina Beef Chaws Ornolene and Steer Fotena as top products, with worming timing for pullets and cost-saving forage strategies. It promotes fly bait, pasture basics, and high quality clover ranges to cut feed costs.
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Purina
Controlling horn flies on Tennessee cattle
Farmers face losses from horn flies costing about 16 million dollars annually in Tennessee. A county agent recommends a simple back rubber cable method using barb wire and burlap to deter flies, with DDT solution for control and methoxychlor for dairy and beef cattle. Details advise placing the cable at feeding or watering sites and instruct readers to request circular 432 for more information.
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Tennessee
Claude Prince
Sistant
Horney
Jon Callie
Eight Killed In State Traffic Incidents This Week
The Associated Press reports at least eight people died on Tennessee roads last week. The weekend saw multiple fatal crashes including Robert Rose Jr. in Memphis, George Henengan near Sevierville, and Robert Lee Mitchell near the Carter County line. Wanda Silt of Crossville was seriously injured in Cumberland area collisions.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Durin
Robert Rose Jr
Memphis
Sevierville
George Henengan
Wanda Silt
Crosaville
Cumberland
Hog Price Increases Seen With Soil Bank Aid Planned
Southern and midwestern hog prices rose this week, despite midweek dips, ending Friday up 60 cents or more per hundred pounds. Reports note strong demand ahead of Memorial Day, with prices highest since last July and a new Soil Bank program expected to cut farm surpluses in the Midwest and South. Prices for cattle and other meats varied across markets from Georgia to Louisville, while fruits and vegetables moved in larger volumes. A separate note covers Congress approving the soil bank act to reduce major commodity surpluses through acreage reserves and conservation leases with payments up to 750 million dollars yearly.
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Midwest
Atlanta
Agricultural Marketing Service
Georgia
Florida
Nashville
Louisville
North Georgia
Del-Mar-Va
Seaboard
New York
Aleady O
Reading
Chicago
Montgomery
Ab Hoy
Carolinas
Craigia
South Carolina
U. 3
Maryland
Washington
Congress
Eisen+ bowers
Soil Bank
Pontiac Strato-Flight Hydramatic Power Showroom tease
A brisk sales blurb touts Pontiac as delivering the most miles per gallon in the Mobilgas Economy Run and promises the Strato-Flight Hydramatic transmission. It invites readers to test drive the newest, greatest go on wheels this week to experience the modern power and efficiency firsthand.
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Pontiac
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Gowdy's
LEE Powders
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