Farm Report on Hog Health Diagnostic Services
State Lab and University experts outline diagnostic services for Tennessee hog herds adverse to health. Veterinarians emphasize complete herd history, use of nitrogen solutions, and soil conditions to minimize ammonia losses while improving disease detection and management on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pressy
Nashville
Tennessee
O'Neal
Donald Bb. Joward
of Tennessee
James
G. O'Neal
University of Ford
Tennessee Extension
Howard
Nima
Husbandman
Tennessee Department of
Strawberries and farming endure in Dryden area
Jerry Robbins and grandson T. J. Jones run a 101 acre farm near Big Stine Gap in Lee County cultivating fine strawberries for over 20 years. T. J. assists in a strawberry patch with Catskill plants and fertilizer, while also growing tobacco and raspberries. They sell berries as fast as they can and receive calls from Kingsport and Bristol.
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Dryden High
Robbins
Catskill
Daugster
Gladys
Gene Ones
T. J
Tom
Kingsport
Bristol
Food For Freedom Wheat Bought On Open Market
About 5.27 million bushels of wheat were bought on the open market for donation to nine foreign countries under the Food for Freedom program. J. P. Carmack, chairman of the Sullivan County ASCS committee, says the Kansas City Commodities Office made the purchases.
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Carmack
Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization On Conservation
Kansas City
Ascs Commods
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Department of Agriculture
Korea
India
Morocco
Algeria
Turkey
Iraq
Yaiwan
China
Syria
Afghanistan
Smallest Tennessee Cotton Crop in 31 Years
Nashville based reporting service estimates the 1966 Tennessee cotton crop at 363000 bales, down 43 percent from the 1960s average and 40 percent from the 1934 level. Lint yield is 475 pounds per acre, the lowest since 1957.
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Nashville
Tennnessee
Tennessee
Farmers Share Of Food Basket Dips Nine Percent
Knoxville reports a split in the food market as homemakers pay roughly 1 percent more while farmers suffer about 9 percent less income from Market Basket items. University of Tennessee economist F M DeFriese cites U S Bureau of Labor Statistics data noting growers receive far smaller returns than consumers pay for meat produce and fruits.
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Knoxville
Debriese
U. S
F. M. DeFriese
University of Tennessee Extension
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Feed Grain Provisions Stay Same
J E Carmack reports no changes to acreage diversion provisions of the 1987 feed grain program as Secretary Freeman confirms continuation. Crop reports show farmers may plant less than prior estimates. stocks are higher than anticipated and end-year levels may exceed 25 million tons. Prices received by farmers rose about 12 percent from a year earlier with corn averaging around 1.28 dollars per bushel.
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Carmack
Sullivan
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Freeman
4-H Camp Participation Delayed by Fund Shortfall
County 4-H clubs report slow responses for camp funding and applications. extension funds may not meet the county quota, risking fewer boys able to attend the July 24- week camp. Readers urged to obtain deter forms from principals and mail promptly. The note also praises the Rock Springs Club for support and notes various club updates, events, and member achievements with mixed humor.
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Secon
Soviet Angara Aids 14 Japanese Boats in Kamchatka Ice
Tokyo UPI reports the Soviet icebreaker Angala escorted fourteen Japanese fishing boats out of an ice pack west of Kamchatka. It marks the first time a Soviet ship assisted Japanese vessels since the 1957 Japan-Russia maritime rescue pact.
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Tokyo
UPI
Angala
Kamchatka
Two Rye Cove FFA Members Win Awards
Gale Berry and Larry Dishiny, Rye Cove FFA, won PRA Foundation awards for agricultural leadership and farming program excellence. Berry, son of James and Gale Berry, was a Farm Mechanics Award recipient and national convention delegate. Dishiny led a diverse farming program and held vice president roles in the local FFA and participated in national events. The awards will be presented at the Virginia Share LYA Convention.
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Rye Cove Ffa
Aurea
Vir
Gale Berry
James HH. Berry
Clinchport
Gale
Kansas City
Rye Cove PA
Larry Dishiive
Donald Dishiny
Thwfield
Virginia
Beef Cable Field Days Set
Beef cattle events scheduled July 7 to 19 in Tennessee for 4H and FFA youths. Programs open to all interested in steer and heifer projects. Demonstrations include judging, feeding, and showmanship at multiple farms led by Dean Hurlbut of the national beef breeding group.
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Vince
Cass
Tennessee Vowisters
Tennessee and
American jAnnus Associations
Dean Hurlbut
National Beef jRreaed
Rimra Bing
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Fred C. Powell
University of Tennessee
Amma Husbandsman
Powell
Aic
Haywood Luck
University of ‘Weonessee
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Luck
Jeriala
Aliod
Charles D. Holland
Leah B. Hoopeet
Till Mosdy
Rock Springs
Jill
Biltmore Estate
Ashevilly
N.C
Chip
Smith
Akard
Fred Slickley
Avera
Alice Eldrelly
Valley Pike
Mike Fleaner
Mike
Washington
Phis Ag
Sullivan County
Lily
Maine
Cluh
Ain Aisive
Ootcome Bl
Austin
Harry Weaver
Wayde Hayes
Tirthank
Guy Mather
Tosler
Chitin
Tye Coys
Future Farmers of America
PRA Foundation
Appalachian
TARRY
Miy
Ast
Simmons Larmy
Cartytin
Judye Beatnis
Garrett Farm
Hivingston
Alyefold Tin
Wabert
Tharier Farm
Cavingstan
Pape Izess
Vay
Amd
Ee Pacis Ross
Bane
Lamoust
Fly Kroger
Ches
Evier Weis
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Kroger Co
Kroger
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Loy's Bologna
Wesson
Jar
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