Top Quality Burley Is Greater Need Than Higher Yields
Burley tobacco growers should focus on quality over maximum yields this year. Sulllivan County ASCS chair Copentayer notes 1965 per acre yields won’t set tobacco farm poundage quotas under the new acreage-poundage law. The act requires Secretary of Agriculture to seek burley input by Jan 1 1966 and uses the average yields from 1959-63 or 1960-64 for quota calculations, excluding 1965 yields.
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Burley
AL. W. Copentayer
Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Copenhaver
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Burley Tobacco Industry
Hurley
Hurley Tobacco
Shea Hurley
Insect Control Will Increase Potato Yields
Sullivan County agent W McClain says insect control raises potato yields. Major pests include flea beetles potato bugs and leaf hoppers. Levin or DDT sprays or dusts control these, plus beetles, worms and other pests. Regular use prevents resistance buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McClain
Sullivan County
McClain
Insects Feed On Newly Set Tobacco
Insects attack newly transplanted tobacco including wireworms white grubs and sod webworms. Dr KR L Miller of the University of Kentucky urges soil insecticides applied three weeks before transplanting and recommends emulsifiable concentrates granular forms or dusts. Treat beds the day before sale or within seven days after transplant and monitor weekly for a month. DDT Sevin and Gallion sprays advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. L. Miller
University of Kentucky
Say
Miller
Miller Sail
Something For Everyone Planned For National Grassland Field Day
National Grassland Field Day at the Middle Tennessee Experiment Station near Columbia features demonstrations talks and tours over three days. Tennessee UT and American Grassland Council sponsor with 60 plus manufacturers and universities showcasing machinery exhibits live animal displays and conservation demonstrations. Admission is free with a barbecue option and a packed schedule of speakers from UT USDA Clemson and other institutions.
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Sullivan
J. W. McClain
Sul
Fivan County
Southers
Middle Tennessee Experiment Station
Columbia
University of Tennessee
American Grassland Connell
McClain
Dorages al Id
United Press International
Warron
Aens
Tom Morris
North Carolina State Univer
Lain
Lyill
4-H Chatter: Danville Exchange and Club Plans
4-H Chatter notes ADALAM of bo or tree years to visit Danville Kentucky with 412yers from the Bluegrass Store. Members plan housing with Kentucky friends for a four day outing. Leaders seek host homes, camp deposits near, and Washington trip preparations. A strawberry pie recipe and confidence remark conclude the piece.
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Adalam
Danville
Thomas
Helen
Tommy King
Lolston Valley
Mey
O.k.’S
Kentucky
Rip
Sullivan
Kay Hart
Blountville
Jean Te
David Saul
Operie Kon
David
Washington
Alga
Patsy Rodgers
Shy Valley Farm Hosts Guernsey Field Day Outcome
The Tri-State Guernsey Breeders Association Field Day will be at Shy Valley Farm near Church Will on Saturday. Main speaker Ralph Coarsey will discuss Guernsey cattle selection and development at 10 a.m. Dr. William M. Miller of the University of Tennessee will lead the type discussion and judge classes. The event invites dairy-minded attendees and extends a special invitation to 4-H and Future Farmers of America members. lunch will be served. Attendees should notify Scott Stickley in Blair City by Wednesday.
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Guernsey Breeders Association
Philip Shivell
Shy Valley
Church Will
Scott Stickley
Thas
Ralph Coarsey
South and
North Carolina
Wiliam M. Miller
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Club
Farmers of America
Stickley
Blair City
Disposable farm machines eyed by UT engineer
University of Tennessee extension economist Albert J. Swearingen says the ideal farm machine would have a fixed life span and require no repairs. He notes current designs aim for long life but often outwear usefulness, and disposable machines could aid small farmers adapting to larger, more complex operations.
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United Press
Albert J.] Swearingen
University of Tennessee Lixtension Service
Swearingen
Tennessee FFA Forestry Camp Brings 90 Students to Fall Creek
Ninety Future Farmers of America from 60 timbered counties attend the 16th annual Tennessee Forestry Training Camp at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Nashville. Commissioner Donald McSween notes joint operation by the Department of Conservation and Division of Vocational Education with financing from Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association affiliates The Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Company Counce Mead Corporation Kingsport Bowaters Southern Paper Calhoun. Selected sophomores and juniors from 85 high schools receive instruction in practical forestry by state and private instructors from the State Division of Forestry and cooperating manufacturers.
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Nashville
Future Farmers of America
Tennessee — Forestry
Fall Creek
Falls State Park
Donald Mr. McSween
Department of Conservating
Division of
Vorntional Education
Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association
Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Company
Counce
Heat management tips for poultry houses in hot weather
Recommendations include spraying the roof with water, damp shavings to cool the space, opening doors and windows with fans, providing extra water and wet feed, using a thin dry chiller, sprinkling birds with cool water when overheated, painting roofs white, growing grass around the house, leaving feed troughs empty at peak heat, and boosting vitamin levels in feed, especially Vitamin 6.
ASG Appoints Advisory Group in Tennessee
Ed Jones of the Tennessee ASC State Committee announces an advisory committee to assist the ASC in areas of mutual interest. Members named are Dr D A Hamilton Nashville James A Greer Mc Lemoresville and Hilliard D Currin Brownsville. The appointment advances civil rights progress and equal employment opportunities in farm program administration at state and county levels and ensures access to ASCS program information and ASC elections participation.
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Nashville
Ed Jones
Tennessee —Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Ale Asc
D. A. Hamilton
James A. Greer
McLemoresville
Hilliard D. Currin
Brownsville
ALCS
Dones
Ain
ASCS
State Crops Look Good
Adequate soil moisture across most regions supports strong growth of small grains pastures and hay in Tennessee. May 1 condition for rye pastures and hay matches last year and runs above average, with pasture gains in April. First alfalfa cuts suffered some losses from weather and damage. May hay stocks totaled 230000 tons, down from 1961 and below long term average. Wheat oats and barley headed portions. corn and cotton planted. Wheat yield forecast at 3604000 bushels with 28 bushels per acre. Milk production April at 197 million pounds up from 1964 and the 1959-63 average. milk per cow 439 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Tennessee
Tenntessee
Important Events Ahead For Sheepmen In Virginia
Virginia sheep breeders plan a series of events in June including the Eastern Stud Ram Show and Sale in Staunton and the Southwest Virginia conference at Glade Springs. Held are breed meetings, lectures by George Allen, a lamb barbecue, and ram sales across sites from Staunton to Steeles Tavern with top judges and national breed associations sponsoring activities.
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van Severlen
Virginia
George Allen
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Willa
Southwest Virginia
Glade Springs
Allen
Staunton
Hampshire
Dorset
Suffolk
Alten
Steeles ‘Tavern
Tazewell
Upstate Farmers Aided In Conservation Effort
Congressman James T. Quilt Wen announced that 8,7954 farmers in Tennessee's First Congressional District earned 723,000 in ACP cost sharing since 1963. The program targets erosion control, watershed protection, land use adjustments, and wildlife habitat with measures across 92,000 acres of enduring vegetation, 22,000 acres expanded cover, 360 projects, 22 miles of sod waterways, 1,100 acres drainage, and 5,000 acres of annual cover crops.
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James T. Quilt Wen
Tennessee
Quillen
Firs
Rosion
Broiler Hatcheries See April Increase in Tennessee Output
Nashville Tennessee commercial hatcheries produced 4 313 001 broiler type chicks in April up 293 000 from April last year according to the Tennessee Crop Reporting Service Egg type chicks reached 832 000 versus 924 000 previously a 10 percent drop
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Nashville
Tennessee
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Frank G. Clemeit
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Usda-Georgia Experiment
MI Teel
Aanglican Farm Research Association
Ta. King
Clemson
Mlb.singley
Rutgers University
T. J. Cunta
University of Florida
D. E. McCloud
USDA
Elmer Gray
Danny Page
Rye Cave
VPI Extension Service
Blacksburg
Helen II, Stocking
Charles D. Holland
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Kathy
Jefferson City
Ann Jones
Holston
Ann
Dow
Shy Valley Farm
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