Reed brothers claim heaviest tobacco harvest to date near Big Stone Gap
The Reed brothers at Worley Heed in Tee County west of Big Stone Gap report the heaviest tobacco since starting. One leaf measures 11 by 33 inches, with the entire crop in proportion. They grow 1 1/4 acres this year and used 1500 pounds of 5-10-15 fertilizer on half an acre. They also run tractor work, plowing, rowing, and tree cutting for neighbors and own lawn care equipment.
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BIG Stone Gam
Oita
Worley Heed
Tee County
Big Stone Gap
Reed Brothers
Turin Jue
Lae
Big Stane Gap
Knoxville Fair Opens With Weeklong Animal Exposition
The Knoxville Fair begins Friday at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, running eight days from noon to midnight daily with a three day horse show starting Sept 12. Special events include Youth Day, Senior Citizens Day, Mayors Day, and a music tent with radio shows, midway rides, and a wide range of livestock, poultry, and craft displays. Premature entries include horse shows, cattle, sheep, swine, dairy events, and a large prize list totaling thousands in premiums.
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Knoxvilte
Prndiy Ace
Chillowee Park
Kinsvalle
Sind
Tay
Truy Scouty
Waterm
Mo Covenson
Knoxville
Stowe
Knox
Iran
Ihe
Swonderland
Cire Records
Hilly Grahame
Lille
Hunter
Tennessee Valley
Wong Chik
Jaulge
Christopher Wadsworth
FFA Mienbers
John C. Wilk
Raleigh
W.M. Miller
FEA
Premims
Pam
Jedge
EL BR
Lidsall
It Takes More Capital to Go into Farming Now
In Blacksburg Virginia agricultural economists discuss rising farm capital needs. They cite 1907 figures showing real estate averages around 57000 with another 10000 in livestock machinery and working capital. Total invested capital exceeds 373000, far higher than late 19th century levels, reflecting modernization and scale.
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Sai Livermaory
Uch Ag
Strawberries and corn silage tips from local farm notes
Agricultural guidance covers strawberry weed control and timing for harvest, plus corn silage yields when cut early versus late. Emphasizes selecting proven varieties like Blount oats for drought resistance and lodging resistance, with Tennessee seed availability and local suppliers noted for farm planting needs.
4 H Chatter: Senior members prep for district contest in Knoxville
Four senior 4 H members Barbara Uenninger Past Miller Jane Peetel Becky Hoonigan and Carol Riley prepare for five Home Management Food and Nutrition and related art areas at a district contest in Knoxville with the Bock Springs club also sending members. Advisors include Mr Robert Nulaney Mrs Flossie Hilo and Mrs Hazel Justice. Club members and livestock show participants from Sullivan County are listed along with camp survey feedback and results at the Greene County Fair showing Brand Holsteins by the Fleener family with multiple first places and overall success to report. More results to come in next column.
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Iome
Barbara Uenninger
East High
Past Miller
Central High
Jane Peetel
Becky
Knoxville
Bock Springs
Sullivan County
Gindy Bacon
Kathy Brickey
Ricky Gray
Charlotte Lady
Allen Ferguson
Barbara Hile
Carol Huggins
Yvonne Hite
Vickie Brickey
Carol Fields
Pam Galloway
Roydene Disney
Cathy Castel
Bonnie Galloway
Connie Perguson
Fruu
Robert Nulaney
Flossie Hilo
Hazel Justice
Nancy
Greeneville
Willon
Highest Pound Price Not Necessarily Best
Tennessee agricultural experts caution farmers to consider weight loss in transit and at markets when pricing livestock. University of Tennessee instructors urge checking weighings, timing, and methods to maximize returns, noting pencil shrink common in markets and variable discounts.
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Buy G. Hicks
University of Tennessee Extension Service
Hicks
Tennessee
Charles &. Graves
University of Tennessee
Atlantic
Cody
Buffalo
Narragansett
Vernal
Williamsburg
Careless Crop Harvest Costs Virginia Peanut Growers
In Emporia Virginia farm specialist J Hussell CC Schonls notes rising foreign material in peanuts from 2.8 percent in 1938 to 45 percent by 1967. Farmers face penalties from two to fifteen cents per pound depending on foreign material level, with millions of pounds affected.
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Emporia
Jhussell CC. Schonls
Cooperative Extension Service
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Worley
A&i
Indoing
Aberdeen
Angus
Dave FH. Brower Jr
Tame
Issloe B. Kelly
Holschuernseys
John We Tick
Columbus
Ohio
George Mins
Glom EK
Conatser
Athens
Hugh Webb
Junor
FRA
Premums
Sumner A. Griffin
James G. O'Neal
Hampshires
Suffolks
Shropshires
Dorsels
Southtowns
Jack
Deavis
Louisville
David Walker
Carter Myers Arena
Thamd Hew
S.C. Barhant
Ind. c
David Welch
Mocksville
D. C
Aid Mamer
Eddie Black
Blacksburg
Shorey
Neuse
Agricvural
Virginia Techarostl
Hocost Lo
McClain
Claude Imindh Asa
Ind
Bea
Terabad
Agere
Th University of Pennessee
Blount
Senate
Sts
Devin On
Bradwarr
Seal B
Hoopfen
Koon
Arbara
Pat
Jane
Carol
Ot Duniog
TVA & T
Holstes
Margaret Rodgers
Chi Smith
Toot Smith
Akard
Sherrill Doran
Holston
Terry Shipley
Sullivans
David Oliver
Bluff City
Tony Thomas
Holston Valley
Kermeth King
Alan, Fred
Walter Stickley
Allhhose
Tis Survey
Teresa Fogleman
Central Heights
Randy Archer
Janet Elsen
Mary Hugues
Pam Reeves
Weavers
Ike
Lynn
Greene County
Wicks
Graves
U-T
Kentucky
M. Josephson
Josephson
Bankamericard
Giada
Cully
Sherwood Road
Fort Henry Dr
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