Push Emergency Program To Save Small Family Farms
USDA launches an emergency program to halt the loss of small farms under 259 acres. Congress requested action as demonstrations assign extension workers to explain agricultural literature to marginal farmers and test remedies for economic viability. The effort emphasizes education, loans, and rural development to sustain family farming and awaken new nonfarm opportunities.
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New Plant Disease Fight Uses Inside Out Chemicals
Washington scientists are testing new systemics that deliver disease fighting chemicals inside plants to halt infections. Researchers note plant pathogens include fungi viruses bacteria and other organisms, with losses totaling billions yearly across crops and varieties.
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Policy discussions scheduled by Farm Bureau statewide
Farm Bureau plans a series of policy discussions across Tennessee beginning Tuesday in Morristown Knoxville and Johnson City with county resolutions committees and leaders attending. Meetings aim to gather member opinions on farm problems and develop a longer policy development program for state and national matters to be presented at the November convention and December American Farm Bureau gathering.
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Transplant Evergreens In September by Henry Pree
Henry Pree discusses best September timing for transplanting evergreens both scented and leafy. He covers site preparation, soil moisture, burlap handling, root pruning, and post transplant care including watering and mulching. He also answers reader questions on roses, strawflowers, seed storage, lima beans, aphids, and seed-borne diseases.
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Soil Bank Payments Begin Tuesday for Farmers in 45 States
Agriculture officials said Soil Bank payments, potentially totaling up to 395 million dollars this year, will reach farmers in 45 states and Puerto Rico soon after Labor Day. The program covers acreage reserve agreements with payments based on an average of ten dollars per acre, targeting four to six million acres enrolled. State totals show Arizona through Puerto Rico with varied participation and payments, while the report notes the emphasis on conserving cropland and enabling water storage.
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Broiler and Hog Prices Drop in Dull Southern Trading
In a slow southern market, broiler and hog prices fell as USDA data showed declines from the prior week. Cattle and veal prices softened in several markets while southern calf and steer trades showed uneven strength and broad supply.
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Farm Credit Meet Set For Knoxville
Farm Credit directors and treasurers from Tennessee Kentucky and Indiana will attend a conference at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on Wednesday and Thursday. R B Tootell head of the Farm Credit Administration will speak at the Thursday luncheon. Other speakers include J B Sasser state conservationist M S Kennedy Jr of Louisville and Homer Hayward of the Production Credit Corp. D H Bushnell will discuss appraisals.
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Planting Along Roadsides Urges Landscaping by Residents
Knoxville residents seek to beautify streets and highways with highway-adjacent plantings. UT Extension horticulturist W. C. Pelton advises using shrubs and perennials on slopes and private property to create a striking display at modest cost. Iris is favored for early blooms, with division advised in late summer for next year's blossoms.
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