Wages Rise in Farm Labor as Livestock Demand Drops
Agricultural notes discuss wartime labor shifts with farm wages quadrupling since World War II. Livestock tasks now take about 40 percent of farm labor while crop labor falls 34 percent, and machinery reduces some man hours. The piece also covers gardening tips and bulb buying cautions for spring planting.
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Blacksburg
WVPI
Fox
Iarmerk
Au. 5
Department of Agricuure
Atdy
Low Volume Checks Price Drop in Southern Hog Markets
Fewer hogs appeared at southern and midwest markets last week with seasonal price declines partly checked. Rates fell 25 cents to 1.25 dollars at Nashville and Lewisville, while Atlanta and Georgia Florida Alabama plants showed steady to slightly higher prices. Hog and cattle futures varied across regions as demand loosened in Florida and the Carolinas. Tobacco markets in Georgia Florida closed strong with record high cross sales and total volume near 212.5 million pounds.
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Allanta
Georgia-Florida-Alabama
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Carolinas
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Mississippi
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Caroline
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Tennessee
Stintesboro
Vidalia
Littsusii
South Carolina
Broilers North Carolina
Alan
North Carolina
Broiler
Harr's Herd Tops Sullivan County Milk Production
Harrs Herd Leads in Sullivan Community Dairy Association with an average of 1 226 pounds of milk and 456 pounds of butterfat per cow. A Simpson-Kanyport cow posted the highest butterfat at 87 9 pounds. Freenor and Massengill figures highlight individual yields as the Kingsport livestock market reported strong prices for prime calves and high quality stock.
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Blountvite
Sullivan Comunty
Bath
DHA
Tennessee Farmers Face Dry Weather Hit Hard
The article notes widespread drought across East Tennessee hurting crops and pastures. Tobacco is being cut, fall seeding stalled, and hay crops are short with dry conditions delaying field preparation. Sheep outlook remains strong amid high meat prices. County reports cite varying moisture deficits and crop readiness.
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Upper East Tennessee
Huy
Kingsport
Hancock
Sonny
Jefferson
Johnson
Sullivan
East Tennessee County Chosen for Rural Development Pilot
A Tennessee county is selected for a rural development pilot under Eisenhower era plans to improve low income farmer conditions. An executive committee will assign three member teams to visit three counties per region to identify weed and interest, guiding regional pilot site choices this year.
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Tennessee
Eisenhower
Washington
Jub Booth
Agriculture Department
Booth
Oklahoma
Congress
Farmers Home Administration
Asistance
McOommiler
Cotton Cuts Hurt Farmers in Secretarial Speech
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson warned that cotton acreage reductions have adversely affected farmers. Speaking in Bloomington Illinois, he said current programs offer little relief or potential relaxation soon. A Department report estimated a small stockpile reduction for the year ending next July. He blamed varied legislation for constraining cotton and harming markets, raising U S carry-over stocks and expanding overseas production at American growers’ expense.
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Washington
Ins
Ezra Taft Benson
Bloomington
Agriculture Department
U. S
Benson
Kingsport Seed Shop Promotes Fertilizer and Plants
Local Kingsport store advertises a full line of seeds and planting supplies including Royster fertilizer. The note invites customers to inquire about free-flowing Royster fertilizer for gardening needs.
Dry cow feeding raises milk yield and calving ease
Purina studies at Purina Research Farm show dry cow conditioning with Purina Dry Cow Feed adds 1000 to 2000 lbs of milk per lactation and aids easier calving and healthier udders. Dairymen endorse the program and offer testimonials and contacts for more milk.
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Purina Research Farm
Purina
Senator Scott Involved in Surplus Sales Report
A fragmentary Washington report notes Senator Scott, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, facing questions over selling surplus American crops to Russia and other nations. The incomplete text references criticism of barter proposals and government programs tied to farm surplus handling.
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Washington
Sen . Kein
UNC
Russia
Acolt
Senate Agriculture Conmitter
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