Tennessee Farmers Corner On Cotton Harvest Quality
Tennessee farmers hear from Haywood W. Tuck on preserving cotton quality amid market competition. Emphasizes picking only dry disease-free bolls, avoiding damaged rocks, using proper sacks, and adjusting harvest machinery. notes rise in capital borrowing for farm improvements and the impact of new tech on labor. extension survey shows weevil infestation remains high in West Tennessee counties, with Varderman 72 percent, McNairy 73 percent, Grocket 7 percent. Lake, Chien pod and Dyer also affected. The United States remains the largest exporter of agricultural and industrial products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood W. Tuck
Bec
Aghcmunal
Commerely Appeal
Walter Durham
Efly
Extension Service
Farmers Home Administration
Durhan
UT Extension Service
West Tennessee
Varderman
McNairy
Grocket
Lake, Chien
Dyer
Milk Production In Virginia Rises While Cow Numbers Fall
Washington report shows Virginia milk output climbed to over two billion pounds last year despite a drop in cow numbers. Record production per cow reached about 9,200 pounds, while the average per cow earlier was 3,870 pounds. Dairy head H G Kriesel cites continued decline in average yield per cow over the next decade, amid shifts to larger herds and improved techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Washington
Virginia
Department of Agriculturgistics
H. G. Kriesel
Deepartmment
Florida
Sharp Price Slumps Hit Southern Hog Cattle Markets
Market reports show sharp price setbacks across hog and cattle sectors in southern producing regions. Prices for butcher hogs, steers, and heifers fluctuated, with traders noting variances by state and weight class amid mixed demand and regional conditions.
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Westor
Atunta
Gees
Hoy
Muany
Georgia
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Loulaville
DeleMiseVig
Tie Range
Qubal
Shtughiee
Mississippi
Astandard
We Nation
Higher Prices Push on Tennessee Farmers Crop Market
Tennessee farmers face rising costs as the August price index climbs 6 points, led by increases in meat, dairy, and poultry prices. Florida orange shipments shrink while grape and apple movements shift. Carolina cabbage and other vegetables show lower prices. tobacco markets in the old belt remain light. overall farm input costs hold steady despite higher farm product prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvilee
Tennessee
Pyleos
Florida
Etry
Atlanta
North Carolina
Allanty Wholesale
Georgia
Virginia
South Carolina
Crop Reporting Board
Border North
Carolina
Easteen
North Carolina Hell
Middle Belt
Hnoaville
Max H. Falkner
Fanny Uuilde
Crete
Grading Boosts Virginia Hogs Quality and Sales
Virginia hog grading advocate M. Godsey from Blacksburg argues live grading widens lean pork supply, boosts consumer demand, and raises producer profits. He notes 1956 pork per capita consumption fell 25 percent due to excess fat, and a one grade gain in 1958 hog quality could have added about 78 million dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Welant Inne
M. Godsey
Dama
Godsey
Owl
Primariy
U S Women Prefer Wool For Winter
Washington reports a USDA survey of women 18 to 60 on wool preference. Respondents highlight warmth wearability shape retention and easy care as key reasons for favoring wool over synthetics in coats skirts and sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glady
Department of Agriculture Market Development
Ui UL
Connie
HAL Herd Js
Herd
County dairy herd averages cited in republic dairy report
Massengill and Simpson lead county dairy herd introduction with 24 cows in Sullivan Janes herd topping averages at 134 pounds per cow. The report lists multiple farms and figures for butterfat, milk, and butter-dry production across 26 herds, noting top individual records and overall averages per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Janes
Mase Association
Senngill
Nut Damion Stolth
Massenpilt
Blutt Clty md
Simipson
Kings
Herd Jed
Heass
Sovistlan
Vuttertat
B. J. Barr
Allen
Perigat's
Allen and Fe
Community Improvement Contest judged by McPheeters Bend club
The Mc Pheeters Bend Community Club prepares for the annual Community Improvement Contest judging in October. At a recent meeting Troy Hinson discussed farm and home survey sheets prepared by the Extension Service and urged one for every home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPheetrrs
Methodist
Carl Smith
Baptist
Willie Kincheloe
Parent-Teacher Association
Paul Drake
Kenneth Long
Future Farmers of America
Daniel Smith
417 Club
Ross Cavin
Paul Dooke
Dewey Cavin
Top Judging Scorers Highlight 4 H Club Contest
Knoxville report shows David Hodgens of Hawkins County as top individual scorer with 99 points in a 4 H Club daily judging event. Second went to Bothy Wilson Greene County with 989, David King Sullivan placed third with 980, Buddy Shipley Sullivan fourth with 906. Sullivan County team won with 2,876 of a possible 4,000 points and will advance to the State Fair in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
David Hodgens
Hiwkins County
Bothy Wilson
Greene County
David King
Sullivan
Whith
Buddy Shipley
Ourth
Sullivan County
Nashville
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Duncan McLean
Winona
Ontario
Tennessee Farmers Corner
United’ States
Fal
Sorat Gardner Equipment CO
Sullivan St
Manny
Julia Hager
Oceana County
Mich
U.S
DR. L. B. Cobb
Dallas, Texas
New York
Ned
Pheieel
Glenwood Baptist Church
Center 51
Kingsport, Tenn
Freeman Wright
Evening Service
Jepeseye
AP Pholotexy Nashville
Herd Sr
Massengill
Simpson
Tkmes
Wayne Arnold
Devotonals
Tn Aristmetic
Miss Will
Christopher Cawood
J.' Parker Inc. Co
Bennett & Edwards, Inc
Price & Ramey
Kingsport Development Co. Inc., Inc
Kingsport
Checker
Board News
Joan Cornwall
Mike
Ike
Miles Galloway
Purina
John Cornwall
Purina Nursing Chow
Call Malena
Buil Ari Prayed
Toma Tae Aris
Uve
Tina Tor
Holston Feed Store
West Revere
Iny
J. T. Parke Insurance Agency
E. Market St
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