Rest Grow Bigger Milk Plants Decline Two Thirds Since 1948
Washington reports a National Food staff study showing U S dairy processing plants fell from over 19 000 in 1948 to 5 597 in 1985 as average plant size rose. The eight largest firms controlled 28-30 percent of shipments in 1954 63, with the top 20 at 37-40 percent. Retailers increasingly processed dairy products, expanding output across chains in the 20 largest firms.
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Washington
U. S
National
Ely Ee
Butler
4-H Chatter At Indian Springs Seeks Balance With Sports
Clara Bridwell cannot join 4-H due to cheerleading duties. Principal McHall allows 7th and 8th grade club meetings at 1 30 so athletes may attend. Enrollment cars sent to clubs. meetings planned, officers elected, October assignments. Billy Tester excels in poultry. Mrs Neal praises laying hens. Don Thomas may seek new roommates at next year’s fair. a prank sleep wake incident is recounted. Beef exhibitors urged to start calf feeding. Bristol show entries due by November 1. Crop judging team placed fourth. members include Joneses from Holston and David Malone from Blountville. Jamies was high scorer. The article ends with an odd remark about underdeveloped territory under hats.
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Indian Springs
Clara Bridwell
Clara
Mc Hall
Tennessee Meat Output Dips in July Slower Market
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service reports July red meat production at 57.38 million pounds, down 4 percent from June. Cattle slaughter rose from 49,500 to 51,000 head, calves fell from 18,200 to 17,400, and hog slaughters declined from 185,000 to 171,000.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Storage Profits From Proper Farm Storage and Pest Control
United Press International reports that proper storage can boost profits for soybean farmers in 1965, with added value from airtight facilities and fumigation costs. Extension specialists advise stocking grain to capitalize on peak prices, while farmers in North and South Carolina praise stable midyear markets. The report also covers herbicide use and pest control costs, noting storage costs exclude labor and suggesting thorough cleaning and treated walls and floors to protect grain.
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United Press International
Frank M. Defriese
Defriese
Sociale
Ovienally
University of Tennessee
Rave
Worsham
St North
Carolina State University
Nashville
Farmers of America
Bacca
Tennessee
Jon
Clyde K
Chappell
University
Old of Tennessee
Both Envelopes Needed In ASC Committee Vote
Sullivan County farmers vote for ASC committeemen must use both mailed envelopes. One plain and one with a back statement to sign witnessed. Ballots marked and sealed in the plain envelope then placed inside the other envelope. Sign the back statement or the vote isn’t counted. Deadline is Sept. 22.
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Sullivan County
Community Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
H. W. Copenhaver
Copenhaver
ASCS
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Agriculture Department
Navy
Hellsville
Helen R. Stocking
Sullivan
Charles D. Holland
Billy Tester
Don Thomas
Holston Valley
Don
Ted
Dalia
Dalie
Billy Bailey
Tommy Lady
Terry Hopkins
Bristol
Joneses
Holston
David Malone
Blountville
Susan
Marcia
James
Jamies
America
North
Carolina
W. V. Osborne
Oakwood Drive
Times-News
Kroger
Batmore Oleo
the Kroger Co
Kroger Coffee
Grimes
Kingsport National Bank
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fasiman Road
Colonial Heights
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