Tennessee Farmers Corner And Farm News Update
Tennesseee farm column notes agriculture trends and changes in 1955. It discusses farm incomes, higher prices in late 1955, and government payments, plus tobacco crop timing and weed control guidance from University of Tennessee specialists. Focusing on farm population, employment off the farm and overall rural demographics as reported by the Bureau of the Census.
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Sol
Prostam
University of Tennessee
UAT
United States
Tvo
Bureau of the Census
Weather Clears For Harvest At Seedbed Jobs
Weather favorable for harvest work on seedbed jobs with two thirds harvested and fair progress. Sullivan Siles filling, tobacco cut, and wing and 161 seedings being made as Washington reports high completion and steady pace.
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Hancock
Falfa Seadins
Sullivan
Jeve Hae
Washington
McNeese Quits Conservation Post In Sullivan County
McNeese resigns from the county conservation post after six and a half years of service with the Board of Supervisors. He served in WWII with the Army and spent time in the Philippines. He is survived by a spouse and family, and the report notes ongoing county operations in nearby Greene and Grainger counties.
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McNeese
Sullivan County
Greene County
van Biotin
Board of Supervisdcs
Grainger Coun
Philippines
Benson Says Some May Back Out Of Soil Bank Program
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson said many farmers, especially in Iowa and Nebraska, misunderstood Soil Bank terms due to rapid rollout. He announced a new chance to revise or cancel contracts, noting some could forfeit payments if terms are not met.
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Benson
Wasirengton
INS
Ezra Tait Benzon
Inwa
Neuraska
Erin
Condi
Benson Wean
Uende Np
J. B. Black
Colorado
Spi
Sion
Gnc
Ta Parilel
iMee
Emerlag Hind
Che Au
Fele
Tony
Hog Prices Gain As Cattle Market Dives
Prices for hogs rose while cattle markets sagged with broad declines across southern and midwestern regions. Beef cuts and pork products moved unpredictably amid plant strike worries and labor disruption chatter.
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Atlanta
Tal
Shetwadoah Valley
Del-Mar
Seaboard
New York
Bikie
Inorth
Imost
Atladl
Georgindtarida-Alabaimir
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Tkiata
Moutine
Rida “Bel
Buteh Chicago
Ieville
Sin
Memphis
Montgomery
Georgia-Florida-Alaboma
Guying
Garo
Silver foliage plants and pruning tips for gardens
Questions discuss silver foliage plants for home gardens and a common tall variety used indoors. Mentions Artemesia silver as a stained leaf plant, its care, and the need for moisture. Also asks about pruning native dodendiin and mountain laurel shrubs to control height with yearly cuts.
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Tennessee Farmers Corner
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Fatisto
Orenthe
Department of Agriculture
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Agricultere
Orbie
A. Fleenor
Walalira
C. Wanna
Henry Pree
Nashville
Grimes
North Carolina
Atala
Iriday
Nsiliina
South Carolina
Ana Bayer Sorel
Polite
Piice
Carolina
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Henry Pree Ik
INSI
Eeliare Department
Aberdeen
Angus
Keefauver Bros. Farm
Jonesboro
Keefauver Bros
And
Allandale
Sera Colt Dee Jay
Cox-Wallage
Oldsmobile, Inc
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Dial
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Holston
W. E. Kirk
Furina
Purina
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Holston Feed
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Kingsport
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