Crease-retaining Cotton Finish Sought by USDA and Dry-cleaners
The USDA and the National Institute of Drycleaning Inc. in Silver Spring Md have negotiated a contract to seek a crease retaining finish for cotton garments using standard drycleaning equipment. The cooperative research involves USDA Agricultural Research Service and outside partners the National Cotton Council of America and resin manufacturers.
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USDA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Drycleaning, Inc
Average Cow Production Tops 6 000 Pounds
Dairy Situation report notes 1956 average milk production per cow at 6 000 pounds, first time on record, with U S gains of about 20 percent in a decade and expected similar rise over the next 10 years. Louisiana remains lowest at 2 800 pounds while California tops at 8 600 pounds.
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U. S
California
Alabama
Oregon
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Resin finish promises crease holding for cotton garments
Division at New Orleans advances a resin finish for cottons to hold permanent creases after laundering. The process treats garments after sewing, curing with a hot iron to set pleats, improving wrinkle resistance without extra starch or ironing. Further testing and commercial adaptation needed.
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New Orleans
USDA
New Orlean Laboratory
Poultry Market Report from Philadelphia
USDA poultry data shows ready-to-cook young chickens unsettled with liberal regional supplies. Prices paid delivered to Philadelphia warehouses ranged 30 to 34 cents for Grade A and US Grade A 2-3 lb. hens steady with good demand. Receipts on April 16 include Maryland 85 000 lbs Delaware 102 000 lbs South Carolina 25 000 lbs North Carolina 22 000 lbs Virginia 24 000 lbs.
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Philadelphia
USDA
South Carolina
North Carolina
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L. H. Brubaker
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