Soil Bank 1957 payments reach Louisiana and Mississippi cotton and rice farms
The U S Agriculture Department lists large Soil Bank acreage reserve payments in 1957 totaling 25 000 or more to about 35 farmers in Louisiana and Mississippi. Williams of Natchitoches topped Louisiana with 120 088 50 for 1 682 5 acres of cotton, while Mississippi’s largest was 71 000 to the state penitentiary for 1 000 acres of cotton. Other big recipients include John W Baughman Farm Co liberal Kansas 322 012 for 127 239 acres of wheat, with numerous cotton and rice landholders across both states appearing in the list.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Soil Bank
U. S. Agriculture Department
J. H. Williams
Natchitoches
The
Press Service
John W. Baughman Farm Co
Mississippi State
Parchman
C. L. Garmon, Jr
Mark
Agriculture Department
George B. Franklin & Son
Holly Ridge
Clements Brothers
Ida
R. R. Rhymes
Rayville
Rudio Mardis
Bastrop
St. Mary Rice Company
Franklin
C. W. Earle
Scopena Plantation
Bossier City
Dan Blan
Supervision Divided Farm Groups Clash Over Conservation
Washington AP describes ongoing disputes between two rival farm groups over 325 million dollars in soil and water conservation programs run by the Agriculture Department. The division spans four programs and 2,775 local districts, with South Dakota tests fueling protests and calls for unified oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
Benson
South Dakota
Soil Conservation Program
The
Soil Conservation Service
Peach Crop In North Louisiana Near Peak in Weeks
J C Taylor horticulturist at the north Louisiana experiment station Calhoun says the peach crop should be in good shape in two to three weeks with Hiland and Red Cap varieties this week and Dixie Gem around June 15 to 20. He notes heavy blossom drop in some varieties and cites costs of about 500 dollars per acre to produce clean peaches and 1.92 dollars per bushel to raise and market. He advises doubling zinc sulfate and thorough plowing if bacteria leaf spot strikes the trees to sustain next year's crop.
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Northeas
Louisiana
J. C. Taylor
North Louisiana Experiment Station
Calhoun
Taylor
Land sales listed for Mississippi farms and buyers
A historic listing shows farms in Mississippi with buyers and sale amounts. Entries include Hollandale with H. T. Bond and Son at 390.8 acres for rice for $32,827.20 and Shelby with $31,254.20 for 440.2 acres cotton, among others across Dundee, Shaw, Friars Point, Merigold, Clarksdale, Shuqualak, and Lyon.
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Allen and Rieth
Lyon
R. A. Ingram
Reland
J. H. Hill
Indianola
Tunica
Norfleet and Allen
Dundee
R. N. Hopson
Clarksdale
King and Anderson, Inc
Fontenot and Fon
Tenet
Hollandale
H. T. Bond and Son
Shelby
Parker Brothers
Hegar Brothers
Shaw
Triumph Farm
Merigold
J B
F. B. McKee
Friars Point
John L. Zumwalt
Maynard Brothers
J. H. and
J. W. Pruitt
Harrison Evans
Shuqualak
Smith and Poe
P. F. Williams and Son
District Farm Exports Near 20 Million
Rep. Otto E Passman states that the Fifth District's share of national farm exports for 1956-57 neared 20 million dollars. Rice exports reached 510 thousand, livestock and products 425 thousand, dairy 95 thousand, poultry 60 thousand. He notes imports affect the area less in livestock and that major industries employed about 11,920 people, with agriculture supporting thousands more in the 14 parish region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto E. Passman
Passman
Fifth District
United States
Hartford graduate halts car theft during ceremony
John Szalkiewicz, awaiting graduation at the Hartford Institute of Criminology, chased two youths attempting to steal a car and then returned to receive his diploma. The incident highlights quick actions by a student during the commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
UPD
John Szalkiewicz
Hartford Institute of Criminology
Sound Farm Management Tips From LSU Ext: 1958
Louisiana State University economist W D Curtis outlines seven farm management hints to help farmers weather high costs and low prices. Focus on existing facilities, maintain equipment, prune unprofitable enterprises, use capital for production items, and seek best buys while improving land productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Curtis
Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service
Curtis
Modern farming shifts with chemicals and labor costs
A parish viewer notes farming as a big business driven by skilled workers and advancing chemicals. New insect controls ET-57 and Coral target cattle pests while pine sawfly and tip moths threaten trees. DDT sprays offer practical control methods amid 1958 farming trends.
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Twin Cities
Malathion Proves Highly Effective Against Weevils in Cotton
Read reports from planters across the cotton belt praising malathion for rapid, high kill rates on resistant weevils as well as aphids and mites. George Franklin of Hollyridge notes safety and strong performance, while John Spivey of Hamburg cites dramatic reductions after switching from chlorinated insecticides in 1956.
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George Franklin
Hollyridge
USDA
Cotton Belt
John Spivey
Hamburg
Arkansas
Malathion Promoted as Safe Insecticide in Cotton Farming
USDA cites malathion as one of the safest insecticides with low toxicity to people and animals. Carolina cotton growers note its popularity due to lack of need for respirators or protective clothing. Public Health Service data place malathion toxicity below DDT, aiding use near homes and after applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Carolina
U. S.public Health Service
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Chester Taylor
Mississippi State Penitentiary
C. L. Garman, Jr
M. Kaplan & Son, Inc
Correr
Adams St
Monroe
By Ovid A. Martin
Commodity Stabilization and Conservation Service
Great Plains
Lowe Brothers
Kem-Glo
Commerce
West Monroe
Carter Feed & Seed
Calf-A
Teria News
West Feed Mill
Feed
Jewel St
Butler Storn
Royal Feed & Seed Store
DeSiard
J. J. Joyce, JR
PINE
Delta Planters Report
Malathion
Royal Feed & Seed
Desjard St
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