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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
5
Tom Davis, 25, with a business degree, runs the family dairy in Madison, Tennessee, founded by his grandfather W.E. Davis. The operation started 44 years ago when Lyman T. Davis Sr. joined 4H as a teen with a few cows. No cows have roamed the 60 acres.
In Nashville area, W.E. Davis & Son remains one of three dairies delivering to homes. The family describes rising costs from trucks and staffing, declining dairy demand, and a need to adapt while keeping service. Tom Davis foresees a short range future but may consider selling if a good offer arises.
In central Arizona water policy and the 160 acre law drive debate among farmers and water districts. The rule limits federal project water use to 160 acres per owner plus 160 for a spouse, with leased land capped, potentially forcing sale of excess land. Supporters cite enforcement needed, while opponents argue the measure is outdated and impractical for large Southwest irrigation.
Free public programs include the Water Quality Management Ag Task Force on Tuesday from 9:30 to noon at the Jackson County Extension Center in Murphysboro. Thursday features the Pyramid Park Producers Association meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Pinckneyville and the Marketing and Price Outlook meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Center in Murphysboro.
Contestants are wanted by Pyramid Pork Producers and Porkettes in Jackson and Perry counties for the 1978 pork queen contest scheduled tentatively for January 7. Judging focuses on personality poise and a five minute ovation on pork with a $100 prize and two expense paid trips to the Illinois Park Conferences at Peoria.
Washington officials plan a January 16 meeting with swine industry leaders to curb sulfa drug residues in pork. FDA and Agriculture Department will stress safer medicated feed use and hint at tougher rules if needed.
A polished insurance promo echoes the familiar neighbor slogan with assurance of family coverage and services offered through State Farm agents. The copy invites inquiry for personal lines and related protections.
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