Allison Woods gains National Historic Site designation
Statesville AP reports Allison Woods near Statesville has been designated a National Historic Site after removal of kudzu revealed stone buildings and formal gardens once used by the Allison family. Maj. William Locke Allison built a network of stone structures and gardens in the 1920s, with tours monthly.
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Statesville
Allison Woods
Allison Woods Foundation
Allison
Priusn
Allisons
John Robertson
Robertson
Foundation
William Locke Allison
Arthur Harberts
Lislett Harberts
Hood
North Carolina Farm Market Prices May 31 1995
Summary of NC farm product prices and conditions from the Federal State Market News Service. Hogs, cattle, calves, goats, feeders, and bulls show varied price ranges across multiple markets including Kinston Spiveys Comer Wilson Robersonville Siler City Shelby and state markets. Also lists state farm market items for fruits vegetables and grains with prices for eggs, broilers, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and strawberries.
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North Carolina
Federal State Market News Service
Pine Level
Chadbourn
Fea
Apy Ana
Rowland
Spivey
Comer N
M&l
Florida
New York
USDA
N.C
N.C. Broiler
North Carolina F.o.b. Ee Po
N.C. Grain
Eee Coerce Ene
Ts Ene
Creswell
Dunn
Laurinburg
Rose Hill
Raleigh
Iar
Enenen
Precision farming comes to Georgia fields with satellite aided maps
In Arlington Georgia researchers demonstrate precision farming using computer mounted harvesters and satellite signals to map yields and guide variable fertilizer and pesticide applications. The system records three foot location accuracy and creates field maps showing moisture pest and fertility variations to boost efficiency and reduce inputs. Farmers envision broader South adoption within years.
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Arlington, Ga
Scuth
Midwest
South
Georgia
Defense Department
Craig Kvien
University of Georgia
Tifton
South Georgia
Calhoun County
Mike Newberry
Will Harris II
Gold-Kist Inc
Arlington
Albany
Questions drive debate on programs in farm economy
In Iowa, farmer Tim Schrage wrestles with whether to plant 75 extra acres or idle land to keep government payments. The budget pressures loom as Congress debates trimming farm subsidies, with impacts seen across the Midwest. Schrage relies on government funds for about a quarter of his income, after heavy borrowing to finance seed, inputs, and equipment.
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Washington
Tim Schrage
Schrage
Butler County
Iowa
Congress
Midwest
Clinton
Congressional Agriculture Committees
Senate
Dick Lugar
Indiana
Dakotas
Texas Panhandle
Herbicide resistant cotton edges into farming new era
Washington AP reports bromoxynil tolerant cotton wins conditional EPA approval for 3 years with 250000 acres limit. Calgene and Stoneville seed group project potential weedicide savings, while critics urge caution on long term environmental and health effects.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Agriculture Department
Rhone-Poulenc Ag Co
Calgene Inc
Davis
Calif
Mississippi Delta
Calgene
Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Co
Stoneville
Miss
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Allison Family
Maryann
Robin Allison
Brenda Moody
Slim Harmon
Knoxville
Tenn
Sam
Robert J. Taylor
Union of Concerned Scientists
Jane Rissler
Morris Brothers Blueberry Farm
Maysville
Hwy
Tryon Palace Drive
New Bern
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