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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
10
Worms and their control in cattle are a growing economic issue. The article, by W Httle, cites parasitology experts T B Stewart and R O Williams and outlines where worms are found, how cattle acquire them, symptoms, losses, and factors driving infection with plans for future prevention and treatment guidance.
Cairo residents foresee a significant Grady Area Farm Tour with 500 to 600 participants. The event led by the Cairo Kiwanis Club and Greenwood Farms will showcase crop developments in Grady and Thomas counties and feature a Dixie 18 hybrid seed crop demonstration and new mechanized farm equipment.
The U S Department of Agriculture announces minimum price support of 1.62 per bushel for 1954 corn in commercial and noncommercial areas. Loans and purchase agreements run from harvest through May 31 1955 with July 31 1955 maturity. County rates to be released later. Eligibility depends on complying with county acreage allotments and relative underover planting shares.
The Thomas County Livestock Association meets at Velva Haven Farms three miles from Thomasville on U S 19. A hoof trimming demonstration led by Marvin Kavanaugh airs at 4 p m with talks on management. Reynolds Metal Co Farm Institute coaches discuss miniature farm buildings and costs. Dinner at 7 15 features county fried steak. New members urged.
Quitman Georgia reports peak watermelon harvest with about 100 cars loaded daily at six Brooks County points. By Saturday 698 cars were shipped from Quitman Pidcock Empress Baden Marveri Barwick totals vary. Congos now being loaded while rail shipments remain heavy and a Fourth of July trade boost is anticipated.
A Georgia county agent reports a 19 percent rise in young chickens as of April 1 and a 7 percent increase in eggs in incubators. He says more pullets, a larger batch of replacements hatched in early April, and likely higher egg output by December 1954, with daily production near expected levels by February. He also notes less favorable 1964 price prospects and possible 7–8 percent flock growth if 1953 trends repeat.
Savannah Mills B. Lane Jr of Citizens & Southern National Bank outlined a comprehensive irrigation program for Georgia farmers during a three day Georgia Press Association convention lunch. He cited drought impacts and Agricultural Experiment Station results in Tifton showing irrigated tobacco yields up to 30 percent higher, and discussed financing options with bankers to purchase equipment for 3000 to 5000 dollars per farm over two to three years. Agricultural water, ponds, education in planting and fertilization were emphasized for farmers and editors.
Thomas county farmers begin ordering pine seedlings for autumn planting. Last year over a million seedlings were shipped to the county and this year demand is expected to exceed that amount. The Georgia Forestry Commission Nurseries plan to produce between 115 million and 125 million seedlings the largest output ever. Orders are first come first served to ensure fairness. So far 141,000 seedlings have been ordered, mainly slash pine, with some longleaf red cedar and Arizona Cypress orders placed.
Brooks County growers test a new melon named 5127 developed at the South Carolina Experiment Station. Lester Johnson T W Johnson and O W Powel farm 25 acres and have shipped 10 cars with premiums. The greyish green melon is wilt resistant and handles heat well with quick maturity and strong yields.
The State Farm Bureau reports on Mr. Benson's farm program proposal. It classifies 3.5 million small farmers and urges moving some off land, expanding supervised credit, and education to boost efficiency. Farm Bureau opposes the Secretary's plan and seeks better price guarantees and limits on discretionary power.
The article notes a harvest in late July and states that the seed labeled 5127 will be offered on the commercial market in time for the next crop year. The information implies preparing supply channels ahead of planting season.
Opinion piece discusses the value and evolving role of 4 H Club programs in education. It reflects on the spirit of 4 H, learning through organized projects, competition, and community impact, then argues for a new role: systemizing 4 H within public education.
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