1957 Outlook for Vegetable Crops Unchanged in Virginia
The Virginia agricultural economists report the 1957 outlook for vegetables is essentially unchanged with strong consumer demand for greens and tomatoes. They warn prices may fall if production remains high and seasonal peaks strain marketing and storage, urging adaptable farm planning and updated inventories to fit short term market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia
Agricultural Marketing Service
Potatoes Watch Maine and New York Movement Ahead of Planting
Watch developments in the movement of Maine and New York potatoes up to planting time. Sweet potato prices may soften this year if producers boost 1957 plantings in response to favorable 1956 prices.
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Maine
New York
Army Vaccine Cuts Illness To a Sniffle
Dr M R Hilleman of Walter Reed reported at a New York Academy of Science conference that an adenovirus four and seven vaccine reduced respiratory diseases in Army recruits by 81 percent. Fort Dix infections cost $1.5 million annually. 80 percent of recruits were infected in eight weeks in winter 1954. He noted civilian adults have fewer infections and urged cautious vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. R. Hilleman
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Washington, D. C
Fort Dix
Hilleman
New York Academy of Science
Payments Made On Wool Sold On the Lamb
J. L. Hershman reminds lamb producers the government pays for wool from lambs sold. Local markets include check stubs with payment details and farmers can apply at the ASC office 23 North Loudoun Street. Marketing year runs April 1, 1956 to March 31, 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hershman
Frederick
ASC
North Loudoun Street
Wool Program Filing Deadlines and Payments
Producers may file after lamb sales for 1956 marketing year finish but no later than 30 days after the close on April 30 1957. Payment for unshorn wool will go to applicants this summer. In 1955 Frederick County paid 82 farmers with July mailings.
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Frederick County
Inmates Join AA Program At Folsom Prison
Warden Robert A. Heinze says 250 of 2,325 inmates at Folsom Prison participate in Alcoholics Anonymous. Ten outside groups visit weekly on a rotation basis.
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Robert A. Heinze
Folsom Prison
Alcoholics Anonymous
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