When was it published?

June 6, 1951 in Atlanta Daily World

Domestic News June 6, 1951

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Albert Ross, Charley Scott, W. B. Hill, Roscoe A. Lee, J. T. Haynes

Q: What keywords are associated?

Livestock Production, Improved Pastures, Haynesville Ala, Albert Ross, Beef Cattle, Southern Farmers

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

Alabama farmer Albert Ross exemplifies Southern shift to livestock, converting 265-acre farm from cotton and corn to 70 beef cattle on 60 acres of improved pasture, discussed with ag experts including son-in-law Charley Scott.

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SOUTH PLACING INCREASED EMPHASIS ON LIVESTOCK—Typical of the farmers in the South who are placing increased emphasis on the production of livestock and the development of improved pastures is Albert Ross, second from right, of Haynesville, Ala. A few years ago, he devoted most of his 265-acre farm to cotton and corn. Today, he has 70 head of beef cattle and 60 acres of improved pasture. Here, he and his son-in-law, Charley Scott, are discussing pasture improvement with three professional agricultural workers. Left to right are: State Leader W. B. Hill, County Agent Roscoe A. Lee, Mr. Scott, Mr. Ross, and Vocational Agriculture Teacher J. T. Haynes. Note the Hereford bull at right.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Livestock Production Improved Pastures Haynesville Ala Albert Ross Beef Cattle Southern Farmers

What entities or persons were involved?

Albert Ross Charley Scott W. B. Hill Roscoe A. Lee J. T. Haynes

Where did it happen?

Haynesville, Ala.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Haynesville, Ala.

Key Persons

Albert Ross Charley Scott W. B. Hill Roscoe A. Lee J. T. Haynes

Outcome

70 head of beef cattle and 60 acres of improved pasture

Event Details

Albert Ross of Haynesville, Ala., devoted most of his 265-acre farm to cotton and corn a few years ago. Today, he has shifted emphasis to livestock production and improved pastures. He and his son-in-law Charley Scott are discussing pasture improvement with State Leader W. B. Hill, County Agent Roscoe A. Lee, and Vocational Agriculture Teacher J. T. Haynes.