Smyth Tazewell Families Honored
Two area Virginia families were named new Virginia Master Farm Families by the VPI Extension Service and Progressive Farmer magazine. Jack Davis family of County and Neal Umbarger family of on County join the program for well rounded farm and community excellence assessed by a 1000 point scorecard across family life facilities farm operations and home. The award is noncompetitive and aims to improve agriculture and rural living.
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Virginia
Olan New Virginia
VPI
Progressive Farmer Magazine
Jack Davis
Neal Umbarger
On County
Greenhouse Use Improves Weed Control Experiments
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station agronomists rely on modern greenhouse facilities to control light, heat, moisture, and pests during chemical weed control studies. They test soil and air factor effects on herbicide activity before field trials.
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West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
Should tomatoes be pruned and sweet crops pruned?
Mercer County agronomist answers common gardening questions on pruning. He notes tomatoes may require selective leaf removal only if leaves are diseased and warns against removing healthy bottom leaves as it weakens the plant.
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R. E. Harbert
Mercer County
Milk Vending Machines Boost Local Milk Sales
Milk vending machines are seen as a way to raise consumption and profits. Gerry Heebink of West Virginia University notes vendors increase sales when accessible throughout the day. A Maine study found factory placement yielded 200 to 700 potential users weekly and milk sales rising to 500 pints weekly.
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Morgantown
Gerry Heebink
Extension
West Virginia
Wytheville Livestock Market Prices Report
Wytheville Virginia livestock report lists calves hogs lambs and cattle with price ranges by grade. Calf prices include 176-19.70 175-19.05 and various other values. hogs tops around 20.35. lambs range from first grade 24.70 to fourth grade 14.00. cattle steers 15.00-19.00 cows 9.00-11.50 bulls 13.50-14.50.
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Wytheville
Speculation High On Wheat Voting
Farmers nationwide debate government price support for wheat with quotes about quotas and parity. Baumiler advocates 100 percent parity but accepts 76 percent to avoid risk, warning that low protection could ruin farm programs and trigger a return to old days.
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Tim
Baumier
Govarama Ones
Eee Ion Ee
Eee
Baumiler
New Deal
Senate Grants Major Boost for Vocational Education
Farm Bureau workers report a substantial Senate increase in vocational education appropriations to 26% million dollars. Leland Booth of the West Virginia Farm Bureau confirms the boost, while the American Farm Bureau had requested a larger rise. The group will push the House to approve the funding as a youth investment.
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Farm Bureau
Washington
Senate
Leland Booth
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Morgantown
American Farm Bureau Federation
House of Representatives
Russell County Rural Clubs Plan Activities This Week
Russell County rural clubs release a weekly schedule announced by county agent Mary Virginia Fletcher. Activities include Home Demonstration Club demonstrations at Bakers Ridge and Bik with noted participants, plus 4-H Club events for youth and adults.
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Russell County Rural Clubs
Russell County
Mary Virginia Fletcher
Bakers Ridge
Warren Baker
Stuart
Annual FFA Convention Opens in Blacksburg Tuesday
The 29th annual Future Farmers of America Convention starts Tuesday in Blacksburg with more than 1,100 delegates expected to attend from across the region.
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FFA
Blacksburg
Future Farmers of America
Seeeodt
Trouble Maker Wilbur F. Fulton Named
Local report identifies Wilbur F. Fulton as a trouble maker in a community notice. Details are limited to J. H. Reed's desk brief and unnamed sources.
Herbicides Developed For Control Of Weeds
Agriculture scientists note weed control relies on environmental factors influencing herbicide effectiveness. Research to date emphasizes practical use while crucial questions remain about soil type, temperature, moisture, light, acidity, and fertility on herbicidal action.
Reseeding Of Tobacco Crop Increases Bluemold Danger
Blacksburg Virginia reports tobacco bed reseeding raises blue mold risk as older seeds germinate after warm weather. Plant pathologist S B Fene advises early spraying or dusting with ferbam or zined to protect plants, with weekly applications and after rain.
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Blacksburg
Bluemold
S. B. Fene
VPI
Bilaefold
Fenne
Penne
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
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C & O Chairman
Cyrus Eaton
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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Eaton
Acadia Farms
Meorthislet
Ohio
Horace Hall
Dothan
Anes
Canada
England
Scotland
Argentina
Robert H. Sudduth
R.F.D. NO
Falls Mills
Jimmy
Leatherwood
The
Leatherwood Company
Bland Street
Wytheville Livestock
Fritz Witt
William Ferrap
Dixie Appliance Co
Bluefield
Philco
Trouble Maker
Wilbur F. Pulton
Caste Bers
Tchlossbergs
Princeton Avenue
Flat Top National Bank
F.d.lc
C.I.S
Utica Mutual
America
Mutual Insurance
Strong Company
Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc
Coal & Coke Building
Pata
General Casualty Insurance
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