Extension Service Endorses Cable Back Rubber for Fly Control
Morgantown WVU experts promote a cable type back rubber using burlap soaked in methoxychlor solution to deliver insecticide to grazing animals. The bulletin urges early action, notes benefits to milk production and weight gains, and directs readers to contact county agents or the Extension Service for details.
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Morgantown
David O. Quinn
West Virginia University
Quinn
Agricultural Extension Service
Oglebay Hall
WVU
West Virginia
New Burley Tobacco Varieties Offer High Yield and Resistance
In Blacksburg on June 2, VPI specialists report new burley tobacco segregates combining higher yield with black shank resistance. They note Burley 11A is less productive and has undesirable mature-leaf traits, prompting breeding to improve resistance and leaf quality. A cooperative evaluation with tobacco companies tests yield and leaf acceptability of leading varieties and advanced lines.
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Blacksburg
VPI
FHA Appointments Coming To West Virginia Counties
Kenneth W Shaffer announced a Farmers Home Administration committee with three members per county. At least two must be farmers, directing eligibility and loan security, advising the County Farm Management Supervisor, and informing the public about FHA services for farm families including part-time and rural development loans. Vacancies to be filled by June 30, 1957, announced at 21 local offices statewide.
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Farmers Home Administration
West Virginia
Kenneth W Shaffer
U. S. Department of Agriculture
FHA
Eisenhower
Shaffer
Coffee Break Seen As Important To Farmers
National Safety Council and West Virginia University specialists urge regular work breaks for farmers to cut fatal injuries and boost efficiency. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon rests reduce tractor-related risks. farm wives can bring snacks and involve children in watching field work, turning breaks into safety and family moments.
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Morgantown
National Safety Council
West Virginia University
4-H Regional Speech Contests This Week
West Virginia 4-H announces regional demonstration and public speaking contests on July 1 at Jackson's Mill July 2 at Moundsville and Romney and July 3 at Lewisburg and Spencer. Eligible members must be 14 by January 1 1957 and have three years of 4-H work. State winners advance to the State Roundup at Jackson's Mill August 22 24.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
C. P. Dorsey
West Virginia University
Jackson's Mill
Moundsville
Romney
Lewisburg
Spencer
Fayette
Greenbrier
Mercer
Monroe
Nicholas
Pocahontas
Raleigh
Summers
Webster Counties
Newer Methods Urged Against Japanese Beetle Menace
County Agent Harbert describes a Princeton beetle surge with practical control options. He lists treatments including DDT mixtures Malathion and methoxychlor dusts plus 5 percent Chlordane Dust for grub stages and stresses thorough application and homeowner responsibility to curb infestations.
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Princeton
Harbert
Aberday
Personal Touch Helps Fatten Dairy Cattle
Morgantown report explains that feeding dairy cows by ability to produce increases efficiency. WVU extension dairyman Bill Northern urges proportional feeding, notes maintenance vs production split, and introduces the WEIGH-A-DAY-A-MONTH record keeping plan to aid culling and replacements.
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Morgantown
Bill Northern
West Virginia University
Northern
July Gardens Planting Guide for a Bountiful Harvest
July is a prime planting month with cabbage cauliflowers broccoli set early July. Kale beets beans and sweet corn benefit from mid July sowing. Prepare soil fertilize water starter mulch and shade young transplants to protect from heat. If seeds are sown mulch until emergence then remove as plants appear.
Foliage Contains Elements Being Mix-Fed Experts Say
Experts from Virginia Tech report grazing forage may need minor elements like copper cobalt and manganese in some cases but advise against unnecessary supplements. Dr R W Bowel says soil variety means Virginia studies aim to guide farmers on supplemental feeding for grazing livestock and reduce wasteful practices.
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Blacksburg
VPI
R. W. Bwngel
VPI Extension Service
Engel
Virginia
WVU Publishes New Pamphlets on Agriculture Research
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station releases three bulletins: Fertilizer Experiments with Tobacco covering 1947 to 1952 three year rotations. Native Hampshire Type Ewes versus Western Corriedale Type Ewes for Lamb and Wool Production and Longevity showing Western Corriedale more profitable. Behavior and Opinion Studies of Homemaker's Preferences for Hen Eggs examining egg retailing, packaging, shell color and weights. Copies available through Extension Service offices or by writing to the Experiment Station in Morgantown.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
H. R. Varney
Tobacco Bulletin
Hampshire
Corriedale Ene
Reymann Memorial Farms
Egg Bulletin
Varney
Agricultural Extension Service
Agricultural Experiment Station
West Virginia University
Agronomy Field Day Plans Are Completed
Plans for the 1957 WVII Agronomy Field Day at the Ohio Valley Substation are set. Sperow announced the event will be Thursday July 11 at 11 p.m. about 16 research projects on display cover corn tobacco and alfalfa with project leaders on hand to explain their work. Dr A H Van Landingham will deliver the main address.
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Point Pleasant
Ohio Valley
Charles Sperow
Sperow
A. H. van Landingham
Agricultural Experiment Station
Farmers Warned To Beware Over Exposure To The Sun
Morgantown reports warn readers about heat danger as temperatures rise. West Virginia University Extension Service cites heat sickness and heat stroke symptoms and advises precautions including hats, hydration, salt use, rest, and light clothing to prevent heat illness.
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Morgantown
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
The
National Safety Council
Nourishment reduces worm impact on calves study says
WVU researchers with Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station show well fed calves resist worm parasites better. Calves on fescue pasture suffered more worms and illness than those on crimson clover ryegrass pastures. supplemental corn did not boost gains for wormed calves. Good nutrition improves calf resistance and growth under worm exposure.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Georgia Agricultural Experiment
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Farmers Urged To Use Extreme Water Safety
Morgantown rural residents are urged to practice strict water safety after warnings from Virginia University extension specialists. They note most drownings occur among non swimmers in farm ponds stock tanks and tubs and offer tips on site checks not swimming when tired or after eating avoiding overloaded boats and steering away from storms.
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Morgantown
Agricultural Extension Service
Virginia University
Virginia 4-H Names All-Stars From Across State
One hundred thirty three outstanding 4-H members are named to the Virginia Chapter of All Stars after a state 4-H short course at VPI. New All Stars include Sally Mallory and John Crabtree Jr. Bland County Peggy Hodge Arlen Doss Pulaski Shirley Smith Robert Raines Mary Jane Howard Bobby Stovall Russell County Nancy Horne Joseph Burton Eller Smyth County Lenora Beavers Tazewell County Nancy Huddle Fred Brown Jr. Wythe County.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
All Stars
VPI
Bluefield
Sally C. Mallory
John Howard Crabtree Jr
Bland County
Peggy Hodge
Arlen Doss
Pulas County
Shirley L. Smith
Robert H. Raines
Mary Jane Howard
Bobby Stovall
Russell County
Nancy K. Horne
Joseph Burton Eller
Smyth County
Lenora J. Beavers
Tazewell County
Nancy S. Huddle
Fred P. Brown Jr
Wythe County
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