Conservation Research Program To Aid Appalachian Economy
A USDA led team of soil scientists and engineers will study Appalachian soil and water problems from Morgantown at the University of West Virginia. Goals include cleaner water for communities and agriculture and new soil and water conservation practices to curb erosion and improve vegetation cover. Funds come from Congress to spur regional economic development across 12 states including Alabama Georgia Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Appalachia
US Department of Agrculture
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Appalachian States
University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Milk Promotion Budget Set At 8 Million For 1966
The American Dairy Association approved a total 82 million dollar budget for 1966 to fund non brand advertising merchandising research and public relations. Seventy one percent of the funds support non brand consumer advertising while the rest finances ADA S research merchandising and public relations efforts. Advertising is allocated to milk producers requests and the program is funded by a two cent assessment per 100 pounds of milk marketed with part used locally and the remainder for national campaigns.
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American Dairy Association
ADA
Denver
ADAS
Daird Farmerly
Conservation Needs Inventories Survey Planned Across Counties
The Departments study will examine 6098 tracts of land in 66 counties to determine needed conservation and improved use. Local and state committees will coordinate the survey, with completion expected in 1967 and results published for agencies groups and land users.
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Reeve
Preral Conservaton
Commonwealth
Ear thermometer for cows reveals heat stress response
ARS scientists test a tympanic thermometer fitted in cow ears to measure heat effects. The device reaches near the eardrum and proves more responsive than rectal thermometers during barn temperature shifts, aiding study of dairy productivity in heat.
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ARS
J Guidry
McDowell
Dans
Guidry
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