Home Freezing for Farm Families Guides Storage Needs
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes Home Freezing Winter Eating a farm magazine guide on freezing fruits and vegetables. It notes freezers sized 12 to 14 feet capacity, upright designs like a refrigerator, and 700 pounds of total food storage. Families should assess needs, space, and costs before buying.
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Ira Miller
Dent
Burea
Office of Information
U. S
Iment of Agriculture
Iroch
Farm Elevators Prove Valuable At Harvest Time
Farm equipment helps reduce back breaking labor during harvest. J L Calhoun of Virginia Tech notes storing crops can bottleneck if small grains baled hay and corn are handled by hand. Cup bucket auger blower and drag elevators offer portable efficient options for grain and forage handling.
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J. L. Calhoun
VPI
Price Rise Seen For Top Cattle Prices for top quality cattle
Ohio State University extension economist Lyle Barnes expects higher prices for top quality cattle this summer as cattle on feed declined eight percent nationally on April 1 from a year earlier. Fewer calves and light-weight stock reduce feeder interest, widening the gap between top and lower quality offerings. Observers anticipate 51 percent of cattle on feed will be marketed by July 1, up from 49 percent last year. Higher corn costs and tighter allotment compliance may raise feeding expenses and pressures margins.
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Lyle Barnes
Ohio State University Extension
Barnes
United States
Calle
Development of Present Resources for Fayette County
Farm agent Richard Glass says no new program but calls for better use of existing resources in Fayette County. He aims to boost legumes dairying and livestock and poultry sectors and to strengthen the Fayette County Fair. Glass, formerly of Charles Town and Beckley, moved with his family to Franklin Heights and is renting on Walker Street until his house is ready.
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Fayetteville
Richard Glass
Fayette County
Glass
Charles Town
Beckley
Franklin Heights
David
Diane
Walker St
Pastures Hazard Dairy Herds Warned In Morgantown
Morgantown report from West Virginia University Extension warns dairy farmers of pasture hazards. Sprussic acid, wilted hay, black locust, horse chestnut, and oak leaves pose risks. Also watch for wire injuries, plant sprays such as 2 4 D, chlorates, arsenicals, oils, and lead from old batteries. Ornamental plants like lily of the valley rhubarb bleeding heart delphinium foxglove can harm cattle. Avoid grazing near fence rows and seek veterinary help if trouble strikes.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
University
Venience
Airplane Survey to Detect Oak Wilt in Raleigh County
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture, led by District 4 forester Carl Lucas, is conducting an airplane survey in Raleigh County and nearby areas to find oak wilt. The effort also covers Greenbrier and McDowell Counties with assistance from the Conservation Commission. Edwin Hall and county forest protectors assist, with Richard Foley aiding in Greenbrier.
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West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
The
Conservation Commission
McDowell County
Greenbrier County
Lucas
Edwin Hall
Bryce
Agriculture Department
Richard Foley
Bill Bottoms
Greenbrier
High Energy Rations May Cause Problems In Poultry
Harold Hacowitz of Ohio State University notes high energy broiler rations boost feed efficiency but may cause cannibalism in stock due to low fiber and stabilized animal fat content. He advises beak trimming before two to three weeks and starting high energy finishing rations around seven weeks to reduce waste and promote growth.
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Ftock
Harold Hacowitz
Ohio State University
Yacowiltz
Yacowitz
Natural Regeneration Study Of Oaks At WVU
West Virginia University foresters study why mature upland oak stands differ in natural seedling establishment. They compare over 50 paired stands with and without young oaks, collecting soil, rainfall, aspect, insect and animal damage, temperature, vegetation density, and site history. Half of sites are permanent plots for long term acorn yield and germination research, with analysis pending.
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West Virginia University
WVII
Summer Hog Management Important for Profits
R M Godsey of Virginia Tech emphasizes summer hog profitability through parasite control. Advice includes cleaning farrowing pens with lye water or steam, washing sow and pig areas, moving to worm free pasture, and keeping pigs on clean ground until 100 to 125 pounds. Use targeted worming with sodium fluoride or medicated feed, weigh all amounts, and follow manufacturer directions. For external parasites, apply BHC or lindane with high pressure spray and use crude oil for lice in crowded pens. Maintain strict labeling and timing, avoid worming during late pregnancy, and provide sanitary wallows to aid oil application.
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Godsé
Careful Management of Herd For Stretching Summer Pastures
William S. Griffith of VPI outlines dairy herd strategies to stretch short summer forage. Reconsider pasture plans, use rotational or restricted grazing, ensure hay and water access, and cull unprofitable cows. Rotational grazing can boost yield up to 20 percent, while restricted grazing protects pasture and supports hay feeding. Implement timing to minimize trampling and soil contamination, and provide shaded areas with water and hay racks.
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William S. Griffith
VPI
Griffith
Weed Killing Chemicals Tested By State Research Agronomists
West Virginia University agronomists test weed killers in Ohio Valley corn plots at Pt Pleasant. Since 1949 emergence sprays plus shallow cultivation give best control, while single applications fall short. Deep cultivation harms roots and favors weed germination. A Aug 9 Agronomy Feed Day will discuss this and other crop research projects.
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West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio Valley Experimental Substation
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Valley
Piu
1956 Walnut Crop Now Being Studied
John Stiles director of Farm Marketing activities says the 1956 walnut crop is under study. Question sheets for walnut information have been sent to agricultural workers in all counties and will be used to gauge Virginia crop prospects as the data is compiled.
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John Stiles
Management Breeding Blamed For Low Returns In West Virginia Cattle
Morgantown WV officials say beef producers gain less than possible due to inferior breeding and management. WVU specialist Emch notes feeder calf sales exceed 15 000 head yearly while many cattlemen fail to reach Fancy and Choice grades. He urges culling late calvers and improving herd milk production for higher future profits.
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West Virginia
Emeh
Emch
WVU
Demand remains strong at Beckley Farmers Market
Produce demand stayed robust at the Beckley Farmers Market on Tuesday though volumes were light. Market manager Q C Hutchison cited late-season slowdowns and urged farmers to bring produce on Tuesdays or Thursdays as buyers sought potatoes corn beans cucumbers. Prices ranged from 34 dollars per basket for potatoes to 2 73 3 dollars per bushel for beans and three cents per pound for cabbage with beets at 2 50 per bushel and onions 3 30 to Hoadustrel. Market to reopen Thursday morning.
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Beckley
Q. C. Hutchison
Warming Issued Protect Children From Farm Dangers
Morgantown report cites WVU and US Extension Service warning parents that small children should not be left with workers in fields or barns. A National Safety Council advisory stresses constant supervision near tractors and milking machines. Plan morning and afternoon picnics to provide breaks for fathers, mothers, and curious children to observe machinery safely.
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Morgantown
US Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
National Safety Council
Egg carton shape sways shoppers in egg market study
A survey and retail experiments show customers prefer long two row cartons with six eggs per row and favor uniform dozens weighed by total dozen rather than individual egg size. West Virginia standards emphasize dozen weight, not single eggs, guiding producers to target weight classes to boost sales.
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Byer
Dunninger
Gully Acres
Pleasant Valley
West Virginia
Feed Grass Silage To Young Calves
University of Pennsylvania tests show quality grass silage fed to 20 dairy calves from early age yields gains averaging 1 1/2 pounds per day up to 16 weeks. The study notes good results across the group with consistent growth.
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University of Pennsylvania
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