State Fair of West Virginia to showcase 4-H projects
More than 500 boys and girls from across the state, led by Greenbrier Valley 4-H youth, will display 4-H projects in about 35 classes at the State Fair. Livestock and poultry judging offer cash prizes up to 100 dollars for winning teams, with 25 dollars for others. Educational booths and county participation across 12 counties emphasize club work and youth development.
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West Virginia
Greenbrier Valley
C. F P. Dorsey
Dorsey
Fendieton
Fulham
Barbour
Pocahontas
Hardy
Greenbrier
Nicholas
Taylor
Calhoun
Raleigh
Upshur
Harrison
Iecome
Harrison County
John M. Pierpoint
Toe Haught
Billy Swisher
Robert Stecie
Ralph Romine
Randall Reed
300-Bushel Corn No Pipe Dream
Agronomists push toward 300 bushel corn by creating energy efficient hybrids. Ex WVU agronomist notes too many leaves in current plants. reducing leaves and stalks could boost light use to around five percent. Dr E H Tyner, now at Illinois, leads work with Newton M Baughman assisting. He cautions soil plant balance remains key to high yields.
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West Virginia University
E. H. Tyner
University of
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Lewisburg, W. VA
Tamworth
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Hampshire
Tamworth Barrow
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M. E. Knight
Owners
Ed Cary Manager
Fairgrounds
Lewisburg
the Bluegrass Market, Inc
North Caldwell
N.S. Arbuckle, Pres
W. R. Matheny
Secy
T. W. Henry, Treas
B. B. Taylor
Jack Richards Or
R. L. Bruffey
R. E. Riner
R. E. Bright
J. W. Canterberry