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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
1
The article urges farmers to maximize egg production from older hens from July through December. It advises ample water and comfort, proper feeding with three to four 6-foot mash feeders per 100 hens, and removing birds that stop laying promptly to avoid wasted feed and, ultimately, lower profits.
WVU Experiment Station tests a front-mounted 6-foot cutter bar windrower attached to tractors to reduce side draft and improve maneuverability in orchards and small fields. The device aims to mow near fences and along row ends, with quick height adjustments and enhanced visibility for operators. The system may work in close tree rows, corn rows, and other crops, expanding mowing options across the Appalachian region.
Poultry specialists at VPI report around 10 percent higher production from lice free laying birds. Alabama Experiment Station tests show louse control costs of 1 to 5 cents per bird annually and a net income rise of 3 to 40 percent with lice removed. Mite prevention through painted roosts and Blackleaf 40 treatment advised. repeat every seven to ten days. Ground electric fence controllers during dry weather by fully burying a pipe and filling with water.
Engineers will test the machine with a conventional mower on one tractor to achieve the combined cutting swath of two cutter bars while keeping wheel clearance. The wider swath promises fuel and time savings though the device remains in development at the Experiment Station as part of labor saving research for harvest crops.
Ohio State University extension horticulturist E C Wittmeyer explains blossom drop in tomatoes peppers melons and cucumbers. Cool nights wet periods high nitrogen or hot drying winds reduce fruit set while bee pollination and timing influence male and female flower success and fruit formation.
Livestock advisor George W. Litton advises calf producers to ready calves for public appraisal this fall whether selling through organized feeder calf sales or privately. Cull undergrade calves and consider creep feeding to boost weight and grade, and ensure proper castration and dehorning with fly repellent.
West Virginia University Extension specialists urge farm families to supervise children near ponds in hot weather. Keep life preservers handy and designate a responsible watcher. Use a long pole a plank and a rope to aid rescues and keep all gear for emergencies only.
Raleigh area growers plan a Friday auction at Beckley Farmers Market for the local green tomato crop. Oscar Hutchison reports first picking will be light but tomatoes should be mature and of good size with a federal state grader present. Sales will be by the truck load and producers will be notified when to pick again, with possible Saturday operations.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station scientist Earle W. Klosterman says stilbestrol lowers production costs for beef and that carcass quality is less affected than some fear. He notes factors like animal age, ration, feeding length, and aging influence beef quality more than the hormone, and protein sufficiency is needed for a growth response.
An article touts stainless Pazo as a home remedy for internal and external piles. It claims six medically proven ingredients, instant pain and itching relief, and reduced swelling with healing. Available as ointment and suppositories from druggists.
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