Farm Gasoline Tax Refunds Available in West Virginia
Virginia University reports refunds due to a one cent Federal gasoline tax increase. County Agriculture Ext Service offices provide Form 240 for farmers to claim 2 cents per gallon for farm use. Claims must be filed with Internal Revenue by Oct 1 1956. notes on custom operators and record keeping for farm use.
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Virginia University
Internal Revenue Office
Parkersburg
Brundage
Ture Farm
Brundag
Fayette County Agent Praises Grass Silage Benefits
Fayette County agent Richard J. Glass promotes grass silage as a reliable crop saver in wet seasons. He describes best curing stages, moisture targets around 20 percent, and the use of preservatives to control fermentation in trench bunkers and upright silos.
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Fayette County
Fayetteville
Richard J. Glass
Glass
Wheat Smut Control Before Planting Advices
Ohio State University extension pathologist B F Janson explains that wheat smut can be controlled by seed treatment before planting. He distinguishes loose smut and stinking smut and notes hot water treatment as effective for loose smut, with mercury products unused for any purpose.
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B. F. Janson
Ohio State University Extension
Janson
Imiesty
Hillsborough School Board Votes to Discontinue Strawberry Schools
Hillsborough County board votes to end the strawberry schools where children work in winter months and attend school in summer. Officials cite high operating costs while parents warn the move could harm the economy of eastern Hillsborough, a major winter strawberry producing area.
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Tampa
Fla
Hilllsborough County
Cchildren
Hillsborough County
Three West Virginia Counties Named Among Top 300 for Poultry Value
Census figures show Hardy County leading with 5,550,000 dollars in poultry products sold, followed by Pendleton 4,300,000 and Grant 3,681,000. The report lists three Eastern states counties among the nation’s top poultry values.
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Charleston
West
Virginia
Washington
Pendleton
Grant
USDA Milk Program Extended To Child-Care Institutions
Morgantown reports the USDA extends the Special Milk Program to nonprofit child care institutions for two more years and approves expansion to day care settings. The act permits broader reach to underprivileged children served by nursery schools and related agencies.
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USDA
Morgantown
Departmen of Agriculture
RDC Reports Orders for Western Ewes and Local Farm Expansions
RDC reports carload orders for Western ewes as Shackleford notes growing interest from area sheepmen. Be specific expansions include Roy Bottomly's two buildings for 1636 hens, James Ondo’s 1000, James Copley’s 1208, Eugene Jarrell’s 2000, Benwick Feed’s 5106 laying flock, and a 3 percent consumption baseline. Beckley Farmers Market activity rises with Tuesday and Thursday markets and favorable tomato prospects.
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Shackleford
Pave
Yesiedlo
RDC
Snider
Beaver
James Ondo
Crow
James Copley
Daniels
Eugene Jarrell
Cool Ridge
Benwick Feed Co
Oak Hill
R. F. Hicks
Fruits and Vegetables Commission
Beckley
Chigger Season Returns to Morgantown
Morgantown reports chiggers active through October. Tips include using repellents such as dimethyl phthalate or benzyl benzoate and treating yards with toxaphene or chlordane diluted in water. Chiggers live on skin surfaces and favor picnic grounds and vacant lots. mark their presence by watching for crowds on a dark background.
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Morgantown
C. Frank Bishop
West Virginia University
Bishop
Illinois experiments show hay pelleting boosts calf gain
Experiments in Illinois indicate pelleted alfalfa and timothy hay increased wintering calf gains to a level three times higher than feeding the same hay chopped and long hay. The study compares pelleted versus chopped forms to measure growth efficiency in cattle during winter.
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Illinois
Seed Seed-treating boosts grain yield and quality
Plant pathologist 5 B Penne notes farmers overlook cheap seed treatment for small grains. Organic mercurials like Argo x Ceresan M Panogen and Setrete kill seed borne diseases and protect germination, improving kernel quality. costs run about 1 to 2 cents per bushel depending on material and rate.
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B. Penne
Victoria
Argox
Ceresan M
Panogen
Avoid Hazards From Lightning
The Agricultural Extension Service at West Virginia University urges people to seek shelter during storms to prevent lightning injuries. About 400 deaths and over 1,000 injuries yearly are attributed to lightning, with many victims being farm residents.
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Agricultural Extension Service
J West Virginia University
Cows Found in Straw Stack After Stray Incident
In Asburg Kentucky Gwen Terhune rescues two cows trapped in a straw stack. One cow suffocates before being freed. The event prompts safety tips from the National Safety Council on lightning protection and farm precautions.
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Asburg
Gwen Terhune
Terhune
Dodders Parasitic Plants Threaten Crops Across Regions
Parasitic plants known as dodders or by several common names spread through temperate and tropical areas. They seed in late summer, require a host plant to sustain growth, and can persist for years if conditions suit. Major crop pests in parts of the U S and Europe include clovers and other legumes, prompting chemical control measures.
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S. B. Femme
VPL
United States
Europe
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