Simple Egg Cooler Boosts Poultry Profits
A DeKalb Agricultural Association test shows the burlap moist egg cooler increases weekly income by keeping more eggs as Grade A and B. Fifteen dozen eggs were tested with 13 dozen Grade A inside the cooler versus 9 outside. results suggest higher profits at 40¢, 32¢, and 15¢ per grade. The cooler costs about $6.50 to build and uses burlap bags soaked in water to regulate humidity and temperature.
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Dekalb Agricultural Association, Inc
DeKalb
Coolec
National Forest Income Exceeds Expenses in '55
E M Oliver supervisor of the Monongahela National Forest in Elkins announced the 1965 fiscal year shows national forests operating in the black with receipts of 84.12 million against expenses of 50.14 million including depreciation of 15.96 million. Monongahela revenue tops the national total by about 20 thousand. timber sales land rents and gas leases drive income with 12.8 million board feet valued at 95,801 for six months ending December 31, 1955, up 30 percent from the prior year. Deer browse benefits noted from heavier cutting.
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E.M. Oliver
Monsengahela National Forest
Elkins
Iscal
Oliver
Monongahela National Forest
Monongahela
Olliver
Dairying Trends Told by Heebink
West Virginia University extension dairyman Gerry Heebink outlines future dairy industry shifts. Expect larger herds and farms with specialization, artificial breeding, more silage, higher capital per farm, and bulk cooling tanks. Milk price differences narrow, quality rises, distribution broadens, vending and store sales grow, and access improves for consumers.
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Detial
Gerry Heebink
Extension Dairyman
West Virginia University
Prionote Consumpion
State Apple Growers Profit Rise From Marketing Plan
West Virginia apple growers in the Eastern Panhandle gained an estimated 400000 dollars from a cooperative market plan by the State Department of Agriculture and the WV Horticultural Society. Over 1,000,000 bushels moved via a new information service for truckers, aiding 83 orchards and 374 truckers. Southern frost-fatal states bought heavily, boosting prices by about 40 cents per bushel. An Apple Information Office on US 11 operated Sept 19 to December end, six days a week, sixteen hours daily.
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West Virginia
Panhandle
State Department of Agriculture
West Virginia Horticultural Society
J. T. Johnson
US Rt 11
Information Office
Farmers Warned Of False Seed Representation
Ohio State University agronomist warns farmers to beware traveling seed merchants selling non recommended varieties at high prices. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has received many inquiries about such practices. Experts stress that new varieties are tested for years across multiple locations before recommendations are made and offer steps to protect buyers.
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Lewis C. Saboe
Ohio State University
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Saboe
Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
C. N. McIntyre
State Department of Agriculture
Tramp Iron in Feed Causes Livestock Loss
West Virginia University extension engineer Waldo Bell warns that small pieces of scrap metal in hay or roughage kill cattle each year. Prevent waste by securing scrap metal, avoiding ground deposits, and inspecting baled hay for wire fragments before feeding.
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Waldo Bell
West Virginia University
Bell
Poultry Market in Shenandoah Valley Area
Live poultry market in Shenandoah Valley steady with fair to good demand and moderate to heavy receipts. Farm prices 24 hours to noon yesterday show broilers 21 to 22 percent and heavy hens 33 to 25. No turkeys reported. Weekly tally for week ended January 27 1966 lists 635000 head of broilers and fryers weighing 3 and 1/2 or 2 1/2 pounds, average 21.68. Change from prior week minus 37.06 percent.
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Hakhedonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Social Security Guide for Farm Operators
Farm operators began coverage this year and must determine their obligations. Mrs. Nora Franks answers readers questions from Raleigh and Summers counties. About 6,000 Raleigh County residents receive monthly Social Security benefits. The column explains tax payments, filing deadlines, Schedule F and Form 1040 requirements, and how self employment income is calculated for part time farmers.
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Nora Franks
Beckley Field
Department
Social Security
Rayleigh
Summers
Fayette County
Director of Internal Revenue
Parkersburg
W. Va
Internal Revenue Service
Post Office
Beckley
Social Security Office
Howe Street
A Dann Family
Ane Ahdain
New Commissioner Promotes State Market Hubs in West Virginia
The new commissioner notes past farmer coercion to sell to local buyers and praises evolving marketing systems. He highlights West Virginia’s unique small-farm approach, where diversifying crops prevents disaster and markets act as collection points to attract buyers and bring new money into communities.
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West Virginia
Hay seeding on Raleigh County farm yields plans
Lewis Meadows of Shady Springs seeded five acres to alfalfa clover and grass after clearing brush. He used a contour seed bed with a nurse crop of oats, planned strip grazing, and expects four to five tons per acre with annual top dressing. future expansion includes 20 more acres and marketing via farmers markets with support from programs and extension services.
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Lewis Meadows
Shady Springs
Meadows
Mundt urges multiple farm price boosts in new program
Sen Mundt argues farm prices and income should receive four or five shots from the new administration farm program. He cites farmer complaints for immediate help beyond long term measures. Sen Johnston doubts proposals work without parity supports and predicts Democratic Agriculture Committee action to tailor aid.
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Washington
Sen
Mundt
RSD
House
Eisenhower
Agri- Benson
Otin D. Johnston
DSC
Senate Agriculture Committee
Johnston
Fow
Ellender -D-Law
Nisk
Senate Finance Committee
Benson
Congress
Weed control tips with 2 4 D and plant growth
Weed specialists at VPT advise that promoting good growth with fertilizer enhances weed control from 2 4 D. Experiments show leaves with high carbohydrate content respond quickly, while sunstarved plants are less sensitive. For best results with 2 4 D sprays apply during good growing weather and moist soil conditions.
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