Edward Snuffer's Shetlands and Angus 4-H Projects
Edward Snuffer hosts a tour of his Dry Hill Road farm featuring seven registered Shetland mares, a six-year-old stallion Elkview's Ovation Larigo, and Danny Ray Snuffer's Angus Bandoleer 4-H bull named George. The piece details family life, ribbon counts, and thoughts on pony markets while noting ACP cooperation and alfalfa and blue grass forage.
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Edward Snuffer
Angus Bull
Danny Ray
Snuffer
Dry Hill
Angus
George
Elkview
Larigo
R. E. Morris
Lexington
Tony R
Memory Acres
King’s
Goldie
ACP
New River
The
Edward
Maintain Quality Of Eggs In Winter
The extension poultry expert from West Virginia University explains winter egg quality faces unique challenges. Cold storage requires well insulated, temperature and moisture controlled rooms and frequent egg gathering to prevent heat buildup, evaporation, freezing, soiled and cracked eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan W. Moore
West Virginia University
Moore
Words Of The Champions No 13 List From 1961
A compact 1961 catalog of words begins with mistletoe and moves through mitigrate moccasin molecules mollify and monetary terms. It lists noun and adjective pairs such as monopoly monstrosity morale and moratorium, then covers mortgage mortuary mosaic and many more including mule, nuisance, nullify, nourishment, nuptial, and nymph. The page ends with words like oasis obese oblation oriole pact pageantry palisade pantomime papacy papyrus parable paradox paragon ointment oleander.
Treating Seeds Will Pay Big Dividends
Extension expert Dave Quinn of West Virginia University says seed treatment prevents disease loss in grains and preserves grain quality. He urges buying pre treated seed or using reputable farm seed treatment with careful following manufacturer directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Quinn
West Virginia University
Quinn
West Virginia
Livestock Pest Control Advances in Federal Efforts
United States Department of Agriculture data show over 800000 animals passed quarantine for entry in the year ended June 30 with 20738 rejected. More than 120000 pounds of prohibited meats were seized. State and university specialists note humane slaughter progress and brucellosis eradication advances, including New Hampshire being brucellosis-free and multiple states attaining modified certified status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
U. S
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Southeast
New Fangled Dairy Products in Skim Milk Trend
Elizabeth Ann Roberts of West Virginia University explains how adding nonfat milk solids to skim milk creates a tastier beverage with more body and calcium. Fortified versions sometimes include vitamins and others like cereal cream, buttermilk, sour cream, flavored milks, and yogurt expand the nonfat enhanced dairy lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Roberts
West Virginia University
Dairy Short Course Theme Is Efficiency
Dr. I D Porterfield unveils the 1961 WVU Dairy Short Course at Jackson's Mill with efficiency as a central program. The 20th annual event starts Feb 27 and features morning talks by WVU and extension staff on costs, capacity, and production, plus afternoon sessions on seasonal prices and labor saving practices.
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I. D. Porterfield
Jackson's Mill
Porterfield
Ernest J. Nesius
WVU
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics
Vernon M. Sheppard Jr
Kenneth P. Brundage
Joe L. Morris
Agricultural Extension Service
George E. Toben
J. H. Clarke
Brundage
Mr. Sheppard
Toben
Department of Dairy Science
Famed Angus Man J Garrett Tolan Dies at 75
J Garrett Tolan, renowned Angus cattleman and founder of the J Garrett Tolan Farms, died January 19 in a Springfield Illinois hospital at age 75 after a brief illness. He built an internationally known herd, produced 14 International grand champions, and led the American Angus Association as president. Funeral services were held January 23 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garrett Tolan
U. S
Springfield
Illinois
Sangamon County
Tolan Angus
Tolan
Eileenmere
American Angus Association
Chicago Stockyards
John
Sarah Ann
A. H. “Tex” Spitzer Jr
Marie Tolan
Pleasant Plains
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Calvary Cemetery
Neighbors and Small Town Tales from John S Phillips
John S Phillips shares casual notes from daily life and church scenes with neighbors on Dry Hill Road. He recalls friendly conversations, local figures like Shack Shackelford and Soupy Sutton, humorous anecdotes, and plans to gather again, ending with well wishes for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Snuffer
Dry Hill Road
Hazel
Accommodations For Fisherman In 1961
Two state agencies begin stage two of a farm accommodations program for sportsmen in West Virginia. Farmers will list homes with waters, rates, and road conditions for fishermen, with cards mailed to sportsmen. March 15 deadline for registration to print the booklet for next Trout Season.
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West Virginia
Conservation Commission
State Agriculture Department
Charleston
County Conservation
The
Commission
Good Time To Doctor Trees In Your Yard
West Virginia University experts advise pruning dead branches now to prevent disease spread. Disinfect pruning tools with 70 percent denatured alcohol between cuts, and use wound dressings on large wounds. Check trees and shrubs for dead or diseased limbs and contact the county agricultural agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Quinn
Iplant
West Virginia University
Quinn
Sycamore
London
Farm families borrow 342 million through FmHA offices in 1960
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that American farm families borrowed about 342 million dollars through Farmers Home Administration offices in 1960. The figure reflects government lending activity aiding farm households across the nation during that year.
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Farmers Home Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Danny Ray Snuffer
Dolly
Words of the Champions
Fayette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Meridian Meringue
Nickelodeon
Oracle
Octave Octopus
Odious
Ogre
Ohm
Raleigh Register and Principals Associations
John S. Phillips
Howdy
Jimmy
Flo
Mickey Bowles
David Barksdale
Tommy Thomas (Jr
Shirley Shirey
Sandra Walls
Ezra
Easy) Ashworth
Mildred
Earl Snider
Soupy Sutton
Soupy Cales
Huntington
Soupy
Marshall College
Shack Shackelford
Pop Rothlisberger
John J
Morgantown
George Farmer
Heber Street
Raleigh County
C. C. Hutchison
Don Knott
Andy Griffith
Jfk
Gus
Sam
Jimmy Snead
Orchard
Pauline Davis
Philli
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