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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1956
Page
1
The article explains that soil quality hinges on porosity and drainage, not color, and advises adding decayed organic matter such as sewage sludge, muck, peat, manure, leaf mold, or compost. It recommends mixing lime stone with clay to improve structure and outlines a timed spading process to incorporate amendments evenly.
Washington reports ongoing expansion in rural power as REA data shows 1078 borrowers with only about 15 behind on loans. Farmers buy more electrical equipment amid declining farm income and rising costs, boosting demand for power and appliances to cut labor costs.
In Harrisonburg Virginia live poultry markets show unsettled demand with farm prices for broilers and fryers around 19 to 24 pounds and hens at 2 to 2 1/2 pounds. Week summary lists 655,700 broiler/fryer purchases in Shenandoah Valley, down 4.1 percent. Moorefield West Virginia reports firm markets with 54,150 head sold at 2 3/4 to 3 3/4 pounds. South Branch Valley Auction notes prices about 2.5 cents lower with 112,300 head sold of 174,800 offered.
West Virginia University expert Byron W. Moore explains that hens with higher egg outputs reduce feed per dozen. Using a five pound hen as example, production of 100 eggs needs more feed per dozen than 200 eggs, decreasing overall cost per dozen with higher production.
Ohio experts report on 10 turkey strains at Ohio State University detailing feed efficiency mortality and livability. Large Bronze and large white strains show superior feed conversion. Bronze lines best for livability and blocky confirmation. Recommendations call for 16 week breeding stock selections then market age checks, with emphasis on male birds. Edward Behm wins both grand and reserve dressed turkey championships. Fifty eight birds entered.
Odell Jessup chair of the Rural Development Council Dairy Commission is named Raleigh County June Dairy Month chairman. He will appoint a committee to plan the program and attend a state meeting in Charleston on Feb 14. The dairy industry, the nation’s largest employer, supports 10 million jobs. West Virginia has 200,000 milk cows valued at $20 million and over 87,000 pounds of milk annually.
Dairy experts advise careful winter feeding to prevent milk off flavors. Use strong feeds like silage after milking, clean feeds to avoid barn odors, ensure good ventilation even with windows opened and tilted, maintain a clean milkhouse, sterilize utensils after milking, and move milk promptly from barn to the milk house.
An early start in spring helps new grass establish before heat. Prepare dry soil after frost, avoid wet spots, and use a rake to remove stones. Aim for a pebbly surface, spread seed with plant food via a spreader, and mix soil amendments evenly for best root growth and soil balance.
Poultry scientists at VPI summarize a Purdue study showing eggs kept at room temperature deteriorate in flavor within three to four weeks, similar to 12 weeks at refrigerator temperature and four months in cold storage. The study notes angel food cakes made with eggs stored longer drop in volume and tenderness.
The U S Department of Agriculture announces a new method for lamb payments starting April 1 1956 under the wool incentive program. Producers owning unshorn lambs for 8 days or more will be paid on weight gained during their ownership with original sellers receiving full live weight at sale. Details available through the County ASC offices before the 1956 marketing year begins.
Iowa State College reports show egg producers can lower costs by using higher protein concentrates mixed with grain. Various rations from all mash to 34 percent concentrate yield egg costs from 15.5 to 22 cents per dozen, with grain price setting the total. Whitfield notes that feeding grain unground and unmixed lowers total cost, enabling profit through cheaper rations while maintaining production.
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