Kentucky Specialist to Speak at Rural Development Council Meet
John F. Graham, agricultural representative for the Kentucky Bankers Association, will address the Rural Development Council on March 18 in Beckley. He will describe Kentucky’s agricultural promotion and the success of farm programs that aid banks and farming leaders across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Graham
Kentucky Bankers Association
Kentucky
Rural Development Council
Beckley
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
National County Agent’s Association
Graham
As- Credit
View
de- Graham
Development Council
National Essay Contest Promises Cash for Conservation Essays
The National Grange and American Plant Food Council sponsor a National Essay Contest on Conservation Farming for youths under 21. Entries must be in by March 31, 1952, with cash awards for state and national winners. Rules available from John T N Johnson in Williamstown or SCI Beckley offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
American Plant Food Council, Inc
Floyd F. Rothlisberger
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Southern Soil Conservation District
Rothlisberger
John TN
Johnson
Williamstown
State Grange
SCI
Beckley
Tests Show New Method Of Draining Wet Fields
Virginia researchers at the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and SCS engineer Phelps Walker report a new drainage design method. It aims to replace reliance on experience with data on soil permeability to determine drain depth and spacing for farm fields. The process involved identifying soils and measuring water flow through undisturbed samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spi
Conservation Service Research Engineers
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Phelps Walker
SCS Grangineer
Stre
Grassland Farm Methods Demonstration Planned May 30
Grassland farming methods will be shown at a field day on May 30 by the Rural Development Council Dairy Commission. The program covers ensilage in tall-type grasses, soil water movement studies, drainage tests, and methods to improve hay quality and profitability for dairy and beef herds. Demonstrations include pasture management, calf feeding, crop rotations, and seasonal pastures to boost profits.
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Dairy Commission
Rural Development Council
Prass
West Virginia
United States
Thomas
Raleigh
Deer harvest loss eyed as dogs and poachers curb West Virginia bucks
Ground Up columnist notes Raleigh County and nearby areas lose revenue from deer as stray dogs and illegal hunting curb growth. In 1951 West Virginia deer kills reached 22,006 with hunters spending on licenses, gear, travel, and lodging. Authorities urge stronger dog control and enforcement to protect deer herds and agricultural income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Diwghy
West Virginia
T. R. Samsell
Forestry Commission
Rural Development Council
Samsell
West Viginia
Raleigh
State Conservation Commission
Beckley
C. T. Shackelford
RDC
Shackelford
USDA Says Nation's Meat Animals Best Protected in World
The Agriculture Department reports 98,667,000 meat animals inspected with only 297,900 rejected for disease or unwholesome conditions. Over 80 percent of cattle, calves, sheep, lambs and hogs slaughtered commercially were processed under federal supervision across 1,004 establishments in 387 cities and towns. Inspectors verify pre and post slaughter safety, supervise labeling, and oversee imported meats. The U.S. leads in protecting its meat animal industry from disease due to research and quarantine measures.
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Ovida
Martin
Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Division of Meat Inspection
U.S
United States
Department
Soil testing tips for proper land use explained
ACP official Franklin Lilly outlines steps for farmers to submit useful soil samples. Create a field map separating terrain types, divide areas for composite samples, collect ten cores per area, mix cores, air-dry if needed, label and map samples, and provide field history including past crops and treatments. Samples go to Beckley offices for analysis to judge soil capabilities and needed treatments.
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Franklin Lilly
Raleigh County Agriculture Conservation Program
Lega
U.S. Soil Conservation Service of Production and Marketing J Administration
Beckiey iWill
Lilly
Randolph County plants show mountain climate breadth in study
Alice Fodor reports eight hundred plant species across Randolph County highs from 3500 to 4500 feet. She notes loss of virgin timber, Roaring Plains, diverse flora, and historic collectors from Kin to Millspaugh, Sheldon, Gray, and Sullivant, outlining a long botanical tradition in the Tyrgar t Valley.
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Morgantown
Randolph County
Canada
Alice Leonard Fodor
West Virginia University
Tygart Valley
Miss Fodor
Beverly
Elkins
Davis &Elkins College
St. Louis University
Washington Enersity
St. Louis
University
Pittsburgh
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Matthias Kin
Tyrgart Valley
Asa Gray
William Sullivant
Charles F. Millspaugh
John L. Sheldon
Blackknot Control Method for Cherry and Plum Trees
A disease causes black knotty growth on cherry and plum twigs. Prune out infected knots by making cuts four to six inches below them. Collect and burn pruned twigs to prevent spread. Knots often appear in the second year, so two years of pruning are needed to control the disease.
Vineyard Disease Control Pruning and Sprays
Pruning dead and diseased wood and berries, collecting and burning debris will reduce next year’s vineyard troubles. A dormant lime sulfur spray can kill fungal spores likely to affect the crop. For scale insects a 3 percent oil emulsion spray works better than lime sulfur. do not mix the two.
Improvements Planned for Camp Creek State Forest in 1952
The State Conservation Commission and National Park planners toured Camp Creek and Kanawha State Forests in Mercer and Kanawha counties. They outlined 1952 work including water supply, sanitary, parking, picnicking, roads, caretaker headquarters, and expanded day use facilities to handle larger crowds. The site visit also reviewed Tomlinson Run State Park developments already completed or under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
Mercer County
State Conservation Commission
National Park Planners
West Virginia
W.T. Ammerman
National Park Service
Kermit Me
Keever
Milton Harr
Mar Ltin Howes
Irving Lloyd
Commission
Kanawha State Forest
Kanawha County
Kanawha
Tomlinson Run State Park
Minimum Rate Set For Corn at $1.60
The U S Department of Agriculture announced 1952 crop corn will be price supported at no less than a national average of 1 60 a bushel. The support may rise if 90 percent of parity is above 1 60. National support for 1951 corn is 1 57, while West Virginia's 1951 crop support is 1 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kelly Farmer
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Commodity Credit Corporation
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JOSN
F. Grabam
RDC Commission
Daniel Webster
USDA
DE. A. B. Koch
Optometrist
Beckley Water Co
Heber St
Howerd
Satya Lovetten
Burtone
Beef Royalty
Rey
Clark Wood
del Kuhrt
Arre
General Mills
Larro Research Farm
Peitus
W. VA
ACP
Conservation Commission
Cart Lucas
HB. Thomas
Young Agri
Vineyard Disease Control
SCC
Laird Office Equipment CO
T.B. Hamilton
U. S
Khicks
Crosier Hatchery
Chicken
New
East End
Oak Hill
Jeqi
Charter Oak
Continental Distilling Corp
Phila, Pa
Charlop
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