Larger Poultry Industry Possible on State Farms
Kenneth P. Brundage of West Virginia University cites USDA findings that no U S region has a clear poultry edge and that underemployed farm labor drives growth. West Virginia can expand via high efficiency, low mortality, and economical production with both market and hatching eggs in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth P. Brundage
West Virginia University
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Brundage
West Virginia
Johnson Will Speak At Hereford Meeting
Hereford association members in Raleigh County will hear Commissioner of Agriculture Johnson speak at the El Chico luncheon during the all day meeting at the courthouse. Ben Morgan will discuss beef and sheep production challenges as the group plans its fall sale and elects new officers.
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T. Johnson
New River Hereford Association
Johnson
el Chico
Raleigh County
American Hereford Association
Ben Morgan
Hampshire Growers Top Broiler Honor Roll for January
The January Honor Roll and honorable mention lists for West Virginia broiler growers are announced by Ted R. Hash WVU Extension Poultry man. Pro League lists include A L Wiley Monroe Stanley Fultz Hardy Henry H Simmons Pendleton Herman Goodwin Upshur and Outright Singer Upshur. Semi pro League lists include Harold W Good Hampshire Harper Keplinger rant Noah Brennan Grant Otis Weikle Monroe and Frank S Ali Grant. Honorable mention feed conversion lists name Jack Rudolph Hampshire Outright Singer Upshur Stanley Fultz Hardy M Pence Monroe Marvin Strother Hampshire Glenn Saville Hampshire Quist Monroe Loring Ornhoff Hardy Forrest Simmons Pendleton S A Weikle Monroe W W Goodwin Upshur. The broiler project is sponsored by the WV Poultry Association Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and WVU Agricultural Extension. 55 records representing 220 000 birds were submitted for January with averages per league including 9600 birds weighing 3 71 pounds feed conversion 2 71 livability 99 production efficiency index 1368 in Pro League and 2600 birds weighing 4 04 pounds conversion 2 78 livability 97 3 index 1435 in Pro League. An engraved gold watch and wallet prizes will be awarded to outstanding growers. an engraved certificate to other league members. Hash notes the improvement and emphasizes efficiency and production practices. The State Poultry Convention at Moorefield Aug 13 will crown the 1953 Broiler King after judging.
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A. L. Wiley
Monroe Stanley Fultz
Hardy
Henry H. Simmons
Pendleton
Herman Goodwin
Upshur
Outright & Singer
Harold W. Good
Hampshire
Harper Keplinger
Rant
Noah Brennan
Grant
Otis Weikle
Monroe
Frank S. Ali
Felows
Jack Rudolph
Stanley Fultz
M. Pence
Marvin Strother
Glenn Saville
Qust
Loring Ornhorft
Forrest Simmons
S. A. Weikle
W. W. Goodwin
Lre
West Virginia Poultry Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Agricultural Extension Service of
West Virginia University
Broiler
State Committee
Braxton
Hash
West Virginia
Thela
Moorefield
Hart
Dy County
B. F. Loyd
Rural Mailboxes Improved Across West Virginia Farms
Farm Women in 37 counties report 1,227 mailboxes replaced or upright on standards. Marion leads with 128 followed by Upshur with 113. A Pleasants County Route 2 display shows eight boxes on a 2x10 panel. Plastic owner nameplates enhance readability. Contact your post office for recommended rural delivery boxes.
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West Virginia
Marion County
Upshur County
Route 2
Highway Grill
Pleasants County
Choosing Trees and Shrubs for Spring Planting
A practical guide outlines key questions for selecting trees and shrubs. Consider mature height, growth form, flowers and color harmony with the home, and potential weaknesses such as root systems wind damage and disease susceptibility. Plan with careful plant features to ensure best landscape results.
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E Bey
Aes Ieee Iittle
Farmers Day in June Plan by RD Council Beckley
A committee will be appointed by Eugene Scott to plan a Farmers Day celebration in Beckley in early June. The Rural Development Council authorized Scott to name a planning committee for the program and date. Beckley service clubs and other groups will be asked to co sponsor the event. A suggestion ties Farmers Day to a strawberry festival and June Dairy Month activities. Odell Jessup chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Scott
Rural Development Council
Beckley
RDC
Scott
Odell Jessup
Bromaine in Milk and Dairy Cattle Feed Hazards Warned
Tests by VPI Agricultural Experiment Station indicate bromaine from peanut hay grown on fumigated soils may appear in milk if fed as sole ration. RDC Dairy Commission notes June Dairy Month events and Farmers Day tie ins. Council plans March 1 meeting in Summers County to expand agricultural outreach and possibly hold more meetings in other counties. Commission chairs report progress on tomato, egg, and poultry production goals and rising livestock orders.
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VPI Agricultural Experiment Stati
RDC Dairy Commission
Summers
Commission
R. E. Hicks
Fruits and Vegetables Commission
E. 0. Snider
Poultry Commission
J. R. Beaty
Livestock Commission
Beckley Market Impresses WVU Specialists on Agriculture Aid
Specialists from West Virginia University praised Beckley Farmers Market after a Friday tour. W. H. Conkle and V. A. Amato discussed market facilities and predicted benefits for southern West Virginia fruit and vegetable production. Warren Patten outlined the washing and waxing machine operations during the visit. Two special schools on fruit and vegetable production were held in Beckley last week.
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Beckley
West Virginia
W. H. Conkle
West Virginia University
V. A. Amato
WVU
Warren Patten
Conkle
Benefe
Blackknot Control Advice for Cherry and Plum Trees
Plant disease specialist John M. Amos of VPI recommends pruning infected knots four to six inches below them and burning removed twigs to prevent spread. Two years of pruning are needed as symptoms often appear in the second year. Copper sprays at bud break also help. RDC Manager C. T. Shackleford reports nurseries have received orders for 40,000 strawberry plants with more being taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Amos
VPI
Carldd
RDC
C. T. Shackleford
Strawberry Enterprise
Plymouth Lucky Motor Number Contest Promises $50,000 Prize
Hurry to Plymouth dealers for the official rules and enter a sweepstakes offering a $50,000 first prize. Submit proof of ownership for a 1950 or newer car and register the motor or serial number on the free entry blank. Limited time remains.
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Plymouth
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