Beckley Farmers Market Set to Open July 19
Farm Market to Open July 19 with first day operation announced by Market Manager O C Hutchison. Producers can expect beans beets carrots onions radishes head lettuce and early apples with baskets hampers and 10 pound baskets for sale. A bid is received for a tomato washing machine for the green wrap tomato crop and potatoes will be graded this summer as a quonset hut is erected for packing and grading produce.
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Beckley Farmers Market, Inc
At & A.m
O. C. Hutchison
Hutchison
County Agent Urges Use of AB Services
Dairymen and family cow owners in Raleigh County are urged to adopt artificial breeding. H B Thomas notes artificial breeding improves sire quality and helps prevent diseases such as brucellosis, vibriosis, and trichomoniasis. Disease-free bulls and sanitary semen processing bolster disease control beyond natural service.
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Raleigh County
H. B. Thomas
Poultry Market News From Harrisonburg and Moorefield
Live poultry markets show weakness in Harrisonburg with adequate supply and good demand. Broilers under 3 lbs bring 25-26 cents, 3 lbs and over 26-27, heavy hens 24, small turkey fryers 31-31, breeder hens 25. In Moorefield, market firm with short supply. 15 lots of broilers totaling 44,000 head average 2.85-3% lbs ranged 26-27, mostly 27.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Moorefield
W. Va
South Branch Valley
Knapp Urges Farm Safety Week Awareness in West Virginia
Morgantown WV July observance led by J O Knapp WVU Agricultural Extension Director and state Farm Safety Week chairman outlines daily themes from reverence for life to machinery safety. He stresses personal responsibility for farm resident safety and cites a 6000 annual rural traffic toll.
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Morgantown
J. O. Knapp
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
Knapp
National Safety Council
U. S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Local Tours Planned for National Meeting of Freinds of the Land
Tenative plans outline area tours of farms and rural communities for the National Society of Freinds of the Land Home Acres Conference in Beckley from September 8 to 10. Sept 9 covers conference registration and early sightseeing in Maxwell Hill and Dry Hill with a chicken barbecue before evening programs. Sept 10 features a Forest Hill tour in Simmers County to view Rural Development Council programs.
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National Society of Freinds of the Land
Beckley
Maxwell Hill
Dry Hill
Forest Hill
Simmers County
New River Country Life
Rural Development Council
O. C. Hutchison
Lawrence Miller
W. D. Kinzer
Raleigh County Country Life Program
Robert Ketzley
Harry Headley
Raleigh County
Hutchison
July Harvest and Plant Guide for Home Gardeners
Month of harvesting and fall planting for home gardens from Virginia Tech expert F H Scott. Tips include testing ripeness of corn and watermelon, judging cantaloupe and squash size, vine ripening tomatoes, and fall sowing of beans, radishes, broccoli, greens, and spinach. Fertilizer rates and soil moisture tips follow, with soil preparation and residue management for ongoing crop cycles.
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Virginia Savoy
Waltham
Proper thinning boosts yields for thin seeded crops
Thin seeded crops like beets carrots lettuce onions parsnips and radishes need thinning after emergence to ensure an even stand. Dense sowing wastes space and reduces yields when plants compete for light nutrients and water.
Sawdust Layer Aids Moisture and Soil Crust Prevention
An inch of sawdust over the row helps conserve moisture and prevents crust formation. This practice aids seedbed moisture retention and promotes better germination conditions for nearby crops.
Intensive Oak Wilt Plan Under WV Agencies Direction
An intensive oak wilt control program in West Virginia, directed by J B McLaughlin, brings together the Conservation Commission, Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, Plant Pathology, and the U S Department of Agriculture. Field work led by entomologist F Waldo Craig uses aerial surveys and ground checks. girdling trees will be used to control the disease, with reporting encouraged to district foresters and state offices.
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West Virginia
J. B. McLaughlin
State Department of Agriculture
West Virginia Conservation Commission
Division of Forestry
West Virginia University
Department of Plant Pathology
U. S. Department of Agriculture
F. Waldo Craig
William Gillespie
Delbert Gillespie
USDA
Virginia
The
Conservation Commission
Department of Agriculture
Harvest Mature Onions And Prepare for Storage
County Agent H. B. Thomas advises pulling onions when two thirds of tops fall, curing them in a dry airy space, then storing in slatted crates or mesh bags. Clip tops if desired, store in a cool dry place with good air circulation to prevent rot.
Wirt County May Become Pilot Area in Farming Demonstration
Washington reports West Virginia may designate Wirt County as a pilot area for advanced farming practices. The plan aims to showcase new methods and boost local agricultural productivity through a coordinated demonstration program.
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Wirt County
Washington
West Virginia
Maxton predicts higher farm costs from wage hikes
Agricultural economist Dr. J L Maxton of West Point Institute analyzes wage-driven price pressures for farmers. He foresees higher costs across hogs cattle broilers grains and vegetables with mixed outlooks for prices through late 1955 under CCC loan dynamics and market demand. He urges farmers to adjust marketing and breeding strategies and work with leaders to cut costs and expand outlets. Separate notes cover Rep Bailey pushing Wirt County as a pilot county for farm demonstrations and a Cherry River channel project near Richwood seeking extra funds to boost flood protection.
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Bailey
D-Wva
Wirt County
Department of Agriculture
Elizabeth
W. Va
Department
Agriculture
West Virginia University
True D. Morse
West Virginia
Cherry River
Richwood
Army
Raleigh County Country Life Council Meets
The Raleigh County Country Life Council held its first regular meeting in Beckley on Monday. Members agreed to quarterly regular meetings and special sessions as needed, with executive officers to set dates and issue announcements. President Lawrence Miller urged more active participation and community interest in Rural Development Council Scorebook programs.
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Raleigh County Country Life Council
Beckley
Lawrence Miller
Rural Development Council
ADC
Deficiency of Cobalt Affects Calves and Cows
A deficiency of cobalt is found about twice as often in calves and heifers as in milk cows. Signs include poor appetite gnawing wood constipation rough coat scaly skin loss of hair unsteady gait and decreased milk flow.
Pamper Poultry in Hot Weather for Better Pay
Poultry raisers boost profits by cooling birds on hot days. VPI experts advise maximum ventilation and roof sprinklers to evaporate heat. Watering troughs should be added and kept cool with frequent changes to prevent thirst and encourage intake.
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VPI
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