West Virginia Eyes Grassland and Woodland Farming
West Virginia foresters plan a state wide oak wilt survey with ground crews and flight support, aiming July August for spotting bronzing leaves. The program emphasizes grass and woodland farming, coordinated by SCS PMA and other agencies to improve land use, soil protection, and forest health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Lyon
Extension Service
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Charleston
West Virginia
State Conservation Commission
Hyers
R. P. True
West, Virginia University
Local Crop Outlook Brightens Amid National Doubt
County Agricultural Agent H B Thomas notes potatoes corn and beans growing well locally. Mulching spraying and dusting are vital to maintain yield and fight insects and blight while weather across the nation remains mixed. Local tending and steady care could ease national supply strains as nationwide crops face droughts and cold rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Thomas
Thomas
Barden
Raleigh County Rural Development Activities Schedule
Raleigh County weekly development notices list committee meetings and public sessions. Key events include a Wednesday PMA committee at 10 a.m. in Beckley with chairmen Kelly Farmer Bolt, a Thursday dog control and livestock loss meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Beckley courthouse, a Friday Savings and Investment Commission session at 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Building room 10 chaired by Frederick W. Meyer, plus June 11 RDC Forestry Commission at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Building Beckley under EL N Winston Scarbro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
PMA
Tabor
Beckley
Kelly Farmer
Bolt
Raleigh County Farm Bureau
Savings and Investment Commission
Memorial
Frederick W. Meyer
Forestry Commission
RDC
EL N. Winston
Scarbro
E. N. Winston
Mercer Rural Planning Council
Princeton
Harbert
Dairy Commission
Rural Development Council
Roomy A
Memorial Bldg
H. c. pAvis
New Twist in Chicken of Tomorrow Contest Details
Morgantown and Webster county report a new twist in the chicken contest. Judges will rate growth and meat on both live and dressed birds, with 48 lots entered. The piece notes the event is part of a broader 1951 poultry effort and includes remarks from Ted Hash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Condh
Morgantown
Caesar
West Virginia
Ceasar
Webster County
Trace Elements Facts for Vital Soil Health
A compact report notes that trace and secondary elements, though needed in small amounts, can dramatically boost yields in deficient soils. It highlights recent studies showing only a few soils lacking multiple microelements and gives concrete examples such as 10 pounds per acre of iron sulfate doubling Iowa soybean yields and borax broadcast increasing alfalfa tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Comfort Stalls Up Milk Flow at U
Seven cows in tests by the West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station show significantly higher milk yields in comfort stalls compared with tie chain stalls. Across eight comparisons, milk output rose by 12.0 to 97.2 pounds weekly, with cows generally more rested, cleaner, and spending more time lying down. The tie chain stall is 66 inches long and 45 inches wide, while the comfort stall measures 84 by 49 inches and includes an adjustable crossbar. The article notes soil trace element issues and advises careful strip testing and yield checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. U. Agricultural Experiment Station
Land Use Competition Interest Plan Aired
The Raleigh County Agricultural Council promotes a land use contest sponsored by Beckley's three banks by sending letters to 250 potential contestants and planning semi monthly outreach. Agencies include State Conservation Commission U S Soil Conservation Commission Production and Marketing Administration West Virginia Extension Service and the Rural Development Council. Entry blanks available at Raleigh County Bank Bank of Raleigh and Beckley National Bank. The council also voted to replace conservation week with a conservation day to boost public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Beckley
State Conservation Commission
U. S. Soil Conservation Commission, Production and Marketing Administration
West Virginia Extension Service
Bural Development Council
RCAC
Raleigh County Bank
Bank of Raleigh
Beckley National Bank
Agricultural Council
Layering Evergreens for New Shrubs by Home Gardeners
The home gardener can grow new evergreen shrubs from old ones using layering. It is easy for amateurs and helps expand plantings of costly shrubs. A rhododendron layering technique shows cutting a two inch slit in a branch, inserting a peg to keep it open, and burying the slit portion in soil with the end staked to prevent movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Dean
Gent
Layering Mahonia Propagation Guide from RALLIDAT Ral Press
Layering mahonia, also called Oregon grape, is a practical propagation method for this evergreen shrub. Use a buried bend or large stone to hold soil over a branch so it roots, then detach and transplant. Best in sheltered spots with wind protection in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallidat Ral Press Association
Oregon
Cows in comfort stalls show more lying time and cleaner stalls
A comparison notes eight cows in comfort stalls vs seven in tie chain stalls. Comfort stalls had more injuries among a group but cleaner conditions and longer average lying time. Overall bedding needs and cleaning time were similar between stall types.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foresters Press
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Production and Marketing Administration
Farmers Home Administration
County Agricultural Agent
District Soil Supervisors
Us, Forest Service
State Extension Station
SCS
State Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Abrahams, Zelman
Deerfield Ra
Far Rockaway
N. Y
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Prather Bros
Prince St
Beauty IN
Glass
al Tad
Ats Ec
Josil
China
Esey
Betty Marie Smith
Upshur County
Betty Marie
Buckhannon
U.S
Ayer
Brea
Keith L. Harper
Zenith
Beckley Music & Electric Co
Fayette St
Wolfe Optical
Kyron
Alwa
Beyroi Est
Te Bey
Nevilia
Poekley
Femontus
Dodge
Duncan-Catron Motor Co., Inc
Beckley, W. VA
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