Pastures in West Virginia Need Better Management
George Sharpe outlines neglected West Virginia pastures hurt by drought and underfunded care. He urges a complete pasture management program, noting pastures often exceed cropland in area and require annual lime and fertilizer. He recommends consulting the county agent or SCS technician and visiting farms with well managed pastures to learn effective practices.
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George Sharpe
Sei
West Virginia
SCS
Bean Seed Nemagreen Released For Nemotode Infested Soils
Dr P H Massey Jr of VPI reports Nemagreen a nematode resistant green seeded bush lima bean developed by Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and U S Department of Agriculture. Released to seed trade this spring for lima bean growers with nematode infested soil. Greenhouse and field tests show strong resistance where commercial varieties fail. Tested with good results at Walkerton.
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P. H. Massey Jr
VPI Agricultural Experiment Station
WPI
Oklahoma Experiment Stations
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Walkerton
Massey
Projects Outlined for This Month in Yard and Flower Garden
The guide outlines spring tasks for trees shrubs and bulbs. Move deciduous plants early, stake and wrap young trees, and prepare good soil mixes. Fertilize established lawns with 10-10-10, seed only well-drained lawns, test lime, and mulch beds before seeding. Prune shrubs that bloom on summer wood and plan windbreak removal late March.
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D. Gray
Jpeas Gtow
Shannon
Timber Owners Advised to Make Market Study
West Virginia University Extension forester Phil Berthy urges owners to study timber markets before selling. Agents and local foresters can help value stands and guide which trees to sell. Get prices from multiple mills, advertise to reach outside buyers, and use written sale agreements with purchasers. Prepare good volume and value estimates before sale. Public notice guidance follows.
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West Virginia Woods
Phil Berthy
West Virginia University
Berthy
Virginia Tomato Growers Seek Late Season Yields
Dr. P. H. Massey Jr at VPI leads a study at Warsaw to extend tomato production and improve color through fertilization. Tests examine phosphorus and complete fertilizer timing on sandy loam and silt loam soils. Preliminary results suggest high potassium rates boost yield. phosphate placement shows limited effect. The aim is to sustain Virginia's tomato industry past August.
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Warsaw
VPI Agricultural Experiment Station
P. H. Massey Jr
VPI
Massey
Virginia
Farmers receive 114.86 million in 1955 West Virginia receipts
State Farm Income figures for Charleston area show farmers earned 114.86 million dollars from marketed products in 1955. Livestock and livestock products totaled 90.523 million, crops 24.339 million, plus 1.704 million from federal conservation payments. Total cash income 116.6 million, down 16 percent from 194. Dairy products accounted for about one fourth of livestock receipts.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Gas water heaters promise ample hot water for all needs
The seller explains that specifying a washer type determines the required hot water flow. He offers a range of gas water heaters designed to meet those needs, ensuring sufficient hot water for automatic washing and other uses.
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