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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
12
Allan Swenson for Newspaper Enterprise Assn urges early spring lawn care to improve all summer. Fertilize with high nitrogen blends, grub and beetle control with chemicals, and repair bare spots with soil and seed. Use Kentucky or Merion bluegrass, avoid bentgrass, and roll, water, and mow when the grass reaches three inches.
John S Phillips shares personal reflections on work attitude and March winds while recounting local events. He notes Glade Pinch Area road work, trout stocking plans, beekeeping meeting March 29, and seed kit bids, then muses on March weather and seasonal change before signing off with neighborhood farewells.
The Upper Marsh Fork Watershed project moves toward permitting in 1963 as 102 association members and supporters meet March 22 at Fairdale Elementary School with U S Soil Conservation Service officials to seek preliminary agreement. A three week work plan begins March 26 to conduct an engineering survey, with plans then routed to regional, state and federal agencies for funding.
The Southern Federation FFA Scholastic Contest will be held Friday March 23 at 1 p m in the Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Beckley Creeds and Talent contests will involve seven area schools Judges include Guy M Cain and James Lilly Winners will advance to further contests with other FFA groups
The Agriculture Department projects 1962 raw sugar production to exceed the 1961 record of 3.3 million tons due to expanded acreage while 1961 per capita refined sugar consumption held at 98 pounds. Beet and cane yields rose in 1961, with ongoing factory capacity limits and new plants shaping future acreage. Preliminary 1961 Latin American agricultural imports totaled 1.554 billion dollars, the lowest since 1947, with Latin share falling to 42 percent of US agri imports led by declines in coffee and sugar.
Water comes first in emergency food planning says Herman M. Bowers of West Virginia University. He advises using familiar foods for shelter menus, planning four days of menus for two weeks, including meals and snacks, with two no cooking and two limited cooking days. He notes grasshopper life cycles vary by altitude, from one to three years.
The National Academy of Sciences reports that agricultural pesticides pose no major or lasting threat to American wildlife so far. Pesticide use has caused some immediate wildlife losses, but risks can be minimized with better application practices and trained licensed operators.
State Institutions Commissioner Joseph Hodgson said plans to raise farm output at state facilities are under way for the coming year. He noted a program to improve crop quality and increase production, with Huttonsville Prison as the main producer and other facilities like Moundsville Penitentiary Pruntytown Industrial School and Hopemont Pinecrest sanitariums contributing. Major crops include potatoes beans tomatoes and cabbage though all institutions grow various perishables for local use.
John S. Phillips outlines practical farming shifts to bring produce closer to consumers. He argues localizing food production boosts health, strengthens the economy, and elevates culture through shorter supply chains and smarter farm practices.
Plans completed for the 26th annual Farm and Home Electrification Conference to be held at the State 4 H Camp at Jackson's Mill March 27 29 led by Copeman and Charleton. The program features addresses panels reports a business session and the annual banquet with separate sessions for men and women. Noted speakers from West Virginia and beyond will discuss using natural resources lighting farmstead engineering and dairy industry transition among other topics with Beth Peterson and Gertrude Humphreys chairing events and serving as toastmistress.
The 1962 Little Eastern National Livestock Show at West Virginia University on April 14 will dedicate the event to Clyde Bonar, WVU alumnus and Mineral County livestock farmer. Robert Adamson of the Block and Bridle Club announced the honor, noting Bonar’s leadership and national reputation in agriculture. Twelve animals across six show rings will compete, with beef class winners advancing to a final for Grand Champion Fitter and Showman.
Landscape architect Clifford W Collier Jr of West Virginia University lists eight steps for planting trees and shrubs. Plant when soil is unfrozen and not too wet between March 29 and May 15 with exceptions for container plants. Dig holes 6 inches deeper and 12 inches wider than the root ball. bare-rooted plants sit 2 1 2 to 3 feet deep, with shallow roots set shallower. Water thoroughly and form a saucer around the plant, watering every 10 days to two weeks during dry weather for the first season. Prune back one third to one half to balance roots lost during digging. some species require heavier pruning. Fertilize 6 to 8 weeks after planting with a handful per foot of plant height. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds with 3–4 inches of pine needles or coarse material. Stake trees taller than 5 feet using soft ties. Wrap trunks of trees over 6 feet to protect from sun and borers with burlap or waterproof paper. Growers can gauge growth by proper fertilizing, mulching, weed control, and watering.
Spring movers should pack carefully and load tightly. Pad and balance heavy items, wrap each glass piece separately, and bundle plates in groups of six with shredded paper. Pack flat items on edge and label each car ton clearly to avoid mix ups.
Farmers spend over 15 billion dollars yearly on food clothing drugs furniture and other items. They allocate another 25 to 26 billion dollars annually for goods and services to grow crops and raise livestock. In West Virginia about 22 875 4 H youngsters enrolled in homemaking projects last year.
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