Sheep Shearing School At Table Rock Farm
Ben Morgan of West Virginia University conducted a sheep shearing school Saturday at the How ard Scott farm in Table Rock. He demonstrated the Australian method and showed how to hold a sheep to minimize struggling, noting the head should be held firmly between the knees with the animal seated to begin wool gathering.
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Howard Scott Farm
Table Rock
Ben Morgan
West Virginia University
Morgan
Raleigh County
Richard Snuffer
Harper
Minor L. Scott
Home Protection and Exterior Beautification Ideas
A brief note requests guidance on protecting and beautifying exposed exterior surfaces. It suggests focusing on durable finishes, weatherproof coatings, and subtle enhancements to improve curb appeal while maintaining material integrity.
Tomato Production School Set for Beckley May 12
Tomato farmers are urged to attend a commercial production school in Beckley on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse. Market Manager O C Hutchison and West Virginia University expert Claude Kemper will lead the session to boost a planned 150 acres of green wrap tomatoes for southern markets with local buyers already prepared.
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Beckley
Court House
O. C. Hutchison
Claude Kemper
West Virginia University
Hutchison
Trap Hill FFA Essay Winner Promotes Soil Fertility
David Patton of Trap Hill High School FFA won the Raleigh County contest entry selected as outstanding among nearly 90 submissions for the state essay contest sponsored by the National Orange and American Plant Food Council. The essay argues for increasing soil fertility through modern practices to meet rising food demands and explains soil types, testing, lime and fertilizer needs, land management, and woodland stewardship.
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Raleigh County
National Orange and American Plant Food Council
Raleigh
Extension Department of Agriculture
Seed Sudan Grass For Summer Grazing
Seed Sudan grass early to guard against a summer pasture slump. John F. Shoulders of WPI advises sowing 20 to 30 pounds per acre on deep fertile soil after warming, with corn soils preferred. fertilize with 600 to 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10. Sweet Sudan performs well in Virginia and soybeans can replace some Sudan seeding.
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Sudan
John F. Shoulders
WPI
Virginia
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