Two Mercer Tree Farms to be Dedicated May 21
Two Mercer County farms will be dedicated as tree farms on May 21 marking the 59th and 60th such farms in West Virginia. Dr Daniel Hale and the Cole Brothers will host 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies respectively, part of Mercer County Conservation Week and Forestry Day. The Hale Farm on Athen Princeton Road features a Christmas tree and ornamental program with diverse species and the Cole Brothers Farm on Route 52 west of Bluefield demonstrates native species use on a typical woodlot. Both operations have fencing, selective cutting, plantings, and fire prevention measures as part of responsible woodland management.
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Mercer County
E. A. Thomas
Daniel Hale
Cole Brothers
West Virginia
Athen-Princeton
Cross Roads
Route 52
Bluefield
Hale
Time Enough to Plant Hogs Make Poor Pupils
A farmer reflects on delayed spring gardening due to snow and frost, notes hotbeds and electric heated frames from a friend, and discusses hog handling challenges. The piece also covers the fifth chicken flock, broiler economics, and proposals for improving pricing through graded quality and better financing.
Mineral deficiency found in West Virginia cauliflower fields
West Virginia University researchers report a rare molybdenum deficiency in cauliflower from Tucked County's Canaan Valley. Affected plants showed the whip tail condition corrected by applying molybdenum. liming acid soils helps prevent immobilization.
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West Virginia
Tucked
Canaan Valley
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
Improper Use of Milking Machine Major Mastitis Cause
Dr. S. L. Kalison of VPI warns improper milking machine use drives mastitis. Tips cover per-machine use, single operator, correct vacuum, separate gauge, pulsator settings, clean liners, weekly sterilization, check mechanical parts, avoid overrun, disinfect cups, and post milking teat care.
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S. L. Kalison
VPI
All Purpose Dust For Gardens Offered By WVU Experts
West Virginia University experts announce a ready mixed all purpose dust containing methoxy chlor, malathion and zinc for vegetables. It controls key insect and disease pests without harming plants or users. Apply every 10 to 14 days. check local merchants or contact county agents for supply. For liquid spraying, purchase the three materials separately and mix with water before use.
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C. F. Bishhop
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Bishop
C. F. Bishop
Soil Supervisors Meeting Slated in Mercer County
The regular monthly meeting of the Southern Soil Conservation District board of supervisors will be in Princeton on May 13 at 10 a.m. in the Mercer County Courthouse. Secretary Charles Neal reports on Bluestone Watershed progress. a Salt-Wahoo Watershed film will be shown. guests include farmers organizing a soil conservation district in Tazewell County, Virginia.
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Board of Supervisors
Southern Soil Conservation District
Princeton
Charles Neal
Victor
Mercer County
Bluestone Watershed Association
Tazewell County
Veterinarian Prescribed Mastitis Treatment Urged
If mastitis appears in a herd, consult a veterinarian. Dr Kalison of VPI warns no single drug fits all germs. The vet will collect uncontaminated milk samples, involve a bacteriologist to identify the causative germs, then prescribe an effective drug.
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S. L. Kalison
VPI
Kalison
Poultry Market Reports From Shenandoah Valley Area
Live poultry market steady on broilers and fryers with fair to good demand. Small turkeys and turkey fryers show weakness. Farm prices with broilers 3 lbs and over at 24 4-23 percent, mostly 23. Heavy hens at 19-20. Weekly summary for week ending May 7 shows 16 percent under ines, 59 percent 3-3 1-4 lbs, 25 percent 3 pounds and over. Change from prior week plus 10.4 percent.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Milking Hygiene Aids Mastitis Control In Dairies
Advice emphasizes separate towels for each cow and pre sanitizing with a disinfectant at 110 to 120 degrees for one to two minutes before milking. Using a strip cup and milking on a strict schedule helps prevent bacterial buildup as dairy workers stress cleanliness of hands clothing and equipment to conquer mastitis.
Steers Lose Weight When Grazing Woods
Ben Rhodes cites Purdue and Wisconsin trials showing grazing woodlands harms both land and woodland. He notes weight loss in small allotments, reduced forage value, and increased weeds, while treating woodlands as cash crops could raise income.
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Ben Rhodes
American Forest Products Industries
Rural Development Council
Forestry Commission
Rhodes
Purdue
Wisconsin
Purdue University
Steers
Drainage of Wet Farm Land Boosts Soil Conservation Efforts
Article on tile drainage as part of soil and water conservation. Charles and Paul McGraw of Bolt install 1,350 feet of 4, 5, and 6 inch tile on 15 acres, draining sandy soil for row crops, hay, and tall grass pasture. Anthony Farmer connects to the system. design emphasizes maintenance, future tile placement, and suitability varies by soil type. A list of farmers assisted in planning includes Grady Scarbro, Jesse Short, Daily Wood, Ernest Hunt, Posie Stanley, and Roy Crawford.
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Charles and Paul McGraw
Bolt
Anthony Farmer
McGraw
Grady Scarbro
Clear Creek
Jesse Short
Daily Wood
Cool Ridge
Ernest Hunt
Piney View
Posie Stanley
Coal City
Roy Crawford
Coal Ridge
Concentrate Sprays Aid Orchard Labor and Control
Orchardists adopt concentrate spraying to cut labor and material use. Fred R. Dreiling notes that doubling concentrate saves water, enables broader tree coverage, and reduces gallonage per tree. Some sprays require precautions, and proper equipment is needed for effective, off‑target control. An observer urges beetle resistance and Rotenone dust as a remedy.
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Fred R. Dreiling
VPI
Annual Flower Plants Lend Color To Home Grounds with Less Work
Garden guidance on choosing annuals and perennials for low effort color. Notes on cutting beds and display gardens, along with roses, gladiolus, zinnias, petunias, and biennials. Advises plant timing: spring for fall bloom, fall for spring bloom, and consults seed catalogs or garden books for variety selections.
Hog Prices Set for Record High July 30 Cents
Agricultural economist Dr. J. L. Maxton predicts slaughter hog prices will rise through spring to a new high of 28 to 30 cents per pound by July, then ease to about 20 to 21 cents by December as spring and fall pig crops shift. He outlines costs: 82 cents feed, 9 labor, 9 other, totaling 22% over feed. For 1955, spring 55–56 million and fall 36–37 million head are expected.
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J. L. Maxton
VPI
Maxton
Rural Development Council plans election and conference
The Country Life Commission of the Rural Development Council set dates for a RDC report at the annual meeting in June or July and for the community leaders conference in October. Chairman Bob Dwight named two committees, including a nominating panel with George Warren Hodel Wayne Mason and Frank Bivens, to report selections at the June meeting.
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Rural Development Council
Country Life Commission
Bob Dwight
Commission
Producers' Market Plans Get McLaughlin Approval
Buildings plans for the producers' market at Cranberry Heights were approved Tuesday by Commissioner of Agriculture J. B. McLaughlin. Rural Development Council Manager C. T. Shackelford said McLaughlin would visit the site Friday to study the plans further. Raleigh County Clerk Harry Anderson accompanied Shackelford to Charleston to secure approval.
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Cranberry Heights
J. B. McLaughlin
Rural Development Council
C. T. Shackelford
McLaughlin
Raleigh
Harry Anderson
Shackelford
Charleston
Farm Labor Survey Planned for Raleigh County
A farm labor survey will be conducted in Raleigh County this spring by the State Employment Service to determine the need for farm help and the number of farm workers available. A similar survey will be conducted in all West Virginia counties, per J P Painter manager of the local Employment Security office. Cards will be sent to farmers in this area within a few days and Painter asks for their assistance.
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West Virginia Department of Agriculture
South Branch
J. B. McLaughlin
Beckley
Shenandoah
Raleigh County
State Employment Service
West Virginia
J. P. Painter
Painter
Planting tips for a thriving garden before a vacation
Prepare well drained soil rich in organic matter and proper fertilizer. Plan for your absence with controlled seeding and planting. Regular watering cultivating spraying weeding and mulching must continue. Avoid overplanting and weed infestations while you are away to prevent a neglected garden.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
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