WV dairymen urged to unite for eastern milk markets
Dr. Ernest J. Nesius of West Virginia University calls for a coordinated state plan to boost dairy efficiency and marketing. He cites 29.4 percent of farm receipts from dairy and argues for consolidation, pasture improvement, DHIA adoption, and local milk processing to reclaim in-state markets and expand to Eastern border buyers.
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West Virginia
Panhandle
Ernest J. Nesius
West Virginia Center For Appalachian Studies and Development
Cooperative Extension Service
West Virginia University
West Virgina
Nesius
Dhia
Wadam
Farm More Farming For Better Living
John S. Phillips argues that producing food closer to where it is consumed improves health strengthens the economy and elevates culture. He urges practical farming advances to shorten supply chains and boost national well being.
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John S. Phillips
General Crop Report Details 1963 West Virginia Weather Outcomes
The May 1963 report notes April weather as changeable with light rainfall and strong moisture shortages hampering germination. By May 1, about 80 percent of spring oats and potatoes were planted while corn planting lagged. Tobacco beds were watered due to dryness. Wheat survived winter with minor losses. 1963 production expected at 450000 bushels, 29 percent below 1957-61 average. Hay stocks at 82000 tons, milk and egg production figures show declines from 1962. State and US trends cover temperatures, crop prospects, and regional variations.
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Statistical Reporting Service
West Virginia
United States
Rocky Mountains
North Carolina
Gulf States
North Central
South Central
North
South Atlantic
Farm finances show feed as top farm expense nationwide
Data from the U S Department of Agriculture indicate that across two thirds of states the single largest expense for farmers is feed. The accompanying map highlights other major costs for operating farms nationwide.
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U.S. Agriculture Department
Drinking Water Options In A Nuclear Emergency
Elmo Miller of West Virginia University outlines safe drinking water sources during a fallout scenario. He notes home water from tanks, heaters, and toilet flush tanks, melted ice, and frost in freezers can be used, while wells and spring water require protection and disinfection for safety.
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Elmo Miller
State Extension Rural Civil Defense Program
West Virginia University
Miller
Lighting angles on pullets affect growth and egg size
WVU extension poultry specialist Byron W. Moore explains spring day length accelerates maturation in young pullets, causing small eggs if growth ends early. To prevent spring rearing, he recommends maintaining a steady artificial photoperiod or starting with a long day then gradually shortening it to mimic autumn.
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Byron W. Moore
West Virginia University
Moore
State Extension Specialists Advise Early Bagworm Control
West Virginia University extension specialists say bagworms are much easier to control before hatching than after, emphasizing early treatment to protect trees and ornamentals.
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West Virginia University
4-H Scholarship Awarded to Carson Meade at Shady Spring
Carson Meade, 16, son of Mrs. Annalee Meade, will attend the Centennial Conservation Camp at Camp Caesar on a 4-H scholarship. A Shady Spring High School sophomore with six years of 4-H projects, he has led the Shady Spring Travelers 4-H Club and worked on conservation tasks such as planting cover crops and 100 pines at home. The camp runs June 10 to June 15 and will include about 260 youths from across the state.
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Carson Meade
Shady Spring
Camp Caesar
William G. Clark
Raleigh County
Carson
Annalee Meade
Shady Spring High School
Shady Spring Travelers 4-H Club
Annual RDC Dinner Plans Announced June 27 at Maxwell Hill Center
The Rural Development Council announces its annual dinner on June 27 at Maxwell Hill Community Center. Leslie Carter notes the event with Adonis Hunt as guest speaker and Jan Campbell Music Co. providing organ music. Awards will honor Country Life Groups and poultry and dairy groups.
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Rural Development Council
Maxwell Hill
Leslie Carter
Adonis Hunt
Fairmont
Upper
Monongahela
RDC
Cochran
Land- O-Hills
Shackelford
J. S
Sid) Larrick
RDC Dairy Commission
Oscar Dick
Department of Agriculture
Two Raleigh County 4-H Clubs Showcase Exhibits
Two Raleigh County 4-H clubs held exhibits Thursday per 4-H agent William G. Clark. Clear Creek Busy Bees exhibited at Clear Creek School with ribbons awarded to Noretta Williams Danny Farley Dinah Walker Penny Treadway Nancy Toney Connie Dunbar Helen Scarbro Wanda Stover Kathleen Winston Joyce Carrol Margaret Maynor Elaine Stover Dréma Scarbro Dinah Scarbro or Graley Catherine Dunbar and others under blue or red honors. Slab Fork Ever Ready Club exhibited at Slab Fork School with judges Lois Patton and Clark. ribbon winners include Mona Wilson Warren Mills Susan Crickmer Kay Eller Faye Birchfield Janice Wyatt Nancy Mills Carol Sellards Vivian Halsey Patricia
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Raleigh County
William G. Clark
Clear Creek
Joyce Carrol
Margaret Maynor
Elaine Stover
Dréma Scarbro
Dinah Scarbro
Or Graley
Catherine Dunbar
L. D. Mizer
Slab Fork Ever Ready Club
Slab Fork School
Lois Patton
Clark
Mona Wilson
Warren Mills
Susan Crickmer
Kay Eller
Faye Birchfield
Farm Market Signals Higher Hog Prices Push Up Chief Market
Hog producers cheer as prices rise across major corn belt markets with top hog prices climbing from 14.75 to 16.50 per 100 pounds in six sessions. Analysts see potential for 18 and even 20 by mid-summer amid expectations of herd cuts and higher feed costs. USDA officials caution about ample hog supplies and weather-driven harvest dynamics. Meat trade shifts reflect weaker beef demand and steady cattle futures amid mixed livestock price moves.
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William P. Gruber
United Press International
Merle LeSage
Chicago
LeSage
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
New York
Alaska Population and Area Compared to U.S. States
The article notes Alaska covers about one fifth of the United States by land area while its civilian population mirrors the size of New Haven Connecticut or Tacoma Washington.
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Alaska
United States
New Haven
Conn
Tacoma
Wash
Local Club Names Members and Leader Riffe
The club roster includes Mabel Wyatt Kincaid Kay Gilen water Shirley Mills Bill Sellards Patricia Miller Clifford Cooper David Halsey Anna Ingram blue Alvin Martian Darella Privett Fredrick Acord Rosalyn Stone red and Charles Keaton white. Mrs Beatrice Riffe is the club leader.
Tenth National Watershed Congress Sets May Dates in Philadelphia
The 10th National Watershed Congress will be held May 26 to 29 in Philadelphia at the Sheraton Hotel. Brooks Hays will speak on public understanding of water and land issues. Key speakers include Senator Herman Talmadge and Dr Maurice Goddard. Sessions cover resource understanding and democracy in watershed planning with panels on agriculture industry and conservation. Registration is $5.00 for all congress functions.
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Sheraton Hotel
Brooks Hays
Kennedy
Hays
Congress
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
George L. Fersh
Joint Council On Economic Education
Maurice Goddard
Pennsylvania
Ralph Weinblom
Farm Journal
Roy Battles
Clear Channel Broadcasting iService
Agriculture
Eugene ‘Schnieder
International Harvester Co
Forest Durand
Tennessee Game and Fish Commission
Sam Thompson
Mississippi Board of Water Commissioners
Aids of Understanding
Phillip Alampi
New Jersey
Joseph W. Penfold
Izaak Walton League of America
Washington, D. C
Walter B. Garver
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Dexter Otis Arnold
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Harold S. Huff
Department of Church
National Council of the Churches of Christ In the United
Delaware River
National Watershed Congress
World wheat and grain exports forecast lower amid bumper crops
Farm Front notes FAS predicts a drop in world wheat exports below the 1961 62 record as Western Europe Asia and North Africa post larger crops. Durum exports likely exceed normal imports due to 1962 production while China’s larger crop may trim imports. World stocks fall due to US Argentina cuts offset by Canada Australia. Also: National Confectioners Association event links agriculture to candy use. candy production relies on 2.5 million acres of land 160 000 dairy cows 285 000 hens and vast sugar outputs.
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Gaylord P. Godwin Washington
UPI
Foreign Agricultural Service
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Africa
China
United States
Argentina
Canada
Australia
Japan
National Confectioners Association
Good Practice To Mow Permanent Pastures
Dr. Farrel Olsen Jr of West Virginia University promotes mowing permanent pastures as a key management practice to control weeds and boost forage. Mowing before weeds seed limits annual and biennial weed growth while fostering nutritious regrowth. overgrazing and undergrazing worsen weed spread, so a vigorous grazing system reduces mowing needs and preserves desirable pasture species.
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Farrel J. Olsen Jr
West Virginia University
Olsen
Alsen
Herefords and Here-fords and Black Cattle Tales
A note from Lew is Meadows describes black cattle driven from a field by pursuing dogs and worried gardeners. The piece reflects on Herefords Angus and black cattle sightings around the state. James Lilly, VO AG instructor at Trap Hill, shared a photo of the Young Farmers Welding Class graduation, noting the image was too contrast poor for a cut.
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Lewis Meadows
James Lilly
Vo Ag
Trap Hill
Speaking Of Neighbors And Hereford Ranch News
A handwritten column recalls midweek notes from Beckley and Huntington, mentions JFK Humphrey birth, a case of Hereford cattle purchases by Winrock Farms, and local family snapshots. It includes memories of old photos, fashion trends, and a youthful cigarette pose, with a reflection on nostalgia.
Good Will Delegation to Tour Europe in 1963
A 1963 Good Will delegation plans a tour of several European countries. H. B. Thomas was invited but cannot attend. The writer laments his absence and expresses that he would have contributed something valuable to the group.
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H. B. Thomas
Tommy
Traveling senatorial spending sparks calls for scrutiny
A gentlemanly quip about expense funds for lawmakers’ world touring echoes a broader demand for oversight. The remark playfully imagines a second edition of travel logs and proof, hinting at political expense scrutiny without naming individuals or dates.
Live Life Now Do Your Best With What Remains
A reflective adage urges readers to stop wishing for a rerun and begin making the most of current years. It emphasizes seizing the present and doing the best possible with whatever life remains. The tone is didactic and motivational.
Levy News Sparks Friendly Farewell Note
A closing community message celebrates levy success and bids neighbors farewell with hopes to see them Sunday. The informal note ends with well wishes and a cheerful sign off. The tone remains local and cordial, focusing on communal achievement and next steps.
Defense Dept Apple Purchases Rise In Four States
The Defense Department reported a 30 percent increase in purchases of apples from the 1962 crop across Virginia West Virginia Maryland and two Pennsylvania counties totaling 1 110 947. Virginia led with 744 344 followed by West Virginia 255 517 Maryland 33 328 and Franklin and Adams Counties 77 766. Forty nine percent of the purchases will supply U S military forces in Europe with the remainder largely used in the local area and some directed to North Carolina Georgia and Florida military installations.
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UPI
Defense Department
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Franklin and
Adams
U. S
Europe
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
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