Farm Brief on Ballard Mills and Jasper Shrewsbe plans
Complete sail and water conservation plans have been made for Ballard Mills and Jasper Shrewsbe of Stephenson with the assistance of the Sail Conservation Service. Robert Bailey of Pineville had ten feet opened by dynamite Ira Toler of Clear Fork opened 1080 steen of drainage ditch. Ira Toler's alfalfa in Wyoming County draws attention. he plans to cut 120 acres and has 12 more acres ready. Toler is an early adopter of air dryer systems in Wyoming. Fleabeetle control discussed with powder on plants. Alderman of Harper reports damage by fleabeetles. Potatoes of the Kennebec variety planted for Joe Ravencliff. McGraws and Grover Shrews of Stephenson noted as competitors. Alderman dusting with DDT. Other stands seeded this year include Fred L. Shannon Baileysville Roy D. Cook Jesse and Clendenin Toler Clear Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Mills
Jasper Shrewsbe
Stephenson
Sail Conservation Service
Robert Bailey
Pineville
Ira
Toler
Clear Fork
Ira Toler
Wyoming County
Don Williams
SCS
Wyoming
WN. Alderman
Harper
Bulin Vaught
Burton Polk
Joe Ravencliff
James H. McGraw
Raleigh County
McCraws
Grover
H. A. Thomas
Fred L. Shannon
Baileysville
Roy D. Cook
Jesse
Clendenin Toler
WVU Agronomy Field Day Highlights Wardensville Trials
Morgantown reports an inspection of small grain and clover variety trials at the Reymann Memorial Farms Wardensville June 6. Varieties include Buller Vigo Thorne Kenbar and 23 winter barley varieties with spring oats trials of 26 varieties. Red clover strains from South Branch Valley to twenty local strains will be shown alongside tomato plant demonstrations and pasture nitrogen topdressing. University agronomists will conduct tours and answer questions at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Reymann
LEU Re Wa McKie al Jigu
Collins
Veatch
University Agriculture At Experioven
Wits Raseat
Thorne
Kentucky
Ane Drew
Ajax
Clinton
Bonda
Mindo
Shelby
Ad Zephyr
South Branch Valley
Hardy County
Reymann Memorial Farms
Ers
Gardeners Alerted to New Invasion of Plant Pests
County agent H B Thomas warns of heavy flea beetle infestations across the county harming potatoes and tomatoes. He urges dusting with DDT or wettable powders, careful spraying, and rotation, noting copper dusts and nonuse on tomatoes. Vigilance against cucumber striped beetles and other pests is advised for yields.
Paint boosts life of farm buildings and tax concerns rise
Agricultural engineer from VPI says exterior paint can extend barn life by 10 to 16 years and offer solid return on investment. Spring and fall seen as best for painting though weather limits apply. Prioritize surface prep, primer coats, and proper blends. The article also notes poultry breeders seek equal tax treatment with cattle, urging capital gains classification for breeding stock profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Heary
VPI
Internal Revenue Department
Northeastern
Poultry Producers’ Council
Congress
Gardeners Should Follow Pesticide Labels Strictly
Morgantown report quotes WVU Extension experts warning gardeners to read pesticide labels carefully and follow all directions. With sulfur and copper shortages this year, new chemicals may be used but must be applied exactly as directed to prevent plant damage and protect the applicator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
C. F. Bishop
West Virginia University
Mountain State
Ristrop
Bishop
West Virginia Sheepmen Enter Eastern Sale in Va
Sheep breeders from 15 states enter the Staunton eastern sale and show on June 1 2. Virginia Tech official George Wo Litton says entries reach 60 but quotas include 80 Hampshire 22 Southdown 22 Shropshire and 22 Dorset. States listed include Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey West Virginia Maryland Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina Georgia Oklahoma Connecticut Michigan and Virginia. Awards total 1250 for top entries with a memorial trophy from I C Lysette Baltimore to the grand champion ram Shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
George Wo Litton
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
York
New Jersey
Westergia
Maryland
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
Georgia
Oklahoma
Connecticut
Michigan
Virginia
Mennis Law Son
Burkes Garden
Tazewell Comix
1. C Lycette
Baltimore
Rampshire Cam
Trench Silos Offer Cheap Safe Silage Storage
Trench silos provide inexpensive safe storage for silage says VPI associate agricultural engineer Kite. A trench can be dug by bulldozer in 10 to 42 hours at $100 to $130. Width grows toward the top to allow packing as silage settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GD. Kite
VPI
Kite
USDA
Quality Control Key to Higher Egg Prices in Virginia
Poultry marketing specialist D A Livermore of Virginia Polytechnic Institute urges strict quality control for spring eggs. He recommends frequent gatherings in a wire basket, immediate cooling, moisture in the egg room, overnight cooling, proper casing, and packing with small ends downward to preserve air cells, then prompt market delivery for better returns, with twice weekly deliveries favored in warm seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. AL Livermore
Virginia Polycemics Institute
Virginia
I Livermore
Cook St
Rain Stresses West Virginia Crops After Wet Week
West Virginia farmers faced damp conditions last week, with the Agriculture Department noting rain slowed planting and crop development especially for corn, while wheat oats and potatoes advanced unevenly. Fruit crops like peaches pears and grapes showed good growth as farm labor remained scarce and milk production rose slightly. Snow and cold snaps were among the week’s unusual weather features with minor rainfall reported at Bluefield. A public sale is planned for June 12 with Hilton Briggs of the University of Wyoming as banquet speaker and judge, Bart Wright of Mt. Gilead as auctioneer, and Sam MacClure of Spotswood as sale chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Agriculture Department
Rainelie
Bluefield
Hilton Briggs
University of Wyoming
Bart Wright
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
Sam MacClure
Spotswood
Commissions Seek Capital To Boost Poultry Projects
Rural Development Council poultry and savings commissions join to overcome capital bottlenecks for poultry production in Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties rising May RDC meeting chair E O Snider said financing is the main obstacle. Greenbrier Monroe and Summers counties serve as current core producers with May output expected above 100000 mainly in Greenbrier Valley. Investigations continue into a Beckley poultry processing plant and a potential area poultry show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Development Council
Poultry Commission and Saving and Investment Commission
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Snider
Poultry Commission
May
Greenbrier
Monroe
Summers
Beckley
Rbc Forestry Commission
West Virginia
Recreation Commission
Higher Pork Prices Expected This Summer
Washington reports hog prices set to rise as production tightens. Last year saw a record pig crop, but feed costs and fattening pigs moving early pushed supplies down. With sow numbers down and production likely to fall, hog prices could reach 25 to 26.50 per 100 pounds, pressuring price ceilings and boosting pig production incentives for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid A. Martin
Washington
Centrol
Office of Price Stabilization
Wealth of Nation Depends Upon Land Productivity
Discussion on cabbage value and planting varieties, including Wakefield, Jersey Queen, Globe, and Early Glory. Notes on soil preparation, fertilization, and shallow cultivation for cabbages. Mentions water supply, irrigation, and farming notes from Summers County, including soil conservation and farm value projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centr Casbbages
Globe
Glory of Enkhuisen
FFA Star Farmers Named in Two Chapters
Darrell Garcia of Bolt and Williams Meadows of Crab Orchard have been selected as Star Farmers by FFA chapters. Garcia, treasurer, previously won in 1951 for vocational agriculture and scholastic achievement, owns a dairy cow and calf, corn, and alfalfa. Meadows, WWHS FFA president, began with brother’s projects, has two years in vocational ag, and leads a program including strawberries and crops. Richard Glass is the adult advisor for Garcia’s chapter and James Lilly for Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Garcia
Bolt
Future Farmers of America
Surveyor
Garcia
James Lilly
Williams Meadows
Crab Orchard
Woodrow Wilson
Meadows
Armed Services
FFA
Richard Glass
WWWHS
Hatchery Production Rises Five Percent in April
West Virginia hatcheries produced five per cent more chicks in April than April 1951, totaling about 1.0 million. The Federal State Crop Reporting Service noted higher April output over March and a 28 per cent rise over the 16-30 April average, while demand tapering lowered prices for some chick types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Federal
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Bob Dwight
I. N. Alderman
H. B. Thomas
WVU
Wardensville
Bardener
Thomas Sain
Thom Bs
Ing
RDC
Country Life Commission
Country Life
Forest Hill
Green Sulphur
Maxwell Hill
Mercer County
Dairy Commission
Glen Scour
ABC
C. T. Shackelford
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Shackelford
Eugene Scott
U.S. Registry Office
Scott
TE Lanservattor
Halliday
Press Association
Floyd F. Rothlisberger
Toray
Iran
Men
Simmer
O. E. Garten
Summers County
P.M.A
Earl Bibb, Jr
Minor Scott
Areca
Springdale
Fayetteville
Ww. Fox
Fayette County
Emmerson
Gregory
Fred Lantz
Saint Pace
H. Crotty
Crotty
Crouir
FFA Star Farmers
Oday
Beckley Insulation Co
America
Qistellers Corp
Mem York
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