West Virginia shepherds add western ewes to flocks in effort to boost wool and lamb output
Three Raleigh County shepherds C. C. Lewis of Daniels Frank Richmond and Minor Scott of Table Rock plan to receive part of a shipment of western ewes at Ronceverte. They expect larger ewes and heavier fleece to improve lambs when bred to Hampshires and other big breeds.
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Benehodes Register
Raleigh County
Ronceverte
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
Frank Richmond
Minor Scott
Table Rock
West Virginia University
Ohio
D. S. Bell, Ohio
Wooster
West Virginia
DHIA Leads State Herds To Higher Production
West Virginia dairymen increasingly use the dairy herd improvement association method for cow records. DHIA testing rose nationwide last year with WV expansion doubling the U S rate. In January 14 associations operated 15 full time and five part time testers for 7 833 cows in 297 herds. DHIA records aid culling selection breed improvement and economical feeding, with DHIA cows producing twice the milk of the average cow.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
West Virginia
United States
State Agriculture Department
DHIA
Garden Crust Breaker From Cedar Post
A Home Gardener tip describes making a spike roller from a cedar post to mulch packed soil around small plants. Drive rows of staggered spikes, cut and sharpen them, and fasten a handle from a discarded lawn mower. Easy to build for gardeners.
Corn Yield Trial on Furrow Farm Tracks Nine Varieties
A hybrid corn yield trial began May 15 at F. F. Furrow farm Shady Spring with nine varieties including three experimental types. West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station and extension service cooperate to assess regional adaptability and yield potential. Varieties include B-5, B-55, B-25 and commercial lines NE 1706 C-54 C-38 Woods W-36. A prior trial failed due to weather but provided some insights on maturity and season suitability. SPENCER The Northwestern Livestock Marketing Association will hold its first sale June 8 with weekly auctions through October. Roane County agent Herb Riggle announced.
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F. F. Furrow
Shady Spring
H. B. Thomas
Raleigh County
Furrow
Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Spencer
Northwestern Livestock Marketing Association
Herb Riggle
Roane County
Stake Tomatoes in Small Garden
Pasture is important for tomatoes grown in a small garden. Train plants to a single stem and trim to remove suckers to favor large, high quality fruit. Use six foot stakes, plant ties, and loose knots. Mulch protects roots, retains moisture, and keeps fruit clean.
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Dean Halliday
Dog Control Debate Set by Raleigh County Farmers
Stray dog control under the new law passed by the 1951 Legislature is the topic for a Raleigh County Farm Bureau special meeting in Beckley at 7 30 p m Tuesday. President Minor L Scott of Table Rock said farmers and others who can help make the law effective for livestock protection are welcome.
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Raleigh County
Beckley
Poultry Market Prices and Regional Quotes
Market report lists prices for heavy hens, com mer heavies, light hens, broilers and fryers, roosters, and eggs with current receipts. Regional quotes from Shenandoah Valley and Delmarva compare broilers, heavies, light types, and cross cockerels with varied FOB farm values and weekly notes.
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Broilers & Fryers
Peerless Poultry& Egg Co
Beckley
Rural Development Council
Shenandoah Valley
Delmarva
Rural Development Activities This Week
Saturday events include Ballengee Farm Club meeting at 7 30 p m with Davis School L L Smith president. Coming events list multiple Raleigh County gatherings from June 4 to June 11 including council meetings, dog control discussions, PMA committee sessions, savings commission, and forester commission chaired by named local leaders.
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Ballengee Farm Club
Tabor
Beckley
Kelly Farmer
Bolt
Savings and Investment Commission
Memorial
Frederick W. Meyer
Forester Commission
RDC
E. N. Winston
Scarbro
California Leads in Cash Receipts From Marketings
California topped the nation with 1950 cash receipts from crop and livestock marketings totaling 2.160 billion dollars, with Iowa second at 2.058 billion. The report notes a nationwide average 1 percent drop from 1949, with Maine’s decline tied to potato markets and North Carolina posting the largest gains from tobacco in 1950.
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Associated Press
Washington
California
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
North Carolina
Virginia
Maine
West Virginia
Make Your Soil Do Double Duty
City gardeners can grow a larger harvest on small plots through succession cropping. Start with an early cool weather crop like peas or radishes, then plant a warm weather second crop such as Chantenay carrots or Early Wonder beets. Plan to protect soil health and rotate roots with vines to avoid long-maturity crops.
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Robert E. Geiger
Department of Agriculture
Chantenay
U. S
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