Fast-Gaining Bull Calves Best Prospects for New Herd Sires
Virginia researchers report that selecting fast gaining sires can raise calf growth rates and overall beef production. Dr. C M Kincaid and colleagues estimate heritability for growth at about one third, and advise progeny testing alongside bull tests to weed underperforming sires. If growth reaches 2 pounds daily in 5–7 years, beef production could rise by about 9 million pounds annually with static cattle numbers. The study, begun in 1947, involves 117 bulls and supports Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement programs with some 75 enrolled herds.
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VPI Agricultural Experiment Station
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Virginia
Front Royal Station
Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Bulk Milk Tank Coolers Handicapping Dairymen
Ohio State economist Elmer F. Baumer notes bulk tank cooling can cut hauling and labor while improving quality checks but the high cost and need for house modifications deter adoption. Limited tank capacity and route disruption also pose risks as major producers move first to bulk systems. About 500 of 27,000 Grade A Ohio producers use bulk tanks.
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Elmer F. Baumer
Ohio State
Baumer
Ohio
Artificial Lights On Egg Production
Artificial lights in the poultry house can boost egg production during short daylight months. VPI specialists note lights may start early or run all night to provide a 13 or 14 hour day, using a 40 watt bulb or two smaller bulbs in larger houses.
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Feeding for Top Veal Shows Promising Milk Method
An article in Successful Farming notes that top veal calves fed liberal whole milk gain 2.5 pounds daily at the University of Wisconsin tests. The Sept issue highlights calves raised on full milk outperforming those on limited rations or milk replacers.
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Successful Farming Magazine
Poultry Market Report From Harrisonburg Virginia
Live poultry market weak for broilers with fair to good demand. turkeys steady and in good demand. Farm prices for 24 hours to noon yesterday show broilers 16-17 pounds mostly 16 to 17 cents. heavy hens 18-19. small turkey fryers 30-42 cents. heavy hen turkey 32-33 cents. toms 26-28 with one lot at 35 and 28. Weekly summary for week ended Oct 28 shows 44% under 3 lbs at 16-20, 39% 3-3.5 lbs at 17-21, 17% 3.5 lbs and over at 17-20. Change vs prior week plus 1.1%. Additional building supply listings follow.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Antibiotics to Improve Meat Keeping Qualities
An Ohio research chemist from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station urged using antibiotics to extend fresh meat shelf life and aid distribution. Dr. F. E. Deatherage described tests showing meat with tiny antibiotic residues resists bacterial growth up to 72 hours without refrigeration and could enable consumer packaged meat deliveries, with potential benefits for countries lacking refrigeration. Further research is needed to determine true value for foods beyond meat.
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Ohio
F. E. Deatherage
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Washington, D. C
Winterizing Farm Machinery Advised
Advised winterizing farm equipment before freezing weather. Drain water from auxiliary motors and sprayers, drain crank case, replace oil with rust inhibitor, flush radiators, remove spark plugs and oil upper cylinder walls, and store gear. For spray systems, run pumps, release valve balls, and coat with oil. Inspect for damage and plan winter repairs.
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WPI
Farmers See Surpluses as Villain Behind Farm Troubles
Pendleton Oregon residents on the traveling Senate Agriculture Committee hearings blamed the seven billion dollar stock of farm surpluses for low prices. Farmers urged destroying surpluses and questioned why food cannot be used abroad. They urged a broad program to curtail production until surpluses are disposed of and farm output aligns with needs.
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Midwest
State Department
Market Weights Listed for Hogs
Market your hogs at weights of 180 to 200 pounds. VPI specialists warn that unless feeding is economical, extra pounds cut profits. Select the best market hogs for replacement sows, ensure weight for age, meat quality, trim jowl and shoulder, straight underline with at least 12 teats, good feet and legs. Runt pigs arise from slow growth or poor feeding. feed sows well and use balanced supplements. Pen litters by age. control parasites. If rants occur, pen them. use a fortified ration with antibiotics and vitamins, feeding free choice until weight goal is reached.
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VPI
Esso Scholarships Awarded to WVU 4 H Boys
Four West Virginia 4 H members win $100 Esso Scholarships at West Virginia University for four years of college if scholastic standing remains. Recipients are Donald Osburn, Neil Hedrick, Edwin Townsend, and Don Peterson, all in Agriculture Forestry and Home Economics. Presentation by F E Smith. program now in its ninth year.
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Doddridge County
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Teterton
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Belleville
Wood County
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Horner
Lewis County
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Home Economics
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F. E. Smith
Fairmont
Esso Standard Oil Company
Cool Ridge Man Named to Ohio Farm Agent Job
Howard McRae Bennington of Cool Ridge has been appointed as associate county agricultural agent in Jackson Ohio. A Shady Spring High School graduate with bachelor and master degrees from West Virginia University in education, he taught vocational agriculture at Spanishburg and Pennsboro high schools. He is married with two daughters, Peggy and Barbara, and has moved with his family to Jackson Ohio.
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Cool Ridge
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West Virginia University
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Barbara
Jackson, O
Chore Saving Changes Improve Farm Habits at El Dorado
Practical tips from E P Brundage of West Virginia University on cutting chore time through small, repeatable habit changes. Focuses on travel, timing, carrying loads, and tool placement to save time without cost. Encourages evaluating each task for necessity and efficiency and proposes simple adjustments like relocating switches or using carts.
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Brundage
Wiring upgrades and black walnut market set for fall
A revised Farmstead Wiring Handbook outlines new farm wiring standards including 200 amp service and No 2 copper conductors. Beckley Farmers Market opens Nov 8 to buy black walnuts at 3 dollars per 100 pounds, with plans to buy up to 500 thousand pounds if needed. Hutchison seeks distant merchants to act as collecting agents.
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D. M. Bgg
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Cull Non-Layers Now For Better Egg Return
Ohio State University extension poultryman Emil Malinovsky urges culling poorly developed pullets before housing to boost winter egg returns. He says keep only healthy high production pullets for the first eight to ten months, and remove injured birds immediately. Heavy culling of a good flock may remove birds profitable under proper management.
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Ohio State University
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Propper
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