RDC plans Christmas tree market with area growers
Rural Development Council begins preparing to market field grown Christmas trees from area farmers. Hutchison says about 2000 cultivated trees may be ready, with crowns from adjoining counties among top sellers. Varieties include Norway spruce, Scotch pine, red pine, white pine, sold at Beckley Farmers Market and central spots like the Farmers Market.
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Abevelopment Council
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Bowers
C. C. Murchison
Beckley
Urgea Fm
Hutchison
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Thitchison
Norway
Mulchison
Nielgit
Bas
Check Your Farm Before Buying Irrigation Gear
J A Waller Jr agricultural engineer Virginia Tech urges farmers to assess soil quality water supply and legal rights before investing in irrigation equipment. He notes required flow 6 to 16 gallons per minute per acre or 1 to 1 1/3 acre feet from ponds and warns water adequacy distance elevation matter. Engineering help advised prior to commitments.
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J. A. Waller Jr
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Waller
Brackman Farm Gels Tile Drainage At Lewisburg Farm
Brackman of Algon completed about 1100 feet of tile drainage in Greenbrier Valley area under the Soil Conservation Service. The SCS tile ditching machine performed the work and will be stored for winter after Monroe County work ends. Edward A. Perrow of Lewisburg and Grady King near Maxwelton recently became district cooperators.
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Lewisburg
BNS
Brackman
Algon
Farm Page Editor Feature Promotes Local Agriculture
Local editor Jack Sutherland highlights farming practices and near-market production ideas. Emphasizes health benefits, economic strength, and cultural vitality from consuming closer to source. Includes practical notes on sustainable grower methods and community farming support.
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Jack Sutherland
Ponds Eliminate Water Problems on Two Farms
Soil Conservation Service report shows Earl Bibb Jr. and Walter Patton adding ponds in 1937 and 1948 to secure reliable water. Bibb’s system serves 20 head of stock and four indoor fixtures with 1000 gallons daily. Patton uses 1500 gallons daily for family, dairy, and milk cooler, plus a fish stocked pond for recreation.
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Harry L. Headley
Soil Conservation Service
Earl Bibb Jr
White Oak
Walter Patton
Eccles
Bibb
Patton
Beckley livestock market urged for Fayette area
Beckley Rural Development Council, Fayette and surrounding counties seek a local livestock market to improve prices and access. Options include terminal markets in Baltimore or Chicago, auctions such as Ronceverte or Caldwell, farm sales, and cooperative or purebred sales. Beckley’s location and facilities support a market, with key questions on volume center and site.
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Beckley
New River
Fayette
Seed Treatment Helps Control Smul Diseases
Plant pathologists at Virginia Tech report seed treatment fights smut diseases in wheat oats and barley unless seedborne. Hot water treatment handles loose smuts but is impractical for most farmers. Use certified seed if loose smut is a problem and handle Ceresan M Panogen with care, treating outdoors and disposing of unused treated seed.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ceresan M
How to store apples in a buried barrel in the ground
The article describes storing apples in a buried barrel under ground, using a converted barrel and straw, with a soil mound and tarpaulin to protect from rain. It lists varieties like Staymen and York Imperial as good keepers. Bruised or worm-eaten apples will not store well.
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Staymen
Winesap
Bone Beauty
York Imperial
Poultrymen Face Avian Hepatitis Synovitis Syndrome
Poultrymen worry about a new disease, Avian Hepatitis Synovitis Syndrome, appearing in California flocks over two years. In layers egg production may fall 20 to 30 percent in two weeks, with sleepy hens and bluish or pale combs. Fryers show signs from weeks six to ten, birds becoming low in spirits and many kneeling on hocks, joints swollen, droppings wetter and possibly greenish. No cure or preventative exists yet.
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California
Ways of Treating Foot Rot Threat to Sheep in County
Raleigh County agricultural agent H B Theemnas announced methods to prevent and treat foot rot in sheep. He urged careful handling, burned lime around frequent sheep paths, damp conditions control, systematic foot trimming, and use of a 30 percent blue stone foot bath or formaldehyde baths. Temporary relief from sulfamethazine injections noted. veterinarian guidance advised. repeated treatments may be needed until infection clears.
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Raleigh
H. B. Theemnas
Thomas
Thomas I
Asian African weed threatens U S crops
Reports from USDA Clemson and North Carolina State warn that witchweed a parasitic plant attacking roots has appeared in North and South Carolina in over 40 locations. It devastates corn and other grass crops and has been a major pest in Africa Asia and parts of the world. Researchers urge containment to prevent spread and protect U S agriculture.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Clemson Agricultural College
North Carolina State College
North Carolina
South Carolina
South Africa
Pri- Usda
Tain
National Institute For Re
United States
Fina
Prussic Acid Poisoning Cited As Big Danger to Farm
Virginia Tech specialists warn that new growth in frost frosted sudan grass or sorghum is high in prussic acid and dangerous to livestock. Sudan grass safer after 18 inches tall. sorghums unsafe at all stages unless mature with no new growth. Frosted or frozen material should be dry before grazing or cutting for silage or hay.
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Sudan
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Walfa
Wednesday and Saturday Named Most Dangerous Days for Farmers
A year long Pennsylvan ia study finds Wednesday and Saturday as the week’s most hazardous days for farmers with peak accidents between 2 pm and 4 pm. Teenagers show higher risk and over three quarters of incidents are blamed on the victim’s carelessness or haste. Four fifths cause temporary partial disability and emphasize safe labeling of insecticides and pesticides.
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Pennsylvania
Specialists Answer Questions of Week
County agents and extension staff field a series of practical farming questions on topics from winter pasture mixes to Social Security and hog prices. Answers cover trench silos, grazing rules, calf gains, and care for sudan and alfalfa, with breeding herd implications.
Time to Winterize Your Farm Tractor
Morgantown area advice from WVU Extension engineer Waldo Bell on winterizing tractors. Steps include draining and flushing the radiator, inspecting hoses and clamps, replacing worn hoses and belts, cleaning radiator core, and adding antifreeze. Small air cooled engines should have oil changed, spark plug removed, and carburetor drained before storage.
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Morgantown
Waldo Bell
Extension
West Virginia University
Bell
Poultry Market Reports From Harrisonburg and Moorefield Areas
In Harrisonburg Virginia and Shenandoah Valley area live poultry markets show steady broilers and fryers with fair demand. Turkey plants vary, prices at farm reported since Friday to yesterday. broilers 16 to 17 pounds, heavy hens 15 to 16, small turkey fryers 25 to 26, heavy hens 26 to 27, toms 24. Moorefield West Virginia area reports improved market but limited supply, prices at farm to yesterday include brokens or fryers totaling 12.90 head at 2 to 3 dollars per head, light turkey fryers 26 cents.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Aroilers
Moorefield
South Branch Valley
Advantages of Bulk Milk Tanks As Seen By Virginia Researchers
Virginia Tech dairy scientists outline pros of bulk milk tanks including better quality milk due to improved cooling and easier handling. They note higher initial costs and required maintenance may deter small producers, and hauling and sanitation savings can offset costs over time.
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Clifford
Cooperative Association
Stanley
Virginia Poly- Htechnic Institute
Dairy Science Department
Wanyover
Thesto
Ularly
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