SCS Program in West Virginia Explained by State Director
The Soil Conservation Service outlines its national soil and water conservation program and WV role. West Virginia has 14 districts and a 9.7 million acre soil survey covering about 65 percent of the state. Technicians help farmers plan and apply conservation measures, maintain systems, and coordinate with extension and research for ongoing improvements.
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West Virginia
L. L. Lough
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Law
SCS
Soil Conservation District
Extension Service
Donald A. Williams
Washington, D. C
Morgantown
Upper Darby
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Ithaca
New York
New Brunswick
New Jersey
West Virginia Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture
West Virginia State Agricultural Extension Service
Federal Extension Service
The
West Virginia State Agricultural Experiment Station
Department of Agricultural
US. Geological Survey
Uu.s. Weather Bureau
National Cooperative Soil Survey
Millar Elected to Head State Angus Association
At the Oct. 29 Elkins meeting the West Virginia Aberdeen Angus Association chose Charles A. Millar Keyser as president for 1955. Clyde Bonar Burlington was named vice president and Clem Teets Terra Alta as secretary treasurer. Richard Stein resigned as permanent fieldman secretary to join Paignton Angus Farm Charles Town. no replacement plan was set.
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Elkins
West Virginia
Aberdeen - Angus Association
Charles A. Millar
Keyser
Clyde Bonar
Burlington
Clem Teets
Terra Alta
Richard Stein
Stein
Paignton Angus Farm
Charles Town
Dry Weather Triggers Vitamin A Shortage in Sheep Diets
In dry weather sheepmen face vitamin A shortages that can cause premature lambs or weak, born-dead offspring. Winter pastures, leafy legume hay, and yellow corn are best sources. if unavailable, supplement vitamin A with grain or add concentrate to feed. Remove internal parasites before winter and continue monthly phenothiazine treatments for lambs kept as replacements through November.
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VPI
Farmers' Income Drops as Parity Weakens in 1954
Prices currently received by farmers lag levels seen at the start of 1954 while expenses on goods services taxes and wages hold steady. The parity ratio measuring farmers' buying power is at its lowest since the early 1940s, per the National Industrial Conference Board chart.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Control Program For Dog Diseases
A dual vaccination program is recommended by the American Foundation for Animal Health to combat distemper and infectious hepatitis, noting dual infections raise mortality. Vaccinate pups at weaning, but immunization is not permanent. boosters are needed for dogs with regular exposure. Vaccinating brood dogs before breeding transfers antibodies via milk to protect puppies early on.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Broiler Chick Placements Rise in West Virginia Week
West Virginia farms placed 348000 broiler chicks in the week ending Nov 16, up 23 percent from the week ending Oct 30 and 77 percent above Oct 23. Hatcheries set 214000 eggs, up 16 percent. 127000 chicks hatched, with 221000 total in shipments, mostly from Virginia.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Market News Service
State Department of Agriculture
South Branch Valley
South Branch
Maine
Delaware
Connecticut
Ward Elected Raleigh Beautification Council Chairman
John C. Ward of Beckley was named chairman of the newly formed Raleigh County Beautification Council. The election occurred at a Rural Development Council meeting in Harrisonburg Virginia. The council aims to coordinate county groups to curb trash dumping and advance beautification projects. A future meeting will outline sponsorships for the Tree Farm Community program and plans for the West Virginia Woodland Equipment Show in 1955. Ditching at Beckley Farmers Market for a log yard will be completed this month under U S Soil Conservation Service supervision.
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C. T. Shackelford
RDC
E. A. Thomas
Commission
Shackelford
Beckley Farmers Market
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Christmas Tree Buyers Sellers May Use Market Beckley Farmers Market
The Beckley Farmers Market offers help to connect wholesale tree buyers with plantation growers. Market manager O. C. Hutchison said buyers can call 2-1230 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to use the office service. A survey will identify commercial growers and wholesale buyers. He noted well cared for trees surpass field grown ones in quality.
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Beckley
O. C. Hutchison
Decayed Leaves Add Plant Food
Extension landscape expert T. D. Gray urges WVU readers not to burn fallen leaves. He explains leaves decompose into plant food for trees and flowers and recommends making a compost heap with layered leaves, water, and a thin top cover to create rich garden soil and reduce fire risk.
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T. D. Gray
West Virginia University
Scientists Say Nonidentical Twins May Have Different Dads
Experts suggest some twins born from multiple fathers could occur when a twin formed from separate eggs is fertilized by another man. Researchers note rare cases and emphasize need for further study to confirm frequency and mechanisms.
Honor Dairy Farm Award Proposed by RDC Group
Honor Dairy farms in southern West Virginia would be recognized by a plan from the Dairy Commission of the Rural Development Council. The proposal, approved at a meeting, would award qualifying dairy farmers with a sign bearing the Land-O-Hills emblem and the words Honor Dairy. A pilot uses of the emblem on containers by Greenbrier Dairy Product Co. was noted. Monthly dairy schools resume in January covering cattle diseases feeds artificial insemination silos and financing. The commission backs aiding Beckley area schools with federal funds to boost milk consumption and will study participation. Odell Jessup, chairman, will lead details and call a follow up meeting. Other actions include sponsoring a Dairy Day and a possible Farmers Day. Joe Williams was invited to join. Ervin Parkins elected secretary.
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West Virginia
Dairy Commission
The
Rural Development Council
Commission
Land-O-Hills
Odell Jessup
Jessup
Beckley Area Rural Development Council
RDC
C. T. Shackelford
Ervin Parkins
Joe Williams
Raleigh County
Agriculture Day planned in Beckley by RDC this summer
The Rural Development Council plans an Agriculture Day in Beckley next summer to boost local agricultural development and rural urban relations. A steering group will be named soon to craft the event proposal and report to the RDC in January. Local producers are urged to promote locally grown foods using the Land-O-Hills emblem. Greenbrier Dairy Products Co. is the first to receive approval to use it. A finance committee was formed to secure three years of program funding.
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West Virginia University
Jackson's Mill
G. Heebink
Heebink
West Virginia Dairymen’s Association
Mountain State
WVU
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Virginia
Agricultural Extension Service
Dairy Department
Gerry Heebink
Oglebay Hall
Morgantown
West Virginia
Beckley
Rural Development Council
RDC
Hulett C. Smith
E. O. Snider
Poultry Commission
Snider
Land-O Hills
C. T. Shackleford
Land-O-Hills
Eugene L. Scott
Greenbrier Dairy Products Co
Wayne Mason
Smith
M. W. Powers
Charles Hodel
James Kessinger
H. C. Avis
Rosser Long
Cotton Crop Estimate For this Year
Washington reports the Agriculture Department puts this year's government restricted cotton at 13,206,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, up 695,000 from last month's forecast of 12,511,000. The figure compares with 16,564,000 produced last year and with the 10 year average of 12,448,000. The crop was grown under strict federal planting and marketing controls to curb reserves from past large crops. A target around 12 million bales was sought.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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Millar
Angus Association
Bob Dwight
Wlone
Farmington
Etten
John Ward
Raleigh
John C. Ward
Raleigh County Beautification Council
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
RDC Group
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of
United Nations
Bergdorf- Goodman's
Fort Knox
Crowgey
Crowgey Sausage Company
Kellysville
West Va
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