Fifth District Farm Forecast Sees Modest Gains for 1951
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond projects moderately higher prices and somewhat larger net profits for farmers in the Fifth District. Growth driven by urban employment, strong consumer demand, and export prospects, with higher costs for production goods and wages. Meat, eggs, and dairy expect varied shifts. beef and pork output rise about 4% with prices above 1950. poultry not expected to jump unless poultry numbers drop materially. Per capita meat use may reach 148 pounds next year. pork production up 5–7% and dairy prices higher while feed costs rise.
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Dozen Trees Shrubs To Feed Song Birds
An editorials piece by T D Gray discusses fruiting shrubs and trees that attract song birds. It highlights high bush blueberry cherries mulberries and serviceberries for summer feeding and Maack's honeysuckle holly chokeberry haw viburnum and sumac to extend the season and feed birds in fall and winter. Robins and cedar waxwings are noted among consumers of these fruits.
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Rural Development Activities This Week and Upcoming Meetings
This week Ballengee Farm Club meets at 7 30 p m at Davis School led by President Lester N Lively. Upcoming events include the Raleigh County Agricultural Council meeting December 4 at 3 30 p m at the PMA office Beckley with officer elections led by John L Gorman. December 6 PMA Committee meeting in Tabor Building Beckley chaired by Kelly Farmer Bolt. December 11 RDC meeting at 7 30 p m in Memorial Building room 8 chaired by Hl C Avis. December 14 Board of Supervisors meeting Southern Soil Conservation District at 10 a m and Raleigh Pinners Council at 7 30 p m in courthouse Beckley chaired by James Lowry Sophia. December 15 Grandview Community Council meeting chaired by Van W Carper. Maxwell Hill Farm Woman's Club led by L W Fridley. December 19 Dempsey Rural Life Conference chaired by Mrs C R Cottle. Prosperity Farm Woman's Club led by Mrs Wayne Stewart. January 16 Rural Development Council meeting at 7 30 p m in county court room Beckley led by E T Stromp.
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Hogs and Farmers Debate Wiring for Hog House Comfort
IRA Miller explains farm electrification stressing ample service entrances and large wires to power brooders and pumps. The article describes a well wired hog house with lighting, three duplex outlets, a water system, electric cooker, and overhead reflector heat lamps, plus data on circuits and symbols.
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Farm Briefs From The Associated Press Highlights West Virginia Wins
Tuscawilla Farms Lewisburg West Virginia won two top prizes at the International Livestock Exposition showing the champion fat Tamworth pen of barrows and reserve champion fat Tamworth barrow and Hillcrest Farms Chester West Virginia took the champion breeding Shorthorn female. Also notes urge early fertilizer orders to avoid shutdowns, a Waltoendale sale disperses a 28 Holstein Friesian and 10 grade herd, and county dairy testers may be drafted for military service with replacements sought. Also margarine sales lifted in 34 states led by Michigan and common mange in dogs is described with mites causing skin pimples beginning on the belly and sides.
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WVU Wins Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest
West Virginia University of Morgantown topped the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The three man team coached by Robert L Henrickson scored 2774 of 3120 points, edging Iowa State College 2772 and Wisconsin 2766 as twenty colleges competed in the event sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board.
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Outlook meeting is off in Beckley Farm Bureau call off
The outlook meeting scheduled Friday in Beckley by the Raleigh County Farm Bureau has been canceled, according to county agent H. B. Thomas this morning.
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Off the Farm Income Feeds Farm Families Across the Nation
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says off the farm income totals nearly six billion dollars this year, about a third of living and investment funds. Four in ten farm families earn outside income averaging around 1000 dollars yearly, with higher earners often from interest, dividends, or rent. Wages account for about two thirds of non-farm income, and Northeast plus West Coast households rely on outside work due to population and industry nearby.
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Hog Mange Causes Slow, Expensive Hog Growth
Mange lowers hog vitality and slows gains and is common year round, especially late winter or early spring. Because hogs touch each other during winter, all hogs should be treated for mange late in the fall. Now, if you haven't already done it.
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