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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1955
Page
2
Agricultural economists at VPI forecast 1956 egg prices favorable with steady demand as production rises slightly. Broiler prices expected to dip in early 1956 then improve, while turkey prices may be less favorable than 1955 due to shifts in production and feed costs.
Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University specialists urge straw mulch for strawberries when temps hover around 20 F. They advise 2 1 2 tons per acre for light mulch or adjust to 1 000 pounds per 1 000 plants for four foot rows, using wheat straw as best and avoiding leaves. Mulching protects crowns, reduces heaving, retains moisture, keeps fruit clean, and helps weed control, with partial mulch removal in spring between rows.
WPI specialists provide per acre guidelines converted to per 1 000 square feet for lime and fertilizer. Rates include 200 to 1000 pounds per acre with corresponding 1 000 square foot equivalents from 4.6 to 23 pounds.
Holstein Friesians originated in Holland in Riesland, formed from the Holstein Breeders' Association and the Dutch Friesian Association in 1885. The breed traces to Europe’s wild ox and is among the oldest cattle lines. Imports to the United States began in 1795 but were not kept pure. pure stock first arrived in Massachusetts in 1861.
Agronomists at VPI say whether to seed alfalfa alone or with orchard grass depends on farm conditions. Mixtures offer a better chance of a stand, easier curing, and higher total yield over time, especially as alfalfa thins, though pure alfalfa hay often commands higher market value. In dry years alfalfa alone may outperform mixtures, while normal or wetter years favor mixtures for feeding value.
The USDA proposes splitting the Commercial beef grade into Standard and Commercial, based on cattle maturity. The change aims to improve marketing efficiency and is to be published in the Nov 15 1955 Federal Register with a 60 day comment period.
WVU Agricultural Extension Service specialists urge farm residents to mark Thursday December 1 as S D Day a day to prove that traffic accidents can be greatly reduced when motorists and pedestrians share the safety duty. The 24 hour goal is not a single accident and communities are urged to report results through the President's Committee on Traffic Safety. In 1954 nearly 10 million accidents killed 36 000 people and cost about 4 4 billion.
National 4-H Dairy Awards winners heard Dr. C B Knodt of General Mills warn dairy surpluses will vanish by 1975 as U S population grows. To meet demand, farms may need six million more cows or higher per cow output, with emphasis on efficiency, new products, and marketing.
In Harrisonburg Virginia live poultry market remains steady for broilers and fryers with fair to good demand. Farm prices last 24 hours to noon yesterday show broilers 21 cents per pound on average. heavy hens 19 to 20 cents. turkeys steady with small fryers 28 to 28 and heavy hens 32 to 33 while toms fetch 26 to 27 cents. Week ending November 25 reports 275,200 head sold, 234 pounds, range 17.2 to 21.0 pounds, weighted average 19.46. a 51.6 percent drop from the prior week.
Jerseyville reports an odd sight as Fred Herold of the State Bank notes a mute mud turtle living near the bank's water tower in the alley behind the building. The creature attracts attention in hot weather, proving the town's coolest, most fashionable resident.
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