Concentrate Milk to Reshape the Dairy Industry
Virginia Tech economist Carl Arnold says concentrate milk could be the most important industry change since pasteurization. Concentrates may sell 3 to 10 cents below fluid milk, cut transport costs, and broaden markets as it becomes a storable, lower price option with potential interstate regulatory questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arnold
Carl, Arnold
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Het
Spotted Aphid Threat to West Virginia Alfalfa
Entomologists from West Virginia University warn of a new alfalfa aphid pest found Sept. 20 in Monroe and Greenbrier counties. The insect may spread across alfalfa fields next spring, with potential widespread damage unless controlled by beetles, insecticides like parathion or malathion, and integrated pest measures. The aphid can devastate young stands, cover leaves with honeydew, and foster sooty mold, while older plants suffer leaf damage and dieback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
C. K. Dorsey
Harry Tansen
West Virginia, University Agricultural Experiment Station
Monroe
Greenbrier
Dersay
Hancen
West Ger
United
New Mexico
Virginia
Idaho
Oklahoma
Fire Insurance Coverage is Up On U.S. Farms
U S farmers face annual fire losses of about 150 million dollars and are buying more fire insurance. Farm mutuals totaled 34.1 billion dollars in 1955, up nearly five percent from 1954, per USDA. Losses rose from 32 million in 1943 to 148 million in 1953, and 10-year farm fire toll to 1959 stood at 1,236 million. Windstorm, theft, machinery upset and third-party coverages are increasingly offered. safety funds rose to 57.9 cents per 100 in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Extension Workers To Hold Conference In West Virginia
West Virginia University Agricultural Extension Service workers from across the state will meet October 15 to 19 at State 4-H Camp Jackson's Mill for the annual conference. Herman M. Bowers announces the theme How To focusing on improving Extension teaching methods. Highlights include special interest work sessions with agents and out-of-state helpers Elmer Phillips Cornell University Emory J Brown Pennsylvania State University Norman Mindrum I H Club Foundation and Don Seheild Federal Extension Service. WVU faculty and other agencies will also participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West” Virginia University —Agriculntural Extension Service
Jackson's Mill
Herman M. Bowers
Bowers
Elmer Phillips
Cornell University
Emory J. Brown
Pennsylvania State University
Norman €. Mindrum
National “I- H Club Foundation
Don “Sehield
Federal Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Agriculture
West Virginia
Specialists Answer Questions of Week
Editor Nolte presents farmers questions asked to county agents with answers from VPI Agricultural Extension Service staff. Topics include corn prices, farm storage value, pond fertilization timing, best soil mixes for plants, soil bank acreage certificates, alfalfa seeding, hog and cattle price outlooks, and soil suitability for potted plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolte
VPI Agriculural Extension Service
West Virginia Milk Program Uses 861 Schools
861 West Virginia schools participated in the federal milk program last school year. State participation neared 22 percent while national average was about 40 percent. WV schools used over 7.8 million half pints as the government paid more than 250 thousand dollars to expand the program with Congress allocating 50 percent more funds this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
K. P. Brundage
West Virginia University
U. S Department of Agriculture
Tal
Congress
Automation reshapes middle class as jobs shift in Michigan
Wy-At University of Michigan sociologist Assistant Professor Harold L. Wifensky says automation and the atom will place more importance on the middle class of workers. He warns salaried white collar and professional people will be joined by blue collar factory workers who are already merged in income. with automation they will become more mental and less physically minded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Harold L. Wifensky
Poultry Teams Win Ribbons at Syracuse Exposition
Morgantown West Virginia's 4-H poultry production and marketing and poultry foods demonstration teams from Webster County placed high at the 19th Poultry Industry Exposition and Convention in Syracuse New York. Jane Howard and Brenda Wood earned blue for How to Produce and Maintain High Quality Eggs. Velma Bennett and Faith Wayne earned red for poultry foods demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
Syracuse
N. Y
Webster County
Ted R. Hash
West Virginia University
Jane Howard
Brenda Wood
New York
New Hampshire
Hash
Velma Bennett
Faith Wayne
Nominee Urges Farm Program Reorganization
Nicholas M. Holmes of Morgantown, Republican nominee for commissioner of agriculture, proposes a nine point plan to reorganize the agriculture department. Key ideas include hiring trained staff, boosting farmer cooperation, local procurement, stronger farm organization ties, improved marketing, veternary licensing, reducing farm imports, county stone quarry access for road repair, and increasing vocational agricultural training for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Nicholas M. Holmes
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Ito
Horticultural Show at VPI During Homecoming Weekend
Virginia Polytechnic Institute hosts the 10th annual student horticultural show during Homecoming Weekend with exhibits in processed goods fruits stage design flower arrangements vegetables and ornamental plants. Miccibits will be sold at public auction at 7 p.m. October 13 in Squires Hall ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
VPI Student Horticultural Club
Squires Hall
Peripatetic graduate to study in Florida
Gh Steven Garr ell of Lost Creek Virginia who has graduated from the University of Illinois has attended 12 elementary schools two high schools and four colleges He will add another by taking graduate work in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Steven Garrell
Lost Creek
Wo Va
University of Illinois
Florida
Mill Opens Church Space After Fire in Connecticut
In VARTVILLE Connecticut Sacred Heart parish holds masses in a mill floor after the church burned. The plant’s management allowed use of space on Sundays for worship for the Roman Catholic congregation and parishioners attended services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vartville
Conn
Sacred Heart
Entomologist Advises Grain Pest Control Methods
WVU Extension official Quinn urges farmers to monitor stored corn and wheat for pests, keep grain dry, and use preventive chemicals like pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide. Fumigation is advised only when moisture is low and in wheat at a specified rate to prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West
Davis
Quinn
West Virginia University
Olinds Mountain
Uos
Capris
USDA Awards Presented at SCS Meeting in Charleston
At a training meeting for Area Soil Conservation Service personnel Floyd Rothlisberger presided as two USDA awards were given. Norman H. Zink received a 10 year service certificate signed by Secretary Ezra Tali Benson. Lester E. Espy earned a five year accident-free service award. Speakers included J C Cox of Kanawha County and Harry D. McVey Morgan Town administrative officer. Twelve southern counties were represented by 19 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Floyd Rothlisberger
SCS
Department of Agriculture
Norman H. Zink
Ezra Tali Benson
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Lester E. Espy
Wayne County
J. C. Cox
Charleston
Kanawha County
Cox
Harry D. McVey
Morgan‘town
Dele
Septic Tank Care Tips From Virginia Health Official
Dr. Mack i Shanholtz, Virginia health commissioner, warns that septic tank care affects health and urges homeowners to consult local ordinances and health departments before construction. Guidance includes draining the drain field area, grading to prevent wetlands, keeping trees away, cleaning every 3 to 5 years, using cleaners sparingly, avoiding alterations, and not driving over or covering the drain field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack i ‘Shanholtz
Virginia
Shanholtz
Health Department
Focal Health Department
Turf Around Trees Fertilizer Tips For Lawn And Woods
VPI experts discuss fertilizing to support both turf and trees, noting thick grass cools and protects tree roots but competes for nutrients. The article also covers a West Virginia cattle dispersal sale set for Oct. 25 at Koblegard Farms with 14 young bulls and 60 bred heifers plus related WVU gift details and event officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VPI
Benjamin F
West Virginia
Creek
Breeders' Association
Thorne F
Koblegard Farms
West Jackson's Mill
West Virginia University
Koblegard
Creech Plains
WVU
Baca Prince
University
Mountain State
Creech
Ben Morgan
Pennsylvania State University
Associated Extension Animal Husbandman
A. Wy I Hamilton
Lewisburg
Poultry Market Steady in Shenandoah Valley Area
Live poultry market in AnKisonburg Virginia shows a steady trend for broilers and fryers with receipts at a heavy pace. Farm prices for 24 hours ending yesterday report broilers 16 cents, one lot 16.5 cents. heavy hens 15 to 16 cents. turkeys steady with small types 25 to 26 cents and heavy hen turkeys 26 to 27 cents. Weekly summary for week ending Oct 5 lists 613,000 head sold, average 16.66 cents, down 6.9 percent from prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aankisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Control Milk Fever Prevention With Vitamin D Feeding
Milk fever in calving cows, a calcium metabolism disturbance, can be controlled by large doses of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps prevent the sudden blood calcium drain into colostrum, stabilizing cows during calving.
Rumen Inoculation Fails in VPI Calf Experiments
Dr. W A Hardison of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute reports that rumen inoculation of young dairy calves, once hailed as a cost saver, showed no benefits in VPI Agricultural Experiment Station tests. In extensive trials, inoculated calves grew no better in appearance, intake, or forage use than non inoculated calves, unless raised away from the dam in isolation where some value might appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VPI
New York
West Virginia
New Zealand
Ohio
Virginia
Hardison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Sutherland
Commodity Credit Corporation
EH. W. Tiedman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Commodity’ Department
CCC
Uspa
West Germany
United States
Laurence Goettemoeller
St. Henry
Peebles
Goettemoelfer
Oxford
England
U.S
Moress
Chicago
Beckley
Stamford Rd
Shetley Winters
Lawrence Harve
Angela Lansbory
Dick Foran
Wyoming
Jose Pirmer
Teevor Howar
Thunder. Naturama
Trucolor
A Republic Picture
Ay T Cao E
Glen Jean
Sterling Hayden
Franz
Feary Fonds
Mullens Drive-In
Mullens and
Herndon
Routa
MA and PA Kettle
Marjorie Mala
Parey Kilbride
Crab Orchard Drive-In
Womans World
Cms
Omc
Peter Peeve
Poe Cem
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington State
Mary
Nand
Nancy Selove
Charles Aikens
Cate Staley
Arten R. Brannon
Berkeley County
Peripatetic Education
Farmington
Adlai
Tom Brady
Keswick
Hereford
Old Barton
Kentucky
Kay
Barton
Bardstown
Barton Distilling Company
Hoare
Nelson
Gownty
Kentocty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!