Furrow Family Finds Grassland Life Boosts Farm and Freedom
Floyd Furrow and his sons Estelle and Emil run 225 acres in Raleigh County focusing on grasslands. They shifted from row crops to enhance land health, raising Aberdeen Angus cattle, sheep, and laying hens. Their program, including lime and fertilizer, boosted carrying capacity by 50 percent, supports winter feed, and backs a growing egg and lamb market while preserving family operations on the farm.
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Estellefty
Emil Furrow
Floyd Furrow
Shady Spring
Raleigh County
Aberdeen
Angus Breeders' Association
G. W. Brammer
Cool Ridge
Bob Dwight
Floyd F.J. Furrow
Shady Spring Grassland
Estelle
Emil
Floyd Farrow
Este
Rhode Island
Beckley
Rayleigh
Granddad J. A. Furrow
Loyd Furrow
Jersey
Guransey
Estell
Aberdeen Angus Breeders’ Association
Speaking Winner Will be Selected Oct 21 by SSCD
The Southern Soil Conservation District board meets in Beckley on October 21 at the Soil Conservation Service offices to choose a finalist for the national speaking contest. The finalist may advance to the state contest November 11 to 13 at Jackson's Mill and could win an expense paid trip and a $100 state prize with talks on “The Job Ahead in My …”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Beckley
Soil Conservation Service
Tabor
Jackson's Mill
SSCD
DDT Resistance Triggers Fifth Fly Problem Rise
An Ohio entomologist says heavy housefly numbers this summer result from DDT resistance and sanitation laxity. C R Neiswander notes DDT is no longer a miracle killer. He cites 25 percent wettable powder or 20 percent lindane as effective against resistant flies, with spray to wet walls. Breeding near moist organic matter, including horse manure, garbage, and decaying fruits, sustains the problem. Regular spraying or elimination of breeding sites is advised.
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Ohio
C. R. Neiswander
Ohio Agricultural Experiments Station
Neiswander
Soil Conservation District
Carrol Greene
West Virginia Soil Conservation Districts
SSCD
S ‘Eral
Morris ‘Fonda
Soil Conservation Society of America
Jh. H. Bennett
SCS
A. L. Patrick
Ripl
How to transplant a tree with root pruning tips
The article advises home gardeners to take about a year to transplant established trees. It describes root pruning a season before digging a root ball, explains how deep cuts encourage fibrous roots, suggests winter transplanting to obtain a large root ball, and covers borer control with burlap wrapping and protective boards on the trunk to deter pests.
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Centz
HALIDAY @ Press Association
Becktley Banks Sponsor Raleigh County Conservation Contest
The Raleigh County Conservation and Land Use Contest awards were presented at the winning farm of R. C. Miller in Dry Hill. Walter Patton praised Beckley banks for backing the program which highlighted Miller turning around eroded land with grasses lime and strip cropping. Prize money will fund further farm improvements as top winners like Noah Crotty and Wade Waddell demonstrated successful part time farming among miners.
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BOB Dwight Register Farm
Raleigh County
Walter Patton
Eccles
Beckley Banks
Raleigh
R. C. Miller
Dry Hill
Miller
John Gorman
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Gorman
Miller’s
Daniel Webster
Raleigh County Agriculture Council
Noah Crotty
Pluto
Wade Waddell
Crow
C. M. Bennett
Beaver
Walter Marcum
Frank Gans
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Gans
Raleigh Countty
Lawrence Miller
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
D. C. Wade
Raleigh County Bank
Samuel Turner
Beckley National Bank
Issac McKinney
Bank of Raleigh
Soil Conservation Booklet Promotes Community Unity
The West Virginia Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America unveils a plan to form a committee of society members and local representatives to promote land use, conservation, and related programs. A banquet address by Dr. Carl M. Frasure led to a campaign to identify a key liaison in each area and coordinate action through local officials, bankers, and industry reps.
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Michigan
West Virginia
Soil Conservation Society of Ameryadvice. Lea
Carl M. Frasure
Pointand
Ler
L. “L.dustry
Morgantown
Walter C. Gum
Fairmont
George E. Tobin
Aians
Jackson's Mil
Linwood Young
Soil Conservation Service
Lewisburg
Walter C. Gumbel
Ross Umwa
Mellinger
Elizabeth
Cers
MM. W.i Gumbel
C. J. Bur- Harrison
SCS
Philippi
Asger
University
Malco
Robert H. Crooks
Conservation Com Black
Charleston
Carl J. Johnson
State Conservation Commission
Paul Miller
Woodland
Frank Kdrainster
Upper
Michigan State College Agri-Darby
Crop Toll Following Drought Hits Farm Output
Successful Farming magazine cites sharp declines in crops and dairy as drought bites. Corn drops 230 million bushels, oats nearly 100 million, milk output at a 12 year low, sorghum under half of last year’s 159 million bushels. Feed scarcity lifts demand, with Iowa’s corn at 648 million bushels, up 176 million.
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Successful Farming Magazine
Iowa
Livestock Prices Lead Downward Trend in Sept
In Charleston West Virginia the Federal State Crop Reporting Service said most farm prices fell in the month ended Sept 14. Livestock prices led the decline while fruit and potato prices also dropped. Poultry dairy and hay rose compared with last month. The farm price index fell about three percent from the previous month, marking the fourth straight month of livestock price declines even as wheat oats and barley declined while corn rose.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Federal
So You Plant By DEAN Distributed by Cent
When replanting a tree dug from a nursery, prune about one third of the top growth to balance roots and crown. Trim bruised or crowded branches but do not cut back the leader. Fibrous root trees need less pruning than those with long tap roots.
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Dean
Cent
Plant a Tree Care Tips for Best Growth
Plant a tree properly to avoid girdling roots. Do not twist the root ball when setting the tree. Fall plantings may need wind protection and staking for exposed sites. Stake older transplants and wrap trunks with burlap to prevent sunburn.
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Greenbrier
Lewis
Tour
Okes Envious
Ravenwood
Soil Society
Ubane University
Agricultural Economics Department
Wayne Pritchard
SCSA
Des Moines
N. Carlson
Staley Methodist Church
Clarksburg
Ivar C. Owens
Piedmont
Cincinnati
Lexington
Louisville
Richmond
Norfolk - Charleston
Chicago
ESSO
Esso Extra
Esso Standard Oil Company
Teds Own
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