Farm Groups Seek Unity on Prices and Policy Solutions
Sixteen farm organizations met at a National Grange called session to find common ground on rising costs and farm income. Participants backed extending the 1965 Food and Agricultural Act, with unanimity on foreign trade, PL 480, and collective bargaining, and urged broadened marketing orders, security reserves, cropland programs, and promotion for potatoes and peanuts. Future meetings were planned by the chairman and Washington reps.
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National Grange
Herschel D. Newsom
The
National Farmers Union
National Farmers Organization
Mid-Continent Farmers Association
National Association of Wheat Growers
National Wool Growers Association
National Rural Elective Co-operative Association
National Federation of Grain Cooperatives
Soybean Growers of America Inc
National Council of Farmers Co-operatives
Virginia Peanut and Hog Growers Association
National Association of Corn Growers
Pure Milk Association
Grain Sorghum Producers Association
American Rice Growers Cooperative
National Potato Council
National Council of Farmers Cooperatives
Bridgeport Stockyard Sale Prices Reported This Week
Bridgeport Stockyard reports weekly prices by hundred weight with ranges for stocker cows steer and heifer calves stocker and fat cattle beef bulls and stock bulls and baby calves. Hogs shoats and a special stock cattle sale is set for April 22 at 1 p.m.
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Bridgeport
WVU Holstein Lad Johanna sets dairy production marks
West Virginia University's Registered Holstein cow Lad Johanna 6013502 yielded 18,060 pounds of milk and 701 pounds of butterfat in 305 days. By contrast the average US dairy cow produces about 8,513 pounds of milk with 315 pounds of butterfat annually.
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Brattleboro
WVU Lad
West Virginia University
WV growers urged to soil test for better planning
West Virginia vegetable growers are urged to test soil to determine lime and fertilizer needs. Carl Hardin of West Virginia University notes that balanced nutrients and favorable weather can lead to high yields of quality produce. Contact local county Extension agent to access WVU Soil Testing Laboratory services.
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Carl Hardin
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
West Virginia
Hardin
WVUI
Grantsville Md Sale Prices at Community Sale
Grantsville Maryland community sale reports prices for hogs veal sheep cattle and bulls. Hog top barrows and gilts 19.50 to 21.40. heavy butcher 18.80 to 20.80. light butcher 14.25 to 20.50. sows 13 to 18. feeders 12 to 13. Veal good 35 to 45.50. standard 25 to 30. utility 20 down. Sheep and lambs good 24.75 to 34. utility 20 to 22. culls 16.75 to 18. Slaughter cattle good 26 to 28. standard 23.50 to 25. utility 20.60 to 22. Heifers good 24 to 26.30. standard 18.75 to 22. utility 13.80 to 15. Cows commercial 18.75 to 20.60. utility 16.75 to 18. canner and cutter 10 to 14.50. Bulls cutter and utility 12.70 to 22.80. Stocker feeder cattle good 29.50 to 31.75. medium 25 to 28.
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Grantsville
Cotton makes good house plant and violets care tips
Readers report success growing cotton indoors with seeds planted in sand soil in pots and later moved outdoors.Violets from seed need 7 to 9 months to ripen pods, sowing in sand and vermiculite with light care, and possible hotwater boosts bloom. Green Thumb Clinic offers a free bulletin on growing cucumbers melons and watermelons.
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Green Thumb Clinic
Progress With Agriculture Why Test Your Soil
Bill Smith Monongalia County Assistant Extension Agent argues soil testing informs nutrient management and crop planning. The column outlines benefits for growers, outlining steps to test soil, interpret results, and adjust fertilization strategies for better yields.
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Monongalia County
Why test soil and how to take a sample
Common responses doubt soil tests but proper sampling boosts fertilizer returns. Steps cover tool choice, avoiding poor areas, dividing fields, taking at least 5 spots per area, combining from 15 spots, proper slicing, mixing, air drying, and submitting to the county extension office. Samples timing varies by crop, with yearly testing for continuous crops and periodic tests for rotations or permanent sod.
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Bridgeport Stockyard Sales
L’ Holstein
US Electric Equipment CO
High Street
High St
Ccrantsville Livestock
Farm and Garden
Page
George Abraham
Dominion Post
Green Thumb
Naples, M. Y
Ivo
Southern States
Bolen’s Tractors
Statesman
Cooper and
Lawn Bay Mowers
Keystone
Morgantown
Sabraton
Altman
BABY
Greer Limestone CO
Glass & Chemical
A.S.C
Farmer
Greer
Greer, W.va
Masontown
John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors
Pioneer
Aluminum
MTD
Black & Decker
Homeo Rugg
Altman’s Fencing
University Avenue
By Bill Smith
Bridgeport Stockyard
Tristate Area
Bridgeport Stockyard, Inc
Clem Teets and
Bridgeport, W. VA
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