Progress With Agriculture Economical Winter Program
Monongalia County assistant extension agent outlines an economical wintering plan for replacement heifers. The guidance covers target gains, weight benchmarks, silage versus hay based rations, protein supplements, mineral mixes, lice treatment, and current feed prices to aid producers as winter approaches.
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West Virginia
Joe Emch
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
Oklahoma
Bridgeport Stockyard Weekly Prices Report
Bridgeport stockyard sales show cash bids across categories. Stocker cows 120 to 185 per head, calves 24 to 31, heifer calves 20 to 22, stocker steers 19.50 to 25, stocker heifers 20 to 21.50, fat cattle 20 to 24.50, canners 10 to 13.50, beef bulls 18 to 19.50, baby calves 10 to 30. Veals 39 to 40.50 for choice, 36.75 to 38.75 good, 22 to 37.75 medium, 25 to 30 common. Hogs 16.50 to 18.50, shoats 9.50 to 22, horses 6 to 50 per head.
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Bridgeport Seedaeel T
Morgantown
Grantsville
Farm Mechanics Is Good Career
Agricultural mechanization specialists use science and engineering to solve farm problems. Four years of college training emphasize practical application over theory, with strong value in farm experience and mechanical aptitude. They may work in product development labs, agribusiness advising, field representation, or supervise farm construction and installations.
Morgantown Livestock Prices At Morgantown Sale
Morgantown Livestock Sales report weekly prices for calves veals stocker heifers fat hiefs cows slaughter cows stocker steers fat steers stocker bulls heavy bulls pigs butcher cows buck sheep and goats. Dairy cows on U.S. farms at mid year numbered 13.6 million head, down 3.9 percent from last year.
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U.S
Common Hydrangea Winter Care And Green Thumb Tips
Hydrangea should be potted and kept in a cellar during winter with minimal water to prevent bud kill. Keep in a bright window and move outdoors in spring to bloom. Also notes azalea, poinsettia, jerusalem cherry care, mulberry bird deterrence, and geranium propagation from cuttings and seed.
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Florists
Green Thumb Clinic
Population Outrunning Food Supply Warns WVU Leader
Herbert J. Waters of the Agency for International Development cites a growing gap between population and food production. David O. Quinn of West Virginia University warns a hungrier world risks insecurity, noting pests and pesticide use as key factors and urging safe, intelligent application to curb losses.
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Herbert J. Waters
Agency For International Development
David 0. Quinn
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
Quinn
East
Central
North
Africa
Charleston
Live Yule Trees Good Practice for Home Plantings
Homeowners often buy live Christmas trees and transplant them after the season. Experts advise choosing a location with ample space and considering long term growth. Reputable nurseries, limited indoor time, careful handling, consistent moisture, and preplanned planting pits reduce upkeep and avoid obstructing sidewalks.
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Bill Smith
Salt use can harm ornamentals warns WV extension expert
Clifford W. Collier Jr. says all forms of salt used to melt ice can damage plants. Use clean untreated sand for icy spots. avoid piling snow on lawns or around plants. Other options like ashes exist, but sand is safest long term.
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Clifford W. Collier Jr
West Virginia
Grantsville Community Sale Price Report
Grantsville Md Community Sale prices per hundred weight for hogs veal sheep and lambs slaughter cattle heifers cows and bulls are listed with ranges from top barrows to canners and cutters. Hogs range 10 to 20.40 per cwt while cattle and veal show higher values and multiple quality categories.
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Illinois
Bridgeport Stockyard Sales
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Farm and Garden
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Gary Russ
Louisville
Blackjack
Tom Beimborn
Bradenton
Fla
George Abraham
Dominion-Post
Green Thumb
Naples, N. Y
Charles L. Stout
Route 1
Bridgeport
Stephanie Ann Crane
St. Louis
Blaine J. Warrington
American Oil Foundation
Grantsville, Md
UNICO
Southern States
Morgantown Cooperative, Inc
University Avenue
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Your Southern States Cooperative Agency
Power Pak
Manamar
Altman
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A.S.C
Greer
Masontown
Greer Limestone CO
Greer, W. VA
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