West Virginia farm slaughter rules clarified by Market Bulletin
The Market Bulletin explains West Virginia Meat Inspection Law on farm slaughter. Farmers may slaughter and sell meat locally without inspection to nearby neighbors, but uninspected meat cannot enter retail outlets. Those who slaughter for profit must be licensed with proper facilities, and inspected routes must be used to move meat to markets.
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West Virginia
Market Bulletin
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
DDT ban gains momentum amid pesticide debate
The fight over DDT continues as HEW Secretary Robert Finch announces steps to wind down DDT use over two years. He warns bans on DDT could boost other chemicals like aldrin dieldrin endrin heptachloride lindane and arsenic lead or mercury compounds. Other herbicides 24D and 24HD are also under intense study with alarming findings. Conservationists caution that past victories often prove hollow and hope this one proves durable.
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Broiler Chick Hatch Surges Across Regions
U S hatch of broiler chicks rises in November to 250 million, up 13 percent from a year earlier. Jan through November total reaches 2.77 billion, up 8 percent, with South Atlantic and Southern Central Regions driving gains. South Atlantic 1.2 billion for 11 months, up 7 percent. South Central 1.24 billion, up 9 percent, together about 87 percent of production.
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Poultry Hatch Totals Rise in November Report
November poult hatch shows slight year over year gains with 2.3 million poults, up 2 percent from a year earlier, lifting January to November total to 111.7 million, and December light breed hatch at 1.5 million, up 3 percent. January to November total for light breeds stands at 11.0 million, down 17 percent from a year ago.
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Elephant daily water intake in captivity noted
Britannica notes that captive elephants drink about 60 gallons of water daily. The fact highlights the large hydration needs of mature elephants in captivity.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Weeds May Feed World Says Texas Tech Study
A Texas Tech University team in Lubbock investigates turning common weeds into edible protein. Researchers grind weeds such as kochia into a powder, then remove color and taste to form potential beef or pork alternatives aimed at addressing global protein shortages.
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UPI
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Peeples
Texas Tech
Livestock Coach Turns Daughter Into International Judge
Malinda Spiker, a Weston native and home economics major, pursued livestock judging under her father’s coaching. Starting at age 12 with a calf project, she joined a team of three regulars and an alternate, earning top finishes at the 1968 International Livestock Show in Chicago, where she ranked in the top 30 individually among 200 entries from 36 states.
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Pete
Matt Mantle
Mickey
Malinda
Weston
Chicago
Plan alfalfa seedings for 1971 site and soil prep
Plan emphasizes choosing a well drained site and fertile soil with pH 6.5 to 7.9, soil testing for potassium phosphorus and pH, and applying limestone to raise pH. Proper liming aids mineral availability and stand longevity, reducing drought and disease risk. Begin now with site selection, testing, and liming for 1971 seeding.
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