Beef Cattle Performance Testing Spurs Monongalia County Herd Improvement
West Virginia University Extension Agent ASEL L KENNEDY outlines trends in Monongalia County farms emphasizing beef cattle expansion and greater specialization. The West Virginia Beef Cattle Performance Testing Program uses records and appraisal to identify high producers, test sires, and evaluate cows, with farmer participation and calf tagging, weighing, and reporting beginning this January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asel L. Kennedy
West Virginia University
Monongalia County
West Virginia
Ronald Matheny
H.G. Floyd
James Michael
Orval Miller
Water pollution and farming practices spark debate
In a talk to the National Agricultural Chemicals Association, Under Secretary J Phil Campbell argues that farm nutrient runoff is a minor pollution factor compared with urban waste and that chemicals are essential for affordable food. He cites fertilizer use growth from 1947 to 1968, lime trends, and calls for expanded liming materials to keep soils productive and prices reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Agricultural Chemicals Association
J Phil Campbell
United States
Campbell
Pigs Wanted for Contract Sale in Monongalia County
County Extension Agent Asel Kennedy seeks about 30 pigs for contract sale weighing 35 to 56 pounds. Pigs to be sold Jan 15 20. contact Kennedy at 296-662. Monongalia County Livestock Association to meet Tuesday at 8 at Core School. Bulk chemical order for grass tetany control arrived and will be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asel Kennedy
Kennedy
Monongalia County Livestock Association
Core School
West Virginia livestock groups elect 1970 officers in Charleston
The WV Livestock Markets Association and State Dept of Agriculture met January 4 5 in Charleston electing Clem Teets president Joe Corbitt vice president and Larry Grimm secretary treasurer for 1970 They outlined a statewide trade display program and marketing services at markets banks and trade shows.
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West Virginia Livestock Markets Association
State Department of Agriculture
Charleston
Clem Teets
Bridgeport
Joe Corbitt
Parkersburg
Larry Grimm
Spencer
Teets
Gus R. Douglas
M.R. McClung
West Virginia University
West Virginia Beef
Area farm market sale prices listed
Reports from area livestock markets show Grantsville Maryland Bridgeport and Tri County auction figures. Hogs and cows command various per head ranges, veal and lamb prices shown, stocker and feeder categories listed, calves bulls and horses also priced.
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Grantsville
Cutter & Utility
Bridgeport
Tri-County
Scenery Hill
West Virginia could double beef cows by 1980 expert says
WVU professor Dr. Marvin R. McClung argues the state with 193 000 beef cows and ample rainfall, pasture, and favorable climate could double production by 1980. He cites rising per capita beef use, rising cattle weights, and improved feeding to justify expansion and higher profits.
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West Virginia
Marvin R. McClung
Division of
West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry
McClung
State
Eastern Ohio Western Pennsylvania milk order amended
The USDA Amends the Eastern Ohio Western Pennsylvania milk marketing order after two thirds dairy farmer approval. The amended order keeps the present Class I price indefinitely and sets the price at Cleveland Erie district plus 1.87 and Pittsburgh district plus 1.97. For December 1969 the Cleveland price is 6.49 and Pittsburgh 6.59 per hundredweight. Copies of the order are available from W W Hurwitz in Cleveland or from the Dairy Division in Washington.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ohio-Western Pennsylvania
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
C&ms
Minnesota- Wisconsin
Cleveland-Erie
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
W.W. Hurwitz
Brookpark Rd
P.O
Dairy Division
Washington D.C
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Roger Nestor
Moatsville
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Tom Burgess
Oak Hill
William Wilson
Frankford
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WVU
M Teets New Markets
Joe Emch
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