Soil Mapping Program Launched By SCS Nationwide
The Soil Conservation Service leads a nationwide soil mapping effort aimed at 1.2 million acres annually to finish by 2000. Mapping covers 685 million acres with labs supporting field surveys to create soil survey reports for states territories and Puerto Rico. The program seeks to curb erosion by guiding land use and development and saving billions in damages.
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Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
America
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Bridgeport Stockyard weekly prices list by weight and head
Bridgeport Stockyard sales this past week show stocker cows 185 to 260 per head, steer calves 26 to 33, heifer calves 24 to 26, stocker steers by head 125 to 170 and 26 to 32, stocker heifers by head 85 to 156 and 17.50 to 22.50. Fat cattle values run 16 to 25.50 for cows and steers, bulls 18 to 23.10, stock bulls 150 to 225, veal and lamb grades listed with hogs 17 to 19 and horses 40 to 120 per head.
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Bridgeport
Picking a termite control service in a termite aware spring
State Extension leader Quinn advises using a WVU CES pamphlet Suggestions on Selecting Termite Control Service No 84 prepared with the National Pest Control Association to guide homeowners. The publication explains steps if termites are suspected and warns WV has no structural pest control law or licenses. It urges getting a written work proposal and cost estimate and notes guarantees and obligations. Publications available from county agents.
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David O. Quinn
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
WVU Cooperative Extension Service
CES
National Pest Control Association
Quinn
West Virginia
Puya raimondii Stands Tall in Bolivian Andes
Puya raimondii, world’s tallest herb, grows in the Bolivian Andes. The plant reaches about 40 feet at full growth, blooms only once every 150 years, and dies after sending a 30-foot flowering stalk into the sky.
Bedding Plant Troubles and Soil Mix Tips
Garden growers face damping off root rot and stem rot in bedding plants. A mix of peatmoss sand and vermiculite or perlite reduces disease risk compared to garden soil. Light mixes help seedlings. soil can be baked at 180 degrees for two hours to kill pathogens.
Gardenias thrive with humidity and careful care notes
Gardenia guidance covers outdoor summer placement in shade with peat filled around a pot, frequent misting to keep buds moist, and avoiding direct sun. Advice warns poor soil structure and overwatering invite disease, recommends sand and peatmoss mixes and good air circulation. Water sparingly when soil dries.
Preparing Soil For Flower Beds Improves Garden Health
Time spent preparing soil prevents many garden problems. A loamy soil with rich inorganic matter and good drainage is ideal for annuals and perennials. Work in a complete fertilizer like 5-10-10 or 10-10-14 at 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet and add four to five pounds per 100 square feet of superphosphate. Lime only if soil tests show a deficiency.
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Carl Hardin
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
Morgantown Livestock Prices Reported For Week
Morgantown livestock sales showed varied prices per head and per hundredweight with baby calves selling 33 to 40 dollars each, veals 26.50 to 30.75, springer heifers 108 to 152.50, stocker heifers 94 to 136, stocker cows 75 to 140, and goats 4 to 9 dollars per head.
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Morgantown
West Virginia bulls top auction in first performance test
The first West Virginia performance test bulls sold at WVU Reymann Memorial Farms near Wardensville. Of 31 tested, 25 met the 40 day test with two pounds per day minimum gain and choice or better grades. Eleven Hereford, 13 Angus, and one Charolais bulls sold for an average of 504 dollars, with top prices of 1000 and 1065 dollars. Buyers came from PA MD VA and WV.
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West Virginia
West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry
Cooperative Extension Service
State Department of Agriculture
WVU Reymann Memorial Farms
Wardensville
West Virginia University
Reymann Memorial Farms
Ben W. Wamsley, Jr
WVU Appalachian Center
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Dale Pursey
Sandyville
Jackson County
Northeastern Breeders Association
Tunkhannock
PTP
Grantsville Stock Sale Prices From Grantsville Community Sale
Grantsville hosted a livestock sale with prices across multiple categories. Hogs ranged from 8.25 to 20.20 for feeders and butchers, veals from 20 to 45.50, sheep and lambs 27 to 29.50, cattle including slaughter, heifers, cows, and bulls shown with varying good, standard, utility grades.
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Grantsville
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