Test Soil Before Planting Lawn
A soil test guides lime and fertilizer needs for new lawns says WVU extension specialist Clifford W. Collier Jr. Soil samples go to West Virginia University Soil Testing Laboratory for a balanced analysis and home owner recommendations. Preplant testing helps address low pH and phosphorus. once established, lime and phosphate fertilizers are hard to incorporate.
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Clifford W. Collier Jr
WVII
Appalachian Center
West Virps University
West Virginia Receives ACP Funds for 1968 Program
West Virginia is allocated 1 596 000 from the 1968 Agricultural Conservation Program as part of 209 730 000 nationwide. The funds support soil water woodland and wildlife conservation by farmers and ranchers to sustain productive capacity and meet growing population needs.
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West Virginia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
USDA
Farm Club to Meet in Mt Morris Home
The Union Farm Club of Monongalia County will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs Grace Feather in Mt Morris. Aides will be Mrs Carolyn Strawn and Mrs Virginia Snyder. Club projects must be turned in. The meeting will be an all day session.
Population Growth and Urban Migration Projections
By the turn of the next century, 32 years from now, 100 million more Americans will be added to the population with about 80 million expected to settle in urban areas.
Birds Cause Heavy Crop Losses in Virginia Says Specialist
Dr. Franklin Bishop reports birds such as red wing blackbirds grackles starlings cowbirds crows and sparrows damage corn at seedling and milk stages and attack other crops like cherries berries tomatoes and peas. Livestock feed losses add to the $25 million annual cost and 15 million tons of grain destroyed. The red wing blackbird population has risen about 300 percent since 1962.
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Franklin Bishop
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
Virginia
Taxes per Acre in U S Averaged 1.61 in 1965
The article reports that across the United States the average taxes charged per acre reached 1.61 dollars in 1965. It cites nationwide data on property taxation levels, highlighting a uniform measure of land tax burden during that year.
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United States
September Best Time For Seeding
West Virginia lawn experts say August and September are ideal for seeding to allow quick germination and a spring growth boost. The guide emphasizes soil prep, certified seed, proper mixtures, limestone and phosphate, mulching, watering timing, and erosion control for lasting establishment.
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Clifford W. Coller, Jr
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
West Virginia
Collier
Plant Trees Now For Summer
WVU extension specialists discuss optimal planting times for trees and shrubs. They note spring is best but fall planting can succeed for species that mature early wood such as oak and maple. Emphasize warm soil and adequate watering for establishment.
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WVU
Farm real estate values rise eight percent in 1966
U S farm real estate values climbed eight percent from a year earlier ending November 1 1966, reflecting overall gains in agricultural property markets across the United States.
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United States
WVU advises soil tests guide lime and fertilizer use
West Virginia soils vary in sand salt and clay and depend on past fertility. Dr. Clifford Porter says soil testing identifies deficiencies and guides liming and fertilizer rates for higher crop returns. Samples should be representative and taken Aug to Nov for planning and seasonal discounts. Fall applications aid spring growth and reduce winter injury.
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West Virginia
Clifford D. Porter
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
County Extension Service
Porter
WVII
Seed New Lawns Early This Fall
Ohio State University Extension turf specialists advise sowing new lawns between mid August and September 30 to avoid summer weeds. Use high seed rates or mix seed with fertilizer, spread evenly, rake in, mulch with peat or straw, and keep moist until seedlings establish.
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Ohio State University Extension
Seed New Lawn In Early Fall
Seed new lawns in early fall to avoid summer weeds as a sod develops before weed seeds sprout. Clifford W. Collier Jr. advises West Virginians to sow high quality grass seed between Aug 15 and Sept 15, with central and southern areas possibly extending two weeks.
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Clifford W. Collier Jr
West
Farm cash receipts slide in first half 1967
Farm marketings brought in 18 billion dollars in the first half of 1967, down two percent from the same period in 1966 as higher sales volumes failed to offset a five percent drop in average prices.
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U. S
Pesticides Help Man Reach Goal
State Extension leader Dr. David Quinn cites health gains from pest control. He notes rising U S life expectancy from 47.3 in 1900 to over 70 today and credits DDT with saving millions of lives during and after World War II.
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David 0. Quinn
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
U.S
Quinn
Ceylon
Blue or Red Flowering Salvias Will Dry Well
Fall lawn care advice highlights feeding to promote growth and fill bare spots after frost. Suggests scattering grass seed, loosening sparse areas, and avoiding coarse grasses like ryegrass. Recommends Kentucky bluegrasses, fine fescues, or bent grasses for a durable lawn.
Preserving flowers and lawn care tips for home gardeners
A gardener offers free bulletin on drying flowers with silica gel and other desiccants. Tips cover salvias marigolds zinnias delphinium feverfew and china aster. Also notes ant control with chlordane or dieldrin and whitewashing tree trunks for visibility and limited insect defense.
Knowledge To Reduce Gap Knowledge To Reduce Gap
A USDA official warns North American knowledge of food production will narrow the divide between haves and have nots over the next 15 difficult years. Lester R Brown notes another billion people will exist by 2019 with most unable to grow enough food. He highlights bright spots like plant breeding, high lysine corn, cheaper fertilizer, and slower population growth as part of the solution.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lester R. Brown
International Agricultural Development Service
Brown
Mid 1967 price shifts hit produce and grains
Prices rose in mid 1967 for tomatoes potatoes and eggs while wheat lettuce and corn fell, reflecting mixed market trends across food and staple commodities.
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