Corn borers blamed for heavy losses across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg report estimates state corn borers will cost about 3 million dollars this season as damage to corn crops rises. Bureau director Dr. Thomas K. Guyton notes 1962 field counts show 31 of every 100 stalks infested with 1.6 borers per stalk on average across 22 counties, down from 2.2 per stalk in 1951. Infestation ranged from five hundred stalks in Union County to 69 percent in Fayette County, with significant regional impact on field corn and sweet corn.
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Late Oct drought pains Pennsylvania farmers with delayed harvests
In many Pennsylvania counties dry October weather slowed late plantings and reduced crop emergence. Surveys note some stands spoiled while yields overall remained strong due to favorable harvest conditions. Buckwheat and soybeans fared well. corn losses were tied to drought but overall bumper crop neared storage as of November 1.
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Essay Contest Open To Pennsylvania Students
Harrisburg reports the fifth annual Essay Contest for physically handicapped students in grades ten to twelve. Winners receive cash prizes up to 1000, travel and certificates. the contest is sponsored by state agencies and the Eagles organization with top prize sent to Washington.
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