Robison bill proposes cap on farm program payments
Rep. Howard W. Robison introduces a House bill to cap annual farm program payments at 20000 per farm and 10000 per program, redirect 100 million yearly to food stamps and 100 million to rural water and sewer grants. The plan aims for about 309 million in annual savings with remaining funds for net reductions.
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Howard W. Robison
House of Representatives
Robison
Farmers Home Administration
Agriculture
John A. Schnittker
Cluster Flies Pester Homes In Fall Spring And Winter
The article explains cluster flies appear in attics and windows in warm fall and spring days and even winter when heated. They overwinter in cracks and roofing and are not health hazards. Prevention centers on sealing entry points and using approved insecticides or vacuuming to control indoor populations.
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Leon Packer
Edgar M. Raffensperger
Cornell University
Dedication of New Entomology Plant Pathology Laboratory
Cornell University plans a May dedication and a two day symposium on Crop Protection at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. The $4.6 million facility spans 100,009 square feet with a six story tower, greenhouse space, offices, and a large insect collection.
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Geneva
Cornell University
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
William C. Pahl Construction Co
Syracuse
Auburn
Beardsley and Beardsley
Collier Drive
Castle Street
Tractor training program for youth gains pace
In Ithaca the statewide course for 13 to 19 year olds on farm tractor operation and maintenance is under way. Over 2,600 youngsters across 45 counties are enrolled and 216 have completed the program since last fall. The effort is endorsed by the New York State Rural Safety Council and run through Cooperative Extension 4-H agents.
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Ithaca
Edward O. Eaton
Eaton
New York State Rural Safety Council
Farm survey to begin in late May in New York
New York farmers will participate in a crop and livestock survey conducted by the New York Crop Reporting Service in late May and early June. About 1600 farms in New York will be visited as part of a national effort to estimate planted acreage crops livestock numbers and farm labor.
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Albany
New York
New York Crop Reporting Service
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Washington
State Urges Horse Vaccination Before June First
New York State Department urges owners of horses to be shown raced or stabled in Southeastern New York or southern points to vaccinate against equine encephalitis. Two inoculations 7 to 10 days apart before mosquito season. vaccine provides one year immunity. arrange with local veterinarians.
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New York
Bill Aims 4-H Expansion in Urban Counties
State Sen. William T. Smith and Assemblywoman Constatte K. Cook announce approval of a bill to increase 4-H work in counties with 25 000 or more urban residents. It would authorize funds for staff in urban programs and allow up to 32 counties with matching funds to participate.
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Albany
William T. Smith
Big Flats
Republican
Constatte K. Cook
Sen. Smith
Smith
Dairy Council salutes senior citizens in month long focus
The Dairy Council of the Southern Tier New York and the Department of Health Education and Welfare honor seniors with a theme Meeting the Challenge of the Later Years. Miss Patricia Von Esch urges meals built around the four basic food groups and daily milk intake for a well balanced diet.
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Dairy Council of
Southern Tier of
New York, Inc
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Patricia von Esch
Miss von Esch
Tractor Operator Certificate Course Seeks Youth Applicants
A six week program adds a ten hour course with written and practical tests for a tractor operator certificate. With farming season near, more youth are expected to enroll. Interested candidates should apply directly to the County Extension 4 H agent.
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William S. Bair
New York State Dept
Atlantic Coast
New Jersey
Cook
Dairy Council
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