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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1967
Page
13
Entomologists at the University of Delaware release Delaware’s Recommendations for Alfalfa Weevil Control detailing effective insecticides timing to target weevil larvae, cautions on outdated labels, harvest residue gaps, flaming as a future method, and guidance on partial trial if used.
Donald R. Stephens of Belle Vernon Fayette County has been reappointed to the Pennsylvania State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Governor Shafer nominated him and the State Senate approved. Stephens was first appointed in June 1964 and remains one of three former members.
Paul M. Covell has been named sales and service representative for Babcock Hatchery Inc. covering southwestern Pennsylvania and Maryland. He arrives from New Hampshire with 27 years of poultry industry experience across farming laboratories hatchery and pharmaceuticals. His home is 3 Karyl Lane York RI.
The article discusses corn borers and attempts at biological control. It notes that young corn is poisonous to borers but loses the toxin midseason, making it vulnerable. Imported borers from Europe lack native natural enemies here and a house-fly parasite failed. Cultural practices and chemicals remain the main controls. farmers should plow down corn stubble by May 1 to destroy overwintering borers.
Roy H. Buch of Chester K. Long Akron Avco New Idea dealer attended a two day regional service training meeting on the Uai-System line of interchangeable self propelled harvesting equipment. He received a framed certificate and a New Idea Trained for Service Swiss embroidered emblem.
Disease-free plants can be produced starting with disease-free or treated seed. Use sterile media or sterilized soil, clean containers, tools, and water. A good control program is required, says Allen H. Bauer, extension plant pathologist.
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