Poplars as a Farm Lumber Resource in Pennsylvania
The article discusses growing poplars on farms for wood supply. It notes trees can become sizable in five to fifteen years and may be transplanted. Forest Service notes poplar wood is used for boxes, interior building, and furniture. Europe has long experience with hybrid strains showing rapid growth and potential gains for U.S. farmers.
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Forest Service
Poplar
Boxes and Faber
Pennsylvania
Europe
Powers Warns Of Bangs in Foreign Cattle
Chester County Agent Robert A Powers Jr cautions about brucellosis in cattle bought from outside Pennsylvania. He urges buyers to blood test new herd additions, keep them separate for 30 days, and test before contact with the herd. Vaccination of heifers is recommended to keep the disease out of the state.
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Powers
Pennsylvania
Chester County
Robert A .Powers, Jr
Mr. Powers
Farmers urged to spray wild garlic to protect milk flavor
Penn State extension agronomist George Berggren advises spraying wild garlic in pastures with the ester form of 2,4-D early in April to prevent off flavors in milk. The guidance emphasizes timing and chemical form for effective control.
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George Berggren
Penn State Extension Agronomust
Water Seedlings For Proper Preservation
Instructions from Walter Simond Penn State extension forester advise keeping forest tree seedlings moist and cool to stay in good condition for several days. For transplanting delays beyond four to five days, heel in the seedlings in a trench and water thoroughly to preserve viability.
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Lancaster
Walter Simond
Penn State Extension Forester
Wayne Sweet Mix Feed for Sheep Without Stilbestrol
High Vitamin A and protein content with proper mineral balance promote gains and finish efficiently. Wayne Sweet Mix feed for sheep excludes stilbestrol.
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Wayne Sweet MIX
Wayne
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