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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues inflation hikes in handling costs drive higher food prices while farm prices stay near pre inflation lows. It notes farmers must stay on land yet cannot earn more without pushing costs up, stressing consumers face a paradox as beef returns to 1952 price levels.
Over the past year warnings about mercury in tuna DDT in soil and saccharin cancer links triggered bans and hurried laws. Experts contend many alerts stem from bad research and premature conclusions risking public trust in environmental efforts.
An article in The Wall Street Journal features a timber industry representative arguing that the United States still has about 75 percent of its original forest since Columbus, with 13 million acres more today than a generation ago. He cautions against overreaching restrictions that could curb harvests, noting public lands, government ownership, and industry productivity.
Timely water access is essential for all livestock and poultry, especially with warmer weather. Adequate clean water boosts daily gains and can be achieved at little cost. Also highlighted are risks from overloaded circuits and motors, urging checks and proper grounding, with guidance from local power providers.
The article stresses timing for cover crops before discing or plowing to avoid hard ground and undecomposed green matter. It notes growth stages for rye wheat ryegrass and bromegrass and mentions nitrogen to speed decomposition. It also warns on farm safety urging protective shields, slower speeds, and keeping youngsters off moving machinery.
A devotional note argues that ministry is not limited to clergy. It cites Luke and Acts to show ministers are all who serve, calling Christians to ready service in every home and setting. The piece references Ephesians 4 and 1 Timothy 3 and emphasizes lay leadership in Christian work.
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