Blustery March Delays Spring On Pennsylvania Farms
The State Department of Agriculture reports March weather delayed outside field work and spring onset in Pennsylvania. Despite losses in some wheat fields and uncertain late seedings, overall soil moisture and feed grain supplies look adequate with futures showing improved prospects for grains and hay.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
South Central
East Central
Oats Seeding Progress Broad but Uneven Across State
Harrisburg reports seeding of oats is well underway on Pennsylvania farms though central and northeastern areas lag one to two weeks behind normal due to late cold spells. Spring plowing slowed by cold weather. weekly weather summary notes clear soils and improving field work with temperatures slightly below average and subnormal rainfall. A five day forecast for April 17–21 predicts temperatures two to five degrees below normal.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
U. S. Weather Bureau
Farm Bureau Robbed in Lancaster Burglary
Burglars hit the Farm Bureau Building on Duillerville Road Lancaster Friday night causing about 1000 dollars in damage and stealing 217 dollars in cash. Five doors were broken and several windows smashed.
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Farm _Bureau
Duillerville Road
Lancaster
Convention Program for 79th AGCC Meeting in Philadelphia
The American Guernsey Cattle Club and Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association announce a four day 1956 convention in Philadelphia and nearby from May 7 to May 10. Activities include farm tours a top quality sale golden Guernsey breakfast and a welcome reception at Bellevue Stratford Hotel. A chicken barbecue in Lancaster leads into the National Convention Sale on Tuesday at 12 30 noon.
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American Guernsey Cattle Club
Philadelphia
AGCC
Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association
Lancaster
Bellevue-Stratford
Delaware Gba
Benson Reacts To Farm Bill Veto And Soil Bank Hope
Washington U S D A Secretary Ezra Taft Benson commented on the Presidential veto of the farm bill. He said administrative steps will improve farm prices and income and that Soil Bank unavailable requires alternate measures. He urged prompt enactment of Soil Bank by Congress for farmers planning fall seeding within 90 days.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Department of Agriculture
Department
Congress
Eisenhower vetoes farm bill seeks soil bank amid debate
President Eisenhower vetoed the farm bill and urged Congress to pass a soil bill promptly. House Democrats failed to override. the soil bank plan is labeled a dead issue. He outlined key price support goals for 1956 and a sizable annual farm-aid program, with costs nearing one billion dollars per year. Congress stands firm, option to override remains uncertain.
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Eisenhower
Congress
House
Harold Cooley
N. D
House Agricultural Committee
Soil Bank
Augusta
Ezra Taft Benson
Agricultural Department
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Soul Bank
April Weather Forecast Sees Below Normal Temperatures
The 30 day forecast from the U S Weather Bureau shows April staying cool with temperatures under normal and precipitation running above average. Weak fronts and persistent cloud cover expected to keep the region damp.
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Frey
Lancaster County
Farm Bureau
Guernsey
Benson
USDA
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