From Where We Stand Fewer Acres More Food
The nation’s farmers plan to plant the second smallest acreage on record for 1963, totaling about 263 million acres for 17 spring major crops plus 307.5 million acres of winter crops. Despite population growth and land loss to housing and industry, production per acre and total output are rising, and farmers expect to meet consumer needs for many years through better varieties, germ plasm, and efficient methods.
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America
Historic pest control by non chemical aids in farming
An article advocates non chemical pest control methods including hogs shrews orioles flickers and frogs for insect suppression. It notes the benefits of nasturtiums for aphids and cucumber skins for ants while highlighting broader economic impacts of agriculture and pest costs. It references Penn State horticulture advice on geranium light needs.
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Mies
Lancaster Farming: Lancaster County Farm Weekly Listing
The Lancaster Farming weekly newspaper notes its editor Jack Owen and advertising director Robert G Campbell. It lists P O Box addresses in Lancaster and Lititz Pennsylvania and office location 22 East Main Street Lititz. It states publication is every Saturday and notes mailing and press information including second class matter status.
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Jack Owen
Robert G. Campbell
Worship and Life Lesson April 21 1963
Bible study notes on Psalms 115 7 3 and Psalm 139 1 12 contrast worship with service. The sermon argues true religion blends worship and conduct, warns against judging without God, and praises beauty as a complement to right living and devotion.
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Devilanns
God
Dr. Foreman
Hns
Lord
Cain
Abel
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Community Press Service
Time to Embrace Rural Zoning and Farm Safety
A call for farmers to engage in rural zoning to protect agricultural land and rights. Warns urbanists against shaping laws. Advises tractor safety and proper hitching. Recommends cover crop management and spring spraying with specific chemicals for alfalfa and clover to control pests and prevent rotting before harvest.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Detroit
Houston
U.S
Penn State Extension
Lancaster Farming
Lancaster County
P.O
Lancaster
Penna
Lititz
Main St
Lancaster Express
Lititz MA
Bible Speaks
Uday Ial
BY Max Smith
Max M. Smith
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