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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1956
Page
13
A Lancaster County farmer reports heavy weed issues in wheat after repeated rains and notes leaf hoppers are abundant. After the second alfalfa cut, apply meathoxactor 1% quart per acre. Potatoes and tomatoes need continued spraying. vines are green but spuds lag about 10 days. Early peaches and apples are being harvested with good quality.
A Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture report shows the state index at 235 percent of the 1910 14 base, the highest since January, with gains in dairy and poultry offsetting declines in crops. Nationally, fruit meat animals and vegetables fell, while corn oats rye and buckwheat held steady. Milk and egg prices rose, and milk cows averaged 195 per head.
Lancaster County Ford dealers showcased the new Ford one row and two row mounted corn pickers. The one row fits Oliver 55 Ferguson 35 Massey Harris 50 and John Deere 50 60 70 tractors while the two row fits Allis Chalmers WD and WD 45. Dealers cited state and national contests showing Ford mounted pickers save up to 9.92 percent in yield versus rivals and 4.40 percent for the two row over the average. The pull type remains in Ford’s lineup.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports ongoing adverse weather hindering grain and hay harvests. Showers slow field work, spray programs face difficulties, and only scattered sunshine supports drying and ripening across counties. Temperatures run below normal for a third week as the outlook calls for a warmer Wednesday and cooler Friday.
Pennsylvania farms produced 281 million eggs in June, the lowest for the month in five years, with 16,226,000 layers and 17.34 eggs per bird. January–June production totaled 1.84 billion, down from 1.87 billion a year earlier, while prices held at 42 cents per dozen.
The western section experiences showers on Wednesday, the eastern part on Thursday, with another round expected toward week's end. Forecasters urge caution for outdoor plans and travel delays.
Lancaster County churches held special services for migrant laborers with Rev. Donald E. Smith of the Migrant Workers Committee guiding. The Lancaster County Council of Church Women hosted workers at the Lancaster YMCA with St Stephens Lutheran Church as host. Four more Saturday programs are planned for the summer.
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