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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1959

Page

2

Pennsylvania July price index shows gains in vegetables and poultry

Prices received by Pennsylvania farmers for July show an 11 point rise from June 1959 levels with a 227 percent of the 1910 14 base. Higher vegetable poultry and egg prices boosted the index while meat animal prices fell. U S prices also declined slightly for hogs potatoes oranges beef and watermelons with eggs cotton and milk offsetting some losses. Parity stayed at 81 percent of farm needs.

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Weeds To Seed If Allowed Next Year

Weeds maturing around farm buildings produce seeds that ruin next year’s crop. Destroy them in August before seeds mature and spread. Cut weeds, pile, and burn to kill seeds. Around gardens and plant frames, manage weed seeds to reduce future growth. A further method is suggested.

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