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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1962
Page
15
The piece compares labor in tobacco farming in Connecticut Valley under muslin shade with leaf curing and contract pricing. It notes landowners hire labor for 86 acres and that cured leaf sells for 900 per pound while the writer aims for 30 cents per pound. It also mentions grapevines in Lake Erie vineyards and reflects on labor and farming perspectives.
After weeks of severe drought across New York to Ontario and back home in Lancaster County, rain arrives and mud returns to gardens. Farmers and townspeople see renewed hope as lawns and vegetation begin to green again, signaling a potential shift in mood and prospects.
A meditation on God's enduring love drawn from Ezekiel 34 23 31. The talk outlines three aspects blessing peace and security showing God's love as a public, covenant faithfulness that inspires sharing of blessings and a peaceful conduct among Christians.
The Lancaster Farming report notes the beef show failed to draw strong turnout with 39 head exhibited. Auction totals reached 616 dollars with buyers averaging 1.35 per round for 29 head. Abrogast and Bastian of Allentown led purchases with nine head. Auctioneer Abe Dittenbach oversaw the proceedings and prize money was distributed among 15 placers led by Witmer and I Wless.
In arid areas the third alfalfa cutting should be timed for uniform regrowth after rain. A single good cut before cold weather is possible, with grass or clover stands aided by immediate nitrogen. When hay costs soar, substitutes like beet pulp and alfalfa meal may replace hay at lower per pound energy. Caution urged for nitrated crops after heavy fertilization. increase grain intake and consider molasses. Plan pasture, silage, and hay through May. temporary pastures and extra nitrogen can help. Some hay substitutes justify large silage stock, but avoid rapid hay purchases as markets may shift.
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