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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1959
Page
4
Carl F. Neumann, secretary-general manager of the National Live Stock and Meat Board, says production will be enough to supply 157.5 pounds of beef veal pork and lamb per person in the United States this year. Neumann summarized the outlook in Chicago.
The State Crop Reporting service lists July egg production in Pennsylvania at 288 million eggs, a slight decline from June and two percent below July 1957. US totals reach 4.938 billion eggs, with regional shifts offsetting declines in the North Central and West. The piece also covers meat industry outlook and consumer spending trends discussed at the Meat Board meeting in Chicago.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture proclaims Pennsylvania Peach Time from August 13 to August 31 as the main freestone peach harvest peaks in southern and central counties. The 2.8 million bushel crop, though down slightly from last year, remains above average with Golden Jubilee and Red Haven varieties in markets. buyers are cautioned on handling and storage to prevent bruising and browning with tips on cooling and ascorbic acid for preservation.
Penn State University researchers report crossbred gilts farrow more piglets and heavier litters with faster daily gains than purebreds. Crossbreds produced 21 more pigs per litter, 2.6 more weaned pigs, and litters 102.5 pounds heavier at weaning, with pigs averaging 185 pounds heavier at 1140 days.
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