New Cattle Feeding Aids Explained At Lancaster Field Day
About 550 people attended the Ralston Purina Co field day at Lancaster Union Stock Yards where Purina research director John Thompson and regional livestock manager James Maw discussed silage as the best cheap gain for young steers. Thompson recommended 60 to 90 days of carbohydrate supplement before finishing and the show reviewed 120 days of feeding results with cost breakdowns for two programs.
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Ralston
Dutch Elm Spread Can Be Stopped Says Dr Guyton
Harrisburg experts urge elm owners to destroy diseased trees and apply spring DDT to healthy elms to curb Dutch elm disease. Dr Thomas L Guyton of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns the beetles spread infection May through October and calls for prompt action now.
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Guyton
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Holland
Thomas L Guyton
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
State Department
Transmission of infectious bronchitis by carriers boosts spread
Once infectious bronchitis is introduced in poultry probably by carrier birds man is likely the most important factor in spreading the disease from one flock to another veterinary authorities report.
Witchweed Warns Farmers in Carolinas Near Coast
The US Department of Agriculture warns farmers in North and South Carolina to watch for witchweed a parasite that attacks corn and other crops. About 38 000 acres near the coast show infestation with green leaves and reddish flowers. reports extend to Alabama Florida Georgia with quarantine plans likely by mid August.
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US Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Carolinas
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolna
U. S
United States
Lingles
Plant color guidance from USDA free request PA-331
The Office of Information at the US Department of Agriculture in Washington DC offers free color illustrations and advice on plant pest control. Request PA-331 for details and methods.
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Office of Information
US Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lancaster Farming Classified Ads Pay Phone
Classified notice from Lancaster Farming shows an advertisement asking readers to pay via phone to contact Stierling at 6-2132. The brief entry presents a local ad style. No other context or details are provided.
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L. H. Brubaker
Strasburg Pike
Ph. Lane
Strasburg
Cihebnan
Marietta, Pa
A. S. Groff
S. Queen St
Lancaster, Pa RD
Chas. FE. Lauder & Sons
East Earl, Pa
E. Musser Heisey
Mt. Joy, Pa
Ammon E. Shelly
Lititz, Pa
J. C. Walker & CO
Gap, Pa
Warren Sickman
Muller’s
Pequea
The
Quarryville
W. L Kjelgaard
Agricultural Associates
Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Experiment Station
Penn State
Lancaster Farming
White Rocks
New Hampshires
Bill Burling
Oxford
Ranger
Hoffman
Landisville
A. H. Hoffman Seeds, Inc
Landisville, Pa
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