USDA Seeks Ways to Cut Pasture Establishment Costs
USDA researchers and ARS scientists in cooperation with state stations launch a three pronged effort to reduce pasture land preparation, seed and fertilizer costs. Tests suggest good stands with half the seed and one third the fertilizer may be possible. Studies across regions address seedbed, seed depth, placement, and soil conditions to improve success. A note adds canine disc herniation risk rises between ages three and eight per veterinary authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
South
Conservation Reserve of the Soil Bank
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Clemson
Auburn
Ala
Tifton
Midwest
East Lansing
Mich
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Seaboard
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Crop production in Pennsylvania declines amid drought
State agriculture reports show statewide crop output lower than normal for August 1 with pastures at 61 percent of normal. Oats barley and rye yields rise while tobacco hay and late potato estimates fall, peaches down five percent and apples steady though drought affects sizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Hayes
Million Dollar Promotion Fund Urged by Neppco
A NEPPCO division urged a united poultry industry effort to raise a million dollar promotion fund for eggs and poultry meat. It proposed a five year plan targeting two to three million annually, funding PENB for advertising and retailer aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
Neppco
Alfred van Wagenen
U. S
Poultry and Egg National Board
Neppco Diivision of Cooperatives
PENB
12 Herds Top 35 Ib Butterfat In June Progressive DHIA
The Progressive Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports for June that 3399 cows across 102 herds produced more than 35 pounds of butterfat. Seventeen cows exceeded 70 pounds, led by a Registered Holstein from Lloyd Kreider’s herd with 2283 pounds of milk and 868 pounds of butterfat at 38 percent. Tests conducted by David Sweigart, Harold J. Linde camp, Robert L. Janney and Robert P. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Earl Weir
Lloyd Kreider
David Sweigart
Harold J. Lindecamp
Robert L. Janney
Robert P. Farmer
Repairing Dislocated Hips in Cattle via New Surgery
A preliminary report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association describes a surgical method to repair hip joint injuries in cattle. The operation is costly and suited for valuable animals, with success seen in seven of ten treated cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Veternary Medical Association
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Lancaster
First Federal
Avines and Loan Asses
North Duke &T
TBS
Gilbert H. Hartley
Emlen H. Zellers
T Barnard Walter
Robert C. Burkins
Harry Hostetter
Francis Perkins
Robert Counts Lloyd Kreider
Freeman & Rhodes John
Stoner
Vernon Mble
Leary Prange
Leon Wilkinson RT
Leon Wilkinson
John S Stoner
Mason Bros
James Vincent
Horace Prange
M McDowell &Son
Robert C Burkins
Paul White
Harold Mble
W Paul &Robert S Ankrum
S & Allen Kreider
Frank Herr & Son
Robert Counts
Fry
John Fry
Hollinger RD
Babcock Poultry Farm
Babcock
Babcock Poultry Farm, Inc
P. O
Ithaca, New York
Manheim
Phene Manheim
D.M. Stoltzfus & Son, Inc
Quarryville, Pa
Quarryville
Sterling
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