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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1976
Page
1
A Dairyman notes that large scale machinery dominates Ag Progress shows at Penn State research farms. He recalls 1976 exhibits were fewer but equipment sizes and prices climbed, with a single new combine costing more than a 200 acre farm 15 years earlier.
The ASTER-Law County 4-H Day at the Home Center featured over 1904 total participants, with more than 200 entries in afternoon judging. The event concluded with talent, queen contests, and awards presentations.
James Parlett of York County showcased six hogs at the Chester Bicentennial Summer Spotlight in Sioux Falls South Dakota. He won the grand champion boar and reserve champion, both sired by his own Super Boy. The 37 year old farmer earned 6500 dollars for the grand champion and 1150 dollars for the reserve. He aimed to place nationally with additional animals.
In Washington D C outstanding FFA members named national officers and directors for 1976 Lynn Ray Tom of Grassland is recognized as Star Agribusinessman of America for achievements in non production agriculture and leadership in FFA.
George Wolf,Pennsylvania potato grower and board member, reports above average quality and quantity on 150 acres near his farm, with some fields yielding 300 hundredweights per acre. Demand lags supply as of Thursday, with table potatoes trading at 57 cents per 10 pound bag.
At the Lancaster 4H Pig Round-Up on Tuesday Kerry Boyd showcased the champion trio and pen of ten among 161 pigs and 39 youths. Caster-Stanley sold the grand champion entry for 382 dollars and 50 cents at 1.70 per pound, while Stuart Heisey’s reserve grand champion Duroc brought 215 pounds at 1.00 per pound.
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