Local Machinery Custom Rates Published by Pennsylvania CRS
The Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service released state wide averages for custom farm work rates derived from reports by over 300 operators. Most items fell near the state average, with only plowing sod, stalk cutter use, and chilling small grains with fertilizer slightly above average. The Valley Region covers South Central and South Eastern counties, including Lancaster. Rates serve as starting guidelines and checks against local charges.
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Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Lancaster County
Locate Silo To Avoid Icing
Dale Hall of Iowa State University agricultural engineering urges placing silos on the north side of feedlots to keep silo shadows outside the yard and reduce ice and frost. He also advises a north-south bank layout so sunlight prevents frozen patches and recommends locating the gate in a way to ease entry for filling.
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Dale Hall
Iowa State University Agricultural Engineg
Remove Spots From Dacron Polyester Fabrics
A Penn State textile specialist offers stain removal tips for Dacron polyester. She advises treating fresh grease stains before washing, using concentrated heavy duty liquid detergent applied to the stain and massaged with fingers to loosen it, then washing the garment with the same detergent. A paste of granular detergent can be used similarly.
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Wis Mae Burton
Penn State
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Lancaster
Vernal Alfalfa
Ranger Alfalfa
Naragansett Alfalfa
Pennsecott Clover
Lincoln Brome
Timothy Cert
Climax Timothy
Ladino
Balboa Rye Norline
Wong Barley
Pennrad
Seneca
Pennell Wheat
Smoketown
Speedy
Jes
L. H. Brubaker
R. D
Lititz
Strasburg Pike
Lane
Strasburg
Witmer Rd
Maynard Beitzel
Farm Bureau
Isilea
Passmore Supply Co
Cochranville, Pa
Millport Roller Mills
Millport
S. H. Hiestand & Co., Inc
Salunga
Kirkwood Feed & Grain
Kirkwood
H. M. Stauffer & Sons
Hie
Leola and
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