Automatic bale wagon showcased at National Plowing Contest
The New Holland Sperry Rand division unveiled an automatic bale wagon capable of loading unloading and transporting bales with options to remove loads from stacks and place them in a feedlot. Newsmen from the U S and Canada attended a special briefing at the contest. The article also notes advice from James O Dutt Penn State on trimming plant leaves for tomatoes squash musk melon and watermelon to avoid hindering fruit growth.
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New Holland Division
Sperry Rand
U.S
Canada
L.F
Australian Agriculture Impresses New Arrivals in Queensland
A reader shares observations from a 1968 Queensland visit describing Brisbane as capital with 725000 residents, cattle dominance and a 10 day livestock show drawing 621000 attendees. Prices reach 28000 for a Hereford. Charolais plans emerge. farm machinery banners show New Holland and John Deere.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Australia
England
Pennsylvania
New Holland
Gehl
Massey-Ferguson
John Deer
Broderick Cites Farming Importance at Plowing Contest
Lt Gov Broderick predicts Pennsylvania farmers will double production to feed more people this century. Speaking at the 1868 National Plowing Contest opening, he says agriculture is the keystone of the economy and notes Pennsylvanian crops and livestock exceed a billion dollars in value while urging readiness for the next generation.
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Hershey
Li Gor
Raymond J Broderick
Pennsylvania
Broderick
Keystone
Farmers of America
Lee Bull
Jack Grey
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James O Dutt
Penn State
Lancaster County
Texas
AGWAY
Diilerville Reed
Lancaster