Penn State Exhibits 20 Champion Livestock At Show
The Pennsylvania State University displayed 20 champion animals at the Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. Grand champions included Shorthorn bull, Polled Hereford female, steer, three steer group, and Hamp shire wether with Penn State entries also winning reserve grand champion in the Angus bull and Angus female divisions.
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FB Writer Remains On State Job For Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture extended James H. Smith of Camp Hill a public relations post through the 1959 State Farm Show in mid January. George G. Connor said the extension keeps Keystone State agriculture in view as Smith continues in the public information role. He was originally assigned June 1 for six months to publicize the 16th National Plowing Contest and Conservation Exposition at Hershey and other events including the Junior Dairy Show and the Pennsylvania National Livestock Exposition. Smith was named acting director after Donald M. Cresswell retired October 21.
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Seed Rates for New Seedings Spark Debate on Stands
A pound of alfalfa seed per acre equals about 5 seeds per square foot while red top reaches 140 seeds per square foot. The note adds that achieving good stands requires more than just sowing extra seed.
Nation's Food Retailers Hold About Ten Days Supply
A Census Bureau study for the USDA shows 1957 retail stores carried slightly more than 10 days of food for the nation with nonconcentrated fluids adding about two days. Findings span 7,000 retailers, noting grocery stores with fresh meat hold the largest stocks and density effects vary by region.
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U S Pakistan Sign $82 Million Farm Commodities Pact
The USDA announced a Public Law 4800 agreement with Pakistan for $82 million in U S agricultural goods. Signed in Karachi on November 26 the pact includes 31 million bushels of wheat 44 million pounds of vegetable oil and over one million bags of rice.
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Conservation farming boosts income in Illinois studies
Studies in Illinois show conservation farming increases annual net income per acre. Doubling water flow speed over sloped land raises carrying capacity for silt by sixty four times, affecting soil erosion considerations.
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