Farmers face public image issues and outreach needs
McJunkin accuses farmers of misdeeds while public sees low food prices and tax burdens on landowners. He urges better public relations and community involvement. Hunsicker notes youth farm programs and suggests direct, small group outreach to convey farmers' needs and stories.
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McJunkin
Parnners
N_ Hunsicker
United States
Office of Education
Yo Ag
Will Your Christmas Tree Endanger Your Family
A university extension warns families about Christmas tree fires and offers safety tips. Fresh trees, clear exits, UL labeled lights, careful use of extension cords, and turning off lights at night are advised to prevent tragedies.
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Uselyn Nantz
Furs Specie
University of Marstand
Sours
Naniz
Baylor Re-Elected Council President
Dr John B. Baylor a Penn State agronomy extension professor has been reelected president of the American Forage and Grassland Council for a three year term at the annual December meeting in Washington DC. The council includes workers and teachers in forage sciences from many states and Canada with about 600 members.
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John B. Baylor
Pennsylvania State University
American Forage and Grassland Council
Baylor
Orgaization
Washington
Spread Eagle Teams With Asgrow On Excellent Corn Yield
Spread Eagle Farms led by Wally Knorr reports ASX 58 corn from 100 acres in Millersburg Upper Dauphin County yielding 181 bushels per acre with 21 percent moisture at harvest. May plantings on April to May, 23 900 plants per acre stand, 30 inch rows, four row unit.
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Asgrow Seed Company
Millersburg
Upper
Dauphin County
Spread Eagle Farms, Inc
Wally Knorr
Knorr
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