Lancaster Tobacco Experiment Farm expands to 88 acres for climate soil research
The State Tobacco Experiment Farm enlarges to 88 acres with 75 tillable, enabling targeted research on local climate and soil. Land title preparations aim for University transfer by Jan 1 with facilities ready by July 1, and spring planting possible after April 1. T. R. Terrell will lead ongoing expansion.
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Lancaster County
Pennsylvania State
Lancaster Farming
Pennsylvania
Landisville
Roseville
M. G. Esbenshade
LeFever
Hibshman
Swart Hibshman
Farrell
Tobacco Estimated Pennsylvania Cigar Leaf Crop
The 1955 Pennsylvania cigar leaf tobacco crop is estimated at 40.8 million pounds, down from 1954's 43.4 million and below the 10 year average of 48.5 million. September weather aided growth of late plantings and maturity of earlier set acres, though rust and wildfire damages affected some fields. Overall curing is reported good with only light pole burn.
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Pennsylvania
National Junior Guernsey Show to be held in Iowa in 1956
The 1956 National Junior Guernsey Show shifts to Waterloo Iowa on October 2 in conjunction with the National Dairy Cattle Congress. The American Guernsey Cattle Club offers 800 dollars in prize money plus ribbons and trophies. Eligible entrants are registered Guernsey females in project work owned by 431 members. Each state may enter six animals chosen by state associations with 4-H and FPA support. Show rules available from the club in Peterborough New Hampshire.
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Peterborough
N. H
Watterloo
Iowa
American Guernsey Cattle Club
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Guernsey Cattle Club
New York Dr Pollard Sets January Milk Price
Acting Market Administrator Dr A J Pollard announced a January price of 546 per hundredweight for fluid milk in the New York metropolitan district, with December 15 at 552 and January 1955 at 538 per hundredweight. Farmers are not paid the Class I-A price. handlers pay that to the New York pool, while farmers receive a uniform price based on the use of all milk received at approved plants in the area.
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New York
A J. Pollard
F Today
New York Metropolitan
Pollard
New Holland 4-H Baby Club elects Harold Harsh president
Harold Harsh of Leacock was elected president of the New Holland 4 H Baby Club at a meeting in the New Holland Bank. Other officers elected include John Groff vice president James Wolgemuth secretary Lester Groff treasurer Verna Lapp song leader Betty Good and Donald Groff game leaders David Lapp news reporter. The third Friday monthly meeting date was set with a rope halter making demonstration planned for the next gathering.
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Harold Harsh, Leacock
Baby Beef Club
New Holland
Harold Harsh
Leacock
New Holland Bank
John Groff
Bareville
James Wolgemuth
Verna Lapp
Betty Good
Ri East Earl
Donald Groff
Sadsbury Township Authorized for Brucellosis Testing
Sadsbury Township joins ten townships in Pennsylvania authorized to test cattle under the brucellosis eradication program. Three more await state approval after at least 90 percent of herd owners enrolled for area tests. Committees urged to renew effort to enroll the remaining 28 townships for Bangs disease tests.
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Sadsbury
Army Draft Calls and Strength Projections
The Army issued a February draft call for 5,000, the lowest since Selective Service resumed during the Korean War. January calls were reduced to 6,000. Army strength stood at 1,105,062 at the end of October and is expected to level to about 1,027,000 by June 30.
Farm Bureau BROILERMAKER boosts growth and profits
A concentrated poultry ration cuts feeding costs and cull rates while improving flesh quality. Producers see faster finish, lower waste, and premium prices with BROILERMAKER containing Vitamin B12 and antibiotic supplements available in bags or bulk.
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Farm Bureau
Broilermaker
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State Tobacco Experiment Farm
West Willow Farmers Association
West Willow, Pa
Lancaster
Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Experiment Station
Massey Harris
Brillion
Chester County
S. G. Lewis & Son
West Grove
Kirkwood
Edward G. Wilson
Notary Public
S. Lime St
Lancaster, Pa
Dillerville Rd
Lane
Manheim
Quarryville
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