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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1958
Page
4
Penn State agronomist John B. Washko reports 12, 20, and 35 lb acre seeding rates for three pasture mixes. Empire birdsfoot trefoil seed canary grass yielded about 3% tons per acre yearly, the five species mix just under two tons, and the 14 species mix a bit above two tons, over four years with no clear seed-rate advantage.
County agent Harry Sloat outlines winter spraying practices for weed control. He details cleaning the sprayer with 24 hour boiling water and a soap solution, plus specific chemical mixes for upland cress and chickweed. Farmers are urged to wash hoses and nozzles with hot water and rinse thoroughly.
The author notes a prosperous year with ample moisture and strong cattle, egg, and crop performance in 1958. They warn 1959 may be weaker due to high costs for beef cattle, urging closer cooperation among co ops, rigorous record keeping, better management, and diligent application of proven principles to sustain farming’s long term prospects.
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