Pennsylvania Milk Production Sets Record in 1956
The 1956 Pennsylvania milk output reached a new yearly high at about 6.558 billion pounds, four percent above 1955's record. Egg production for 1956 was expected to match or slightly exceed the 1955 record of 3.654 billion eggs as weather and disease affected flocks in December.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Tobacco Co op plans market unsold Lancaster crops
Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Cooperative Assn will market unsold tobacco in about two weeks under Mark S. Hess plan. Growers receive a 20 cent advance plus 1 cent handling, with net gains after costs. About 100 of 125 farmers attended. 50 acres signed up. many prefer selling on regular market.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Cooperative Assn
Coop
Mark S. Hess
Hess
Farm Bureau
USDA Handbook Summarizes Egg Marketing Laws Across States
The USDA issue outlines state egg marketing laws in 47 states, Texas excluded, detailing standards, grades, labeling, handling, and display. It highlights differences, provisions, exemptions, penalties, and aims to aid uniformity and reduce costs in the egg trade.
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Usda Handbook
Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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