Bigger Corn Crop Planned Despite Blight Fears
U S studies drawn from the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service show farmers expect to plant more corn in 1971, with increases in barley soybeans and sorghum while wheat and oats may decline. Some may switch to barley or soybeans to avoid blight risk, but high corn prices encourage corn acreage. overall 1971 outlook signals abundant feed supplies and easing cost pressures, though state-by-state uncertainty remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Indiana
Know Your Safe Ability and Limitations Warned
The National Safety Council cautions that abilities vary with age illness and alcohol and that know-how and awareness are needed to prevent accidents. Motorists and youths should understand hazards and how to handle or avoid them to stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Rural Ego: Farmers urged to take pride amid tough times
A poem by Albert L. Mason titled Rural Ego is cited to capture farmers current struggle with rising costs and lower returns. It praises farmers for feeding and clothing the world and urges confidence, resilience, and continued effort to meet costs and family needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Mason
Women's Committee
The
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Protect Farm Babies and Plan Buildings for Better Yields
The article stresses protecting newborn pigs and lambs with heat and dry quarters, urging careful planning for new or expanding buildings. It warns larger operations incur bigger costs from mistakes and recommends consulting authorities to minimize errors. It also advises timely legume seed procurement for clover and alfalfa broadcasts, favoring certified high yielding varieties.
Miracles Hidden in Plain Sight Sermon Reflection
A reflective piece on faith patience and prayer using parables from Luke and a farm story. It contrasts appearances with inner change and urges persistent trust in God’s timing rather than forcing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Lady
Higgins
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lancaster
Tilso
Lancaster County
P. O
Lititz
Main St
Robert G. Campbell
Zane Wilson
Lancaster Farming
Lititz Pa
Newsnever Farm Editors Assn Pa. Newspaper Publishers Association and
National Newspaper Association
Emmett Fox
Rev. Althouse
God
Division of Christian Education
Churches of Christ In
Community Pre Service
BY Lawrence W. Althouse
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!