Rail Abandonments Seen Shrinking Pennsylvania Farm Support
Farm economist Donald Parke warned at an Adams County rail study that widespread Northeast rail abandonments threaten farmers and feed dealers by increasing costs and limiting bulk ingredients for mills. He urged keeping branch lines open to avoid economic turmoil and ongoing shutdowns.
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Donald Parke
Penny Industries
Pennsylvania
Ephrata
Parke
Adams County
Thomas Piper
Piper
Accusing Finger Out Talks Violence and NFO Stance
Gerald Charles of Perry County NFO denies militant labeling after a Lancaster Farming critique links an NFO member to a calf shooting. He clarifies local members reject violence, urges better living through farming and NFO bargaining. The paper distances itself from acts of violence while supporting farmers.
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Gerald Charles
Perry County
NFC
Charles
Liverpool
Lancaster Farming
NFO
Midwest
Perry
Dauphin Counties
Of Golf Courses and Hunger
Ed Wheeler president of The Fertilizer Institute calls proposals to divert U S fertilizer from agriculture to developing nations cruel and misleading. Robert Steiner of FAO says it is unrealistic to claim fertilizer is taken from golf courses to aid farmers abroad. Wheeler notes emerging nations are broke due to oil driven high prices, and funds from wealthier countries are needed to secure deliveries and shipping costs. About 3.5 percent of U S fertilizer goes to nonfarm uses including lawns gardens parks highways and runways.
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Ed Wheeler
The
Fertilizer Institute
U.S
Wheeler
Robert Steiner
UN Food and Agriculture Organizations
America
Chosen by God to serve not just to shine
The lesson explains that Israel and New Testament believers are chosen for a purpose not for privilege. Chosen status carries responsibility to serve others, exemplified by Paul urging Corinthians to match faith and love with generosity to fellow Christians in Jerusalem.
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Israel
God
I Peter
Corinth
Paul
Corinthians
Jerusalem
James
Farm Calendar highlights weekly meetings and workshops
Farm items list meetings from February 11 to 18 including dairy, direct marketing, hog management and crop day. Locations include Ephrata Area High School Lancaster Farm and Home Center Manheim High School and Quarryville Church with times from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.
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Ephrata
Ephrata Area
Lancaster County Agriculture Extension Association
Halifax Area High School
Dauphin Co
Manheim Young Farmers
Manheim High School
E-Town
Lancaster Farm and Home Center
Atlantic Breeder’s
Quarryville Methodist Church
Ephrata Adult Farmer’s
Ephrata Area High School
Manheim Young Farmer’s
Manheim School
Lancaster Farm & Home Center
Caution in Borrowing and Weed Control for Farms
Farmers should limit borrowing to match management ability as costs rise and incomes may lag. Johnsongrass poses a serious threat across Lancaster County requiring eradication plans, while silage transfer should occur before warm weather with proper timing and minimal additives. Manage runoff to prevent pollution and comply with environmental rules.
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Lancaster County
Department of Environmental Resources
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Dick Warner
Rae
Montgomery Co
Collegeville Inn
Max Smith County Agr
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