USDA to reduce corn planting in Belt by a quarter
The USDA requests a 25 percent cut in corn acreage in a designated commercial Corn Belt. Pennsylvania counties rise from 29 to 30 in the belt, with 693,062 acres allotted this year versus 811,954 last year. Across 840 counties in 23 states total allotment is 43,280,543 acres, down from 49,842,697 in 805 counties last year.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
USDA
United States
March Short Course for Feed Dealers and Millers at Penn State
A Penn State event hosts a March short course for feed dealers and millers from March 5 through 9. Expert speakers cover feed formulations milling methods and industry updates at the university venue.
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Pennylvania
Hampshire bred gilts bring top $140 at East Earl sale
A top of $140 was achieved for Hampshire bred gilts at Stauffer Homestead Farm in East Earl this week, as 35 animals sold with an average price of about $70. Weak turnout due to weather limited the crowd.
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Stauffer Homestead
East Earl
Auction results from Lancaster and nearby counties noted
Purchaser Roy W. Shurr of Bardsboro bought the top gift fo r Homestead Roxann 2nd with sale data showing dates and breeding details. Hobart Farling of Findlay Ohio acted as auctioneer while Bill Miller of the Hampshire Swine Registry assisted. Ethel Good served as clerk. Also a report from Barking England on a headmaster using a tape recorder to curb slovenly speech.
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Lancaster Berks
Lebanon
Chester
Roy W. Shurr
Bardsboro
Roxann
Stauffer
Hobart Farling
Findlay
Ohio
Bill Miller
Hampshire
Ethel Good
Barking
England
Farm Calendar and Egg Market Report
February dairy and livestock programs listed include short courses at Pennsylvania University and local farm society meetings in Lancaster area. Notable events: Farm Women chapters gatherings, board meeting in Narvon, anhydrous ammonia talk in Lititz, doughnut bake in Manheim, Fernwood Grange meeting, spray service list deadline, district cooperative meeting in Landisville, and Sheepmen’s Short Course at Penn State. Eggs market notes show firm demand with higher prices for Medium to Large sizes and varied wholesale ranges.
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Pennsylvania
Society of Farm Women
Joseph Best
Kirkwood
Farm Society
Leacock Presbyteran
Board
Lancaster County Farmers Assn
Fred Sollenberger
Narvon
L. H Brubaker
Lititz
Society of Farm Woman No
Andrew Low
Manheim
John Courte
Fernwood Grange
Chester County
Society of Farm Women No
Paul Miller
Lancaster R
Farm Auction Highlights Local Livestock and Supplies
A public auction by J. Raymond Snader between Denver and Stevens in West Cocalico Township Saturday offered horse collars from 225 to 10 each, 300 Leghorn laying hens at 15 cents a pound, straw at 25 to 29, and hay at 32.
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Ancaster
J. Raysmond Snader
Denver
Stevens
West Cocalico
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Lancaster
Ass'n
E. Chestnut St
Lancaster, Pa
Mathieson
L. H. Brubaker
John, Dee
Tree Farm
John Deere
Landis Bros
Manheim Pike
P. O
UD Eee
Farm Bureau Building
Harry S. Sloat
Lancaster County
Landisville
Edward G. Wilson
S. Lime St
Chain Saw Buy
OMG
Snavely’s Farm
New Holland
Ford
Conestoga Farm Service
Quarryville
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