Erosion Still Big Problem for Lancaster County Farms
A Lancaster County advisory from Frank Lucas of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service urges farmers to assess erosion on sloping well drained land and adopt conservation practices such as contour farming no tiling contour striping grass waterways and terraces to prevent soil loss and protect streams. The service offers assistance from the Farm and Home Center, but farmers must request it.
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Soil Conservation Service
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Seed safety alerts urge use of reliable seed and caution on sorghum
Maryland and neighboring states tighten seed oversight after Ohio Certified oats contaminated with Quackgrass spurred $500 fine and 300 plus stop sale actions on 1000 seed lots. Officials warn Johnsongrass like seed can look similar to sorghum and sudan grass making detection hard. Farmers urged to plant corn for silage in 1972 and boost alfalfa acreage to reduce risk.
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Virginia
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Lancaster Farming publication details and contact info
Lancaster Farming weekly published in Lititz Pennsylvania since November 4 1955 lists offices at 22 East Main Street Lititz and PO Box 266 Lititz with editors and contact numbers for Lancaster and Lititz offices. Subscription rates are two dollars in county and three dollars elsewhere.
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Record-Express
Lancaster
Zane Wilson
Lancaster County
Lancaster Farming
Latitz
Newspaper Farm Editors Assn
Pa Newspaper Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Salt and minerals for livestock and heat lamps for newborns
Ensure all livestock have free access to salt and minerals in separate containers. Trace mineralized salt supports needed minerals. February and March bring new lambs and pigs. use heat lamps or brooders to keep newborns warm and dry to prevent chilling.
Saving Yourself A Lenten reflection on Jesus crucifixion
A February 20 1972 devotional notes Jesus refused to save himself if it meant betraying his mission. It argues true life comes from commitment to God, citing crucifixion and resurrection as the path to eternal life. The piece quotes Scripture from Luke 23 and references Kenneth Boulding on risking death for life.
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