USDA Changes Regulations For Soil Bank Cotton Tobacco
The U S Department of Agriculture announced changes to 1957 Soil Bank acreage reserve rules for cotton and tobacco. New limits allow signups within current farm allotments, permitting up to the larger of 10 acres or 30 percent of the farm allotment for cotton and similar 30 percent or 1–3 acre thresholds for tobacco across various types. In counties with under 2000 acres total allotments farmers may enroll all desired acreage up to their farm total. larger counties require state and county approval to avoid adverse economic impact.
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Soil Bank
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Maryland
Iiner
ASC
Protection of Perishable Foods During Truck Transport
The USDA released Agriculture Handbook No 105 detailing how to protect motor truck shipments of perishable farm products from heat and cold. It covers loading methods for fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and frozen foods, with over 70 illustrations. Researchers compiled scattered data into an easy to use guide. free copies available from the Office of Information.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
Office of Information
U. S. Department of
How To Measure Hog Backfat Folder Published
Missouri Agricultural Extension Service releases a folder showing how to probe back fat in hogs. Probing thickness aids breeding stock selection. Best done at 170 to 225 pounds on a standard fattening ration. Copies available from University of Missouri Waters Hall mailing room.
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Missouri Agricultural Extension Service
Waters Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia
Two Holsteins Top 100000 Lbs On Official Test
The Holstein-Friesian Assn of America announces two registered Holstein cows surpass 100000 pounds of milk on official test. Faltonway Rag Apple Honor Garl produced 112462 pounds and 3949 pounds butterfat in 2432 days, owned by J Mowery Frey of Lancaster. Wye Oak Hero Dora produced 106901 pounds and 3688 pounds butterfat in 2435 days, owned by Elvin Hess of Strasburg. To date 7008 Holsteins have exceeded this mark, representing about five times the average lifetime total.
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Holstein-Friesian Assn. of
America
Faltonway Rag Apple Honor Garl
J. Mowery Frey
Lancaster
Wye Oak Hero Dora
Elvin Hess
Strasburg
Advisory Committee Urges More Agricultural Scientists
A Washington meeting of the General Advisory Committee on Policy urged expanding farm product research and facilities. The panel with Dr. John H. Davis prepared recommendations to widen industrial use of agricultural crops, including grants, salaries, and farmer incentives. Members included Harry Caldwell James A. McConnell J. Jerome Thomapson and Herbert W. Voorhees.
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Rica
Washington, D. C
Congress
John H. Davis
Harvard School of Business
Davis
Harry Caldwell
North Carolina State Grange
Greensboro
T. K. Cowden
Michigan State University
College of Agriculture
East
Compulsory Poultry Inspection Highlighted at State Show
Harrisburg report notes compulsory poultry inspection described as beneficial to all phases of industry. Roy E. Willie of the USDA says consumer acceptance would rise with uniform wholesomeness. He credits voluntary inspection with aiding 315 processors and supporting ready to cook marketing trends.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Roy E. Willie
Poultry Inspection Branch
Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State Poultry Federation
Willie
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Musser
Donegal
Brosier
Mt. Joy
Mount Joy, PA
Hawkins
Hiestand, Inc
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Commission
Lester A. Singer
Bones, PA
Myers
John Deere
A. B. C. Groff
New Holland, Pa
Wenger Implement Co
The
Buck, Pa
Alan C. Beyer
H. S. Newcomer & Son
F. H. Schotzberger
Landis Bros
Lancaster, Pa
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