Farm Calendar Brightens First Weekend of January
Saturday and Sunday events listed for Lancaster County include meetings of the Farmers Association at Farm and Home Center, Dairy Day committee, Poultry Association directors, and multiple Young Farmers gatherings at area high schools. A Garden Spot bowling party and FFA shows are also scheduled at Farm and Home Center and Holiday Inn King of Prussia.
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Lancaster County Farmers Association
Farm and Home Center
Lancaster County Poultry Association Board of Directors
Lancaster County Dairy Day Committee
Ephrata
Young Farmers
Vo-Ag
Ephrata Area High School
Penn Manor
Young Farmers Monthly
Penn Manor High School
Garden Spot
Garden Spot High School
Penn State Opposes Liquid Manure Systems
Max Smith reports Penn State agricultural staff favor against liquid manure systems for farmers after an environmental conference. Penn State dairy and livestock officials may oppose liquid manure. drying is promoted by poultry leaders. If liquid systems are used, extreme care in application is urged, with chisel injection as a partial solution to odor and run off. The expert notes unhelpful nature of top side ground applications and acknowledges the difficulty of naming a definite solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State University
Max Smith
Lancaster County
Smith
Penn State
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Penn State Dairy and Livestock
Flexible manure handling urged for farm adaptability
Smith warns the manure handling scene will change greatly over the next decade with new technology and scarce information. Farmers should stay flexible and avoid costly, soon outdated systems while addressing odor and runoff and planning for future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
PennAg Industries Assa. Is a New Year's Baby
The Pennsylvania Millers and Feed Dealers Association renamed to PennAg Industries Association, reflecting expanded agribusiness scope. John J Hess II of Hess' Mill becomes president on January 1, replacing John B Pritts. The group dates to 1878 as The Pennsylvania Millers' State Association and is headquartered in Ephrata.
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PennAg Industries Assa
PennAg Industries Association
The
Pennsylvania Millers and Feed Dealers Association
United States
John J Hess II
Hess’ Mill
Paradise
John B. Pritts
Canonsburg Milling Co
Canonsburg
Hess
Penneg Industries Association
Pennsylvania Millers’ State Association
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Millers & Feed Dealers Association
Pa Officials Urge Indemnity for Newcastle Vaccination Drive
Pennsylvania officials urge pass age of state indemnity legislation as USDA coordinates with California New Mexico Florida and Texas to eradicate a deadly Newcastle disease strain. Federal action includes bird vaccination and a 30 day post disposal period with funded indemnities and a waiting period to prevent reintroduction.
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Chester Co
IFYE
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
California
New Mexico
Florida
Texas
Pennsylvania
U.S
E V. Jeszenka
Annual Tobacco Show Slated in Lancaster County
The Lancaster County Tobacco Show is set for 1 30 pm Thursday June 6 at the Farm and Home Center with FFA and adult competitions. 4 H contest was held Thursday, and all exhibits entered in the county show may go to the State Farm Show unless the exhibitor requests otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Farm and Home Center
FFA
Arnold G. Lueck
Lancaster County Ag
State Farm Show
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lancaster County Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
New Holland
Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District
Red Rose
Baby Beef
FFA and
Adult Tobacco Show Farm and Home Center
Southeastern Pennsylvania Nursery Meeting
Holiday Inn
King of Peussia
Fulton Grange
PennAg
Newcastle
Jay W. Irwin
Irwin
Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Industry
England
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