To Thine Own Self Be True In Farm Finance
A 1972 Lancaster Farming column urges farmers to examine profitability beyond bank balances and stresses careful record keeping and diverse operations. It warns that high debt and obsolete assets can mask trouble, while strong records and tax knowledge prevent losses. Two main sources for help are Extension Service and Pennsylvania Farmers Association.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Winterizing Outside Faucets and Pipes Safely
Before winter, turn off the water to outside faucets and drain them. If a pipe freezes, shut off the supply, open the faucet, and apply heat slowly with electric heating cable, a hair dryer, or a lamp. For splits, keep pipe clamps and rubber hose on hand to hold parts until repairs.
Moon’s orbit resembles an ellipse with modest eccentricity
The Moon travels in an elliptical orbit like all space bodies. Its orbital eccentricity averages about one part in eighteen, indicating a gentle deviation from a perfect circle.
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Space
New DES Rules Adopted by USDA
The USDA announces a new DES certification program to curb residues in meat. Starting January 8, Federal inspectors will seven day hold cattle and sheep or verify no DES exposure, with three handling options and testing before sale. Violators face FDA prosecution.
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USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
The
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Register
Congress
Meat and Poultry Inspection Administrative Group
C&ms
Washington
D. C
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NEMA
Haverstick Bros
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Agway
Agway Petroleum
Agway Petroleum Corporation
Dillerville RD
DIAL
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wayne
Allied Milla
Heisey Farm Service Lawn
H. Jacob Hoober
Intercourse
Harold H. Good
Terre Hill
C. E. Lauder & Sons R. D
East Earl
Hershey Bros. Reinholds
White Oak Mill
R. D
Manheim
Mountville Feed Service
Columbia
Dutchman Feed Mills, Inc
Stevens
Stevens Feed Mill, Inc
Stevens, Pa
Paradise Supply
Leda, Pa
Powl’s Feed
Peach Bottom
H. M. Stauffer & Sons, Inc
Witmer
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