Corn Borers Infest 34 Pennsylvania Counties
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports a drop in corn borers with 237 infested stalks per 100 examined across 34 counties, down from 420.4 per cent in 1956. Average borers per infested stalk fell to 1.7 from 2.29, with statewide losses estimated at 4.633 million dollars in 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Thomas L. Guyton
Bureau of Plant Industry
Bureau
Guyton
K-137 Lays Large Early Eggs In First Year
The strain crossing K-137 produces large eggs during its initial laying year, averaging at least 26 ounces per dozen. It is recognized for the notable size of its early eggs. The color of the eggs is not specified in the text.
Farm Boys and Girls to Demonstrate Riding at Farm Show
Teen riders from Cumberland Lancaster and Juniata counties will perform light horse demonstrations at the 1958 State Farm Show before 10000 spectators. Four events include musical chairs relay suitcase and barrel races with color guard openings and closings.
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Pennsylvania Farm
Farm Show Commission
Cumberland
Lancaster
Juniate
John B McCool
Juniata County
Cumberland County
Wil
4-H Tobacco Roundup Exhibits At Farm Show Burn Test Outcome
4-H tobacco entries from Lancaster Ephrata New Holland Strasburg and Conestoga show at the Roundup will be exhibited in the Farm Show 4-H division. Tobacco will undergo a burn test at Farm Show which could change placings.
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Shaded Lancaster
Glen Bollinger
Ephrata
Carl Weaver
New Holland
Larry Weaver
Clan Shimmo
Strasburg
Donald H Herr
Lievenster
Henry Herr
Lancaster
James Hess
Steven Maltin
Divamore
Robert Dombach
Dennis Langie
Conesoga
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George Butt
Stevens R. D
Millport Roller Mills
Lititz
Grubb Supply
Elizabethtown, Pa
J.C. Walker & Son
Gap, Pa
D. W. Hoover
East Earl, R. D
S. H. Hiestand & Co
Salunga, Pa
Tennessee
Utah
Missouri
California
New York , Central
Avg
ITA
Florida
Incene
K-137
Kindborch
Katy
FER
Fod Ubbard Farms
Lancaster PA
Manheim Pike
Lauder Bros
Ven Holland
Quarryville
Conestoga Farm Service Ph
Columbia Pike
Haverstick Bros
Lancaster Ph
Allen IL
Matt
Denver
Elizabethtown Farmers Supply Inc
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