Pennsylvania Crop Totals Show Gains in 1965 Across Vegetables
Pennsylvania crop data for 1965 report higher production of tomatoes and beans and a strong fall potato yield. Fresh market vegetables rose overall with a 7 percent year over year gain while strawberries fell from the prior year. Hog prices led price increases across farm producers.
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Golden Anniversary Show Promises New Models and Big Exhibits
A large agricultural show features 224 exhibits including many farm machinery displays and new models debuting at the event. Nearly 11 000 items cover field crop fruit and vegetable crops livestock poultry and home economics with public school displays. Horace Mann estimates total exhibitor value at 10 million with premiums reaching 64 600 a record high. Governor Scranton calls the event a show window for the state’s multi billion dollar agricultural industry.
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December hog price peak marks record state price
The report notes December hog prices hitting a state record at 2760 and marks the highest price since September 1948. Other livestock quotes rose with steers and heifers up 120 and eggs up three cents per dozen. All crop prices climbed except rye and potatoes. Corn rose eight cents, wheat four cents, and alfalfa up to 39.50 per ton, 50 cents higher than a year ago. The rise reflects drought restricting supply and forcing early cuttings to feed livestock. Only milk, farm chickens and turkeys fell. Farm input costs also rose 35 percent year over year.
Nuts and Clothes Tips From Extension Home Economist Doris Thomas
Doris Thomas offers guidance on buying nuts without shells and storing them to stay fresh. She explains nut yield, nut grading labels, and the benefits of whole versus shelled nuts, plus advice on non skid rug backs and discarding unused clothing to save money and aid charity.
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