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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1974
Page
1
A Wall Street Journal report warns milk consumers face higher costs through mid 1974 and likely the year. Dairy experts cite supply shortages and a national trend of rising prices despite Lancaster County gains in production and butterfat.
Rufus G. Martin of Ephrata RD3 led the Red Rose Dairy Herd Improvement Association with the top milk and fat production. His 25 cow Registered Holstein herd averaged 18,358 pounds of milk and 683 pounds of fat, earning him top Holstein and high fat honors. Jacob S. Dienner of Gordonville RD1 led the high mixed herd with 17,167 pounds milk and 604 fat.
The issue notes top herds by breed with J Rohrer Witmer Willow Street RD2 leading Brown Swiss at 13 920 milk 577 fat. Robert W Ulrich Son Quarryville RD1 tops Jersey with 10 435 milk 555 fat. K D and Else Linde Oxford RD1 head Guernsey at 11 872 milk 548 fat. The DHIA compares 1973 costs and profits to 1972, reporting increases in every category.
Lancaster Farming reports area lenders say credit remains available but tighter than last year. Short term loans up to two years are accessible for seeds and inputs, with intermediate and longer terms also adequate. Interest rates likely higher in year but renegotiable. farm loans averaging 8 to 9.5 percent depending on bank and loan purpose.
Aaron Stauffer of Ephrata RDII was reelected chair of the Lancaster County Conservation District board at the regular meeting at the Farm and Home Center. Amos Funk of Millersville RDI was reelected vice chairman. Nancy Burkhart became secretary treasurer. Kreider and Mowrer were reelected to four year terms. State laws require conservation plans for every Pennsylvania farm by 1977. Orval Bass noted current staff is inadequate to prepare more plans.
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