Pre-Treatment of Legume Seeds Promises Labor Savings
Preinoculated alfalfa seed will be sold for 1959 spring planting under a trade name. The process treats seed to increase permeability then applies Rhizobia, forces bacteria into the seed, and dries it for distribution. Benefits include reduced rush-season inoculation, better nodulation, and potential nitrogen fixation of 120 pounds or more. trials show strong competition with traditional methods.
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Lancaster Farming
USDA Stocks Rapidly Released For Disaster Areas
USDA officials said surplus foods including rice cornmeal butter cheese and milk are available to disaster areas from Pennsylvania to New York and Massachusetts through Red Cross and public welfare groups. Meat stocks are already distributed to schools and institutions. all available direct distribution program foods are made immediately accessible to victims.
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Churches To Aid Soil Stewardship 1959 Week
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches offers cooperation for Soil Stewardship Week May 3 10 1959. Jewish and Catholic leaders are being asked by conservation officials to participate in the program.
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Pennsylvania Council of Churches
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