Holstein Breeders Name New National Officers At Convention
Pigue becomes vice president of the national Holstein organization succeeding Scott Meyer. Fred J. Nutter named new vice president. Dr Jacob B Sims elected to succeed outgoing director M J Humphrey. Members voted to allow registration of over age Holsteins and to study hornless designation. Convention drew about 1500 breeders from across the U S Puerto Rico and foreign countries.
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Pigue
National Holstein Organization
Scott Meyer
Hannibal
Missouri
Fred J. Nutter
Corunna
Maine
Meyer
Piguet
Jacob B. Sims
Lancaster
Ohio
M. J. Humphrey
Williamsfield
Robert H. Rumler
Nebraska Holstein - Friesian Association
Puerto Rico
Master Farmer program gains joint sponsorship in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Farm magazine teams with the State Agricultural Extension Service to run the Master Farmer program. Since 1927 the magazine has carried the Master Farmer citation, with 216 farmers named overall and one farm woman among them. Norman F. Reber and Dr. R. Albrecht announce the shared sponsorship as the program continues as before.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Farmer Magazine
State Agricultural Extension Service
Norman F. Reber
Pennsylvania Farmer
R. Albrecht
University
New Tractor Tire Design Boosts Traction in USDA Tests
A radial-ply farm tractor tire shows greater traction and power efficiency than conventional tires in USDA tests led by Irvin F. Reed ARS. Benefits include higher pull and less sidewall buckling under heavy loads across concrete loam clay and sand conditions.
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US Department of Agricultural
Irvin F. Reed
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Lancaster Farming publication details and contact info
Lancaster Farming weekly notes office address 453 North Dike St Lancaster Pennsylvania with editors Dan McGrew and Robert G Campbell. Published Saturdays since 1950. Subscription rates listed and associations referenced.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Penna
North Dike St
Dan McGrew
Robert G Campbell
Lancaster Farming
Mount Jovy
Biembers Pa Newspaper Pubishers Association
National Editorial Association
Excess Wheat Penalty Set At $1.07 Per Bit
The 1959 crop marketing quota penalty on excess wheat was announced as 1.07 per bushel, equal to 45 percent of the May 1 wheat parity price. Earl Groff of the Pennsylvania A S C O notes exemptions for small producers and up to 30 acres for feed. Farmers with excess wheat can avoid penalties by storing under bond or delivering to the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Earl Groff
Pennsylvania Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Secretary of Agri
Holding The Bag In Farm Policy Crisis
This Week in washington argues Congress will adjourn without solving farm policy. It cites a costly, ineffective program, rising food prices, falling farmer income, and billions spent on subsidies. It blames Congress and Benson, urging stronger farm statesmanship to avert further decline.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Agriculture
Ezra Benson
Benson
White House
Agriculture Department
USDA
Dairy Month Call to Improve Farm Appeal at Home
Conant Ace, Penn State extension dairy specialist, urges dairymen to advertise at home during Dairy Month. He says farms should be clean neat and attractive to strengthen the market for dairy products and encourage public support.
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Conant Ace
Penn State Extension
Nation Under God lesson for July 5 1959
A discussion of the motto under God on national symbols and the role of religion in public life. It cites the Great Seal, Annuity Coeptis, In God We Trust, and the army chaplains at Fort Knox. The piece argues the nation acknowledges God officially and must stay under divine guidance.
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Lincoln
United States
God
Congress
Department of Defense
Fort Knox
Christ
Theas
Time to Spray Alfalfa and Plan for Silage Feeding
Galt producers aim to spray alfalfa when 3 to 6 inches tall using three pints of 25 thoxyclor per acre. Plan for silage by trench silos or upright silos. clipping pastures and regular mowing improve production. Seed Piper Sudan grass at pounds per acre for late summer forage. include winter rye at 1% to extend grazing.
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Sudan
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