Pennsylvania Peach Time set for August dates
The State Horticultural Association proposed August 15 to 24 as Pennsylvania Peach Time when home grown peaches reach markets. Gov. George M. Leader will be asked to set statewide observance dates. The 1957 peach crop is forecast at two million bushels, with Franklin Countyنتاج about 300 000 bushels due to a May freeze.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
State Horticultural Association Today
John E Linde
Orefield
Lehigh County
Association
George M. Leader
Horticultural Association
Franklin County
Franklin
Philadelphia
United States
Lois Demmy
Ephrata
Lancaster County
Linda
Demmy
Peach
Pomona Grange Sees Farm Benefit in New Statutes
S Ralph Warner master of Lancaster County Pomona Grange No 71 announced that House Bills 1091 and 1092 will aid farmers and consumers by delaying county health board regulations on agricultural products until approved by the Department of Agriculture. He urged Gov Leader to support swift signing as bills pass by large majorities in both houses.
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Pennsylvania
S. Ralph Warner
Lancaster County
Pomona Grange
Pennsylvania State Grange
County Boards of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Warner
Air Survey For Oak Wilt In Operation
Pennsylvania begins airborne surveys to map oak wilt across the state through early September. Dr. Thomas L Guyton notes most infections in south central counties and plans up to six planes for aerial detection. Ground teams will cut infected trees and surrounding oaks within fifty feet to halt spread.
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Counies
Thomas L Guyton
Bureau of Plant Industry
Pennsylvania
Guyton
Susquehanna River
Spring vegetable production falls below 1955 estimates
The Crop Reporting Board projects the spring fresh market crop at 7 percent under 1955 but 6 percent above average due to reduced May yields. Declines hit cantaloupes tomatoes sweet corn onions watermelons honeydew peppers and carrots while lettuce asparagus cauliflower cucumbers and cabbage are expected to rise. Prospective acreage for commercial processing sits about 3 percent below last year and 4 percent below average based on plantings of green lima beans snap beans beets kraut cabbage sweet corn cucumbers pickles green peas spinach and tomatoes.
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Crop Reporting Board
How Cut Flowers Are Best Handled at Home
Guidance on cutting and handling flowers to maximize water uptake and longevity. It advises cutting in late afternoon, using sharp knives, placing stems in warm water then cooling, and recutting before arranging, with leaves removed to prevent rot.
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University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Masonic Homes Installs Dryer
The Masonic Home farm of 1 400 acres adopts a new dryer to reduce heating fuel use and costs. Penn State engineer Joe McCurdy notes typical dryer costs per wagon run about 1500 to 2000 dollars. Schultz reports the system will alter daily farming methods though exact total cost remains undetermined.
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Schultz
Masonic Home Farm
Joe McCurdy
Penn State
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Lititz, Rd.4
Grubb Supply
Elizabethtown, Pa
J. C. Walker & Son
Gap, Pa
D. W. Hoover
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Paradise
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Hawkins
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