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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1957
Page
16
Peebles Ohio visitors will view farm water storage at the 1957 World’s Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contests September 17–20. Seven ponds show how water is stored and used on farms, with livestock tanks and drainage features illustrating flood control, irrigation, fire protection, and potential drinking water.
Harrisburg reports of cattle deaths from eating wilted wild cherry leaves prompted the State Department of Agriculture to warn farmers. Deputy Secretary L H Bull explained prussic acid forms in wilted leaves and is not present in healthy plants. He urged removing wild cherry cuttings and sprayed sprouts to keep cattle from ingesting poison. Symptoms include depression, paralysis, colic, stupor, breathing difficulty, and convulsions.
Dollar for dollar and man for man the submarine is this country's most economical weapon. Comprising only 16 percent of the Navy's World War II personnel the submarine service accounted for 55 percent of all enemy shipping destroyed.
Cobalt 60 will be used by USDA Southern Utilization Research and Development Division scientists in New Orleans to speed cotton research and explore radiation treatments for pine gum tung oil eastor oil and other crops. Dr Jett C Arthur Jr leads the project after training by the AEC. A two ounce supply of cobalt 60 has been received, one of the largest outside Oak Ridge. The study will measure chemical and physical changes in cotton cellulose and assess adsorption and adhesion of cotton fibers under irradiation. Further studies on cottonseed products fruits and vegetables and potential new materials from radiation treated farm products are planned.
County agent Hary Sloat advises adjusting grain feeding as cows spend two to three weeks on good pasture. Use 10 to 12 percent crude protein when pasture is plentiful, rising to 12 to 14 percent as forage matures. Grain amounts should match pasture quality and keep cows in good condition, with higher energy mixes for high producing herds.
The USDA will promote plentiful foods in July with emphasis on ice cream starting the week of July 7 and turkey in the weeks of June 30 and July 21. Other listed items include peaches, summer vegetables, lemons, limes, frozen strawberries, milk and dairy, eggs, fresh fish, peanut butter and fats.
Social Security Administration notes farmers may continue farming while receiving benefits. Earnings up to 1200 dollars a year allow monthly payments. above that threshold, consecutive months may be withheld. Substantial work rules exclude routine home projects. rental income may count as earnings in some setups.
Advice on pellet and scratch grain feeding for poultry. Recommends not exceeding four pounds of pellets per hundred birds daily and suggests Scratch grain in litter to promote exercise and cleaner eggs. Includes contact details for Russell Mease Route 4 Manheim PA along with a phone number.
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