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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1975
Page
2
The departing editor thanks the local farm community and readers after three years at Lancaster Farming. He will stay connected to farming journalism and Dieter Krieg, former Pennsylvania Mirror farm editor, will take over as editor.
Farmers received higher prices for corn wheat and sorghum in 1974 while input costs rose. California saw top corn and sorghum prices. Ohio and Michigan reported high wheat values. machinery and supply costs surged across states with record tractor, combine, and supply prices.
USDA reports dry hot weather in June worsened Soviet grain prospects. July weather remains crucial to 1975 crop results after an earlier forecast drop from 215 million to 200 million tons.
The Index of Prices Received by Farmers increased to 182 in the month ended June 15, the highest since last November, led by gains in cattle potatoes tomatoes cantaloupes and peaches. Prices Paid by Farmers rose to 185, up 2 points from a month earlier, with the parity ratio ticking to 73.
US commercial red meat production fell sharply in May to 29 billion pounds, down 12 percent from a year earlier and 6 percent below the May 1973 level. Beef output dropped 5 percent to 18 billion pounds, pork fell 26 percent to 925 million pounds, lamb and mutton slid 14 percent to 31 million pounds, and veal at 59 million pounds remained more than double the prior year.
A sermon exploring Paul’s rebuke of spiritual immaturity in Corinth as he contrasts milk with solid food. It cites Hebrews and First Corinthians, notes immaturity from jealousy and strife, and argues Christians should mature beyond childish behavior toward a “solid food” faith.
Max Smith urges livestock producers to pick top sires after performance testing to improve replacement herds. Readers are advised to read spray directions, avoid hazardous containers, and avoid reuse of treated bags. August alfalfa seeding should begin with soil tests, lime, and certified wilt resistant seed.
June 23 1975 Berks Lehigh Valley Farm Credit opens new Shoemakersville office with address and phone. Lancaster County swine breeders tour Jerry Butter farm York County July 12 Jersey breeders picnic at Top O Hill Farm Downingtown starts noon. Elizabethtown Young Farmers Picnic July 8 with covered dish. Pork cooking tips noted and a personalized egg gift story.
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