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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1961
Page
1
The Wyeth Laboratories in Marietta installed a grass incubator that turns 84 pounds of grain into 500 pounds of green grass in seven days. Officials say it can operate in winter or summer, supporting continuous livestock feeding for rabbits and guinea pigs across the area.
County Assistant Agent Arnold Lueck reports early blight in tomato fields and urges adding a fungicide to spray programs. Insects like aphids leafhoppers and flea beetles are present. malathion parathion and DDT are noted for specific pests with Thiodan as a general tomato insecticide.
The Pennsylvania Poultry Federation recognized Harry H. Kauff as an honorary life member for decades of service to the poultry industry and the federation. Dr W L Henning, state agriculture secretary, attended as guests. Turn to page 7.
Harrisburg area farm product prices fell for the sixth straight month in June according to the Crop Reporting Service. The mid month average price received for all agricultural commodities was about one percent below May.
A 66 year old farmer in Peach Bottom area was seriously injured Monday when a tractor overturned pinning him. Landis Schaeffer of Peach Bottom R1 was admitted to Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital with multiple rib fractures possible internal injuries and possible concussion. By Tuesday night hospital authorities reported Schaeffer was improving.
Crop evidence from across the county shows tobacco more than 90 percent transplanted with good vine growth and fruit set. Tomatoes and corn advanced. sweet cherries and grapes in Erie County begin harvest as fields reach peak yields in Lancaster and southern regions.
Temperatures across the five day period average 2 to 6 degrees below normal 86 in the afternoon 66 at night. Showers may total 0.6 inch mainly Saturday with a chance of real showers around Wednesday.
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