Farm policy pivots as farmers face high food prices
In July 1966 the Administration backs away from blaming farmers for high food costs. President Johnson and Agriculture Secretary Freeman frame rising consumer costs and farmer subsidies, noting price trends since 1960 and the parity goal, while urging voters’ decisions in November.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Johnson
Lone Star State
Iowa
Freeman
Dairy cows shrinking amid rising milk demand and prices
A national dairy outlook warns of shrinking cow numbers and persistent milk shortages. Since 1961 Pennsylvania lost nearly 100000 milk cows, with Lancaster County hit hard, while overall production lags demand despite higher per cow output. Government price supports may help, but more is needed to reverse the trend.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Bossey
Leukosis Research May Aid Human Cancer Studies
ARS researchers at East Lansing lead avian leukosis work showing viruses influence tumor development and hint at mechanisms of cancer in humans. They map virus shapes, modes of spread, and defective forms that steal coats from other viruses. Findings suggest age patterns, potential vaccines, and a shared cancer link, with implications for future human cancer prevention.
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ARS
Gional Poultry Research Laboratory
East Lansing
Mich
Lancaster Farming weekly listing and contact details
Lancaster Farming, Lancaster County's own farm weekly, lists subscription price per year, contact address at Moir Street Catity Pu and phone 626-2791. It notes publication every Saturday by Tomeaster Tarmiime and Secomb 11ss, with Lititz Pennsylvania post office details.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Choices Shape Destiny Across a Remote Canadian Road
A university president travels northern Canada where frost and poor roads frame a crossroads sign. The piece cites Fosdick on choosing roads and destinations, noting the duty and privilege of decisive life choices and the pull to delay commitment.
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Canada
Althouse
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Choose One God and Serve Him Not Baal
A sermon contrasts Elijahs challenge to Israel to stop limping between God and Baal with Jesus facing internal conflict in the wilderness. It argues for exclusive allegiance, quoting scripture and urging an end to divided loyalty and a life of steady commitment to the Lord.
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Ninth
Centur
Israel
Abraham
Egypt
Canaan
Gotte
Elijah
God
Baal
Jesus
Diversified Alfalfa Maturity and Farm Sanitation Tips
Growers should plant several alfalfa varieties to stagger harvest maturity and maximize feed value. Keep manure clean to prevent heat buildup and insect breeding, using frequent cleaning and ventilation. Use large barn fans on hot days, with bank barns offering cooler airflow. Water demand rises. irrigation rights mean legal counsel to interpret how a farmer's share is allocated from streams or lakes.
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BY Lawrence W.althouse
Chrisitian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ In the USA
Max Smith
Lancaster Farming