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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1960
Page
16
The farmer notes 30 new bands sprayed over plow planted plots with two plots excluded from the activation program. Gale expects a tough test as track plans and weed management are tested. McGahen says wheel track plots seem as good as others and saves fuel and labor, awaiting yield tests to learn if the method works.
National Farm Safety Week highlights safety practices across farms with the theme Enjoy Farm Life Practice Safety. Statistics show about three of four families enjoy an accident free year while one in four faces deaths or serious injuries from farm, home, and highway accidents. Eternal vigilance is urged for safety.
A study by insurance companies shows speed caused 12 980 traffic deaths in 1960, more than 43 percent of the total, highlighting speed as the leading factor in fatalities.
Ezra Taft Benson announced that the 1966 fiscal year ended June 30 set a record for export volume and dollar sales. Export dollars reached about 33 billion, led by cotton, corn, oats, soybeans, oils, fruits, livestock, and products. Rice and lard exports also reached near record levels. outlook for 1961 exports remains strong.
A grower reports two year use of DITHANE M-22 maneb on potatoes. He says the product has convinced him it is the superior fungicide for blight control and performs best among those used.
A rustic line notes that a capable son trained by his father waits for the elder to give the signal before acting, implying patience and deference as succession unfolds. The image evokes a traditional transfer of authority from sire to son.
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