Food price outlook hints at higher costs this weekend
Market report notes two week production delays for fruits and vegetables, signaling price rises for carrots celery peaches cantaloupes plums cherries apricots and grapes from the West Coast. Ground beef and other meats may offer some bargains as fish and produce prices shift with seasonal supply.
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Processing and Marketing Farm Poultry Bulletin Summary
New USDA bulletin Marketing Bulletin No 7 explains farm poultry processing and marketing for producers who do not seek federal inspection. It revises Farmer's Bulletin 2030 and covers market planning, processing steps, producer grading, packaging, marketing sources, and the defense role of poultry processors.
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New Bulletin
U .S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Information
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Farm deaths per year exceed eleven thousand in UD study
University of Delaware safety specialists estimate about 11,300 farm people die in accidents annually. The figure highlights the high risk in agricultural work and the need for stronger safety measures.
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University of Delaware
Control Rust Rainy Weather Encourages Hollyhock Disease
Rainy conditions boost hollyhock rust development. Penn State extension plant pathologist Allen Bauer advises spraying with zinch 65 percent wettable powder at 1 tablespoon per gallon or ferbam 76 percent wettable powder at 2 tablespoons per gallon of water.
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Allen Bauer
Penn State Extension
Farm Safety Week Theme Emphasizes Safe Practices
The week centers on Enjoy Farm Life—Practice Safety, urging farmers to adopt safer routines and reduce injuries. Public notices call for awareness campaigns, training sessions, and safety inspections across rural communities this season.
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