Watershed program advances in Pennsylvania counties
McKeever reported 33 counties in Pennsylvania submitted watershed project applications covering over 3 million acres. Seventeen plans include 88 flood prevention dams for flood control, water storage, recreation, and municipal use. Eight projects are under planning with 13 more sought for planning assistance. Appalachia funds aid planning and construction, boosting the small watersheds program statewide.
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McKeever
Pennsylvania
Appalachia
Swine Producers Host Afternoon Swine Session
Hess sponsors a post noon program with Penn State extension staff reports and entertainment. The event ends around 3 pm with Swine Producers providing hot pork sandwiches and Hess supplying ice cream and drinks. Picnickers are invited to bring additional foods such as salads or vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Penn ‘State Extension
Vitamin A Fortified Salt Aids Cattle In Hot Weather
Feeding vitamin A in salt to beef cattle may help when no extra feed is available. The Salt Digest cites tests from Indiana State and Kentucky showing minimal vitamin A loss in fortified salt during storage. The article notes stability in salt mixes and supports use when hay or silage lacks grain supplementation.
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G B. Thompson
Animal Husbandry Department
University of Missouri
Salt Digest
Diana
University of Kentucky
Crop Roundup Shows Rains Improve State Prospects
Rainfall overnight and through the past week lifted crop prospects across Pennsylvania according to the Crop Reporting Service. Barley and oats yields rise in southern counties while corn, hay, and pastures benefit. fruit crops including sour cherries and apples show progress amid prices and regional differences.
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Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Pennsylvania
Erie County
Washington
Chicago and Prime Beef Market Prices Summary
Market notes list beef weights and prices across grades from Prime to Standard. Priced ranges cover late 2700s per load and per hundredweight figures, with variations by weight category and load size.
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AGWAY
Lancaster Co
P. L. Rohrer & Bro
Smoketown, Pa
Reg
Rademark
Eriest
RCO . Chemical Division
Naugatuck
Conn
Chicago
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