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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1971
Page
2
In theJuly 1 1971 Lancaster Farming editorial a self contained photo shows a weedy corn row markedly shorter and slower to tassel than treated rows. The piece argues weed control raises yield potential and notes returns of about five to one on herbicide investments for farmers aiming at 150 bushels per acre or more.
A guidance note urges controlling the Japanese beetle now to prevent build up as they feed on ornamentals fruit trees and lawns. It also recommends fall or spring grub treatment, spraying options, soil lime and fertilizer testing for alfalfa and winter grains, plus lawn mulching and garden fertilization practices.
The article discusses the Nuremberg trials and a U S soldier denying responsibility by saying he was following orders. It contrasts obedience to state with obedience to a higher divine authority, citing Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2. It notes Christian leaders valued order yet upheld loyalty to God when in conflict, urging careful prayerful discernment.
Farmers should monitor corn daily for disease and insects. Early signs of the corn rootworm and army worm appear as the crop matures, with warnings to compare current pest levels to last year’s data and adjust control efforts as needed to minimize losses.
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