Corn leaf blight reaches 581 counties in 28 states
The Blight Information Center reports Southern Corn Leaf Blight now in about 581 counties across 28 states, up from 422 counties in 26 states. New reports include New York and New Jersey, with overall infection light but localized heavier pockets and field spread near susceptible seed and debris.
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Federal-State Information Center
New States
New York
New Jersey
Kansas
Oliinois
Indiana
Ohio
The
Blight Information Center
Corn
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Wiles Named New Product Research Administrator at Weaver
Jack A. Wiles of 180 Holland Road New Holland is promoted to New Product Research Administrator at Victor F. Weaver Inc. A Terra Alta West Virginia native, Wiles joined Weaver in 1970 as an Entree Development Supervisor, the role he has held until this promotion.
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Jack A. Wiles
Holland Road
New Holland
Victor F. Weaver, Inc
Wiles
Terra Alta
W. Va
Weaver
Poverty in America Misses Rural Poor Says Eshleman
Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman argues that national poverty is centered in rural and suburban areas, not cities. He states 32 percent of the poor live in urban centers and urges policies that empower individuals and assist rural poor to improve themselves.
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America
United States
Keystone Ram and Ewe Sale Draws 14 States and Canada
The Twenty-Third Keystone Ram and Ewe Sale at the Farm Show Building Harrisburg drew participants from 14 states and Canada. Milton K. Morgan served as show manager and reported 203 sheep sold for an average of 102 dollars, including 38 wethers at 30 dollars. A Dorset ram from Robert Herr Narvon RD won first place ram lamb and reserve grand champion, selling for 530 dollars, the second highest price for a Dorset in the nation this year. One of Herr's lines placed third in a class of 22.
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States
Canada
Harrisburg
Milton K. Morgan
New Holland Pike
Lancaster
Robert Herr
Narvon RD
Herr
Enes
No Benefit Found in Exercise for Rats Says Loyola Study
Stritch School of Medicine researchers Drs. Alexander Remem chik and Gissur Brynjolfsson report animal tests show no evidence that exercise benefits normal or hypertensive rats. In fact the highest blood pressure rats died most after a rotating drum running program. The team expressed surprise as exercise is widely promoted for heart health.
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Stritch School of Medicine
Loyola University
Hines
Illinois
Alexander P. Rememchik
Gissur Brynjolfsson
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Mr. Farmer
RED Rose Farm Service
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N. Church St
Buck, Pa
Washington Report
Edwin D. Eshleman
Pennsylvania
Farmersville Equipment Inc. R. D
Ephrata, Pa
Chas J. McComsey & Sons
Hickory Hill, Pa
Grumelli Farm
N. G. Hershey & Son Manheim
Zook’s Farm
Honey Brook
Nissley Farm Service
Washington Boro
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