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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1969

Page

17

New Product Failures Hit 1968 Market Plans

Harold Neigh of Penn State notes about 80 percent of 9 450 new supermarket lines introduced in 1968 fell short of sales goals. A study of 75 more products links failures to lack of a clear consumer point of difference. Individual failures can cost from 75 000 in test markets to 20 million for nationwide launches.

Harold Neigh Penn State Extension

Power Mowe Blade Speed Warns of Injury Risk

The blade on a modern power mower may reach about 200 miles an hour and can throw objects. The Pennsylvania State University Farm and Home Safety Committee warns the mower is meant to trim lawns but can sever fingers and toes if misused.

Cooperative Extension Service Farm and Home Safety Committee Pennsylvania

Fortified Foods Explained by Ruth Buck at Penn State

Mrs Ruth J Buck, Penn State extension foods and nutrition specialist, explains fortified foods as products to which nutrients or vitamin and mineral groups are added to boost their content beyond natural levels. The definition emphasizes intentional enrichment to improve nutritional value.

Ruth J Buck Penn State Extension Foods and Nutrition Specia

Farm Calendar Continues with Local Events This Week

The calendar lists farm events around Kimberton and Lancaster including a livestock field day on Thursday July 24 with bus pickup at 10am, a Ladies Day Out on Saturday July 26 at the Farm and Home Center, a Horse and Pony Round-up at Lane Riding Club, and the Master Markets Annual Picnic at Tarim and Home Center.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Farmers Association Farm and Home Center Lane Riding Club Columbia Ave Pennsylvania

New Variety Education Notes on Planting and Soil Needs

Continued notes discuss new variety comparisons Strawfield versus Blue Boy and October 10 planting dates. Hershey favors longer fall growing seasons for better stools and yields 80 bushels per acre with soil elements zinc and magnesium balanced.

Hershey Bette

Fortified Foods Include Vitamin D Milk and Vitamin A Margarine

Examples of such foods include milk fortified with vitamin D and margarine fortified with vitamin A. These fortifications aim to prevent deficiencies and support public health nutrition programs.

Everest New Height Set At 29028 Feet

The National Geographic Society approves a revised Everest height of 29 028 feet. Some mountaineering groups still cite 29 002 feet as the standard. The updated measurement reflects newer data and surveying methods.

National Geographic Society

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