Expansion planned for Landis Valley Farm Museum near Route 222
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission surveyed plans to expand the Landis Valley Farm Museum facing the Lancaster Reading highway. Elmer Landis agreed to sell land for 7000 dollars east and south of the current buildings. A two site expansion at Ephrata Cloisters is also considered.
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Gun Wall Farm
Pictale
Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
Landis Valley
Ephrata Cloisters
Elmer Landis
Aim
Lancaster-Reading
J S K Stevens
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commision
Earle W. Newton
Bureau of Museums, Historic Sites and Properties of the
Commonwealth
Wallace Boyer
State Aseum
William Richardson
Commission
Earl 3 Mowrer
John Witthoft
Cornwall
Ephrata
Pennsylvania Farm Crops Surpass 1955 Yields, State Says
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports June weather improved field crops with higher yields and harvests expected in 1956. Wheat should match the 1954 28 bushels per acre record, corn seen at 62 087 000 bushels with 47 bushels per acre yield, and total crops forecast around 16 492 000 bushels.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Octoraro Farmers Club to Observe 100th Birthday
The Octoraro Farmers Club marks its centennial August 18 with a dinner at Middle Octoraro Presbyterian Church. Founded by 11 farmers for mutual agricultural and cultural benefit, the event features a sketch by Howard Walton and includes speakers Madison McElwain and Prof. Jerome K. Pasto of Penn State. Ammon Huber, the current president, helps organize with Walton and William Fredd.
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Octoraro Farmers Club
Middle Octoraro Presbyterian Church
Howard Walton
Madison McElwain
Jerome K. Pasto
Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Department
Ammon Huber
Mr. McElwain
William Fredd
Friday Deadline to Enroll in Soil Bank for Lancaster Farmers
Friday is the deadline for Lancaster County farmers to enroll in the Acreage Reserve of the Soil Bank, per the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee. nationwide about two million acres of cropland had signed up by early July, with corn enrollment at the Soil Bank and wheat quota referendum looming.
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Lancaster County
Soil Bank
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
USDA
United States
Rains Hinder Field Work in Pennsylvania
Rainy weather hampered field work on Pennsylvania farms as the week ended Monday, according to a federal state weather and crop report. Harvesting of hay was difficult nationwide, especially in the western half of the state, with difficulties noted in the west and north regions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Crop growth rapid in Lancaster County amid ample moisture
County Agent Max M. Smith says corn tomatoes and tobacco are growing unusually fast in July with rainfall reaching about 75 percent of normal. Weeds pose a growing concern as crops advance under ideal weather conditions.
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Lancaster County
Max M. Smith
Crop update notes variable growth and weed issues
Considerable hay stands, some cultivation and weed spraying done, but many fields remain weedy. Cool weather slowed corn growth while other crops progressed rapidly. Soil moisture ranged from adequate to excessive. Corn shows excellent dark green color. southeast fields are waist high and tasseling, with central areas also progressing. Continued on page nine.
Livestock Key To Agriculture Highlighted By Official Speech
Ervin L. Peterson, assistant U S secretary of Agriculture, told the Pennsylvania Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association at the University of Pennsylvania campus that livestock is the keystone of agriculture and stressed the role of research by state colleges.
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State College
Ervin L. Peterson
U S. Secretary of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Association
University of Pennsylvania
New President Elected for Aberdeen Angus Breeders Group
Charles J. Dannemann of To Wanda was elected president of the Pennsylvania Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association. John K. Wood of Allentown became vice president, Dr. Robert R. Stoner of Lewisberry was secretary treasurer, with Miles Rumbaugh of Armstrong and Allen F. Schmoll of Towanda named directors for three-year terms.
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Charles J. Dannemann
Towanda
Pennsylvania
Aberdeen - Angus Breeders Association
John K. Wood
Allentown
Robert R. Stoner
Lewisberry
Miles Rumbaugh
Armstrong
Allen F. Schmoll
Land-Grant System Key to Living with Abundance Says Peterson
Peterson emphasizes research and the land grant college as a two way bridge between farmers and scientists. He notes 42 percent rise in agricultural production over 20 years, with higher acre yields and efficiency gains while farm workers declined about 35 percent.
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Peterson
Moderate Rainfall in 30 Day Forecast Northeastern US
The Weather Bureau outlook for mid July to mid August calls for below normal temperatures in the northeastern United States. Precipitation should exceed normal in the Great Lakes and Midwest while the West Gulf States Far West and Northern Rocky Mountains may see below normal rainfall. Lancaster County can expect moderate precipitation and cooler than normal temperatures.
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Weather Bureau
United States
Great Lakes Region
Midwest
West Gulf States
Far West
Rocky Mountain States
Lancaster County
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Arm Museum
Ill Expand
Veto Farm
Lancaster County Tobacco
New Holland
Lancaster Farming
Wheat
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