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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
2
A 1977 report describes extreme heat and humidity on a dairy farm. Cows seek shade, milking slows, mud blocks alleys, and feeders use more electricity while costs rise. Heat hurts both workers and livestock, cutting milk production and profits.
A series of farm events listed for July 23 to July 27 includes Beef Field Day at Colonel and Mrs. Horns farm in Stockton New Jersey. July 24 Ephrata Area Young Farmers family picnic at Ephrata Community Park. July 25 Hunterdon County Farmers Businessmen Picnic at Hunterdon Hills Holstein Farm Rosemont with 5 30 tour and 7 dinner. Conrad Weiser Adults tour Lutz Brothers. York County 4 H Day camp at 4 H Center Bali. York County vegetable growers tour at Chem Agro near High Rock at 7 p m. York Holstein Association picnic Ellis Crowl farm Airville 10 30 a m. Lancaster County FFA Hog Show and Sale with show at 10 a m and sale at 1 p m. Lancaster 4 H Day camp at Central Park 9 30 a m. July 26 Senate Select Committee hearings on Dietary Goals and egg industry. Lancaster Holstein picnic Ellis Crowl farm. fishing trip from Ephrata Jr High at 2 a m. Carcass contest Stonebridge Farm Mount Joy 9 a m. July 27 Carcass contest continues.
A July 24 1977 devotional notes that Israel survived Moses and manna but moved forward with Joshua as leader. It highlights the memorial stones at Jordan and the ark of the covenant, stressing the Lord's presence over past blessings as the people cross into the Promised Land. It also gives alfalfa seeding guidance for August and conservation tips for farmers in the region.
Farmers are urged to adopt contour strips and diversion terraces to curb soil and water loss as autumn arrives and winter grains are sown. Stay vigilant for lightning dangers, ground grounded rods, and avoid open water, fences, and equipment during storms. Order fall seed now for winter oats barley and wheat, with certified seed preferred and seeding windows noted for September to October.
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