Crop progress in Pennsylvania amid drought areas and strong hay growth
The Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service notes good growth in hay and pastures across most of the state despite hot dry weather. Alfalfa regrowth is strong after second cut, and corn and tomatoes edge forward as early peaches arrive. Seven counties in the northeast face drought disaster designations with rainfall scarce. Susquehanna among them.
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Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
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Susquehanna County
Susquehanna
Spring Pig Crop Is Smallest Since 1935
Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports a spring 1964 pig crop of 338000, the smallest since 1935, down 20 percent from 1963 and 19 percent below the five year average. Sows farrowed totaled 47000, with 42000 expected fall farrowings if carried out, the smallest on record.
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Harrisburg
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Penn Manor Clashing Thimbles Hold July Meet
The Penn Manor Clashing Thimbles met on July 22 at 900 am at Penn Manor Junior High School for a combined work and business meeting. Members decided to host a party with parents invited and wearing garments they've made. Next meeting set for July 29 at the Junior High School.
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Penn Manor
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