Tomato losses lessen as replanting advances in Lancaster
After unseasonal frosts caused heavy losses to tomato plantings in Lancaster County, growers have largely replanted and expect more of a time loss than acreage loss. Warm weather and moisture improve outlook. farmers report hay and silage work underway and tobacco planting starting next week. Summers’ cool May and dry June weather affected yields with temperatures about 22 degrees below normal and rainfall around 206 inches below average.
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Lancaster County
County Agricultural Agent
Frost Hurts Pennsylvania Crops Across State
The State Department of Agriculture reports killing frosts last Thursday night and Friday morning damaged fruit vegetables and field crops. Spring crops are up to three weeks late in some areas with frost apparent on apples tomatoes and berries. Harvest of strawberries will be delayed several weeks as soil moisture remains adequate but field work continues.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Philipsburg
Emporium
Farm Caterer Developed in Lancaster and Chester Counties
Two inventors from Lancaster and Chester Counties introduce the Farm Caterer, now manufactured by the A. E MacKussice Co. at Parker Ford. The machine by Mr MacKissie and C. M Wenger of Quarryville grinds mixes and transports feeds dust free, reduces rodent damage to bags and cuts excess feed storage needs.
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Lancaster
Chester Counties
MacKissie Miner-Transport
A. E MacKussice Co
Parker Ford
Mr MacKissie
C. M Wenger
Quarryville
Millport Roller Mills Subject of Local Business Move
Millport Roller Mills, located in LITITZ near New Holland, is tied to Earl Sauder in a regional business matter. The brief notes a change or action affecting the mill's operations and local industry.
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Genter
Lancaster Poultry Center
Roseville Road
M M Smith
Smith
America
H.P
Snavely’s Farm Service
New Holland
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BAG With
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Aeaco
J. M. Bomberger Elm
O. Kenneth McCracken Manheim
Farmers Supply Co
E. King ST
Paul H. Gehman
Denver
Fred L
John E. Homsher
Millport Roller Mills
Lititz
Earl Sauder
Osceola Flour Mills
Gordonville
Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc
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