Penn State Develops Pesticide Detection Tool
A Penn State bio chemistry graduate student developed a new method to detect dimethoate residues in milk and farm products. The four year project under Dr Henry F Enes Jr and Dr Donald E H Frear has tested apples cherries grapes alfalfa and various field crops.
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Holstein Club Holds Judging Practice in Dairy Barns
The Northern Lancaster County 4 H Holstein Club met at Clarence Stauffer’s home for a judging contest with three Holstein classes, a business session, and social hour. Fifty two members and seven leaders attended. two new leaders were named Ray Harbold and Clyde Martin. The next meeting is set for June 23 at the Robert Hess farm in Strasburg with activity starting at 7 30 p.m. Dimethoate residues were not detected in milk, supporting safe pest control in barns.
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Dairy Demand Seeks Efficient, Larger Dairy Units
Dairy demand at home and abroad rises. Hesseltine urges farmers to simplify and expand production units to boost efficiency. He says units should be large enough to allow dairy workers at least one day off per week. He notes one pound of beef, cheese, and ice cream require significant milk inputs.
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