ASCS Extends 1977 Crop Acreage Reporting Requirements
Washington reports that ASCS will require farmers to report acreage for 1977 wheat barley corn sorghum and tobacco as farm legislation discussions continue. Committees have considered farm bills permitting a 1978 crop set aside based on a percentage of harvested plantings. Continued on page 36.
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Washington, D.C
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Congressional Agriculture Committees
Keystone Milk Marketing Council Formed In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg statistics show 75 percent of Pennsylvania milk is consumed locally with per capita intake of 134 pounds. A cross industry group formed the Keystone Milk Marketing Council Inc to sustain a viable state dairy industry.
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Joanne Sparr
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
FDA Ice Cream Standards Spark Industry Debate
Dieter Krieg reports from Lancaster on FDA proposals for flexible ice cream standards. Dairy groups fear price and ingredient changes will impact makers. A hearing may be scheduled with a decision due by June 13. Kent Shelhamer leads Pennsylvania dairy opposition.
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Dieter Krieg
Lancaster
Food and Drug Administration
Pennsylvania
Agriculture
Kent Shelhamer
Lancaster County Dairy Princess Contest Seeks 10 Entrants
Ten dairy enthusiasts in Lancaster County compete for the Dairy Princess title at the Farm and Home Center on June 18. The event includes a reception dinner on site with musical entertainment and on stage interviews. Deb Kreider crowns the 1977 winner. Two alternates named. Contestants join Deb Kreider at a Park City Mall dairy promotion June 4.
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Sally Bair
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Farm and Home Center
Debra Kreider
Richard Kreider
Manheim
Deb Kreider
Park City Mall
Fred Crider
Dairy Issue Highlights From Lancaster Farming 1977
Lancaster Farming marks its 1977 Dairy Issue with 160 pages on herd health breeding feeding and industry news. The section spotlights processing plants technological advances and related topics for dairy producers.
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Lancaster Farming
Embryo Transfers Tried in Pennsylvania Dairy Research
Veterinarians at New Boston Veterinary Medical Center near Kennett Square pursue embryo transfer to enable a single cow to produce many calves annually. The project uses donor cows with recipient foster cows and is funded by Atlantic Breeders Cooperative, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Pennsylvania Holstein Association.
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Dieter Krieg
Kennett Square
New Boston Veterinary Medical Center
Here
Atlantic Breeders Cooperative
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Holstein Association
Chocolate firm surprises milk user in Berks Hershey area
A Berks region milk supplier surprises a major chocolate firm by delivering milk beyond chocolate needs. The story notes unprocessed milk flows toward Lancaster County and other destinations, hinting at broader agricultural links.
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Laurel Schaeffer
Berks County
Hershey, Pa
ST A
Lancaster County
Dry spell threatens Pennsylvania crops
Lack of rain in Pennsylvania and nearby states worries farmers and agricultural specialists. Agriculture Secretary Kent Shelhamer calls the situation near a critical stage though no area has reached it. Some commodities suffer from hot dry weather, with southeastern and southcentral Pennsylvania hit hardest, per reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Agriculture
Kent Shelhamer
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Peggy Staub to Work for Department of Agriculture
Peggy Staub of Newville begins a summer job with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The college student will work five days a week assisting dairy farmers statewide, marking a substantial early career commitment during her summer break.
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Peggy Staub
Dept. of Ag
Joanne Spahr
Newville
Pennsylvania
Peggy
Solanco Dairy Teams Excel At Penn State Exposition
Solanco dairy judging team claimed first place at the Penn State Dairy Exposition, continuing a five of seven year run of top finishes. The club lists multiple firsts and high judges through 1970s, including Joe Winters as high Aryshire judge who later scored high in North America.
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Solanco E
Erate High
SUSAN K_UFFMAN
Quarryville
Solanco
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