Editorial on USDA reporting and food prices
Dieter Krieg questions USDA coverage of rising food costs. He urges clear explanation of farmers’ rising expenses and notes potential influence of Teamster and AFL-CIO leaders on price increases. He calls USDA to present complete, balanced background facts rather than partial summaries.
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USDA
Afl-Cio
Excellent zoning decision preserves Cumberland County farm land
The writer praises a zoning board for protecting valuable agricultural land in Cumberland County, arguing against development that could threaten soil quality. They urge careful land management and hope this case starts a trend.
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Cumberland County
Agriculture in the News Reflects Growing Farm Coverage
The piece notes rising television and newspaper focus on farming. It highlights grain crop stories and drought impacts in the Midwest and cites Des Moines and Topeka as examples of strong farm coverage. Editors recognize agriculture's rising public profile and call for continued visibility.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Midwest
Farm Editors of America
Des Moines
Iowa
Topeka
Kansas
The Young Church In Action And Its Early Acts
A devotional summary reflecting Acts emphasis on faith expressed through actions. Peter’s Pentecost sermon frames the early church by recounting mighty works of Jesus and urging immediate action. The piece then shifts to practical notes on wool marketing and grain bin preparation for Lancaster County farmers.
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J. B. Phillips
Young Church
Luke
Peter
Jesus
Jerusalem
Simon Peter
Jesus of Nazareth
God
Christ
Leaf Hopper Sprays Guard Alfalfa Across Growth Stages
Crop specialists warn potato leaf hoppers threaten alfalfa with notable summer damage. Protect both second and third cuttings as new growth reaches four to six inches, applying sprays promptly to curb pest impact.
Farm Calendar for June Activities Across Pennsylvania
Pomona Grange visits Topton at 9 45 a m Saturday June 5. Heritage Center Lancaster Center Square open house Bicentennial programs Sunday June 6. Eastern Milk Producers meeting Hotel Syracuse New York Wednesday June 9. Berks Wool Pool Reading Fairgrounds 7 a m to 3 p m June 9 assets. Nurserymen meeting Flemington Fairgrounds New Jersey June 10. Blue Mountain Dairy Goat Association Penn State Schuylkill Campus 7 30 p m June 10. Schuylkill Extension board 8 p m at Extension office. Garden Tractor Pull Ontelaunee Grange Hall 1 p m June 12. Dairy banquet Bern ville Grange Hall 7 p m June 12. Four Wheel Drive Tractor Pull Rough and Tumble Track Kinzers 7 p m June 12. Food stand in operation.
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Pomona Grange
Topton
Heritage Center
Lancaster County
Center Square
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association
Syracuse
New York
Berks Co
Reading Fairgrounds
Nursery
Flemington Fairgrounds
Flemington
New Jersey
Blue Mountain Dairy Goat Association
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Co
Kinzers
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