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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1963
Page
11
An editorial urges farmers to promote dairy products during June Dairy Month. It discusses the balance of supply and demand, the difficulty of reducing production in dairying, and the need for farmers to help market milk and manage inventories while supporting industry-wide promotion. It compares dairy marketing to general industry practices and stresses shared responsibility.
A Future Farmer public speaking contestant argues that encouraging more consumption of food products can absorb dairy surpluses. He notes that one extra tablespoon of milk per person daily could erase the nationwide dairy surplus, and a national campaign to boost milk intake could drive strong demand and health benefits. Japan is cited as a major cash customer, purchasing about $500 million in U.S. agricultural products over the past two years.
The Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service notes prices received by farmers fell 3 percent in mid May from four months prior and were 1 percent higher than a year ago. Declines came from wholesale milk and egg prices while poultry, hogs, and cattle prices showed mixed movement. Alfalfa hay and produce like wheat and potatoes also eased from April levels amid seasonal trends.
Farmers are urged to adjust fire insurance to replacement costs rather than original values. Livestock near wild cherry trees should watch for wilted leaves after storms as they can kill livestock. Tobacco farmers should plant Penbel 69 by mid June to mature before cold weather. Hay yields may rebound with later cuttings if proper fertilizer is used. alfalfa should be top-dressed and fields fertilized with 0-20-20 or 0-15-30. Grass stands need nitrogen and the swing season remains unsettled with potential storage losses if conditions stay favorable.
Devotional piece urges belief in a caring God and argues humans must act like Him. It notes our limits to fully grasp others’ sorrow and urges practical help over mere words. It stresses that God works through people and calls for willing service.
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