Tobacco seedbeds under plastic speed up growing season
A Lancaster Farming feature notes a Willow Street farmer's two-time use of plastic-covered seedbeds to gain about two weeks before transplant. Penn State researchers confirm a 10 to 14 day advantage over muslin, with wind-friendly flat-plastic over seedbeds and later muslin. The method reduces watering and may enable sub irrigation next year as Spring weather trends push early tobacco planting.
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Willow Street
Lancaster
John Yocum
Penn State University Field Research Station
State Research Station
Yocum
Lancaster County
From Job Hunt to Global Hunger Race
An editorial contrasts summer job prospects in Lancaster County with professional dress and demeanor. It also discusses world food shortages and education in underdeveloped countries, arguing the stork of progress must pace population growth to aid agricultural education and avoid starvation.
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Lancaster County
Laddie
No Lord No: confronting prejudice in Acts 977 through 18
A Dallas encounter with an American Indian engineer exposes daily bias in labor and society. The sermon recalls Peter's refusal to associate with Gentiles and urges listeners to answer No Lord with Yes through equal treatment, stressing God's cleansing of all people.
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Dallas
Safery
New York City
Phiadelphia
San
Diego
Peter
Jesus Christ
Bescome
Weeds Reduce Soybean Yields
The article explains how weed pressure cuts soybean yields, with losses up to 60 percent from morning glories and about 30 percent from dense weeds. It details preplant herbicide effects, early-season competition, and integrated weed control methods including seed bed prep and shallow cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cole
Chaiman
Department of Agronomy
University of Delaware
Food and
Cole
Weekend warm spell with showers midweek forecast
The five day outlook calls for generally warm weather through Saturday to Wednesday with temperatures averaging above the normal 82 to 59 degree range. Cooler conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday though moisture is anticipated with showers Sunday and Wednesday bringing about 12 inch or more.
One USDA Employee for Every Fifteen Farmers in US
AFBF president Charles Shuman criticizes USDA resources as excessive and says the farm lobby faces a growing revolt. He notes one USDA employee for every 15 farmers and claims $89 million yearly spent on publicity and reports amid outmoded federal farm programs.
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USDA
AFBF
Charles Shuman
Shuman
Shade protection and fly control for livestock urged in Lancaster farming notes
The Lancaster Farming weekly advises shade for livestock to prevent weight and milk loss from sun exposure and suggests temporary open sided roofs for ventilation. It urges sanitation and insecticide programs to control flies and to rotate products to reduce resistance, plus tick checks and playground spraying to curb wood tick infestations.
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Lawrence
Althouse
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U. S
Community Press Service
Rev
Maz Smith
Sion Low
Lititz
Otlive
Main St. Latitz
Don Timmaens
Robert G Campbell
Lancaster Farming
Intitz
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