Wheat price support set at 1.99 per bushel for 1960
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization official Lanais Becker announced the county minimum price support for the 1960 wheat crop at 1.99 per bushel based on a national rate of 1.77. Loans and purchase agreements run harvest through January 31, 1961 with loans due February 28, 1961 and adjustments possible after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Lanais G Becker
County Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Office
Agricultural Stabization and Conservation Office
June Dairy Month Quiz Questions Test Your Dairying Knowledge
Quiz lists ten questions about American dairying from butter to milk production and cheese varieties. It asks about cow counts, butter milk weights, national production totals, history of dairy cows in America, per capita milk consumption, earliest milked cows, worker time to earn a quart of milk in 1958, identified nutrients in milk, buttermilk and sour cream facts, and popular cheese varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
U. S
Notify ASC If Wheat Allotment Land is Sold
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office must be notified when land with an acreage allotment or a Conservation Reserve contract is bought or sold. Landis G. Becker explains regulations on farm combinations and that notifying the office helps update records and avoid misunderstandings about allotments and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Landis G. Becker
Becker
New milk pasteurization methods cut time dramatically
New techniques pasteurize milk in about 15 seconds, a vast improvement over the old method which required roughly 30 minutes. The advancement promises faster processing for dairy producers and potential energy savings.
June Dairy Month Coincides With Peak Milk Production
June Dairy Month aligns with the peak production period on about one million dairy farms across the Americas. The observance centers on celebrating dairy industry contributions and supporting farmers during a critical production window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Egg production tips for efficiency and quality
Improve egg output and feed efficiency with balanced nutrition, consistent lighting, clean housing, and stress reduction. Use high quality feed, monitor hen age and flock health, and adjust vitamin and mineral levels to support shell strength and overall egg quality. Regular record-keeping helps optimize performance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Becker
Dow Chemical Company
Hess Bros. Spray Service
S. Market Street
Florin. PA
ASC
Mangatuck Chemical Division
U.S. Teubber
Naugatuck Chemical Division Dept
Elm Street
Naugatuck
Connecticut
Ouraset
J. Howard Moore
Second Avenue Lititz
Penna
Madison
Windle’s Hatchery
Harold G. Windle
Cochranville
Atgles LY
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!