Pelleting Means More Hog Per Ton Of Feed
Dr D. E. Becker of the University of Illinois reports pelleted hog rations are at least 60 pounds per ton more efficient, reducing daily feed while boosting gains. Pelleting may save producers about $7 per ton and does not rely on higher feed intake or heat alone.
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D. E. Becker
University of Illinois
Merck Agricultural Memo
Becker
Farmers' Assn Ladies Schedule Summer Plans
The Lancaster County Farmers Association Ladies Committee met to outline summer activities and a budget. A Ladies Day Out is planned for Friday July 29 at Abbeyville Inn Collegeville with a smorgasbord dinner and program. The annual picnic for all members will be at Shco Park Mount Joy with supper and games. Luncheon meetings with the American Association of University Women are planned at the Groff home Mount Joy with date to be announced.
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Lancaster
County Farmers’ Association
Ellis Mentze
Abbeyville Inn
Collegeville
Lancaster County Fairies’ Association
Shco Park
Mount Joy
American Association of University Women
Groff
Tuna and table setting tips blend kitchen use
The page describes chunk style tuna for casseroles salads and fillings including albacore white meat labeling light meat options. It also offers a paper portioI type card board container to create place mats and napkins with a depth of about 172 inches when expanded and storage when collapsed.
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Albacore
Is That Word Necessary The Ten Commandments Contain 297
An editing note observes word counts for famous texts including the Ten Commandments 297 words the Bill of Rights 463 and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address 266. It humorously contrasts a cabbage price directive with 26 911 words.
Mulch Increases Apple Yields Says Penn State Research
Eight years of Penn State experiments show mulch around semi dwarf apple trees boosts yields by 25 to 30 percent per tree. For eight year Golden Delicious, mulch raised average by 115 pounds. Jonathan and McIntosh also benefited. Mulch conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and boosts soil nutrients. annual renewal around July recommended.
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Penn State University
Marshall Ritter
Agricultural Experiment Station
Penn State
Department of Horticulture
Ritter
Jonathan
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