Shank Farms Uses Varied Cherries To Combat Birds
The Shank family in Lancaster County pursues multiple cherry varieties from Ontario, Austria, Russia, and England aided by Purdue and New York stations to improve tree compactness and fruit quality. They face bird damage, frost, hail, and market pressures while promoting self pick programs and steady prices.
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Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
New York State
Geneva
Chico
Davis
Calif
New Brunswick
Merck Publishes Coccidiosis Guide for Broiler Growers
Merck & Co announces an eight page leaflet on using Nicarbazin to prevent coccidiosis in broilers. The guide explains cost savings from reduced mortality improved feed efficiency and weight gains. Copies available in feed stores selling Nicarbazin or by writing to Merck in Rahway New Jersey.
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Rahway
Merck & Co, Inc
Merck
Benson Booed in Iowa Appearance
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson spoke at the Farm Family Field Day in Eldora Iowa to farmers as they booed him. He defended the 1956 Soil Bank program saying its full operation would come in 1957 1958 and 1959 and noted farm prices had risen about nine percent since January under flexible price supports with modest use of the principle.
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Ezra Taft Benson
Farm Family
Eldora
Iowa
Benson
Soil Bank
Judge Rules On Local Election Challenge
A district court decision resolves a challenge to a mayoral election. The ruling upholds the results and dismisses claims of irregularities raised by the challenger, with no immediate further remedies granted. The decision cites applicable election laws and precedent.
Frend’s Agreement: Either Stupidity or Sincerity Questioned
A saying notes that a friend who agrees with all you say may be either stupid or insincere. It frames harmony as a warning flag about motive or understanding. The remark uses concise moral emphasis to provoke reflection on true alignment.
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Danville Pike
Lancaster
Treen
Lancaster Farming
Mr. Shank
Shank
Lancaster County
United States
Appalachian
Pennsylvania
Shanks
Lester A. Singer
Overland
Salsbury
BSUS
F. W. Fisher
Leola
Leacock, PA
Mar-Gro Mfg. Co
Aaron S Martin
East Earl
Purina
Wenger Bros. Rheems
Warren Sickman
J. H. Reitz
Snader’s Mill
Mt. Airy
John J. Hess
S. H. Hiest and
Salunga
H. S. Newcomer
Mt. Joy
B. F. Adams
J. Fred Whiteside
Kirkwood
John J. Hess II
New Providence
John B. Kurtz
Ephrata
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