Water loss during hay curing reaches tons
A Penn State experiment shows large water removal in drying chopped alfalfa and clover. In 1954, 53 tons at 40 percent moisture required removing 13 tons of water to reach 20 percent. In 1955, with improvements, 72 tons at 38 percent moisture needed about 19 tons removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station
W L Kjelgaard
P M Anderson
E F Olver
A W Clyde
Station Agricultural Engineers
Tomato Spraying Urged In Lancaster County Fields
Aphids move into many Lancaster County tomato fields this week prompting Associate County Agent Harry S. Sloat to urge immediate spraying. Hornworms and potato beetles attack young plants while early blight remains light. Two pounds of Ziram and one pound Parathian per 100 gallons of water were recommended for spraying in the Washington Boro area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Harry S. Sloat
Washington Boro
Electrically Driven Fans Improve Hay Air Circulation
Electrically powered fans raised air pressure in ducts to move air through an experimental hay mow. About 45 kwh per ton of dry hay were used. The therted air duct system created channels to all parts of a 20 by 40 foot mow with hay 15 to 20 feet deep. The cured hay from last summer remained high quality, even in the corners.
Time of Year to Enjoy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
This brief notes the season invites you to enjoy nature’s fresh produce and to grow your own plants. It emphasizes seasonal fruits and vegetables and hints at gardening activity.
Cherry harvest prompts caution in Lancaster County crews
The scene centers on workers in productive orchards across Lancaster County as they follow safety guidance from HLL Shank. Despite the thriving harvest, the report warns of danger from tree work and the need for careful operations among the many harvesters involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
H Ll. Shank
USDA Seeks New Site for Animal Disease Labs
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson announced an advance step toward locating new facilities for animal disease research. Proposals are invited by June 21 with a site committee to visit St. Louis, evaluating near land grant colleges, livestock industry ties, and access to utilities, with several candidate locations to be narrowed to three to five for field review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Congress
Department
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
US Department of Agriculture
Livestock Industry
Agricultural Research Service
Washington
St. Louis
Statler
Thhe Land Grant Colleges
Veterinary Medical Profession
State Departments of Agriculture
Land Grant College
Uni
St Louis
Auburn
Ala
Denver
Colo
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Lancaster Farming
USDA
Mack Diesel
Nevin St
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Cushman
Cs T Hacomes
Crinertt
Sawelle
Hoffco Inc
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