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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
20
ARS soil scientists report significant residual nitrogen after the first crop, especially with high fall or spring applications. Tests across seven locations show spring ammonium nitrate at 200 pounds per acre boosts second corn yields, while fall nitrogen effects are smaller and carryover to the next crop varies by year and location.
Farmers seeking a new wheat farm allotment for 1963 must file by July 2 at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service County Office. Chair, Lancaster County ASC Committee, Fred G Seldemruige, notes the rule covers farms with no wheat history in 1960 61 or 62 including CRP acreage.
The weekly crop and weather report shows varied growth with tobacco planted and tomatoes forming on vines. Areas like Altoona and Scranton report drought effects and soil moisture shortages while Erie Reading and Philadelphia see adequate rainfall. Hay and pasture remain short though strawberry and sour cherry stands rise. wheat near harvest and corn advancing, with scattered rain totals from four inches in Philadelphia to traces in Pittsburgh.
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