Control For Peach Pest Shows Promising Insecticide Tests
A USDA entomology study in Georgia reports soil applications of aldrin and related chemicals reduced plum curculio damage in peach orchards. Experiments spread insecticides under trees at about two pounds per acre, with minimal wormy fruit in 1958 and 1959 compared with untreated plots, though some insects may have migrated from outside treated areas.
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Penn State hosts world wide ice cream short course
The Dairy Science Department at Penn State promotes a global short course in ice cream manufacturing attracting trainees from Venezuela Colombia Mexico Sweden Holland and Canada plus seven U S states. Since starting three years ago the program has trained 55 plant personnel emphasizing sanitation regulation and production of soft ice cream. A January banquet showcased international gifts from former trainees including tortillas creamed herring fried bananas platona and guava candy.
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Philip G. Keeney
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Soil testing guides potato fertilization for better yields
A Penn State extension agronomist, Elmer Pifer, urges a complete soil test for every field planted to potatoes. Use intent of the crop to guide fertilizer selection and application rates for satisfactory yields and desired quality.
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Elmer Pifer
Penn State Extension Agronomist
Pennsylvania Ranks Fourth in Nationwide Banking Assets
Nationwide data show Pennsylvania is fourth among the 50 states in total banking assets, trailing New York California and Illinois. The ranking highlights Pennsylvania's financial sector size and growth within the United States.
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