Nemagreen Lima Bean Released for Nematode Areas
A new green seeded lima bean Nemagreen, resistant to root knot nematodes, is released by USDA with Oklahoma and Virginia stations for 1958 plantings. Seed will be available through seed companies. USDA and state stations will not distribute it. Cooperative effort spanned 15 years with breeders Wester Cordner Massey. In trials Nemagreen yields on infested soils reached up to 2400 lb per acre, far above susceptible varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma and
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Stations
USDA
R. E. Wester
H. B. Cordner
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station
P. H. Massey, Jr
Virginia Station
Arizona
Dr. Cordner
W W. Mackie
California Agricultural Experiment Station
Oklahoma 27
Nemagreen
Clark’s Bush
Farmers Spend More For Electric Power
The Crop Reporting Board says July 1957 farmers pay an average monthly electric bill of 1050 dollars, up 1 percent from 1956 and 71 percent above the 1947-49 average. The report notes factors lowering the 1957 cost per kilowatt hour to 2 cents below 1956 and 19 percent below 1947-49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crop Reporting Board
Rural Life Sunday and Soil Stewardship Week Urged
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson urges nationwide participation in Rural Life Sunday on May 11 and Soil Stewardship Week May 11 to 18. Observances emphasize rural values, land and water stewardship, and opportunities for youth in agriculture with sponsors across religious and agricultural groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
National Council “of Churches of Christ
U.S.A
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
National Lutheran Counc
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Benson
Subtle Echoes of Market and Family Ties
A reader thanks a publication for guidance amid market shifts. The note mentions hiking the sea coast, enjoying recipes, and planning future uses, signed by David S. Hollinger of Elizabethtown R3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Hollinger
Elizabethtown
Premier Suage Treet Promises Free Literature and Savings
Today offers a free literature pack on Premier Suage Treed product usage. The message urges immediate action to save on feed bills and boost bank balances through reduced feeding costs.
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Ph. Strasburg Overland
Esbenshade Turkey Farm
Lancaster Co
Harvestoree
Nto
Knipmeyer, Inc
Harvestore Sales & Service
New Holland
Penna
ELGIN
Benee Ae
Creek Hill
Lancaster
Daniel R. Myer
Roy B.erb
Millersville
Mervin McMichael
Bird-In
Smucker Bros
Eclipse Power
Eclipse
Leste Verre Tonger
Rotary Models
Dave Haldeman
Ph. Lane
R. S. Hess
Lititz
Roy S. Spangler
Columbia
Theodore Lehman Lancaster
Hespenheider Thompson
York, Pennsylvania
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