Manor YF Banquet Honors Corn Contest Winners
At the Manor Young Farmers banquet held April 28 at Penn Manor High School Elmer Rohrer Lancaster R2 topped the corn contest with 157 bushels per acre. Paul Nissley Holtwood R2 was second with 1507 bushels. Andrew Martin Pequea R1 and Jacob Ober Conestoga R2 won for lowest costs per bushel at 38 and 45 cents. Twenty five farmers competed, agriculture teacher Richard Hackenberger said.
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Angus Association Offers Three Scholarships
The American Angus Women’s Council announces three scholarships for higher education to top winners in its annual contest. First prize is 600 dollars, second 400 dollars, and third 200 dollars. Awards go to qualified 4 H Club girls based on merit and need. Continued on page 20.
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Specialist Compares Renting Versus Buying Farm Machinery
University of Delaware expert W T McAllister notes fixed costs drive decisions in hiring or owning farm equipment. He cites combines at a high upfront cost, potential savings from ownership, and the convenience value of custom operators offering tractors, trucks, wagons, and labor.
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University of Delaware
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