Pennsylvania farm prices ease for fourth straight month
Harrisburg May 2 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports farm prices declined for the fourth consecutive month in mid April with overall agricultural products averaging 4 percent below March levels and 7 percent under last year Prices for milk eggs broilers hogs and potatoes fell while cows calves sheep lambs soybeans and apples rose. The livestock index sits 6 percent lower than mid March and the all crops index is slightly under March. The farm price outlook mirrors a 2 percent national drop in April.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Spring Mill Farm Ayrshire Herd Receives Type Classification
The Spring Mill Farm herd at Malvern Pennsylvania comprising 55 Ayrshires was classified for type by Maurice Benson, Ayrshire Breeders' Association official inspector. Average score 855. 30 cows rated Very Good, 22 Good Plus, three Excellent. Notable cows include Marquis Attica 901, Marquis Wennie 901, and Blackwood Sunny Nettie 4th 90.2.
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Spring Mill Farm
Ayrshire
Malvern
Maurice Benson
Farm Calendar reflects May meetings and events in Lancaster area
May 16 to May 20 schedule of farm meetings and activities across Central Pennsylvania. Feeder pig sale in Harrisburg. Solanco Young Farmers hosted by Quarryville Rotary Club. Drumore 4-H at Chestnut Level Church. Lincoln Community at Mount Airy fire hall. Lime meter clinic for Southeast District agents. Hempfield 4-H at Farmdale School. Manheim Young Farmers with Dr Ankereman on livestock health. New Holland 4-H Baby Bee at Snayloy’s Farm Equipment. Lancaster Sertoma Chicke Barbecue at Long's Park Old Harrisburg Pike.
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Farm Show
Harrisburg
Solanco Young Farmers Association
Quarryville
Drumore
Chestnut Level
Lincoln
Mount Airy
Penna
Hempfield
Farmdale School
Manheim Young Farme
Manheim Central High School
Kerman
New Holland
Baby Bey Club
Snayoly
Lancaster
Sertoma Club
Long’s Par
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Eee
Joseph M. Good & Sons
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Wayne
H. M. Stauffer
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Feed Service
R. D
Columbia
Hershey
Reinhold
K. Stauffer
Lawn & Bellaire
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Lime Valley Mil R.D
Willow Steel
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