National IFYE Convention Set for August at Millersville
Nat l IFYE convention runs Aug 4 to 7 at Millersville with delegates from most states and arrivals from friendly nations. Since 1948 the program has logged over 1,000 US delegates abroad and 1,179 foreign exchanges in the United States as farm guest exchanges.
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Millersville
P. Glenn Harr
Pennsylvania State University
U. S
United States
Hart
Harr
IFYE
Pennsylvania
National 4-H Foundation
Washington, DC
Penn State Agricultural Extension
State's 51st SCD Area Organized in McKean Co
The McKean County commissioners certified the action enabling 796 farmers and landowners to access technical help for soil and water conservation. The State Soil Conservation Commission will certify county farm organizations to nominate district directors, creating a four farmer and one commissioner board. This moves Pennsylvania toward expanding the nations fastest growing soil conservation program with 22 counties now organized since 1954.
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McKean County
Henning
Pennsylvania
State Soil Conservation Commission
Lancaster Farming Staff and Publication Details
Lancaster Farming, Lancaster County's Farm Weekly, lists offices at 53 North Duke St Lancaster PA with Dan McGrew as editor and Robert G Campbell as Advertising Director. Established 1953, published Saturdays by Gandwster Farming, subscription rates $2 per year or $5 for three years, single copy 5 cents.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster
Penna
North Duke &J. Lancaster
Lancaster Express
Dan McGrew
Robert G Campbell
Manieer
Gandwster Farming
Mitter
Lancaster Pa
Mount Joy Pa
Pa Newspaper Pubishers’ Association
National Editorial Association
Treat Sheared Sheep For Ticks and Lice
Sheep ticks and lice are common on Pennsylvania flocks. Treat after shearing, as wounds heal. Dipping or spraying preferred on warm days. spray with high pressure into wool. Use DDT or lindane or rotenone. adjust amounts for dipping or spraying. a second application may be needed in heavy infestations.
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Pennsylvania
Farm Law Confusion Halts Major Overhaul Amid Congressional Gridlock
This Week in Washington reports that despite strong hopes for a farm law overhaul, Congress shows little progress with half the session gone. Disputes between farm groups and the Agriculture Department, veto threats, and a weakened Farm Bloc leave plans stalled and likely to extend into 1960.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
Eisenhower
Secretary of Agriculture
Carte Blanc
Ezra Benson
Senate
House Agriculture Committees
Grange
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
Benson
Tary
Agriculture Committees
TEACH TURKEYS TO EAT AND DRINK BODLY
Poults brooded artificially must be taught to eat and locate feed. Penn State extension poultry specialist Harry Kauffman recommends placing feeding and water vessels in well lit spots and using bright objects on the mash and in the water to attract chicks. Radioactive tracers highlight life processes in minute quantities.
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Harry Kauffman
Penn State Extension
Devotional Reading from I Kings Passages
A devotional note reflects on selected I Kings verses including 5 7 51 to 8 66 and 91 to 118 and 8 54 to 61. It emphasizes prayer dedication and temple prayer wisdom from biblical figures in a contemplative tone.
Power Is Peril Lesson for May 17 1959
A devotional reflection on Solomon from I Kings 3 contrasts his wealth and power with the dangers of power. It warns that greatness invites danger when others imitate us and inner self accountability wanes. Humility and reverence to God are urged as safeguards against misuse of authority.
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Solomon
David
God
Frey
Tehoya
Tory
Solon
Lang
Abels
Solomon Beran
Alway
Silage timing and forage guidance for rye and clovers
Warm spell prompts silage planning as winter rye heads soon after heading. Clip pastures before bloom as alfalfa red clover peak feeding value. Spray corn for weed control at spike stage. Abide by recommendations for trefoil and other forages to preserve value.
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Ice
Credon Bixler
Carlisle
Allen M. Miller
New Wilmington
Martha McDonald Martin
Easton
Elinor Griffith Ruhl
Mount Joy
Two Way Exchange
Pennsylvania State Grange
Pennsylvania Electric Association
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
McKean Co
Sion
Dent
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Delaware
Northampton
Bucks
Luzerene
Sullivan
Cameron
Clearfield
Elk
Blair
Forest
Venango
Lawrence
Armstrong
Butler
Beaver
Lancaster Farming
Washington
By Clinton Davidson
SPEA
National Cornel of Christ
Dr. Foreman
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