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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1959

Page

5

Conservation Reserve Contracts Signed in Lancaster County

Lancaster County farmers sign 1959 Conservation Reserve contracts for cropland shifting to conservation uses. County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee inspected land for eligibility and quality. Total acres under contract for the current season reach 2228, including prior contracts from 1956 1957 and 1958 and newly approved 1959 contracts.

County Agrcultural Stabiization and Conservation Committee Lancaster County

Receive Less For More Food

Department of Agriculture report forecasts heavier pork supplies and higher grade beef than a year ago, more eggs poultry and lard, but reduced dairy stocks. Milk production will peak with adequate supplies to sustain spring and early summer consumption, while prices to farmers push down overall prices.

Department of Agriculture

U S Broiler Placements Fall From Year Ago

Broiler-type chicks placed by commercial hatcherymen in Pennsylvania for the week ending May 16 totaled 850000, down 12 percent from the same week in 1958. Indicated marketable broilers in about ten weeks are 763000, down 13 percent from last year. Total U S broiler placements for the week were four percent below 1958, the largest decline since early 1957.

Pp&l Central Eastern Pennsylvania Penna U. S

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