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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1972
Page
1
Ferbert C. Gilmore leads the dairy lab testing milk protein and fat with an automatic analyzer. The service analyzes about 9000 samples monthly at 15 cents per sample for protein and butterfat. Early results show protein generally lower than butterfat with some exceptions.
Dairymen praise the GEM Genetic Evaluation and Management service from Holstein-Friesian Services Inc as a time saver and a valuable herd evaluator. Early adopters Elam Bollinger and Alden Ballard report strong returns on investment while plans call for wider country coverage and more local consultants in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Red Rose DHIA board voted to adopt a state promoted program to introduce nonparticipants to DHIA. New herds starting testing by January 1 1973 receive one month free test and begin as twice a day DHIA herds with later conversion options. Only first time testers qualify. An annual DHIA meeting is set for January 16 1973 with Harold Stebbins as guest speaker.
Mt Joy Rotary Club members sponsored a 4 H dressed capon exhibit at Hostetters Banquet Hall in Mt Joy. They bought all ten capons entered plus two turkeys and an additional 60 capons from 4 H participants. Grand champion capon was James Lauder, Reserve to Pam Wivell. Other top five finishers were Beverly Garber Philip Garber and Julie Garber. Turkey grand champion was Kevin Ulrich with Ricky Ulrich taking reserve. Judge was Kermit Birth of Penn State and Roy Sauder led the capon project.
The Old Farmer's Almanac launches weekly weather forecasts for the following week in LAN CASTER FARMING. Publisher C Robertson Trowbridge notes the forecasts are based on sun spot cycles and 180 years of data, with some folksy content and light humor.
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