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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1966
Page
6
October weather brought near normal rainfall and above normal warmth but did little to ease a persistent feed shortage from a fifth drought year. The 1966 Pennsylvania corn crop was poor, hay and pastures grew, yet shortages remained. silage diverted from grain hindered winter feed plans as many farmers sold livestock to cope.
A beef conference for area cattlemen will be held December 8 at the Sale Pavilion in Lancaster Stock Yards. Sponsored by Lancaster Livestock Exchange Reynolds and Company and John W Eshelman and Sons the program covers stock yards terminal markets beef feeding and cattle futures with a panel on futures trading. Door prizes and refreshments will follow and all interested cattlemen are invited.
Dry weather and wind erosion have produced spotty stands in fields seeded late. The article notes reduced germination in patches and ongoing soil exposure, with farmers considering moisture management and stand restoration strategies as seasons progress.
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