NEPPCO Exposition Promises Blazing New Frontiers
The NEPPCO three day poultry expo in Harrisburg runs Tuesday highlighting a Daniel Boone era theme. Exhibit halls showcase egg graders automatic feeders and poultry breeds while 7000 plus visitors from 14 states are expected. Awards honor outstanding poultry men and women plus a Poultry Boy of the Year from FFA.
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Neppco
Harrisburg
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
Daniel Boone
Maine
Virginia
Indiana
FFA
Meg O’day
New Jersey
Poultry House of the Future
Pennsylvania State University
Vet hours stretch long as AVMA survey shows 13 daily
An American Veterinary Medical Association survey indicates the typical veterinarian works about 13 hours per day. This data highlights the demanding schedule faced by veterinary professionals nationally.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
Hereford Steer Grand Champion At Ephrata Fair
A Hereford steer owned by Miss Leona Augsburger won the grand championship at the Ephrata Fair Thursday night. An Angus steer shown by David Zimmerman earned reserve, with rivals including Dar win Boyd and other local exhibitors among the top finishers. The show featured 11 animals, seven Herefords and four Angus, with judges from Penn State noting skill in fitting and showing contests.
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Ephrata Fair
Leona Augsburger
Rheinholds
Jacob Augsburger
David Zimmerman
RJ Reinholds
John M Zimmerman
Colorado
Zimmermans
Landenberg
Paul Bline
Penn State
Darwin Boyd
Ephrata
Boyd
Miss Augsburger
Augsburger
Angus
When to Harvest Sorghum for Silage
Forage crop specialist Carl Slittle of the University of Illinois says sorghum silage should be harvested at the medium hard dough stage as heads feed the seed heads. The plants should not be too immature or excessive acidity develops, according to Futtle.
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Carl Slittle
University of Illinois
Futtle
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Bolton’s Hatchery
Schaefferstown
New Holland
Allen H. Matz
Sauder Bros
Elizabethtown Farmers Supply Inc
Conestoga Farm Service
Quarryville Ph
Columbia Pike
Haverstick Bros
Lancaster Ph
Denver
Marietta
Dorothy Fletcher
Henry Fletcher
Lancaster County
Ephrata Farm Show
James Nolt
Reinholds
Angus Steers
John Zimmerman
Martin Wenrich
Hereford
James Showalter
Girton Farm
Diller & Clark
Intercourse, Pa
Kinzers Rdi
Lebanon
Gehman
Paul S Hoover
Hoover
Paul H. Gehman
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