Farmers May Cancel Wheat Acreage Reserve Agreements
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson announced that farmers with 1957 wheat Acreage Reserve agreements may cancel if they have other crop allotments or a Soil Bank base. Those with only wheat allotments may also cancel or revise through October 5 1956, or 15 days after the last official notice of a farm allotment for 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Soil Bank
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Fox Hill Farm Hosts Brandywine Angus Event
Fox Hill Farm near Unionville, a leading Angus establishment in southeastern Pennsylvania, served as host to the Brandywine Association led by Col. Howard C. Fair Saturday. The Lancaster Farming staff photo shows home, stake and rider fences, and part of the barn.
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Pennsylvania
Fox Hill Farm
Unionville
Col. Howard C. Fair
Brandywine Association
Lancaster Farming Staff
Wheat Acreage Reserve Agreements Extended For 1957
Signup period runs October 5 1956 to execute winter wheat Acreage Reserve agreements for 1957. Under prior rules, once signed by farmers the 1957 agreements could not be cancelled by them.
Fire escape crowns wager in Scotch dinner bet
Two Scottish men flipped to decide who would pay for dinner. The winner called heads while the loser, in a burst of confusion, cried fire and fled.
Read Labels When Purchasing Peaches
Read labels to determine cling or freestone, halves or slices, and heavy or light syrup. The label may show the grade of the product and helps buyers choose. Read labels carefully to avoid mismatches and ensure quality.
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Elsie Bamesberger
Pennsylvania State University
Mail Through Harlan Slips To Hamp Baxter
A misplaced letter in Harlan Kentucky was read by Hamp Harris who confirmed it was addressed to him though the addressee was written as Mr Hamp Baxter. The mail carrier delivered the item despite rain snow sleet or hat.
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Harlan
Hamp Baxter
Haris
Hamp Harris
Baxter
Harris
Package labels must include servings and cup counts
The text notes that consumer information should include the number of servings and cups in a can or package. It emphasizes clear labeling to help buyers understand product yield and portion sizes.
Farm Prices In Month Gain Seven Points
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania farmers saw a mid September rise in the prices received index, up three points from August with a 12 percent jump over prior month. Crops fell led by potatoes from $300 to $235 per hundred pounds, while hay rose and poultry indices edged higher on egg price gains.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
United States
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Pennsylvania Community Telephone Company
Dallas, PA
Commonwealth Telephone Co
Quarryville, PA
Harry E. Leightley & CO
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Nature's Complete
Soylaid, Inc
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