Should the federal government aid sub poverty farmers to stay on the farm
The article cites a national farm leader urging revamping the Agricultural Conservation Program to subsidize very poor farmers to prevent urban migration and support rural anti poverty aims. It argues against aiding inefficiency and questions defining a family farm, noting data showing family farms dominate sales while poverty farms shrink.
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Agricultural Conservation Program
ACP
Johnson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Economic Research Service
U.S
Drought Drops Dairies In Pennsylvania
Persistent drought over three to four years reduced Pennsylvania dairy cows by about 11 percent since 1960 while milk production lagged slightly behind last year. The state lost about 25 400 herds, nearly half the 1950 total, as larger herds and higher per cow output compensated. Recovery will be slow and many former dairy farmers may never return, but survivors could expand.
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Pennsylvania
Humble Wise Lesson for October 10 1965
Devotional reading uses Exodus 216 22 and Proverbs 22 17 25 to reflect on Jethro as Moses father in law. It notes Jethro offered wise advice at a critical time and,” obscure friends” behind famous leaders, illustrating quiet influence.
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Gome Mer
Jethro
Reuel
Zippo
Foremaniah
Birdie
Moses
Wnlderness
Zipporah
United States
Occa
Water Protection Act Proposals Questioned by PFA
A memo on HB 1676 criticizes giving the Water and Resources Board broad power to regulate all water in the state using police powers. It warns of constitutional issues and administrative burdens and calls for thorough study by a House committee before further action.
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State Water and Resources Board
Water and Resources Board
Commonwealth
Department of Forests and Waters
House
PFA
Topdress Alfalfa To Maintain Stand
Extension alfalfa expert Dr Allan Bandel says well fertilized stands can last 11 years or more with yields over 4 tons per acre per year. Soil tests guide annual 40 pounds of phosphate and 120 pounds of potash, with topdressing possible any time of year when labor and equipment are available.
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Allan Bandel
University of Maryland
Lancaster Farming publication masthead and offices
Lancaster Farming weekly publication details list P O Box 266 Lititz Pa 17543 and office addresses 22 East Main Street Lititz Pa 17548 with contact numbers for Lancaster and Lititz. Editors Don Timmons and Robert G Campbell are named as Editor and Advertising Director. Established November 4 1955 and published every Saturday from Lititz Pennsylvania.
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Lititz
Lancaster
Don Timmons
Robert G Campbell
Lancaster Farming
Lit
The Quiet Lesson Jethro Taught Moses on Guidance
Jethro advised Moses to create a graded court system to handle ordinary disputes, reserving only major cases for Moses. This simple plan saved Moses from burnout and improved justice for the people. The insight shows common sense can empower great leaders.
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Moses
Jethro
Usso
Forage Testing And Rodent Control For Farmers
Farmers are urged to test forage this fall and winter to tailor grain rations, with extension office resources available. Clean up premises to reduce rats and mice, paint foundations, and use bait stations to limit infestations. Harvest notes advise delaying seeding of August plots, seed winter wheat safely, and consider grazing and storage practices to stretch hay and silage supplies.
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Lancaster County
P.O
Alon
God
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
S. A
Community Press Service
Max Smith
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