USDA Subsidizes Bees Amid DDT Ban Fallout
The USDA announced a bee indemnity payment program aimed at reimbursing beekeepers for losses from pesticides. The move follows the broad DDT ban and rising use of substitutes linked to bee kills and human casualties, underscoring pollination concerns.
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State Develops Export Tools for Pennsylvania Producers
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture unveils export aids for processors including the Trade Opportunity Referral System. TORS links more than 100 state firms with foreign buyers via the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and issues an Export Market Newsletter detailing product opportunities and sales leads. The move aims to boost Pennsylvania farm exports beyond the 1966–1968 average of under 50 million dollars annually, highlighting fruits, vegetables, poultry, meats, bakery, and other specialties.
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Calving Intervals Cost Dairymen Big Losses
A Missouri study shows milk losses rise with calving intervals beyond 12 months, with per cow income dropping 6 to 78 dollars as intervals extend from 13 to 15 months. Longer intervals also reduce calves produced, raise veterinary costs, and stress management, records, and breeding solutions.
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Now Is the Time for Safe Heat Lamp Use on Farms
Aldo guide urges careful heat lamp use in homes and barns to prevent fires. Securely hang lamps away from straw and animals, inspect extinguishers, keep water sources accessible, and practice management to reduce losses during winter.
Pray Boldly Lesson for October Seventeen One
Devotional essay urges bold praying, not timidity, citing Matthew 7 7 12 and Romans 8 26 27. It compares timid selling summers to hesitant prayer and highlights receiving God s grace through the acts of asking seeking and knocking.
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