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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
14
John Amble operates a 154 acre farm near Atglen in Chester County. He purchased Foundation cows and reports butterfat and milk totals that are preliminary as the DHIA year concludes. The farm follows a balanced crop program of corn small grains alfalfa and meadow. He and his wife raise five children.
The total value of farm real estate as of July 1 is estimated at 112.4 billion dollars with increases recorded in most states during the spring and early summer of 1957.
More than 200 professional cowboys are expected to compete in five standard events at the Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition Rodeo in Harrisburg November 12 to 16. Stars Gene Autry and Annie Oakley will attend nightly performances. The event features bareback and saddle bronc riding bull riding calf roping steer wrestling and steer dogging with top prize money on the line.
County Agent Powers Jr advises Chester County dairymen to increase barley in grain mixes as corn becomes scarce. Barley equals shelled corn in energy, exceeds corn and cob chop in feeding value, and contains about 12 percent crude protein. Up to 40 percent barley can be used in dairy cow rations, with fat content considerations for higher barley levels.
The USDA proposes an amendment to prevent labels that imply federal endorsement of a pesticide. ARS officials note some products claim “Formula Recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture” or “Active Ingredients Recommended by the USDA.” The rule aims to declare such statements misbranding.
Figures on settlement sheets show premiums for Large over Medium and Small eggs. Buy from a selected franchised hatchery and ask for the Queen circular to maximize egg value and consistency.
The notice advises tobacco growers to ensure healthy plants next spring by treating beds with Du Pont VPM this fall. It explains application methods by soil trench or hand sprinkler, lists available container sizes, and stresses following label instructions for bed preparation and product use.
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