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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1959
Page
1
R Henney and partner Shelly on 213 acres report wheel track planting of corn yields ranging from 87 to 91 bushels per acre in tests versus conventional plots. Benefits noted include better moisture retention, reduced weed germination, and improved soil organic matter. Turn to page 6.
Walter L. Dunlap Jr. asks Lancaster County agricultural groups to return Farm-Business Day cards promptly. The Lancaster Chamber sponsors the event to foster ties between business and farming, targeting 17 city businesses for farm visits on November 19 as Farm City week opens.
The five day outlook calls for temperatures averaging normal to four degrees above normal. Lows around 40 and highs near 59 are expected with a cool weekend followed by warming by Tuesday or Wednesday. Light rain or drizzle is possible Sunday or Monday. Lancaster has 1 to 2 inches of rain this past week, totaling 3.67 inches in October, well above normal.
Lancaster County farmers may waste money on excess fertilizer. J O Dutt from Pennsylvania State University told growers at Jay Hod ecker farm that soil samples show high phosphorus and potash and many farmers apply large amounts yearly.
State FFA president Gerald Greiner of Manheim R. spoke at the York Lancaster area FFA Leadership Training Conference in Dillsburg. He reported on the Kansas City national convention and joined a panel on building chapter programs moderated by George Myers. The 15th annual conference drew 212 officers advisors and administrators for guidance and a banquet.
Glenn Porter, a 10 year Capon Club veteran from Washington Boro Rl, scored 99 of 100 to win the blue ribbon in the Lan caster Kiwanis Club county roundup at the Brunswick hotel. Dorothy Groff won first prize for carcass quality, Gary Portner placed second with 98 25, and Larry Gordley was third with 97 3 for his first year.
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