Soil testing urged to cut crop losses in Pennsylvania
Penn State agronomy staff report lack of lime causes up to 80 percent of severe crop losses in the state. Newton J. Bair tested 60 farms and found soil pH and nutrient imbalances linked to lime needs. He recommends county extension soil testing kits and following recommendations to save costs and raise yields.
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Record grain harvest expected with higher yields nationwide
Projections by Penn State’s H Louis Moore indicate a national grain upturn with corn likely the year’s standout crop. Barley, wheat, grain sorghum rise sharply while oats may drop. Pennsylvania shows 11 percent more corn planted and 17.5 percent above 1969, suggesting a broad reversal in 1970s farm markets.
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Caution on Gas Danger at Silo Filling and Farm Storage Tips
Farmers are warned to keep everyone clear of silos during filling for 10 to 15 minutes after the blower starts. Gases may form from blighted or nitrogen-rich corn. The note advises storing machinery under roof, greasing parts, and not cutting alfalfa after mid September to avoid damage before killing frost.
What is God really like in Athens Paul's unknown god message
The lesson notes how Paul spoke at Mars Hill in Athens addressing the question What is God like He challenged the idea that religion equals a group and urged that God can be known through Jesus Christ The message remains that God reveals himself beyond human speculation and worldviews
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