Ground Cover and Winter Grazing in Pennsylvania Crops
Ground cover helps soil in winter by reducing erosion on fields. Farmers can seed cover crops like ryegrass or field bromegrass after discing and use them for grazing until snow. Pennsylvania turkey numbers drop 13 percent to 1 753 000 while U S crop totals shrink 16 percent to 1 069 million. Pennsylvania light and heavy breed stocks adjust accordingly.
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Lean hog gains and fat loss shift pork value
Dr. Thomas B. King of Penn State notes today's average hog yields 14 percent more lean meat than 12 years ago while fat and lard drop 26 percent. Pork digestibility remains high and cost per serving favors pork. USDA grade standards updated April 1 1988 to reflect lean pork value. Wheat covers vast global zones with diverse varieties.
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Thomas B. King
Department of Animal Science
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State
King
US. Department of Agriculture
U.S.D.A
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