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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1961
Page
3
Farmers are advised on nutrient focus for barley and wheat noting phosphorus and potash as key while nitrogen may cause lodging on small grains. Recommend 0-20-20 or 0-15-30 for good soils and apply fall fertilization to alfalfa clover and pastures after last crop removal and grazing season. Also report spray guidance for fourth alfalfa cutting to counter leaf hopper damage with Methoxychlor during 4 to 6 inch growth.
Sanna Black notes wills may require updates for special provisions or ownership changes. The article cites U.S. dairy data showing 1960 milk output at 122.9 billion pounds, up about one billion from 1959, with a peak 124.9 billion pounds in 1956 per the National Dairy Council.
Menusan compares Dieldrin and Heptachlor for alfalfa control noting cost, application timing, and harvest restrictions. Dieldrin works Oct–Nov, Heptachlor before Nov 1, with no spraying after Dec 1 or grazing/harvesting before May 1962. Emulsion favored by Penn State. about one pound chemical per acre, 20 to 30 gallons water, and specific granular amounts.
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