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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1958
Page
11
The Farmer's Exchange argues the farm surplus is only 3 4 percent of production and criticizes the view that surpluses harm the economy. It credits technological advances and marketing gaps for surplus growth and warns against letting surpluses turn into shortages.
Industry spokesmen at a Penn State Livestock Extension meeting said hog raisers must shift to meat-type, quality pork to satisfy homemaker demand and avoid losing consumer favor. Howard White of Allentown warned that premiums will go to producers of meatier hogs who improve efficiency and expand operations.
The 85th Congress rewrites farm policy with no corn allotments in 1959 and new price supports for feed grains. Cotton allotments set at 16 million acres with options for two programs in 1959 and 1960, plus rice allotments and staged parity-based supports. Officials warn costs and impacts are uncertain while details linger.
The Lancaster Farming weekly notes Alfred C Alspach as publisher Dan McGrew editor and Robert G Campbell advertising director with Robert J Wiggins as circulation director. Octoraro Newspapers in Quarryville publishes every Friday established November 4 1955.
A life chart claims an average American uses vast farm products including 6,000 loaves of bread and 14,000 pounds of fruit, sourced from 4,782,393 farms. The piece argues farmers are a crucial population segment despite dismissive views.
A devotional reading list covering Exodus Leviticus Deuteronomy Proverbs Amos Luke James I Peter and Micah. It presents selected chapters and verses for reflection on law, wisdom, prophecy, gospel encounters, and ethical instruction suitable for personal study.
The piece asks if God is present in economics and the daily money world. It urges applying Christian service and honesty to price setting, underpaying workers, and business dealings, urging readers to live faith at work and in commerce. It notes wealth per se is not sinful, but how it is gained matters.
Extension guidance covers treating winter grain seed for improved stands and yields, recommended chemical vine killers for potatoes, and safety during silo filling. Do not enter partly filled silos without running the blower. use proper moisture and timely applications. Emphasis on quality silage and farm safety practices.
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