Nine safety rules for silo filling from Lancaster Farming
A 1959 piece stresses silo filling hazards with nine rules. It covers ladder care ventilation, leaving roof sections open, blower use during filling, doorway sealing, nitrogen dioxide fumes, protective gear when handling chemicals, and general machinery safety practices. It emphasizes speed increases risk and the need for careful precautions.
Farmers' share of food dollar hits 39 cents
Department of Agriculture figures show farmers receive 39 cents of every food dollar, the lowest since 1939. The peak share since World War I was 53 cents in 1945, while bread prices rose in 1947 as retail prices drifted and production costs pressured farmers.
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