ASC term changes and county committee reforms outlined
The article explains new rules for Agricultural Stabilization Committee elections effective after January 1, 1965, including staggered three year terms and election of county committeemen by all community members. It notes changes aim to stabilize policies and attract leaders, with committees overseeing programs like acreage allotments and marketing quotas. It also discusses the Cage Layer Co and SM Mfg Co, their products, distribution, and plans to expand in-house production with new motors and electric carts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
First County
Lancaster County
SM Mfg. Co
U.S
Canada
Mellinger
Israel
Japan
Meilinger
Arkansas
S. M Mig
SM Mfg Co
Mellingers
Battery Carts Gain Steam at Harrisburg Exposition
Lancaster County manufacturer reports battery carts selling at triple last year’s pace with many buyers trading gas for electric models. Case examples show 15 000 birds fed in 35 40 minutes on a 700 pound unit and 33 000 birds in about 14 hours on a 1600 pound unit. At NEPPCO Exposition in Harrisburg October 6 7 8 the products will be on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellinger
Harrisburg
Lancaster County
Weed Control Chemicals for Tobacco Farmers Benefit Labor Saving
The report notes Diphenamid alone or with Trifluralin provides good weed control with no apparent plant effects. Vernam and Eptam at six pounds per acre give good control, three pounds per acre is less satisfactory. Further conclusions will come after final data. some chemicals may reduce yield or leave residues, impacting use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psu
Farm Calendar Highlights Pa Guernsey and Jersey Sales
The Solanco Fair schedule lists Pa State Guernsey Sale Sept 14 6 pm at Farm Show Bldg followed by AIL American Dairy Show judging Guernsey Brown Swiss and Ayrshire. Jersey Sale Sept 14 6 pm Farm Show Bldg Solanco Fair with Holstein Jersey Milk ing Shorthorns Sept 17 1 pm. Public Hearing on Certified Apple Program Sept 18 Auditorium A Farm Show Solanco Fair. Chicken Barbecue Sept 19 4 8 pm Lampeter Fairgrounds. Farm Women 12 at home of Mrs Henry Elson Conestoga R2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Ayrshire
Jersey
Quarryville
Solanco Fair
Solanco
Lampeter Fairgrounds
Henry Elson
Conestoga
Warning on silo ventilation and gas safety practices
The notice outlines strict silo entry restrictions during filing and for weeks after, urging cross ventilation, keeping doors and windows open, and delaying newly made silage feeding. It warns of silo gas poisoning risk, signs like brown or yellow coloring, and to call a doctor promptly after exposure.
Farm Women Plan Trip and County Meeting
Farm Women 6 met Saturday at St. Pauls Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs Mark Give presided. Highlights include a bus trip to Sterling Gardens Texas New York for Saturday October 10, and a county convention November 7 at Solanco High School Quarryville. Donation of $20 to Needly Work Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Sterling Gardens
Texasa
N.Y
Solanco High School
Quarryville
Needly Work Guild
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Cage
CHE
Lenbed
Trogen
Phate
Aken
Swoketown
Milroy Eberly
Paul Hess
Chas. Nissley
Cha. Rife
Wolgemuth Bros. Inc
Mount Joy, Pa
Avila
Passmore Supply Co
Cochranville, Pa
Millport Roller Mills
Millport
S. H. Hiestand & Co., Inc
Salunga
Kirkwood Feed & Grain
Kirkwood
H. M.‘Stauffer & Sons, Inc
Leola and Witmer
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