Reading and York Fall Fairs Open With Strong Attendance
The Reading and York Interstate fairs opened this week with near 200 head at Reading and 43 head at York. Winners included Warren Leininger for grand champion boar and female in Spotted Poland China, Stauffer Homestead Farms for Hampshire champions, and Ford Cooper with major swine awards. Lancaster judges and exhibitors were active, Lititz Farm Show will be condensed due to space, and next week Quarryville and Elizabethtown shows are planned.
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Reading
York
Lititz
Warren Leininger
Denver
Poland
China
Hampshire
Stauffer Homestead Farms
East Rail
Ford Cooper
Reynoldsville
Lititz Springs Park
Quarryville
Elizabethtown
Tobacco remains county’s top cash crop despite drought
Despite a dry summer, tobacco is still projected as the county’s leading cash crop, with predictions indicating a yield drop of about six million pounds from normal levels.
Keystone International Draws Pennsylvanians to Livestock Exposition
Hundreds of Pennsylvania bred beef cattle swine and sheep are expected at the first annual Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition November 12 to 16 in Harrisburg State Farm Show building. The Keystone International will let state breeders compete nationally while entries are limited to Pennsylvanians.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Leon Falk, Jr
Pittsburgh
W. L. Henning
Commonwealth
George M. Leader
Solanco Fair Offers 450 in Premiums for Farm Exhibits
The Solanco Fair in Quarryville set premiums totaling more than 450 in its agricultural division for top livestock, field crops, and other displays. The event runs Sept 18 to 20 with activities including artwork, handiwork, sewing, canned goods, and flowers, plus a Rural Youth Contest for youth under 19.
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Lancaster County
Quarryville
Jackson Owen
Charles Phipps
Atlantic Angus Sale Set for Richmond Virginia
The Atlantic Angus Association forms a committee for its annual sale to be held February 24 and 25 in Richmond Virginia, with organizers announcing the event this week.
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Atlantic Angus Assn
Richmond, Va
The
Richmond
Pennsylvania Eggs and Hay Prices Rise in August
State surveys show PA farmers received higher prices for eggs and baled hay in the month ending August 15. The price index rose to 250 percent of the 1919 14 base, with eggs up six cents per dozen to 45 cents and baled hay prices up to 28.10 per ton. Despite gains in some products, the crops index declined due to lower fruit prices, while wholesale milk prices rose slightly amid a small dairy herd increase.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Is Time To Seed Pastures And Improve Soil Practices
Max Smith outlines best timing for fall pasture seedings in early September due to drought, urging seeding by mid month with fertilizer and rolling. It covers both permanent and triple purpose mixtures, top dressing with phosphorus and potash, and soil saving contour strips with guidance from Soil Conservation Service and Extension Service.
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Soil Conservation Service
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Clayton Kreider
New River Ranch Boys
William Fredd
Kirkwood
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Hayes A. Hastings
Fred W. Lonton
John EB. Hastings
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