Soil Bank Deadline Extended for CR Contracts
The USDA extended the application deadline to September 30 for establishing basic annual rates per acre under the 1960 Conservation Reserve program. The previous date was September 10. The change follows clarification of how land values affect rates and pending legislation on land value provisions. Applications for contracts will begin later. a separate step for contracts will be announced after further notice.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The
Soil Bank
Farm Women No. 9 Meet At Conestoga
Regular meeting of Farm Women Society No. 9 held at Mrs Marguerite Kreider’s Conestoga Center last Saturday. Mrs Minnie Warfel co hostess announced sewing at Lancaster General Hospital on October 21. County convention of Farm Women societies set for November 7 at Penn Manor High School. Luncheon tickets $1.50. On November 12 Society No. 9 hosts Society No. 12 at Quarryville fire hall. Program starts 12:30. Mrs Melvin Leaver demonstrated crafts. Next meeting a covered dish family night at Mrs Bertha Herr’s. Patronize Lancaster Farming advertisers.
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Farm Women Society No. 9
Marguerite Kreider
Conestoga Center
Minnie Warfel
Lancaster General Hospital
Edward Brenneman
Societies of
Farm Women
Penn Manor High School
Society No 9
Society No 12
Quarryville Fire Hall
Melvin Leaver
Bertha Herr
Mulch removal reduces winter azalea injury warnings
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture report removing mulches from evergreen azaleas about three weeks before the first fall frost yields the greatest growth with minimal winter injury to unsheltered plantings. Findings contradict previous year round mulch guidance and aid nurserymen with large plantings.
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Department of Agriculture
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