Locust Croft Farm’s Holsteins Boost Milk Yields
Harvey Retten of Locust Croft in Lancaster County feeds Purina to two registered Holstein herds since 1918. Cows like Pine Tree Cornucopia and Locustcroft Invincible Babe post high fat yields and long lactations, with strict culling for underperformers. The ad touts refined feeding programs and pastures to improve dairy output.
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Lancaster County
Harvey Retten
Harvey
Pine Tree Cornucopia
Locustcroft
Nan-Wen Whitey
Mark Galaxy
Locust Croft
Rettew
Purina
Purina Efficiency Promised for Low-Cost Production
John B. Kurtz Ephrata S H Hiest and Salunga Wenger Bros Rheems John J Hess Kinzers Vintage announce plans aimed at cutting costs and boosting efficiency in Purina related production.
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John J. Hess
Kinzers
High Yields Drain State Soil Fertility
Farmers report hay yields of 4 to 5 tons per acre statewide. Legume grass hay removes 50 to 80 pounds of phosphate and 120 to 180 pounds of potash per acre. Without replacement, winter die-off and next year’s lower hay and corn yields may occur. soil testing and fertilizer recommendations are urged, with kits available from the county agent.
Sage Reichard Dies Enduring Lancaster County Sage
Jack Beinhard known as Sage Reichard, longtime Southern Lancaster County author and columnist for this paper, has died after a heart condition. A March note said rest and medicine might allow a return within six to eight months, but the personal letter he sent reflects his hope to resume his editorial work. His loss leaves a void in our pages.
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Jack” Beinhard
VO Reichard
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Jack
Hop
Jacks
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Harold Redeay
Thomas Keene
Charles Myers
Tom Jackson
Scott Greenleaf
Dale Herr
Harvey Rettew
Warren Sickman Pequea
John J. Hess II
Intercourse
New Providence
John B. Kurtz Ephrata
S. H. Hiest
Salunga
Wenger Bros. Rheems
B. F. Adams
Purina Dairy
Lancaster Farming
Sage
Ephrata
State St
Ward Bottle
Greiders
Storrs
Joe Wolgemuth, Jr
Mr. Joy
R. 1
George Spotts
Paradise
Martin R. Nolt
Manheim
R. I
Ammon P. Stoltzfus
Elverson
Greider Leghorn Farms, Inc
Mt. Jov
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