Nitrate danger in crops from Missouri drought warns official
George E Smith of the University of Missouri soils department cautions drought damaged corn and sorghums may retain high nitrate levels. July tests at the Southwest Missouri Research Center near Mt Vernon found elevated nitrates in corn sorghums and Sudan grass due to scant rainfall. If rains fail to come, nitrate conversion to protein does not occur, increasing feed-value concerns for silage. Continued details noted on page 14.
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George E Smith
University of Missouri Soils Department
Smith
University
Southwest Missouri Research Center
Mt Vernon
Drouth
Fulton Grange Booster Night Opens Farm Calendar
Farm Calendar lists events at Fulton Grange Booster Night September 28 at 7 30 pm. The New Holland Fair runs September 30 to October 3 with 4H Baby Beef Judging on October 1 at 1 pm followed by 4H Swine Judging and other fair days October 2 and 3.
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Fulton Grange
New Holland Fair
Harvest Days At The Farm Museum Event
Fall Harvest Days at the Pennsylvania Farm Museum near Route 222 between Lancaster and Ephrata run Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4 from 1 to 5 pm. Demonstrations show 1700s and 1800s farm life as participants wear authentic period costumes.
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Pennsylvania Farm Museum
Route 222
Lancaster
Ephrata
Fire hazard in forests prompts urgent plea for cooperation
Secretary of Forests Maurice K Goddard seeks public cooperation and stricter fire regulation after the forest protection agency logged 47 fires over the past weekend. The note covers Saturday and Sunday actions and references continued coverage on page 13.
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Secretary of Forests and Waters
Maurice K Goddard
Commonwealth
Forest Protection Agency
Plans Advance for Lancaster Agricultural Center Project
Plans revived for a Lancaster County Farm and Home Foundation Agricultural Center after a favorable tax ruling allowing tax deductible gifts. President Willi Z Esbenshade says the project may cost about 300000 with land donation of 10 acres by Route 230. A feasibility study assessed enlarging the Poultry Center to serve farm and home needs.
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Lancaster County
Route 230
Willi Z Esbenshade
Lancaster County Farm and Home Foundation
Esbenshade
Foundation
Direc
Tors
Marherm Township
Poultrymen
Our County
Donna Hess Captures Grand at West Lampeter Steer Show
Donna Hess, daughter of Elvin Hess Jr., Strasburg, led her crossbred Shorthorn Corky to the grand championship at the West Lampeter Fair baby beef show. The reserve grand went to Hereford Fireball shown by Harry Nissley of Lancaster. Bertha Boose won the Best Fitted Class trophies.
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West Lampeter
Miss Hess
Corky
West Lampeter Fair
Fireball
Harry Nissley
Harry H Nissley
Mullport Rd
Lancaster
Bertha Boose
Donna Hess
Harry Nissly
Five Day Temperature Outlook With Mild Rise Then Dip
The forecast calls for near normal temperatures over Saturday to Wednesday, with normal highs around 73 and lows near 52. Temperatures rise from Saturday to Monday, then fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Minimal precipitation is expected, with light showers limited to the extreme northern section on Monday.
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