.... v. j 'for. record-breaking propor -rU LrOD Ylftla tion.s. If the expected yield SCR V-lwp I IWI« Qf 31 buhhels per acre is rO - 'SO alized, it will top the record Ellice JW get in 1958 equaled last , nnS ylvania’s peach crop year,. Reduced acreage, how ®[mated to be the small- hold total state ince 1950, the state crop production to 92 per cent of rtmg service said receftt- the 10-year 'state average. ,n a special report on . App'le trees around the 1 'ids 'state came through the win- L extreme cold over ter in good shape generallj. Periods last wmter kill- a good though late, 'fome fruit trees and froze b- loom - loom fetched out 'fruit buds deep in the than usual and some The reduced yield is-vanet.es which normally act 'feted to total only about as P<> Imators for self sterile P ec varieties were not ready at !nu h . , the proper time. Local wea- Especially hard mt were er conditions caused some acb orchards m the Berks- p oor pollination and the set .high producing area. Fob va ries from very light to wing & fiood bloom, cold d wet weather restricted 'e [e activity and reduced poi son of the blossoms. More than $4.5 bllion in Wheat yields on the other farm products were exported aid, appear to be headed in fiscal year 1960. WHEN YOU READY TO YOUR PULLETS! Pullets moved from range to the laying houses find them selves in an entirely new environment, “Strange Quarters ', as far as they are concerned. I. Supply bxtra fountains around the floor and on the rposts, also feeders. Some of the birds which looked so nice when you brought them in will have difficulty finding feed and water at first and get uneven and lose some weight unless feed and water consumption is kepi at a high level by extra waterers and feeders. 2. Feed #33 EARLY BIRD POULTRY FITTING RA TION in hoppers first 2 weeks instead of scratch. " ' ", When birds are brought in off range lack of exercise may cause some constipation. Fitting ration helps keep comb color and vigor. 3. When changing to scratch don't have your litter too deep in the house'at first. Scratch- in cteep litter when pullets are housed is apt to cause a decrease in feed consumption the first few days. Put some scratch in the feeders as well as on the floor at the start. When chickens are used to their quarters after the first few weeks build up litter gradually tondesired depth. 4. If your chickens start to lay on range DO NOT FOR GET Oystershells or Calciie Grit. Without these the birds will draw on her calcium re serve in the bone structure to make the shells. ’This will eventually result in some weak and poor birds and poor shell quality. 5. Early Bird All Mash Ration or Early Bird Egg Mash and Grain will help you to-efficient” hOW COST production of quality eggs With just the right yolk color. ‘ If we can be of help to you in any poultry problem, please call vour Miller & Bushong representative or dial EXpress 2-2145 direct. note care you give yotl<, birds during the first month they are housed will largely determine how profitable your flock w il! be during its laying year. \\\ll//,/ fe -*■ XT * % Miller & Bushong, "Finest Service Anywhere" Canada Thistle ' Weed Control Canada thistles began to come into bloom m Lancas ter County about June 20. To prevent their forming seeds which blow around the community and help to sp read this noxious weed, all thistles should be mowed promptly, agriculture exten sion agents recommend. Mowing will not kill the Canada thistle, as it is a perennial plant with a very extensive root system. A re growth from this extensive root system will occur soon, and this new growth will also produce flowers and eventually seed. Several ARE HOUSE Rohrerstown, Pa. Ph. Lancaster EX 2-2145 treas.; Lee E. Berry, con struction superintendent ;Sam Carr, and Ike Rissler, field Slow and Costly "p« Be ” , »“'' es Mr. Winton graduated in mowings during the summer 1949 from Pennsylvania St at about monthly intervals a t e University, Agricultural Will prevent seed formation Engineering. He has served but will not eliminate the SIX years as state represen weed. tative, New Way Farm Sal" At this time, the best per- eS) a nd four years as farm manent control measure is sa i es engineer, Libbey-Ow to mow the thistles, and ens-Ford. spray the regrowth when it Mr Brannaka , a 1952 grad is about one foot tall with uate of p enns yivania State ® recommended herbicide University, Agricultural En- The Extension Service reco- gi ne ering, spent seven years mends 4 pounds of Ammo as Western Pennsylvania re tnazole (50/ o wettabie pow- p re sentative, New Way Farm der) m 50 gallons of spray Sales Before that> he was per acre or 1 /fc cupfuls to an extension agricultural en 2 A gallons or spray. gmeer at Hunkers, Pa. Another effective herbici- Mr . Berry aiten ded Stev would Amitrol-T ens Institute, Lancaster. Pri at the rate of 1 gallon in 50 or to joining Farm Systems, gallons of spray per acre or Tnc . he was job superinten -44 cupful ..to 214 gallons-of dent> Ritter Bros, Carlisle, spray For best results, ap- He has a i so bee n with H. B. nly the spray when the foil- Alexander, Harrisburg; Con age is dry, and on a sunny so iidated Engineering, Balti warm day. more; and Brown, Davis and Do not mow the thistles wh’ -+ e Grantville Pa for at least two weeks after Mr .’ p a i mer , a ’ profession spraying. Keep the spray off al managem ent consultant, desirable ornamental plants is on the boards of direct ors pasture areas and vegetabl- pf Fede ral Equipment Co , es. Both of the above spray Carlisle and H ill Electron materials are toxic to grass- ICS Inc Mechamcsburg, Pa. es, although the grass will B „ th Mr . Carr) Pe . nnsy i_ eV^; tually j vania State University, Ag- The common 2,4-D control ncultural Economics, 1962, material is not as effective and R; ss i erj have had. on Canada thistles as either £evera i years of practical Ammo triazole or Amitrol-T. P ,.^ nence working with farmers on equipment and systems Mr Rissler has alsa been a successful farmer and beef raiser Farm System Firm Is Organized A new organization to plan, design, sell, equip and build complete farm sys tems has been formed to as sist farmers in this area With headquarters at 422 Franklin Street, Carlisle, the new firm will be called Farm Systems Inc. Officers are: Joe Winton, president; Hal Brannaka, v pres; Frank L Palmer, HANDLE HEAVY TONNAGE for less Look closely at the cylinder of a row-crop No. 50 Forage Harvester. and throws/ ~. Chops uniformly because 4 knives afford 12 feet of cutting edge. ... The difference in this cylinder is fast work, light draft, less cost. Ask us about a No. 50 Forage Harvester, Ask us about th» Allls-Chalmers plan to finance your time purchase of fcr.tt equipment. /11US-CWA" *AEBt§ <W> SALES AND SERVICE Nj/ , Mann & Grumelli Farm Serv. R. S. Weaver Inc L. H. Brubaker Nissley Farm Service Lancaster Farming> Saturday, July 1, 1961 .You save power because cupped shape design cuts Quarryville, Pa. Lititz, Pa. N. G. Myers & Son LH. Brubaker Rheems, Pa, Snavely’s Farm Service aowpy says PUT OUT! /fSSI PICKUP! PROTECT! .. THANK YOlf HAVE GOOD OUTDOOR MANNERS Stevens. Pa. Washington Boro, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. 7
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