12—Lancaster Faming. Saturday. July 1.1967
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MOUNT JOY, PENNA. ' ~ r
Tobacco Fungi
To Be Studied
Recent showers spurred con
tinued growth of crops, accord-
Fungi and their toxin-producing to the Pennsylvania Crop
iug potential on tobacco leaves Reporting Service. Cultivation
will be identified and examined of corn for weeds and grass,
by scientists at the University along with hay making when
of Kentucky Research Founda- possible, were the tnajoi fle d
tion, Lexington, under an $B9.- activities during the week.
020 conti act awarded by the Other activities included spray-
U.S. Department of Agriculture, ing of crops for weeds and in-
The two-year study will in- sects, silo filling, and gieen
volve; identification of fungi chopping livestock feed. High
that may produce toxic prod- humidity and tempeiatuies
ucts on tobacco leaves, defini- along with showers during the
tion of the environmental con- week held field work to a slow
ditions that influence toxin pace. Soil moisture supplies
production, and isolation and are reported near adequate in
description of the toxic com- most areas,
pounds with an explanation of GR. AINS
their possible actions. Corn utilized the recent
The biological effects of the rains to make growth. Stands
compounds on laboratory ani- are generally good, with cut
mals also will be studied. tivation underway. Barley is
Further evaluations will be coloring rapidly, with haivest
made of the effects of pH, tern- expected to start later than
perature. nutrients, and age of usual. Lodging is severe in
the fungi upon potential toxin some areas. Wheat continues to
production head, and shows some lodging.
'—— — but a good crop is expected.
DID YOU KNOW-That will- Oats are heading in the south
fully injuring plants, trees or on short straw, with the mois
grains is a misdemeanor and ture received expected to well
is subject to a fine not exceed- fill the heads,
ing $3OO, imprisonment not ex- HAY
ceeding six months, or both; Hay making proceeded very
while cutting or injuring trees slowly during the week, with
in State Forests is punishable conditions poor for drying
by a fine of not more than 525 Second cutting h"y crops are
for each tree or shrub or im- making good use of the mois
pnsonment for one day for ture received
each dollar of the unpaid fine VEGETABLES
and costs. Late summer cabbage is
CUSTOM SPRAYING
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING
and
DISINFECTING
in all types of poultry houses.
MAYNARD L. BEITZEL
Witmer, Pa. Phone 392-7237
Crop Roundup
Ph. 653-1451 ,
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growing well with some limit* growth during the week due to
ed quantities being harvested, recent rains, and early plant-
Early fall cabbage Is being cd potatoes are blooming,
planted now. Snap beans are Spraying and cultivation con
growing well with some early tlnues. Excessive rainfall in
plantings In bloom. Strawberry scattered areas caused some
harvest continues as northern fields to wash badly.
areas are picking. Pea harvest Tn .. rrn
continues as later plantings in in
northern areas reach maturity. Transplanting of tobacco n
Sweet corn is making good Lancaster County is nearly 90
growth and In some areas ear* p ercen t complete about 19
ly plantings are knee high. . . th norma i. Exces-
Tomato plants are bushing out days late ; arpa ,
and beginning to blossom pro* sive rainfall iri scatt- e
fuselv of the county covered, or wasn
■*' ed out, numerous plants. Grow-
POTATOES ers report some cut worm
Potatoes made excellent damage.
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