—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1974 10 ? . National 4-H Week Melissa Piper Associate Editor October 6th - 12th will mark the celebration of National 4-H Week. SVz million 4-Hers throughout the nation and in 85 countries throughout the world will consider this their special week. 4-H is one of the few organizations that has been accepted and has grown throughout the world despite language barriers and political conflicts. Perhaps one reason for its success is that 4-H offers meaningful projects in a myriad of interest areas and also offers young people an opportunity to meet and discuss world problems whether in agriculture or homemaking. “Learn by doing” has been the 4-H motto for many years and serves as a good description of what 4-H really entails. For 4-H means that young people can learn responsibility and citizenship by interacting with others at meetings as well as by learning self discipline in doing personal projects. It has been my privilege for the past few months to work with many of the 4-Hers in this area and I have found most of them to be well disciplined, eager to work and dedicated to making their best better. iiiiiiiiuitiiihuiiiiuitiiitiHmimiiißmiiHiiiiinmiiiiiß«iiiiitiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiiiittnmuiiiiiini«im]iiniiiiiuiimiinmmi»imiimuiimiiiii)iiiiinniimiii Farm Commentary iiiimuiiiiDiiiiitiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiimiimiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii CASH RECEIPTS: lOWA EDGES CALIFORNIA lowa supplanted California as the leading State in cash receipts from farming and North Dakota edged out Kansas as the leader in cash receipts from Wheat in 1973, according to a FIS 224 report issued last week. The report shows lowa had cash receipts of $7,363 billion for all commodities last year to edge out California, which had a $7,220 billion total California had led the Nation each year from 1949 through 1972. Cash receipts for all commodities totaled a record $88,590 billion, up from $60,993 billion in 1972, the previous high. The report shows that the leading 10 States in cash receipts accounted for 53 pet. all cash receipts. Ten States accounted for 53 pet. of the $46,244 billion in cash receipts for livestock, and 10 States accounted for 57 pet. of the Nation’s total of $42,346 billion for crops. North Dakota, with a total of $1,122 billion, edged out Kansas to lead the Nation in cash receipts for wheat Kansas’ total was $llO5 billion. Only one other time in recent memory - it was North Dakota again in 1968 - did any State other than Kansas lead in receipts for wheat lowa led the Nation in cash receipts for all livestock, for hogs and corn, was second in cash receipts for Farm Calendar Monday, October 7 8-00 p.m. - Lancaster County Poultry Association Meeting, Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. Wednesday, October 9 9:00 a.m. - Statewide per sonnel management i *** by: seminar for the poultry industry, Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. Elizabethtown Adult Far- Manheim Community Fair. mers Evening meeting. Continues through Oc- Topic is fire prevention, tober 11. Saturday, October 12 Unionville Community Fair.' 1:00 p.m. - Garden tractor Continues through Oc- pull. Rough and Tumble I have truly been amazed at times at the projects that the young people have made. From crocheting afghans to building lawn furniture it amazes me at the talent and dedication these young people put forth in their work. I was also a 4-Her for a number of years, coming into 4-H at a time when cooking and livestock projects were the only projects available: however, in the past few years I have seen projects ranging from knitting to rocketry become popular. In fact the Extension leaders recently told me that there is no longer a requirement that a project have a project book and strict guidelines. For as long as there are interested leaders who have a specific talent for interest they can organize an interest club. Perhaps the most noteworthy of all the 4-H objectives, however, has been their willingness to aid in the area of conservation. By learning about conservation in their younger years these young people have helped in many ways whether by cleaning up a park or redesigning a stream. I strongly believe that we should encourage these young people m all phases of their work as they will be the leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to all our area 4-H clubs as they celebrate National 4-H Week. soybeans and third in receipts for cattle and calves and for all crops. California led the Nation in cash receipts for all crops, eggs, greenhouse and nursery, hay, grapes, tomatoes, and sugar beets. It was 3rd in cash receipts for livestock, cotton, dairy products, potatoes, and barley. It was 2nd in receipts for oranges, 4th for gram sorghum, rice and apples. PER FARM NET INCOME DOUBLED Total net income per farm hit a record high $6,410 in 1972. Last year, it nearly doubled to hit a new record high $12,744, USDA reported last week. Net income ranged from an average on only $972 per farm in West Virginia to $36,026 in California. The latter took over the Nation’s leadership from Arizona for only the second time since 1949. Arizona's farmers averaged $33,041 last year. Over-all, nine States showed a net income average per farm of over $20,000. (Farm Income State Estimates, 1949-73) HONEY OUTPUT SEEN DOWN Commencal honey output - that’s from apiaries with 300 or more colonies in the 20 leading States - estimated at 99.7 million lbs., USDA reported last week That’s down 24 pet from a year ago, 17 pet. below the 1972 total tober 11 Thursday, October 10 v v* ft «« rt cx «, vAantmtcftiic 1 A LEADER FOR GOD Lesson for October 6, 1974 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 7 Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 7:12-20. If perfection were a qualification for the leadership of God’s people, David would never have made the grade. He was, the Bible makes clear, an im perfect man of mistakes, vices, weaknesses, and some serious sins. Nevertheless, the Jews have long revered him as their ideal king and the period of his reign is regarded as the “Golden Age” of Israel. Most of all, he is remembered as a great “man of God.” “I took you ” How can we explain this seeming paradox between David’s imperfections and his greatness? First, the Bible makes it clear that one reason for David’s great leadership is to be found in his selection by God for that purpose. The story of David is not just a success story of a man who by sheer ambition and talent lifts himself up to great heights of popular trust and acclaim. David was both ambitious and talented, but it was God who set his course when he chose David to become a leader for his people. “Thus says the Lord of hosts," pronounced the Prophet Nathan to David, “I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel...” (2 Samuel 7:8). God saw in David the youth the potential for leadership and he marked him for growth toward that goal. Then too, God has also been with him throughout his life, helping David toward this goal. “I have been with you wherever you went, cutting off all your enemies from before you ...” (7:9). God has been at work in David’s life and it has not been luck that has brought David to his place of prominence. This doesn’t mean that David has been a passive puppet in God’s Letters to the Editor Dear Friends The members of the Berks County 4-H Baby Beef Club invite you to attend their annual sale of top quality 4-H baby beef steers. This year, we expect to have about 35 head of steers which will be sold at the Auction on Wednesday, October 16, 1974, starting at 3:00 p.m. These steers will be sold at the weight at the time they enter the sale ring. The buyers will receive a duplicate ribbon as that awarded to the clubmember. Special “table cards" will be available for restaurants or your place of Historical Assoc grounds, Kinzer. Followed by a four-wheel drive pull at 6:00 p.m. 61st annual horticulture show, Penn state, Ice The first convoy of ships that took criminals to Australia Pavilion. Continues was called the First Fleet, and in time, to be a descendant through October 13. of a “first fleeter,” became a matter of pride. P«W«W.w.w.v *K I NOW IS •• I THE TIME. ,V 'V Max Smith County Agr. Agent Telephone 394-6851 To Check Corn Moisture The making of high moisture com is becoming more common in this area. It is important to know the moisture content of the corn before storing by this method. Ground ear corn should be from 30 to 35 percent moisture with 32 per cent being ideal. High moisture shelled corn should be from 25 to 30 per cent with 28 per cent being the best. We are aware of some growers trying to ensile these crops at much higher moisture content. This may result in stronger-flavored poorer-quality corn. If the corn gets too dry and below these moisture percentages, then water may be added at the rate of 2Vz gallons of water per ton for each percent mositure to be ad ded. To Utilize Frosted Soybeans The growing season for soybeans ended quickly last week. Many of the double crop beans were not mature and will not develop after the leaves have been killed. This means that some growers may want to make silage from their later plantings. Also, they may be made into hay providing the leaves have not dropped before being cut. Some dairy and livestock operators may want to harvest the entire stalk and grind them into the grain mixture this fall and winter. Beans that were hand. He could have rejected God’s call and resisted his help. Instead, however, David has responded to God’s help and direction and because of his response God’s purpose for David was being fulfilled. “I will make you...’’ Furthermore, God will continue to work through David until his promise to David is realized: “I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth” (7:9). David’s greatness, then, is dependent upon two things: God’s promise and David’s business. Incidentally, if you have the time, we invite you to be present for the judging of these steers, which will be held on Wednesday morning, October 16th, at 10:00 a.m., prior to the sale. We hope that you, or one of your representatives, will plan to attend this sale of the Berks County 4-H baby beef steers on Wednesday, October 16,1974, at 3:00 p.m. at the Leesport Market and Auction, Leesport, Pennsylvania 19533. , IN • S»<«r im- mature and hard at the time of the frost should not be harmed and will dry more quickly in' the next few weeks. To Sow Cover Crops The planting of a cover crop this fall to avoid having open ground is a good practice. Winter rye or domestic ryegrass are two very common crops that may be seeded in October to early November and give winter protection. Both water and wind erosion will be reduced if the ground is covered with a cover crop until next spring. At that time they may be grazed, made into silage, or plowed down to add organic matter. We regard cover crops as being very important to maintain soil fertility and water-holding capacity. To Establish Conservation Practices Fall is one of the times to introduce strip-cropping into the fanning program. After the row crops are harvested and at the time of seeding winter grain, some slopes may be« contoured and planted to winter grain. The clean Streams Law calls attention to good soil con servation practices ahd some farmers may want to start developing their plans this fall. The local Soil’ Conservation Service are responsible -for assisting land owners to establish more conservation prac tices. response to that promise. What response? was For all of his mistakes and weaknesses, David can see God’s hand at work in his life. Proud though this king must have been, he was humble enough to acknowledge the greatness and glory of God: “Therefore, thou art great, 0 Lord God; and there is no God besides thee .. (7:21). No perfection, but a humble response is the qualification for a leader of God’s people. Charles E. Suloff Associate County Agent David’s
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