Bl2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 8,1980 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wet weather is hampering the harvest in many regions of the world, according to a weekly report issued last fbursday by the Joint Agricultural Weather Facility of the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. Frost and lower temperatures are causing concern for crops m the USSR and Korea. Highlights of the report follow: United States. Heavy ram fell over much of the Nor theast when a weekend storm combined with a system from the West which had provided needed moisture in some winter wheat areas. Dampness and snow slowed harvesting in the western Corn belt, but western great Plains wheat remained too dry. Colder temperatures curtailed growth in northern areas. USSR. In the southeastern winter grain areas, drier weather aided harvesting of spring-planted crops. Temperatures fell to sub freezing levels in most agricultural areas at least once last week, possibly damaging exposed sugar beets. Above-normal precipitation caused un favorable harvest conditions in the northwest. Europe. Frost and normal low temperatures m the north nearly halted winter grain development last week. Conditions remain too wet for late harvest ac tivities in some areas, with above-normal precipitation Sheila’s Shorts (Continued from Page BID competing at the Pa. stock address of Penn State’s pull will need to contact the Owen Keene, the author of a PTPA office for an ap- recent article on geese that plication. All applications appeared in your paper? I must be filled out and sub- am looking for a ration with mitted with the entry fee to lower calcium for softer the PTPA office by shells. February 1,1981. You can get in touch with For more information on Owen D. Keene, Associate any type of pulling in Penn- Professor of Poultry Science sylvama or surrounding Extension at Penn State by states, contact the PTPA writing to him at 222 Animal office at P.O. Box 157, New Industries Building, Holland PA 17557 or call University Park, PA 16802. 717/354-8600. His telephone number is Goose Ganders 814/865-5573. Received a quick note from Mrs. J. Rumancik, R 3, Box 94A, Edmonton, KY 42129 who asked: Could yon give me the fall Wet weather dampens harvest activities continuing in much of France, Switzerland, western Austria and nor thern Italy. South America. Heavy rains in Brazil interfered with wheat harvesting in northern portions and slowed gram ripening in the south. Dry weather prevailed m Argentina and nighttime temperatures neared freezing in southern Buenos Aires. Australia. Rain in drought stricken Queensland and New South Wales last week interfered with the wheat harvest and caused concern about the quality of the grain. Eastern Asia. Harvest conditions for the late nee crop were hampered by persistent wet weather south of the Yangtze River in China. Beneficial precipitation fell on winter grain areas north of the Yellow River and into Shandong. In Korea, ram disrupted the nee harvest and was followed by freezing temperatures which may hurt the crop further. Southeast Asia. Somewhat dner weather in the Central Plains is expected to help reduce the moisture in waterlogged fields. Con tinued dry weather and sunshine are essential for a good yield potential from the nee crop. Canada. The grain harvest is nearly complete except for northern districts of Alberta where unfavorable weather is delaying field activity. Mexico. Light showers If you have a question or problem that needs an an swer, send it into Sheila’s Shorts, P.O. Box 366, Lititz, PA 11543. benefited the com belt in the southern plateau, while vegetable development was favored by dry weather over the west coast. The arrival of the drv season conversely, Hayes promoted to ag communications post UNIVERSITY PARK - Kevin G. Hayes, publications editor for Penn State, College of Agriculture, has been promoted to the position of Assistant Director of Agricultural Com munications, effective November 1. James M. Beattie, Dean of Penn State’s College of Agriculture, who announced the promotion, said that Hayes will assist Director Glenn Goss m admmstrative duties of Agricultural Communication to include budget proposals, employee supervision and evaluation, planning, and production. He will be particularly responsible for general administration of the development, production, and distribution of educational materials in cluding audio and video tapes, slide sets, filmstrips, motion pictures, exhibits, and publications. Dean Beattie made the announcement in connection with a reorganization of the Agricultural Com munications department. 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One Story □ Two story □ Surface soil in parts of western Algeria remain too dry for germination of winter grams. In most other «reas, soil moisture is adequate. in teaching and training. The Dean further ex plained, “Emphasis will be on significant roles for more Agricultural Com munications staff members in coordinating specific activities related to their expertise and interest.” C. M. HIGH CO. 320 King St Myeratown PA 17057 Phone 717-S6C-7544 lOT
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