6—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 16, 1963 Smith Warns Promotion In Many fanners are becoming interested in liquid fertilizers t»' be used in place of the dry farms of plant nutrients, Coun ty Agent Max M. Smith said this week. Since many questions on the value and use of this form of plant food have come to the ex tension office. Smith said he feels there is a great deal of misinformation and misunder standing about the use of liq uid plant food. In the first place, he said, liquid mixed fertilizers are pl ant nutrient materials in a hq ud form; this liquid may con tain various combinations of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. Dry fertilizers also con tain various combinations of the same plant nutrient mater ials plus a carrier- If liquid fer tilizer and dry fertilize! are ap plied m equivalent amounts, and m the same manner, there nould usually be little oi no difference in crop growth. Many groweis ar,e using liq uid forms of fertilize! because it can be handled best by me chanical means with a mini-, mum of labor, it can and sho ud be placed pi operly in the soil the same as dry toims of fertilizer Howevei, special li quid feitilizei equipment must be purchased, or custom appli cation used, according to Sm ith. Some reports seem to indic ate that liquid fertilizer maj be used as a foliar spiay (on the leaf suiface) to provide the needed plant nutrients This of application has been practiced but usually is a poor substitute for plant nutiients applied to the soil. Experiments conducted by many state exper iment stations have proven that applications of nitrogen, phos phorus, and potash to be in effective as a spray on the lea ves of field crops. Plant leares can absorb only small amounts of nutrients; to provide the amount needed would require many applications Also, leat injury from foliar applied fer tilizer solutions is a pioblem unless under the guidance of crop experts. Another practice that is be ing promoted bj some local fei tilizer concerns, is a seed treat ment with a complete liquid fertilizer befoie planting Tins is not a good piactice and re search findings to date show no advantage It can actually prove detrimental to germina tion Liquid feitihzeis mav be used as a staiter solution but usually are more expensive than other foims dissolved m water. COMBINE BRINGS $5,180 AT ESBEXSH4DE SALE A Combine brought $5,150 at the Adam B Esbenshade sale near New Holland last Tuesday A Parmall itractor brought $1,890 and a Ford tractor sold for $l,BBO. The top cow in the herd sold for $BlO and the second cow brought $630, A live month oil heifer calf changed hands at $235, and the entne herd of 30 cows averaged $370 per head Hay brought $56.50 per ton and corn $4l 50 per ton Other items and their selling prices included a self unloading wagon, $9OO, a M-F tractoi, $660; Parmall “C” itractor, $735; Baler, $Bl5, hay crush er, $4 22, disr $220, drill, $250, manure loader. $225, milkers, $7O to $95, milk cans, $7; silage. $l9 pei foot, ponv, $lBO, shoats, $l3 each, and a copper kettle, $l2. On Liquid Fertilizer Lancaster County The degiee of acidity of the soil should i ot be any different for dry forms of fertilizer, or for liquid fertilizer. It has been well established that most fie ld crops do best at a pH of 5.5 to 7.0 (exceptions might be po tatoes at lower pH levels and legumes at higher readings) Complete soil tests should be made to determine the amount of lime needed. The suggestion of spreading excessive amounts of ground limestone (5 to 15' Tons per acre) is faulty and should not be done. In summary, liquid fertiliz ers are as good as, but no bet ter than, drv fertilizers if (1) It is applied to the soil, (2) equivalent amounts of pl ant food are applied, and (3) they are placed in the soil in the same manner. Smith said. Need . . . HAY-STRAW-EAR CORN Buy Now ond Save! Moic and inoie fanners are buying from us for better xalue and all around satisfaction. Delivered any quantity Phone Strasburg 687-7631 Esbenshade Turkey Farm PARADISE, PA. HELPS IMPROVE DAIRY RATIONS Add variety and bulk to your dairy rations and improve palat ability with WAYNE SWEET BULKY. Rich in beet pulp, molasses and minerals, WAYNE SWEET BULKY greatly improves rations fed to dry, fresh and milking cows. Good for growing heifers, tool mm mm L fi J GRUBB SUPPLY CO. J. K. STAUFFER & SON Elizabethtown Lawn & Bellairo DUTCHMAN FEED MILLS, INC. HERSHEY BROS. S. D. 1, SteT.ns Bolnhoia, »• M - STAUFFER , ~ & SONS, Inc. K. I). 3, Columbia _... _ , T , Witmer - Bonks • Leola MILLER SVILLE SUPPLY CO. ROHRER’S MILL Millcis\ille R. D. 1, Konks Breeders Institute Is Scheduled; To Feature Three Dairy Experts A trio of nationally pro minent dairy authorities, Dr. Carl P. Huffman, East Lan sing, Michigan;* Harvey C. Dreibelbis, Colts_ Heck, Hew Jersey; and George R. Mc- Laughlin, Beavertown, On tario will be speakers for the third annual Breeder Institute sponsored by the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. Local dairymen are invited to attend one ot six regional meetings on March IS, 10:30 A.M. at Holtzschivamm Church, Thpm asville R 1 (on Rt. 234 - 10 miles west of York), accord ing to Victor Plastow, 'Associ ate County Agent. Dr, Huffman spent 39 years looking into the digestive pro cess of dairy cattle at Michigan State University. His findings brought Michigan acclaim as a leading state in this field and during his career the WAYNE SWEET BULKY Sc* ns today for WAYNE SWEET BULKY FEED FOWL’S FEED SERVICE R. D. 1, Quarrjville R. D. a, Peach Bottom C. E. SAUDER & SONS B. D. 1, Bast Earl diminutive scientist won about all the honors that were with in reach. In presenting his subject “Roaming Through the Rumen” he will be relating his findtngs of the interior workings of the dairy cow. Harvey C. Dreibelbis, farm manager of the nationally fa mous Hominy Hill Guernsey Farms where since established in 1941 has completed a total of 80 class leader records, in cluding 13 national produc tion records. Equally impres sive have been the ribbons and trophies received for prize winning hay exhibits at both state and national shows. Be ing a firm believer in proper individual cow care, Mr. Drei beibis has selected for his sub- iniiMiiiiHiNnii»iiiiini«iHiiiaiiHiiHiMiiii<iain for your farm From throughout the .county we are hearing reports of P-A- G.s: do-more jperf W 3 816 ready to teltyod aUiaboijtaffibm. Chances re we can even farmers you we’llbe'glad to explain how P-A-G can break corn-growing bottlenecks on your farm- From P-A-G’s big family, we can help you select the varieties best suited to your farm and then show you how they can be tailored into a hy brid team that will solve your corn-growing prob lems and boost your total inqome from com. See us soon! Be sure to ask about P-A-G’s spectacular SX hybrids, too. L. J. Denlinger Company Leaman Place, Pa. Willi/s H. Weaver R. D. 1, Box 425, Mt. Joy, Pa. Willis W. Horst R. D. 4, Lititz, Pa. Ph. 626-6755 Cloyd Wenger 1744 Pioneer Road, Lane., Pa. David B. King 3471 Horseshoe Rd., Lane,, Pa. Eugene P. Spotts R. D. 3, Honey Brook, Pa. Mountville Feed Service R. D. 2, Columbia, Fa. Ph. 285-2661 Eli O. Nolt R. D. 1, Xew Holland, Pa. Ray D. K. I>. 7, Lancaster Several Choice dealer territories available—contact THE MOST FAMOUS NAME IN CORN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiin Your P-A-G dealer tell you can more about a do-more Ph. 653-4013 Ph. 393-1633 Ph. 373-3958 Ph. 304"0046 ject “Managing the Dairy Herd”. George R. McLaughlin, own er-manager of the prominent Elmcroft Holstein Farms is one of Canada’s most influen tial young men in agriculture. An immediate past-president of the Canadian Holstein Friesian Association, McLaughlin re cently gained fame when his consignment topped the Royal Winter Fair Sale of Stars at $16,500. He will be discussing “Selective Breeding and Herd Development”. Following their individual presentations the speakers will appear on a panel to answer questions. Plastow urges all dairymen, regardless of their favorite breed of cattle to at tend. He said, “It is a rare occassion to witness this cali- bre of a program in our area.'* Ph. 768-3021 Walter B. Martin R, I). 1, Drnniore, Pa. Ph. KI 8-2692 Fred Frey R. D. 3, Qnarr.vville, Pa. Ph. ST 6-3235 Melvin M. Brendle R. D. 1, East Earl, Pa, Ph. 145-3444 Paul G. Nolt R. D. 1, Manheim, Pa. Ph. 665-4234 Charles Ranck 71 Rose Aie,, Leola, Pa. Ph. 656-9373 Harold L. Sample R. \ 1, Sew Providence, P«, Ph. ST 6-3087 Stanley P. Herr Rheems, Pa. Ph. 307-3526 Deiter Ph. 687-3403 LOCAL OFFICE Pfister Associated Growers 1007 Xissley Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Ph. BDS-7121
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