Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, July 22, 1967, Image 6

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    6—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. July 22.1967 • Have You Heard?
(Continued from Page 11)
Tomato Growth
Retardant Study
Reported
Aim* makes a brand-new to
mato plant. The growth-re
tardant chemical produces a
stockier, greener plant which
needs less water and the toma
toes ha\ e an increased yield
of higher quality fruit that all
ripen at one lime. Alar isn’t
a one-crop miracle worker;
used on peppers and lima
beans, it produces much the
same effect as on tomatoes.
Alar will be a tremendous
help to mechanized harvesting
of vegetable crops, according
to Dr Donald Fieldhouse, as
sociate professor of horticul
ture at the University of Dela
ware He tested the growth
retardant on a wide variety
of crops
Plots of Alar-treated toma
toes will be on display at the
University’s Annual Farm and
Home Field Day, August 9.
Bus tours, beginning at 10 a.
m. will take Field Day visi
tors through the research farm
to inspect tomato plots as well
as more than 80 other research
projects
Nearly 200 acres at the sub
station are divided into plots
used to test new varieties of
field and vegetable crops, new
methods of controlling weeds
and insects, sub-irrigation and
other new production techni
ques to ensure better yields
and higher crop quality. Be
cause of their economic im
portance. corn and soybeans
lead the parade of research
projects, although many pro
jects are also underway to
study vegetables, fruits orna-
NEW
SYSTEMS
FROM
An ADJUSTABLE
Parlor Stall That
Fits Individual Cows
NOW-a New SURGE Diagonal Stall
with a unique ratchet that LOCKS
the rear gate in any position to
hold large or small animals closer
to the operator while restricting
cow movement during milking.
Closer confinement in a new cir
cular manger with lower feed box
reduces distraction and saves feed.
Ralph B. Zeager
i 223 S. Church St.
Quarryville, Pa.
Phone 717-786-7225
B. Wilmer Martin
R.D. #l, Box 403 A
East Earl, Pa.
Phone 215-445-5652
mentals poultry and air pol- PasteurJzed
process cheese
luton, spread is a cheese that con-
Soybean research alone in- Sn® o more water than cheese
volves almost 3,000 individual ... . t conten t is
test plots: University soien- toier
lists are studying weed con- nd ,i e d
trol, planting dates, varietal tenal ® ‘ ua oftcn adde ". . ni .
differences, seed quality and Club cheese is a blend
the development of new, im- mixture of natural ’
proved varieties. which have been thorou„hl>
Corn vields of 100 bushels mixed Wlthoul he: * tin °: Flavo1 ‘
coin yields ox xuu ousneis ingredients and spices nvy
per acre are no longer unu- , . .
sual; university scientists are aso 1
fr lso il, |r t °e?en el Zoo” HS Edition mate crooks more
Sin. ftojStsTa»“hS£ <*•»“•. “X'LT honeS * Pe °
include planting corn at sev- pie more efficient.
eral densities, fertilizing at
various levels, and developing entomology, horticulture, ag
better weed control practices, ronomy and plant pathologj
According to J. Frank Gor- Gordy also reports plans for
dy, director of the substation the day include a special home
and chairman of Field Day, the makers program at •10 a m..
1967 * program will again fea- exhibits on view all day and a
ture a sick plant clinic. Visi- fried chicken lunch at noon,
tors can bnng plant sped- Approximately 1000 fanners
mens for diagnosis to a panel and agricultural businessmen
of university specialists in expected to attend
TOBACCO FARMERS
SAVE!
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to get bigger yields.
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Fall Seeding is just around the
corner. Call your Agway Dealer
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