22—Lanouter Farming, Saturday. March 14.1970 Farming Costs To Rise Farming costs will increase at a slower rate in 1970 than in 1969, according to projections by the USDA’s Economic Re search Service. But the overall impact on the individual farmer will be laige ly determined by the nature of his farm operation The fanner can evaluate the impact on his farm in relation to the degiee his farm will be involved in the following ele ments of the USDA projection FARM LABOR Wage rates, which increased by 10 per cent in 1969. are expected to continue to use in 1970, but at a slower late The slowing is attributed to the lack of new legislation on minimum wages ROHRER’S (AN SUPPLY THESE Top Recommended VARIETIES • Cert. Ca} uga Alfalfa • Climax Timothy • Cert. DuPuits Alfalfa 0 Smoth Brome Grass • Cert. Iroquois Alfalfa 9 p en n Mead Orchard • Cert. Saranac Alfalfa Grass • £ ert • Birdsfoot Trefoil • Cert. Buffalo Alfalfa _ „ , , • Pennscott Red Clover • Pasture Mixtures • Penna. Red Clover • Dekalb Corn • Ladino Clover • Dekalb Sudax • Cert. Maine Seed Potatoes • Garden Seeds 0 Lawn Grass Seeds ★ ASK FOR FREE CATALOG ★ IBIM^ SMOKETOWN Phone Lane. 397-3539 and easing inflationary pres sures In 1969. the hourly rate of all types of farm wages increased from $1 21 to SI 33 POWER AND MACHINERY A strong demand for large machinery in 1969 is expected to remain in 1970 A 75 per cent increase in unit sales of 100 horsepower and larger tractors was recorded in 1969, while the total sale of wheel tractors de clined eight per cent. Major Factor Large machines, well man aged are a major factor in hold ing down costs by replacing labor By 1975, there may be one-third moie tractor horse- At Slower Rate in 1970 power available per farm work er than there is today. FERTILIZER AND PESTI CIDES With production ca pacities and potential supplies of primary fertilizers greater than demand, fertilizer prices are likely to remain low. An increasing use of selected pesticides, for such crops as soybeans, could lead to higher prices in 1970 for the specializ ed products. FEED AND SEED Puces on feed should remain fan ly stable because of adequate sup plies Only minor increases are expected because of higher labor and ti ansportation costs Adequate supplies of most field seeds are available in 1970 and prices are expected to aver age only slightly above those in 1969. LIVESTOCK Farmers are paying substantially higher prices for feeder cattle, lambs and pigs Higher prices are reflecting a strong demand due to higher slaughter prices and GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY With A Big Dutchman Automatic Poultry Feeding System You get more eggs from your feed dol lar because our exclusue, patented re mixing intake wheel in the feed hopper re-mixes uneaten feed returning from the trough with fresh feed. That means all of the feed is used. Your birds get the full ration, and feed is not wasted. The result is better feed conversion. The Big Dutchman cham-m-trough feed ing circuit strengthens this benefit by BIG DUTCHMAN Differ Ave., New Holland, Pa. relatively stable feed prices without a great increase in total animal numbers Cattle volumes this year are only up two per cent, while sheep and hog num bers are down INTEREST The bill for interest on faim loans totaled $3 2 billion in 1969, and is ex pected to be about eight per cent higher in 1970 Little, if any, rate decline is expected. INSURANCE Farmer’s in surance and social security pay ments will continue to rise in 1970 The inciease will come in propel ty and liability insurance, particularly in motoi vehicle coverage Social security rates will increase from $4 to $5 30 July 1 in the monthly cost of supplemental medical benefits PROPERTY TAXES An increase of an estimated five per cent m property taxes gen erally is expected in 1970 in line with past increases in per sonal property taxes used pn marily for supporting schools - | ft l| * "carrying" the whole feed to the birds. Feed is not dragged or forced by any mechanism that has a grinding, separa ting action. These aie real advantages that gi\e you more out of the feed you buy, and more out of the hens you feed. For more in formation on money-saving layer cages and feeding systems see your nearest Big Dutchman representative or write: A Division of U.S. Industries, Inc. 'Wildfire Prevention' Urged by Stote in 1970 This year the Department of Forests and Waters, through the efforts of it Division of Forest Protection, has embark ed on an intensive campaign to “Make 1970 Wildfire Prevention Year” in order to cut down on the number of forest and field fires As a result property owners are urged not to burn on dry windy days, when strong winds scatter sparks and burning em bers in all directions. Pioperty owners are asked to bum de bris in an approved container with a wire top, and to keep close watch on controlled brush or field fires at all times to pie vent them from spreading A few weeks ago, when sign ing a proclamation designating 19/0 as Wildfire Prevention Year, Gov Raymond P. Shafer noted that fire destroys timber, wood products and wildlife, and damages the outdoor iccreation al potential, water supplies and the esthetic surrounds which now prevail in Pennsylvania. “These fires,” said Gov Shaf er, “can be prevented and it is the responsibility of every resident of the Commonwealth to protect our forest lands and other natural resources from destruction by wildfire.” PATENTED RE-MIXING INTAKE WHEEL Phone 354-5168 £D
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