Lane. DHIA Report | Continued from Page 14] Robert L. Shelly R&GrH 28 29.0 93.1 Henry E. Kettering R&GrH 33 Fred Crider RG 30 .Joseph L. Fisher R&GrH 35 31.0 Conewago View Farms R&GrH 29 57.5 Herbert & Rhelda Royer EH 22 Edgefield Farms R&GrH 33 Dan S. Stoltzfus R&GrH 34 Melvin R. Stoltzfus Mix SURGE milking BRANDT'S FARM SUPPLY, INC. 49.3 49.4 86.9 47.1 94.4 42.3 48.0 100.0 52.5 48.4 88.6 86.9 49.8 54.0 93.2 46.5 60.7 91.4 49.6 49.6 47.5 a 00.2 32.0 GLENN E. HURST RD2, East Earl, Pa. Ph. 215-445-6865 601 E. High St. Elizabethtown, Pa. Ph. 717-367-1221 FACTS FOR DAIRYMEN 1.98 by N. Alan Bai Assistant County Agricultur Agent 1-97 1.97 1.96 Additives For Corn Silage There is renewed interest in additives for corn silage at filling time. This interest is a result of changing economic factors as well as heavy promotional efforts by several concerns. The two basic types of additives are NPN (non-protein nitrogen) additives and preservatives of a chemical or enzymatic nature. 1.96 1.95 1.94 1.94 1.94 DAIRY GO-ROUND Although they have some her potential benefits, PN additives are primarily value in raising the crude itein content of corn silage reducing the need for iplement protein. This is a ivenient way of feeding 'N, especially for fat ig cattle. Also the NPN .ie is spread out over iger periods than when one spends solely on urea or other NPN sources in grain mixtures for dairy cows. NPN additives which may be used on corn silage at ensiling include urea, 'anhydrous ammonia and commerical products con* tabling these NPN sources plus added numerals. Commerical products are available in both liquid and dry form. Proper managment is PARLOR SXSUft SURGE OFFERS YOU A COMPLETE AUTOMATED ROTARY MILKING PARLOR SYSTEM It takes more than just a turntable, stalls and pipe to make a successful Rotary Milking Parlor System. With Surge you get it ail good cow milking ... automatic prepping ... automatic Randalls ... consistent cow movement ... automatic quarter take-off ... gentle and sanitary milk handling and cooling ... top labor efficiency ... quality equipment ... expert installation ... and dependable service. DEALER IN YOUR AREA GROFF EQUIPMENT IPI Ml' P CALL THE SURGE 2 W. State St. Quarryville, Pa. Ph. 717-786-7225 LESTER B. BOLL RDI, Lititz, Pa. Ph. 717-626-6198 Lancaster Farming, Saturday. June 22.1974—: important with any silage making operation. To avoid NPN losses and abnormal fermentation, it is best to use NPN additives only on com silage with a moisture content of 63 percent-72 percent, preferably 65 percent - 70 percent. The rate of application should be geared to provide 4.5 lbs. actual nitrogen per ton of whole plant com silage with 65 percent - 70 percent moisture at ensiling. The most heavily promoted liquid additive for com silage was designed primairly to make corn silage a complete feed for fattening cattle. Mineral and protein supplementation may still be needed for dairy cows when silage is made with this additive. According to Dr. R. S. Adams, Dairy Nutritionist at Penn State, a decision to use this product or another NPN additive should be based on economics, tempered by convenience and availability consideration. Several commercial preservatives are being advocated for use on corn silage. These include such things as enzyme preparations, bacterial cultures, mold inhibitors and antioxidants. Dr. Adams indicates that there is little or no benefit to be expected from the use of these types of materials. There should be no need for preservatives on com silage, if it is ensiled at the proper moisture level of 63 percent to 72 percent. Hurrah—Dairy Month 1974 is History! With just a few days left in June you might be relieved that “your” month is past - now you don’t have to feel guilty that you did absolutly nothing to promote the very thing you make a living from - milk. No one expects dairymen to stand up on a milk can and give a speech about milk. Every dairyman is expected to produce the best milk possible, and produce it-in an environ ment that reflects the clean, wholesome and nutritious image that milk should have. At the present time the dairy industry does not have the best image. The current political connections only reinforce what the consumer has been sold by the com petition and “health” - ad vocates for years. Yes, times are achangin but the dairymen better be ready for the change. We must have a “sweet” product to change a sour” image. It’s not too late to do a little something special to promote your product. Support your local dairy princess by putting her abilities to use throughout the year. Know the facts about your products like the one discussed in this column last month. Don’t be affraid to admit that you actually drink milk because you like the taste of it! •MORE MILK *MOREM£AT •MORE PROFIT MADISON SILOS Div. Chromalloy American Corp. 1070 Steinmetz Rd. Ephrata, Penna. 17522 Ph. 733-1206 / LOCAL DEALERS Frank Snyder Akron Caleb Wenger' Quarryville 548-2116 Landis Bros. Inc. Lancaster 393-3906 Carl L. Shirk Lebanon 867-3741 Sollenberger Farm Supply Centerport, Pa. Ph. 215-926-7671 859-2688
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