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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.
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GLENN E. HURST
RD2, East Earl, Pa.
Ph. 215-445-6865
601 E. High St.
Elizabethtown, Pa.
Ph. 717-367-1221
FACTS
FOR
DAIRYMEN
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by
N. Alan Bai
Assistant
County
Agricultur
Agent
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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.
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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
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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