Fertilizer I Continued from Pa|t 10| metric tons per year of ammonium for 10 years. The deal is to start in 1978. Other nations are also involved in similar fertilizer deals. Japan will export 4 ammonia plants valued at $240 million to the USSR under an agreement between a consortium of 2 Japanese firms and the USSR in volving the Export - Import Bank of Japan and Soviet Foreign Trade Bank. There are Franco - Soviet trade packages, and an Italian deal bet ween Montedison and the Soviet. “Western nations are subsidizing the USSR to build a fertilizer in dustry which will control 40 percent of world fertilizer production in the next 5 years,” Berg continued. “North America now has 27 percent and the USSR-Eastern Bloc controls 30 percent of world fertilizer production. For many decades, the U.S. led the world in fertilizer production. Ten years ago, this nation produced 25 percent of the world’s plant nutrients. At that time, USSR was Purebred Yorkshire Breeder “I thought my hogs were eating good before, but when I started on the Agn-Kmg feeding program they really had an appetite. They can hardly wait for the next meal Their growth is more rapid and they have a smoother hair coat. This last batch of hogs, at three and one-half months of age, weighs around 150 pounds. I feel it’s very important to feed a balanced ration to my hogs. Not only is it important to balance protein and energy, itheaslern Penna George F. DeLong Regional Manager 225 West Woods Drive Lititz Pa 17543 Call Collect 717 626 0261 Eastern Lancaster Co. Ben Greenawalt „ , D . 17 „ 7 RD2 Conestoga PA 17516 DU 2 N *7 W n H S n ?Q77 A 755 Phone 717 872-5686 Phone 717 354 5977 North Western Lancaster Co_ Lebanon Co Marvin Meyer RD2 Box 157 Annville PA 17003 Phone 717 867 1445 Earl B. Cinder RD2 Manheim PA 17545 Phone 717 665 3126 industry producing slightly over 10 percent. In spite of our growth, the U.S. has been consistently losing in terms of the market share of production. "In 1974, our share of the total world fertilizer production was less than 20 percent. Meanwhile, USSR production had increased to almost 19 percent of the total. There is little doubt that during the current year the USSR production topped that of the U. 5.," Berg warned. “This trend will continue for the next few years regardless of what action the U.S. takes. This is because of the huge buildup of new capacity now under construction and rapidly being completed in the USSR with our help. "Perhaps you are thinking that this is a question of ‘international politics’ and our industry has no responsibility for delving into this. Not true. It’s our future that we’re talking about," the editorial concluded. “We can't help but ask - ‘in the spirit of detente’ - irn Lancaster Co. Southi Henry Delons, Jr RD2 Quarryville PA 17566 Phone 717-284-2683 Southwestern Lancaster Co. KEY TO PROFIT AGRI KING, PERSONALIZED FEEDING PROGRAMS but also thb' calcium, phosphorus, vitamins and trace minerals. These days you can't afford to feed your hogs something they can’t efficiently utilize. Agri-King is the first company that has taken interest in my sow and pig feeding operation. I really appreciate the service that Agn-Kmg provides with their personalized ration for mulations and nutritional consultation ” [ornery & SE Berks Co Monl Cy Arnold 739 Rosewood Drive Douglasville PA 19518 Phone 215-385-6249 Chester Co William Windle RDI Atglen PA 19310 Phone 215 593 6143 Northeast Berks Co. Roger Heller RDI, Robesoma, PA Phone 215 693 6160 Belleville Area Louis S Peachy, Sr RDI #SBC Reedsville PA 17084 Phone 717-667 3291 why can’t we get a deal like this?” v In short Farm Chemicals feels that the emergence of USSR as the No. 1 producer of fertilizer with long term contracts for the sale of fertilizer to Chester County Dairy Show winners announced The Chester County 4-H Dairy Show was held Saturday, July 19 at the Kimberton Fair Grounds. One hundred forty-five head of cattle from six different breeds were exhibited. In Holstein competition, a two-year old cow shown by Tina Acker, Chester Springs, won grand champion honors. Reserve grand champion Holstein was a three-year old cow shown by Dean Yarnall, Oxford. Grand champion Ayrshire was a three year old cow owned by Sharon Henley, Cochranville. Her brother, Eddie, won the reserve grand champion ribbon with ILTON, ILL.! Edward Lehigh Edward talks about what he thinks of the Agri-King Swine Feeding Program. South Central Penna. James L. Yoder Regional Manager RRI Box 81 Chambersburg PA 17201 Call Collect 717-264 9321 Adams Co. Area Menno N Rissler Earl H. Moyer RR4 Gettysburg PA 17325 RDS Box 277 Phone 717 528 4849 Hagerstown MD 21740 Phone 301-739-5199 Eastern Franklin Co Eldon Martin RDS Waynesboro PA 17268 Phone 717 762 3576 Yestern Franklin Co Mark H. Yoder Shippensburg Pa 17257 Ph 717 532 4339 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 26.197 - his four-year old cow. Stephen Nolan and James Seacrist, both of Bir chrunvUle, won champion and reserve champion honors respectively with their two-year old Brown Swiss cows. Jeffery Staner, Berwyn, exhibited the grand champion Guernsey, a three year old cow. A six-year old cow shown by Holly Scheib, Phoenixville was selected as reserve grand champion Guernsey. In Jersey competition, a four-year old cow shown by Bruce Andrien, West Chester, was selected as grand champion. Cathy H. Oswald County, PA Western Washington Co. Md. Charlie Campbell Newville, PA Phone 717-776-7573 Eastern Washington Co.. MD the U.S. is cause for concern. The history of the fertilizer industry in the U.S. is cyclical and building up the Russian capability is bound to aggravate supply cycles. Wollaston, Toughkenamon, showed a nine-year old cow, which won reserve champion honors. Doug Marsh, Sad sburyville showed a one-year old Milking Shorthorn calf that was also named grand champion. In addition to their cattle being judged on con formation, the 4-H exhibitors were also evaluated on their ability to properly groom, train and show their cattle. Vinners in the fitting and showmanship contests were as follows: In the first-year division, champion fitter was George Renkert, Chester Springs. Reserve champion fitter was Gary Barton, Berwyn. Champion showman was Dale Keen, Glenmore, and his runner up was Jeffrey Welsh, Malvern. In the junior division (members under 14 years of age), champion fitter showman was Stephen Nolan, Birchrunville, and reserve champion was Bruce Heller, Downingtown. Winners in the senior division were Dave Nolan, Birchrunville, champion fitter-showman, and Jeffery Staner, Berwyn, reserve champion fitter-showman. The cattle exhibited at Saturday’s show were owned by the 4-H members. They have the responsibility of caring for the cattle as their 4-H projects. Dairy cattle are only one of the many varied 4-H projects available to all rural and urban youth between the ages of 8 and 18. For more information about 4-H, call the Chester County Cooperative Extension Service (696-3500). Jolly Caterers Cooking Club The fourth meeting of the Jolly Caterers Cooking Club was held on July 21 at the home of Mrs. Harold Fry. Sharon Nolt, president conducted the business meeting. Following the meeting, the first year girls made a two egg cake while the third year members made cloverleaf yeast rolls. The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 4 at the home of Mrs. Harold Fry. I will do your spray paint job right and personally at a more reasonable rate with the latest equipment BROKING COUNTRY SQUIRE Phone(AC) 215 445 6186 PHARES HURST RDI Narvon, Pa 17555 11 Martha Trumbauer News Reporter
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