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—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 29, 1976
Baler twine prices drop
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twine but this year it is about
half that amount and the
farmers will be feeling
better about that price.”
“People just learned to get
along with less twine last
season,” noted Max Smith,
Lancaster County Agent.
“The manufacturers just
priced themselves out of the
market last year and far
mers found that with the
bigger bales they could do
without buying excess
twine.”
“The manufacturers tried
to hold back supplies for the
almighty dollar and the
supply finally surpassed the
demand,” Smith added.
Although prices are
ranging from $8.05 for a 500
foot package of binder twine
to $13.25 for 9000 feet of
plastic twine, the average
costs for twine will be much
lower for at least the
beginning of the season.
Most of the area stores
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reported that the twine will
be in adequate to good
supply with only the Lan
caster Agway outlet
reporting that their ship
ment had not yet arrived.
Retail salesmen however are
asking haymakers to predict
their needs before the season
gets into full swing so that
stores will be adequately
stocked with the twine
necessary to accomodate all
area farmers.
Although no area stores
were quoting the price
variance on baler tires and
spare parts, all the outlets
reported that an adequate'
supply of the equipment is
ordered and ready for the
haymaking season.
While new tires will not be
difficult to find, buying used
baler tires will no doubt be a
scavenger hunt. Few farm
equipment stores noted an
abundant supply of used
tires and encouraged far
mers to check carefully their
needs before the season
begins. In buying used tires,
farmers should check
carefully the size and
number to insure the correct
fit.
As for equipment and
supplies, the future of this
season’s haymaking seems
to have a rosy glow but while
prices are decreasing or at
least planing off, the in
dividual planning at home
can be the most profitable
when looking toward sup
plies. Farmers should be
planning ahead for the needs
in terms of equipment and
supplies. A check of tire
conditions will expedite
haymaking instead of having
a breakdown in the field. If a
tire looks “slumpy” on
Thursday don’t wait until
Saturday evening to search
for replacements as it
usually only causes more
irritation and loss of time.
Try to approximate the
amount of twine you will
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