30—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19, 1976 Knebel overviews poultry situation By JOANNE SPAHR LANCASTER - Speaking to a noon luncheon gathering at the 1976 Pennsylvania Poultry Conference held at the Host Corral on Thursday, Under * Secretary of Agriculture John A. Knebel cited scientific develop ments, agricultural market orientation policies, and the Egg Research and Promotion Order as holding the keys to strengthening and improving the poultry industry. The Egg Research and Promotion Order will be put into effect on August 1. It will enable egg producers to establish, finance, and cany out a coordinated program of research, education, and promotion for producers and consumers, improving markets for eggs, egg products, and laying hens which are no longer productive. According to Knebel, it will be entirely financed by Bees I— [Continued from Page 29] queens from even-tempered genetic stock, he can screen out the bad-tempered ones in the hives. One thing that people don’t understand is that bees which are swarming are the least apt to sting. “Although no one is sure just why, my theory is that the reason is basically physical,” the entomologist says. When bees swarm they are carrying honey from their previous hive. They need this to sustain them while they build the comb for their new nest. “With a stomach full of honey, I think the bees are just too distended to bend themselves into the position required for stinging.” Mason tells his students that the trick to avoid getting stung while they work around the hives is to be gentle with the bees and stay well covered. “Students wear their own clothes, (long sleeves and long pants) and we provide each with a veil. Our Goal is to make work , __ mmmm X. And here are the Super Tools 38 mUCn Tun Powered Products ipen RIDGE REPAIR SHOP Phares Auker RD3 Ridge Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522 Corner of Glenwood Drive and Ridge Avenue producers through an assessment which by law cannot exceed five cents per 30 dozen commercial eggs at the market. The program will be operated by an 18- member board composed of producers nominated by the industry and appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Hendrik Wentink of Lancaster is a member of the board, as is W. Robert Park of Valencia, Pa. Wentink, also chairman of Public Affairs for NEPPCO, spoke earlier in the day. During his speech, Knebel said the order should serve to unify producers and improve consumers’ awareness of poultry products. He also noted that the developing farm policy of the last few years has given all farmers more freedom of choice in the marketplace. “The American farmer is being freed again to produce to capacity,” said the Under and gloves if they want them. As long as you’re completely covered, there’s little chance of being stung.” The course is designed so that those who complete it will know enough afterward to keep hives of their own. With this experience under their belts, they can proceed in several directions. Some may want to take up beekeeping as a hobby. Others may go into beekeeping on a part-time professional basis, either producing honey or offering a pollination service to fanners (who rent hives for certain crops). A student could even become a full time professional beekeeper with a pollination service or honey production. This year the course was offered on a special problem basis. Because of its success, it is being considered as an addition to the regular curriculum of the Univer sity’s College of Agricultural Sciences for next year. Secretary. “And taxpayers are no longer burdened with $4 billion in subsidies to keep the farmers from growing crops.” According to Knebel, the 'economy-is returning to a basic supply and demand market because of the lifting of these restrictions. Knebel also said that genetic developments, technoloical - advahcements in housing, and im provements in poultry rations have made the chic ken a more efficient protein converter “In 1950 it took 3.3 lbs. of Under Secretary of Agriculture John A. Knebel speaks with an interested individual after his_ luncheon address at the Pennsylvania Poultry Conference Thursday. IT'S TIME TO MAKE fi THE SPERRY NEW H MODEL 273 BRIER. Equip the '273' with a Sperry New Holland bale thrower and you can do two days' hay baling and loading in one day! Stop in ... we'll show you why the '273' is'the most popular baler ever built in the low-priced field. Its over all ruggedness gives you long, dependable service. 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