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Soybean yields may be boosted
NEWARK, Del. - Last
year some soybean farmers
ran into serious weed
problems when their pre
emergence herbicides failed
to take effect because of dry
weather.
Although pre-emergence
weed materials are con
venient to use. University of
Delaware Extension
agronomist Dr. William H.
Mitchell cautions growers
Buttermilk
published by NDC
ROSEMONT, 111.--An
attractively designed
publication providing in
formation about the tangy
dairy favorite, buttermilk,
has been released by
National Dairy Council.
Theeducation piece contains
shopping pointers, storage
recommendations, serving
tips, nutrition profile, and
other information.
The new NDC entry,
‘Buttermilk...Contemporary
Version of an Oldtime Food,’
is the fourth in the new
family of information sheets.
Yogurt, sour cream, and
milk have already been
completed. New cottage
cheese and ice cream in
formation sheet will follow.
Conception
studied
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -
At Penn State Univeristy’s
recently held Dairy Day, Dr.
George L. Hargrove,
associate professor of dairy
science, reported on a 10-
year study of conception
rates, fertility levels, and
milk production of progeny
by comparing young bulls
and older, proven bulls.
“Studies so far show that
proven sires have a higher
conception rate and milk
production is slightly higher
in progeny of proven bulls,”
he said. “However, there
appears to be little dif
ference in fertility rates
between young and older
bulls,”
Hie 400 persons attending
the Hairy Day also took an
in-depth look at studies being
conducted at the Penn State
Dairy Production Center,
Dairy Breeding Research
Center, Milk Testing
Laboratory, Forage Testing
Laboratory, and Calf
Research Farms.
selection of the following:
* Nice size grade heifers ready to breed.
• Registered heifers from + - proven sires due late summer.
• Grade heifers out of good herds due now through fall.
• Grade second and third calf springers due April and May.
* Registered cows due April and May.
These coes are classified good + and very good with good DHIA production
(Transportation provided)
Call 717-299-2097
that these materials won’t
work unless there is water to
activate them. In the ab
sence of sufficient moisture
within the first two weeks
after application, the
chemicals decompose as a
result of ultraviolet light and
microbial activity. This can
happen even when there is
pretty good moisture at
planting time,if more does
not follow within 10-14 days.
information
NDC’s information sheets
are aimed at junior and
senior high school pupils,
college students, and adults.
All are prepared in an 8 V*
by-11-incb format and are
illustrated with photographs
of paper sculptures of dairy
foods and dishes made from
them. Two buttermilk
products, pancakes and
biscuits, are depicted on the
new sheet. "
The pamphlet is available
through affiliated Dairy
Council units across the
country, or directly through
National Dain’ Council, 6300
North River Road,
Rosemont, 111. 60018.
WHITE WASHING
with
DAIRY WHITE
-DRIES WHITE
-DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY
-NO WET FLOORS
-IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS
-WASHES OFF WINDOWS « PIPELINES EASILY.
Also Bam Cleaning Service
Available With Compressed Air
To have your barn cleaned with air it will clean
off dust, cob webs & lot of the old lime. This will
keep your barn looking cleaner & whiter longer.
MAYNARD L. BEITZIL
Wltmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227
If no answer call Willard Beitzel 717-733-6357
We will take on work within 100 mile radius of
Lancaster
Barn spraying our business, not a sideline.
Spraying Since 1961
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING AND
DISINFECTING POULTRY HOUSES
AND VEAL PENS.
FORM
DISCRIMINATING
DAIRYMAN
M-R-Y HOLSTEINS
M. ROBERT YOUNG
Lancaster. Pa
When pre-emergence
herbicides fail because of
lack of water, the only
solution is to go into the field
with a rotary hoe or go to
early cultivation to keep
down the weeds. It is
sometimes hard to get back
to fields to check on her
bicide control in time to do
this, especially if you are
farming large acreage.
Because of the uncertainty
of rainfall after planting
time the agronomist
recommends That fanners
consider using pre-plant
incorporated herbicides-the
kind that are mixed with the
soil - as opposed to the pre
emergence types which are
sprayed on the surface of the
ground following planting of
soybeans. This is especially
important on loamy sands
which dry out rapidly and
where frequently there isn’t
enough moisture to activate
surface-applied herbicides.
“Switching to in
corporated herbicides may
result in a 25 per cent yield
increase in soybeans,” says
Mitchell, “and even this can
be improved upon by
combining cultivation and
mixture of herbicides.” He
bases this prediction on
findings from a four-year
herbicide study at the
by incorporation of herbicides
University of Delaware’s
Georgetown Substation. The
tests showed that combining
Sencor or Lexone with one of
several dinitroanaline
herbicides (such a&Treflan,
Tolban, Cobex, Basalin or
Amex) has raised soybean
yields another six inches.
According. to the
agronomist, an early shallow
cultivation in combination
with incorporated herbicides
has been the most consistent
treatment tested. “The
herbicides weaken the weed
root system and cultivation
finishes the job.” he ex
plains.
Sencor and Lexone are
very good broadleaved weed
killers but are known to
cause soybean damage
under some conditions.
When mixed with Treflan
and similar herbicides,
safety is increased and weed
control is very much im-
proved. The dinitroanalines
provide a certain safening
action because they prune
the roots of the soybean a
cuomi annuls
SALE
At the Farmers Livestock Exchange, Boonsboro, Maryland (near
Hagerstown on Alternate Route 40).
SATURDAY. APRIL 30,1977
12 Noon
70 LOTS
20 CHAROLAIS BULLS - “The 801 l Sale of Merit”
• All are ready for service and guaranteed breeders.
• POLLED and horned bulls sell.
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Classified and weighed individually sale morning
starting at 9:30 A.M. - you are encouraged to witness the classification.
ONLY THE BEST SELL!
• All health requirements met to ship anywhere.
• Bulls for commercial and Purebred breeders.
• Screened twice before being classified.
50 CHAROLAIS FEMALES
These are a “selected” set of females that will be screened twice by the
Association Sale Committee before they enter the sale ring. This is your assurance
of buying “foundation quality” females.
This year the consignment Includes the dispersal of two small select herds.
POLLED FULLBLOODS
The majority are cows with calves at side.
For catalogs write:
BUZZ 6AREY, Sale Manager
Box E. 100 Walnut Lane, Morrisviile, Pa. 19067
(215)295-6664
27th CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
SPRING CLASSIC
TUESDAY, APRIL 26,1977
(12:00 Noon)
REEDSVILLE, PA.
At the Reedsville youth park in Reedsville, Mifflin Co. Pa. About 60
miles northwest of Harrisburg along Rte. 322. Exit at Reedsville onto
Rte. 655 and go to village.
50 HAND PICKED REGISTERED HOLSTEINS
High quality Holsteins selected from the leading herds in Central Pa. Featuring
depth of pedigree, popular breeding, plenty of production. Always a good selection
of bred heifers and top young cows, along with a few top calves.
10 DAUGHTERS SUL BE ROUND OAK RAO APPLE ELEVATION!!
Out of good record dams and good families. Also dtrs. of “Starlite; R Maple;
Charmeross; Transmitter; Merry King; Pencor; Lucky; Kingpin; Double Triune;
and others. Many out of top record dams up to 8591b5, fat.
MAKE Y01H) PLANS HOW TO ATTEND AND BUY -
HIIN THE OTHER HAPPY BUYERS FROM OTHER YEARS!!
Sale starts 12:00 Noon. Lunch Available. Catalogs. Undercover.
R. AUSTIN BACKUS INC.
Sale Mgrs. & Auctioneers
Mexico, N.Y.
little, thus preventing it from As with the use of all
taking up as much of the herbicides, Mitchell cautions
Sencor or Lexone as they growers to follow directions
usually would. given on the label.
WINCHESTER
FEEDER CATTLE SALES
FARMERS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA
State Sponsored Graded
Uniform Lots Ail Beef Breeds
2nd SPRING FEEDER CALF & YEARLING SALE
FRIDAY, APRIL 22,1977-1 P.M.
Virginia State approved for Bangs and T.B.
Feeder calves vaccinated for
BLACKLEG - MALIGNANT EDEMA.
All cattle eligible for interstate shipment.
P. T. McINTIRE. Sale Manager
Write or phone: 703-662-2946-office
703-837-1254-home
NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIVESTOCK, INC.
Box 440 Winchester, Va. 22601
CENTRAL PA. BREEDERS
Donald Q. Adams, Sale Ohm.
Port Royal, Pa.