—Lancaster Farming, Saturday. May 14, 1977
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Sprayer calibration includes
uniform setting of nozzles
FLEMINGTON, N.J. - amount of material
When calibrating the ap- delivered by each individual
plication rates of a field nozz^e on the boom, to be
sprayer, there’s an im- sur ® that all nozzles are
portant consideration which delivering the same amount
is often overlooked, ac- material,
cording to Hunterdon County bi ease of herbicides.
Extension Agent William G. undertreating in an area
Mclntyre. could result in weed
Calibrating a sprayer is P ro blems and overtreating
not complicated. It’s a case eould result in crop losses,
of laying out an acre or Aluminum, brass, and
portion thereof, anil seeing Plastic nozzles wear out.
how much material is used to Stainless steel, while it costs
cover that particular area at passably three times as much
the speed it will be run, as less expensive
pressure, etc. of the par- aluminum, brass, or plastic
ticular comnonent. Often ones » will last three and one
overlooked is the uniformity half times as long. Hardened
of the nozzle output on the stainless steel on the other
spray boom. Check the band, probably the most
expensive of nozzles, costing
about 3.6 times as much as
the softer materials will last
ten to fifteen times as long.
So this season, before you
use the sprayer, calibrate it
and check the nozzles.
Replace those that are worn,
that are not delivering the
proper amount, and lje sure
that the delivery along the
boom is uniform, says
Mclntyre.
Use medium for most
frying, browning of meats,
cooking large quantities of
food and making sauces or
puddings.
Use low or simmer to
finish cooking foods started
on a higher heat and for
cooking soups, stews, and
delicate sauces.
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. DEITZEL
Witmer, 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.
PEARSON takes the
work and waste out
of manure . . . with
Better-Bilt Liquid
Manure Systems for
hogs, dairy, beef
and poultry.
• Two types of manure spreaders han
dle liquid, semi-liquid and heavy slurry
fast and easy • Eight models, capaci
ties up to 3150 gallons • Truck mount
ing optional for all models • Manure is
spread over 35’-40’ swath or injected
into soil (up to 12") • Three PTO pow
ered, heavy-duty pumps agitate and
break up solid manure into massive
slurry, pumps are reversed for filling
spreader • Powerful mono pump is
used in irrigation systems • Heavy
duty electric pump available
DISTRIBUTOR
WILLARD HAAS
& SON
Klingerstown, Pa. 17941
717-425-3698
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.
- People who like to fish and
hike - and outdoorsmen
wanting to study the terrain
of Pennsylvania - may find
handy the Stream Map of the
Commonwealth, published
by the Agricultural Ex
periment Station at The
Pennsylvania State
University.
Geographical features
included are 3,000 each of
streams, towns, and
elevations above sea level.
The map gives the names
and locations of major
mountains, valleys, lakes,
LANCASTER, Pa. - May 4
the Lancaster County Future
Farmers of America held its
first orienteering contest at
Middle Creek Wildlife
Center. The three-part
contest consisted of a written
test involving map reading
skills, a pacing test, and an
outdoor compass course.
Despite the rain, Pequea
Valley high school ac
cumulated the highest team
average followed by Garden
Spot High School and
Ephrata High School.
Storing Winter Clothes
-When preparing clothes for
storage, give some attention
to the hangers used. Mrs.
Ruth Ann Wilson, Extension
clothing and textiles
specialist Penn State
University, suggests using
shaped wooden hangers for
coats and suit jackets.
Padded hangers are good
choices for lighter weight
garments, but make sure the
padding is smooth so it will
help retain the shape of the
garment. Also be sure
garments are clean before
storing them. Wash and
wear and permanent press
finishes tend to hold soil and
stains. Unless these are
removed, they will “set”
during storage and be dif
ficult, if not impossible, to
remove later.
TRY A
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Stream map available
Orienteering
dams, swamps, and
reservoirs. The detailed
Stream Map is about three
feet wide by five feet long
and the scale is six miles to
the inch.
The map is available for
$1.06, tax included, from
Stream Map, Box 6000,
University Park, Pa. 16802.
It is mailed in two styles, flat
or folded. In ordering, please
indicate which type you
want. Checks or money
orders should be made
payable to The Pennsylvania
State University. Please
allow two to three weeks for
delivery. -
Contest held
The top five teams
received ribbons. They
were: first-Lin Frey and
Mark Weiler, Ephrata;
second-Jim Zimmerman
and Glenn Pike, Pequea
Valley; third-Jenny Hart
man and Anna Hursh,
Garden Spot; fourth-Shelly
Dissinger and Mark
Rawlings, Garden Spot;
fifth-Mark Weidman and
Harry Kreiser, P.V.
Individual winners
receiving cash awards were:
first-Mark Weiler, Ephrata;
second-Jim Zimmerman,
Pequea Valley; third-Lin
Frey, Ephrata, and Glenn
Pike, Pequea Valley; and
fourth-Shelly Dissinger-
Garden Spot.
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RD 4 EPHRATA, PA 17522
(FARMERSVILLE)
When visiting the Penn
State campus at University
Park, the Stream Map can
Tie obtained in room 232 of
the Agricultural Ad
ministration Building. The
Dependable poultry equipment is manu
factured only by people who take your
problems, needs, and suggestions seri
ously. We do. And it shows in our products.
BROODERS —Special Air-Gas Mixing
Chamber provides clean, economical
combustion sturdy construction
100% safety economical price.
WATERERS Easy to assemble, easy to
clean, long life porcelain or stainless steel
troughs. Available in hanging or floor
models.
WATER VALVES Combination of Brass,
Celcon and Stainless Steel provides
strength, durability and corrosion resist
ance. Accurate water contrql, few working
parts, easy to clean. Double Action or
Float style.
INCINERATORS Dual burner provides
smoke and odor control, refractory lined
for extra long life, burns from under long
lasting ceramic grate to save fuel. Gas or
oil fired.
Ask about our Nests, Hanging Feeders—
Turkey Nest Traps, Feeders and Waterers.
• SALES
• INSTALLATION
• SERVICE
office is open from 8:00 a.m
to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The map
was produced by Howard W
Higbee, professor emeritus
of soil technology.
PHONE
BUS. 717-354-4271