—Lancaster Farming, Saturday. July 2, 1977 24 Earl Wenger and David Fortna are greeted in the Nation's capital by FFA National Vice President Rick McDaniel, right of Nevada, Ohio. WHAT'S NEW SILO UNLOADER Badger Northland Inc., Kaukauna, Wis. announces the introduction of the Pow- R-Trac 2, a new generation of ring-drive silo unloaders. Hie Pow-R-Trac 2 can be raised high into the silo roof during silo filling, permitting maximum use of silo storage capacity. Unloading can begin immediately after filling, right through the dormer, without special hangers or adjustments. The Pow-R-Trac 2 is suspended from three points on a tripod to three points on tbe drive ring, to ensure stability and level operation of tbe silo unloader. Stan dard equipment; knives run tbe full length of the 10 foot Barley harvest I Continued from Page 1| concluded. Yields are very good, tbe quality is “extra good” in the words of an Elizabethtown man, and moisture is ranging between 13 and 15 per cent. The only shortcoming on this year’s barley harvest seems to be the length of the straw. There isn’t much of it. According to Clair Frey, custom combine operator from Lititz, most farmers are holding on to their barley :rop. Of the 12 fanners he nas combined for so far this; year, all but one have kept the grain. Barley prices in Lancaster County are ranging from $1.60 to $1.85 per bushel, with the average price falling in at $1.73, and a majority of quotes at $1.70. The main concern now, as the season progresses is - as always - the weather. If the rains keep coming, it’ll be bad news for grain fanners. auger, to cut through hard packed haylage or silage. Double flighting and knives on the auger end near the wall, in combination with a separate, adjustable digger wheel, shave silo walls clean of frozen haylage or silage. The Pow-R-Trac 2 is available for silo diameters from 14 feet to 24 feet. BEACHLET-HARDT 80KWPTO ALTERNATOR A new 80,000-watt PTO alternator is announced by Onan Division, Onan Cor poration, Minneapolis, Minn. _ Chian - a manufacturer'of electric generating equip ment - is offering this new Tractor-Drive PTO Alter nator (Model 80. OUR-5- DG) for use by farmers, ranchers, dairymen, poultry raisers, rural electric utilities, creameries and others as a source of low cost, dependable electric power for emergency use when storms or accidents interrupt commercial ser vice. The unit can be operated continuously during any power outage, with variable or intermittent loads up to the full rating of the alternator. Incorporating modern efficient electrical design, Onan’s new Tractor-Drive HELD and GMSS SEEDS Shtremanstown, Pa. 17091 Two Norlebco FFA’ers visit D.C. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Two FFA members from Nor thern Lebanon High School - David Fortna and Earl Wenger - recently attended the National FFA Leader ship Conference in Wa’sbington at-the National FFA Center. The FEA Conference program is designed to improve leadership skills, develop an understanding of the national heritage, and prepare FFA members for more effective leadership roles in their chapter and community. The Conference is also a forum for the ex change of FFA Chapter activity ideas among members from across the nation. Besides the training sessions, the 1977 program includes visits to Mt. Vernon Plantation, the National Archives, Smithsonian In stitution, Arlington National Cemetery, and several other historic monuments and memorials in and around the Capital. A highlight of the Con ference was a Thursday morning visit to the office of Congreeman Alan Ertle of the 17th Oistric. Later Alternator, Model 80. OUR delivers 80,000 watts (lOO.ok- VA- O.BPF) of 60hZ, three phase, 120-240 volt, four-wire (12-lead reconnectible) electric power for all types of typical farm use. Hie 100 per cent brushless design, unique solid state voltage regulator and heavy duty control elements throughout make this 80kW PTO alternator a singularly ef ficient source of emergency electric power. For further information write to; Qnan Division, Onan Corporation, 1400 73rd Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. 55432. participants attended a Capitol Hill' luncheon featuring a question and Fortna, 17, is the son of Mr answer period with and Mrs. Richard D. Fortna Congressmen, and of Jonestown. Washington leaders in Their vocational business and industry. agriculture instructor is j. Wenger, 17, is the son of RayJßickel. SCHAEFFERS WOOD PRODUCTS Manufacturers Of: ★ FEEDER WAGONS ★ LOADING CHUTES ★ FLAT WAGONS * FEED BUNKERS ★ FEEDER RACKS - SKID TYPE Any Size Any Size, Cattle & Horse ★ HAY WAGONS We Custom Build Anything Any Size To Suit Your Needs Out Of Wood. Also, Ask About Our Repair Service! (DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED) Phone 717-933-4834 Or Write: SCHAEFFERS WOOD PRODUCTS 80x4418 RD3 Myerstown, Pa. 17067 6-hp Riding Mower The John Deere 66 Rider features sleek, contoured styling for a good sound xeason Enclosing the engine not only enhances design but also results in cfuieteroperation. A 5-speed transmission offers a travel speed for any mowing job. Set mower height from 1 to 4 inches, cut a 30-inch swath. New High-Pressure Washer Speed dozens of around-the-home cleaning chores with this compact new washer Just hook it up to a cold water supply plug it.in, and you're ready to start cleaning A depend able pump generates 500-550 psi of quick cleaning nozzle pressure An accurate proportioning system meters detergent or other chemicals into the water supply at an economical 40 1 ratio A. B. C. GROFF, INC. LANDIS BROS. INC. NmHofand 717 354-4191 Lancaster, PA 717-393-3906 ADAMSTOWN EQUIPMENT INC. 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