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Sales Designing Installation Parts & Service on Modern and Mix Mill Equipment Rl, Lebanon, PA 17042 - Phone; 717-866-4906 - 866-4555 PRE-SEASON SALE ON ORDER NOW AT 1977 PRICES " it' - 1 ■ DELIVERY AVAILABLE EARLY 1978 STORAGE BIN SALE PRICE BU. SIZE CAP. SLjjs&C-r- asffir’ LIST $ 2,259 2,707 3,328 3,741 4,357 5,287 5,951 7,043 9,449 11,907 2,974 4,350 6,011 8,064 10,227 12,804 15,708 18,948 26,481 35,436 •sal S S“ SALE $1,395 1,672 2,055 2,310 2,690 3,265 3,675 4,349 5,835 7,353 ''A. - 3 Plant nutrition featured at Berks Co. crop day By LAUREL SCHAEFFER Staff Correspondent LEESPORT - Speaking before a sizeable audience of Berks County farmers, Wayne Hinnish, Extension agronomist from Penn State, discussed some of the im portant aspects involved in plant nutrition and soil compaction as it is effected by various tillage methods. “Nutrients must be present in a soluable form in the soil,” the agronomist told the farmers. “Making the relationship between the soil, water and air in the soil, is important. Hinnish went on to relate that the soil pH was also stressed for it’s importance.” Soil pH is a major implication to minimum tillage,” Hinnish stated. “When nitrogen concentrations are near the | For Fireplace Enjoyment and High Efficiency || $ Heating THE EFEL A quality wood-coal stove and fireplace combination, it’s available in seven colors at a price you can afford. 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Different types of soils determine the methods of tillage which are best suited for particular areas, the agronomist added. Heavier soils are less adapted to no till concepts, he explained. Also addressing the Berks County Farmers on December 12 were, Willis McClellan and John Baylor, Extension agronomists. They discussed the herbicide situation and the new clover varieties. BELOIT, Wis. - Fifty seven head of registered Brown Swiss cattle con signed by 51 breeders from 16 states sold for a record overall average of $2,226,32. The 57 head consigned went to 44 breeders from 16 states. Thirty-three head sold for $1,500 or more. Sponsored by the Ken tucky Department of Agriculture and the Ken tucky Brown Swiss Association, the sale was managed by Brown Swiss Enterprises, Inc. This year’s 16th sale, in conjunction with the National Annual Meeting of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association was held at Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Fair and Ex position Center, Louisville, Kentucky, on December 4, 1977. . m Livestock Cows Horses Sheep * Goat Hogs - Chi • Liquid feeding cane molasses • Honey Brook Brand dried molasses • Z Brand dried molasses IF NOT AVAILABLE, CALL (215)273-3776 Box 160, Honey Brook, Sale held Molasses 89
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