Shelhamer praises new fertilizer law HARRISBURG -- by Governor Shapp on Agriculture Secretary Kent December 1, 1977, would D. Shelhamer today said Act “provide excellent ''JIG, the Fertilizer Law signed protection for Pennsylvania * - . starters PEQUEA BATTERIES "CAREFREE"® STALLS Jamesway "CAREFREE”® vanized inside and out for anchored in concrete. cleaning, We also install cups, stanchions, pens, and venti lating and manure-handling systems . AGRI—EQUIP. RD2, Farmersville, Ephrata, PA 717-354-4271 ROY 0. CHRISTMAN RDI (Shartlesville) Hamburg, PA 19526 215-562-7218 or 215-488-1904 ERB & HENRY EQUIP., INC. 22-26 Henry Avenue Newßerlinvitle, PA 215-367-2169 DEPENDABLE MOTORS Honey Brook, PA 215-273-3131 HENRY S. LAPP RDI, Cains, Gap, PA 17527 717-442-8134 EXPERT REPAIRS SALES & SERVICE RONKS, PA design simplifies provides nice appearance, cow comfort. farmers and consumers who utilize fertilizers, soil con ditioners or soil amend ments in the growing process.” Act 86 regulates labeling of fertilizers so that the pur chaser is guaranteed to receive the product described in the analysis printed on the label, Shelhamer said. The Agriculture Secretary observed that the law, ad ministered by his Depart ment, would “alleviate situations which have arisen too often in the past in which fertilizers did not meet manufacturers’ guaranteed analysis. “Under Act 86, Penn sylvania becomes one of the first states to bring sod conditioners and soil amendments under regulation as well as fer- stalls are long Attractive LANDIS BROTHERS INC. 1305 Manheim Pike Lancaster, PA 717-393-3906 I. G.’s AG. SALES Rt. 113, Box 200, Silverdale, PA 215-257-5135 tilizers,’’ said the Columbia County farmer. Soil con ditioners and amendments are substances which pur port to change the structure of sod or bacterial action within it rather than adding to the sod as fertilizer does, he said. Under the revised law, claims made for sod con ditioners and/or amend ments would have to be supported by “scientific documentation from a reputable research in stitution to the satisfaction of the Department of Agriculture before the substances could be sold in the Commonwealth”, Shelhamer indicated. He noted his Department was m the process of for mulating regulations to implement the act. “Our people are collecting hot-dip gal- life. Nothing M. S. YEARSLEY & SON 114 E. Market St. West Chester. PA 19380 215-696-2990 HARRY L TROOP Rt. 1 Cochranville, PA 19330 215-593-6731 J.M. HORST SERVICE CO. Box 231 Quentin, PA 717-274-1242 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 24,1977 names, addresses and data connected with all forms of sod conditioners and sod amendments on the market and both the farm and urban publics may be assured that control of such substances will be valid and firm,’’ he declared. Peat moss was cited by Shelhamer as an example of a sod amend ment. He said growers of azaleas in Pennsylvania had used the substance only to find it was not sterilized as claimed on the label and that the peat moss had “inhibited rather than helped the growth of the flowers.” Veterans may HARRISBURG - Rep. Noah W. Wenger, R- Lancaster, reminds Penn sylvania’s 100 per cent service-connected war-tune disabled veterans who are in need of fmancial help, that they are now eligible for exemption from paying property tax. Wenger pointed out the exemption has beer ex tended by the voter approval of a State Constitutional amendment in the November 8 general elec tion. «*1 He said previous legislation restricted eligibility to those veterans who were blind, paraplegic, or who had lost two or more limbs. Wenger said applications for exemption from property taxes of those eligible may be obtained at any county director of Veterans Affairs Office, Veterans Service Organizations, or by con tacting; Office of Veterans Affairs, Dept, of Military Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap. Annville, Penn sylvania, 17003, telephone number 717-783-3400 or toll free on 1-800-932-0606. v * -nSSSS SS^S r,m, * yr t - » l %’^ ?l - l "‘ tl *» + Na-Churs product - contains N-P-K, sulphur, plus trace elements and has a pH of 6.8 to 7.2. + Trace elements can be mixed according to soil recommendations. + Neutral plant food and trace elements can all be placed in Root zone at planting time. + Ease of handling - no bags to lift. + Our program with Na-Churs liquid fertilizer will increase your profits. A customer of Na-Churs liquid fertilizer will receive at no additional cost a FREE SOIL TEST for Calcium Contact your local representative or call one of the following managers: ROY L SHERTZER Route 6, Long Lane Road Lancaster, PA 17603 PHONE; 717/872-7342 SALES REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED Under 86, he said, the public could accept label claims as “documented rather than public relations assertions” m regard to all fertilizers, soil conditioners and soil amendments, ad ding penalties for violations are severe. Shelhamer, who was in strumental in proposing the legislation which led to Act 86, said he was “grateful for the support for the measure displayed by Pennsylvania's major farm organizations, reputable manufacturers and agriculture-related universities.” be tax exempt Wenger listed eligibility criteria: - A veteran must have served during war-time or armed conflict. - The veteran’s disability must be service-connected. - The veteran’s disability must be 100 per cent (static) permanent and total. (As certified by the Veterans Administration) - The veteran’s need for the exemption must be certified by the State Veterans Commission. OPTIONS UNDER INDIVIDUAL TAX CREDIT Here’s dollar-savmg ad vice about the new tax law and the increased general tax credit: It’s now 35 dollars for yourself and for each dependent - OR, two percent of the first $9,000 of income. Which should you take? If your income is over $9,000 and you have fewer than six exemptions, the two percent is for you. A public service of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Ac countants. NA-CHURS LIQUID FERTILIZER WILL WORK FOR YOU CHECK . IESE FEATURES Pounds Per Acra Phos, Parts Per Mißon MYRON 0. LeVAN RD2 Watsoniown, PA 17777 PHONE: 717-742-8064 N0 3 SO 4 Wafer HokSniCap. ORIE KINDY Box 180 Plumsteadvifle, PA 18949 PHONE; 215766-8077 89
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