—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 31,1977 22 Wet soybeans (Continued from Page 1) “The biggest loss is m drying,” commented one Lancaster County grower. He expressed relative satisfaction with his yields which are estimated at somewhere around 30 to 35 When strength. economical space and beauty are combined ... 44x90 foot BANK BARN York County Fully guaranteed, the perfect shape and accurate size of every Rigtdply Laminated Rafter results in a stronger structure and a better looking building in which you can take much pide for many years to come bushels per acre. Con sidering that farmers in the area only had as few as five good harvesting days within Qie past six weeks, the Lancaster Countam thought his plants held up well during the extreme stress periods. Farmers in other With Rigidply Laminated Rafters you get a lot more than a quality farm building First, all of your inside space is useful, with a clear span from floor to ndge Second, you have maximum resistance to wind and snow because laminated rafters are far stronger than the wood itself Third, the attractive arches provide all of the roof support, while providing you with complete freedom for a more efficient interior designed to your very own needs Rigidply Rafters, Inc. Telephone; (717) 866-6581 PO. BOX 189 A - RICHLAND RO 1, PA 17087 (301) 334-3977 OAKLAND RD 2, MD 21550 areas expressed the same opinion, often with overtones of surprise. In Northampton County, for example, soybean growers had to put up with as many as three ice storms. A few weeks ago farmers in that area were looking at their ice-covered crop with pessimistic expectations. It was feared that the entire crop would be lost. But that hasn’t been the case. While losses are significant even without the drying costs, they’re not as high as was expected earlier. One Northampton fanner says he combined an average of 40 bushels to the acre from his fields. In announcing the final out come, he spoke with un bridled satisfaction. He remembered the gloom he and others faced earlier. The crop had held up well after all. There was little lodging. “We did well with the beans this year,” he concluded. Nevertheless, everyone acknowledges quickly that the weather took its toll on the beans. Field losses are estimated at between five and 10 bushels per acre by one Lancaster Countian. The late harvested beans are soft, and sometimes damaged. Some mold has also been reported, but Hershey says that processing of the beans will destroy them. Soybean buyers are offering around $5.65 per bushel for beans testing 13 per cent moisture. If the weather stays frozen for just a few more days, the soybean harvest will have been completed, ending a six-week period of frustration due to soaking wet conditions and even ice and snow. Christmas trees are still useful MEDIA - When the holidays are over, a person can put his Christmas tree to work in the garden James J. McKeehen, Delaware County Extension agricultural agent points out that evergreen boughs make a good mulch for perennials and bulbs. January is the ideal tune to apply a mulch because the ground is usually frozen by then and the mulch will discourage thawing and freezing. One can also spread straw, hay, or oak leaves over the branches. That discarded Christmas tree may also be useful as a windbreak for the living evergreens. It’s not the best method of protection, but it will help because wind and sun can cause the top of evergreen plants to dry out. Anything that helps break the wind and shades the plant will help. A Christmas tree can also become a bird feeder. 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