& Soybean producers to fund 17 research projects % - ST. LOUIS, MO - The American Soybean Association Research Foundation Board of Directors has approved funding of 17 soybean research projects requiring investment of $1.3 million over the next five years according to ASARF President Eugene Clock. The projects, all of which are aimed at increasing soybean producer profits by finding new uses for soybeans or reducing production costs, arc funded through growers investment check off programs in 21 states. “The projects approved for funding were selected from 69 proposals totaling $3.3 million submitted by researchers across the nation,” says Glock, a HENRY K. FISHER, INC SAND BLASTING & SPRAY PAINTING AERIAL LADDER EQUIPMENT SPECIALIZE IN FARM BUILDINGS. (Farm buildings ask for Amos Fisher) 667 Hartman Station Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-393-6530 Shop make winter Mr Wesch says. Last year at this time I purchased a Morton Shop with their special Energy Performer insulation package for the following reasons Ist I wanted quality construction and a strong warranty for my money 2nd the insulation package allows me to heat the building Serving Central Pa and Maryland RD 4, Box 34A Gettysburg, PA 17325 Ph 717-334-2168 soybean producer from Rising City, Nebraska. “A committee of soybean researchers evaluated the proposals and narrowed the field to 24 projects they felt were most worthy of fun ding. “Then the ASARF board, made up of nine soybean producers, made the final selection of 17 projects for funding based on the money available to invest in research activities,” he said. Projects funded by ASARF are basic research activities that can be applied to soybean production and utilization anywhere in the nation. All projects submitted for funding are reviewed by a research advisory panel of scientists who specialize m Serving Eastern Pa and New Jersey Box 126, Phillipsburg. NJ 08865 Ph 201-454-7900 Serving North Central Pa Area P O Box 937 State College, PA 16801 Ph: 814-383-4355 soybean utilization or production research. This assures previous research is not duplicated/previous resea rch and that soybean producers’ money is being invested in worthwhile projects that will produce profit making information. The soybean production related projects to be fun ding by the American Soybean Association Research Foundation in 1980 include three projects seeking to determine genetic and environmental factors that unprove water use and Entomology project HARRISBURG - En tomology 4-H Club members were given an opportunity to' be judged on a year’s collecting efforts at the State Farm Show. Club members competed in different divisions depending on the number of years they were a 4-H en tomology club member. Virginia Smith of Lan caster took the first place honors as a second year club member. Nancy Mays of Nissley Rd., Lancaster is a fourth sJSfas. to profitable at low-cost 3rd it enables me to use the wintertime for equipment inspection cleaning and general maintenance which eliminates unnecessary downtime Now s the time to buy for profitable seasons ahead Contact the nearest Morton Sales Office listed below today l □ Send information on MORTON BUILDINGS |_p □ Have your salesman phone for an appointment □ Insulated Shops □ Hog Confinement □ Machine Sheds □ Garages L} Horse Barns □ Gram Storage Name ■ Address Telephone No plant efficiencies; three projects that examine plant and management factors influencing soil erosion; two projects on basic plant physiology and genetics; and two projects to deter mine the value of using soybean hulls in livestock feeds. In addition to the production research projects the ASARF board approved investment in seven projects related to soy oil quality. The projects represent a major committment by soybean growers to improve the year club member. She also took the first place honors. A Lebanon County youth, Sylvia Boyer, took the top place honors in the third year competition. A complete list of the 4-H Entomology placing follows: First year 1 Beth Frank 2nd Ave Ouncansville, 2 Michelle Mack Conway Dr Middletown 3 Susan Nebjen, Altoona 4 John Oeardorff R 2 Grove 5 Lisa Erdman R 2 Grove City 6 Kim Erdman, R 2 Grove City 7 Nancy Parker, Beverly Ave E Lansdowne 8 Christ Cook E Cooke Ave Glenoden 1 Virunia Smith Buttonwood Fm Lane 2 Teter Nebgen R 3 Altoona 3 - v ■w£s-> □ Free Stall Barns □ Livestock Barns Second year Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 12,1980—C27 quality of soy oil by funding research to reduce or eliminate linolemc acid in soy oil. Linolemc acid is a natural occunng ingredient in soy oil which causes spoilage and off-flavor in unprocessed oil. Linolemc acid is not a problem m the U.S. because of advanced processing methods. However, in many export markets linolenic acid is a major roadblock to in creased sales since these markets do not have ad vanced refining capability and their storage and winners announced Charles B Herner Jr R 3 Somerset, 4 Susan Werkheiser E Main St Bath, 5 Keith Russell R 1 Alexandria Third year 1 Sylvia Royer, R 4, Lebanon 2 Rusty Russell R 1 Alexandria 3 Amy Mays Nissley Rd Lancaster 4 Jonathan N.J. Bureau secretary joins national staff PARK RIDGE, HI. - S. Cable Spence Jr. has joined the information staff of the American Farm Bureau Federation as art and photography director, ac cording to John Datt, AFBF secretary and ad ministrator. Spence fills a vacancy left by the retirement of Charles H. Bailey, veteran Farm Bureau staffer. A native