Dl4—Lancaster Fannins, Saturday, April 19,1980 Agrispon vows fight to finish to get BYCURTHARLEE HARRISBURG - The president of SnCorp, manufacturer of Agrispon, has promised to fight all the way to the Supreme Court in an effort to get the product labeled in Pennsylvania. As reported last week in Lancaster Farming, the State Agriculture Depart ment’s decision to deny a label registration for Agnspon in Pennsylvania was upheld by a state hearing examiner. This means that after 30 days the product can not legally be sold in the Com monwealth. The Department said it could find no data to sub stantiate claims made by SnCorp for their product. Agnspon makes two basic claims: that it mhances generation of soil nitrogen; and, that it is non-toxic. It also had a longer version of a proposed label which had 26 claims. The Department’s final order to stop sale of Agnspon in Pennsylvania gives SnCorp of Dallas, Texas; and local distributor J&J Agri-Products of Successful on millions of c.v.res where corn is the mojor crop, the Donvel + Lasso herbicide combination con give you "near perfect" (90-100 percent) control of a wide spectrum of grassy ond broodleof weeds, when used according to label directions. Donvel + Lasso herbicide is compatible with most fluid fertilizers. It needs no P. L ROHRER & BRO., INC. - Dillsburg 30 days to stop the sale of the product. But Roland Russell, 7616 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, president of SnCorp said, “We never walk away from anything like this. “This won’t stop before it gets to the Supreme Court and a lot of heads will roll along the way,” he predicted. Russell said he had con fidence m the American system. He said the American people would not allow one small group of people to stand in the way of a product’s being put on the market. “Anyone with an open and fair mind would recognize that this is a good product and a good company,” he said. Tests at Penn State said just the opposite about the product. In fact, the decision to deny Agnspon a label in Pennsylvania was based in large part on tests done at the University, as well as results from other states and testimony presented at a long senes of hearings late m 1979. “If it’s as bad as Penn combination controls both grassy and broodleaf weeds Danvel+Losso a giant first step toward total weed control in field com DISTRIBUTI State says it is why are they taking five months to fight it and all the expense of this action.' 1 nt, aoM.ii He indicated a poor product would go broke under its own weight. Russell again refused to reveal exactly what is in Agrispon. Our label is all they need to know,” he said. “They Conservationist sponsor photo contest COLLEGE PARK - The Old Line Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America is sponsoring a conservation photography contest. Held annually, the contest is open to members and nonmembers. Eligible subject matter is the con servation and development of soil water, fish, and wildlife. Entries should illustrate: 1. the need for conserving these resources; 2. methods used to overcome problems in their use; 3. outstanding incorporotion. There is no carryover. Take a giant step toward total weed control. Coll about the Danvel + Lasso combination. Remember, the "near perfect" herbicide is the one you build...storting with Danvel herbicide...from Velsicol. “The combinofion is effective on oil major soil types except light sondy soils Losso is o registered trademark of Monsanto Company To achieve best results be sure to read understand and follow the label don’t have to know how we culture it.” SuCoip has hinted that they feel there is some sort of conspiracy to keeep them off the market involving Penn State and the Agriculture Department. Much of the money given the University for research projects comes from private industries often in com petition with Agrispon. examples of proper resource use; or 4. benefits to society as a result of man’s efforts to conserve and develop natural resources. Winners of the chapter contest will be entered in the national competition. The chapter is offering $35 for first place and $l5 for second place in both the black and white and color categories. For complete contest rules, contact Katherine C. Gugulis, 301-344-4180. The deadline for entering is May 25,1980. SMOKETOIffI, PA. PH 717-299-2571 a product label SnCorp had no proof to offer. “If they were fair-minded and looking for alternative methods they’d let me spend my money on research and development instead of hearings,” Russell said. “I can’t give Penn State money since our funds are tied up m the courts m Pennsylvania,” he added. SERVICE & PRICE MADE US NO. 1 IN SALES FOR WITH OUR LOW OVERHEAD WE CAN SELL AT LOWER PRICES ALL TROY-BILT TILLERS SOLD AT 20% DISCOUNT PLUS FREE HILLER FURROW STIHLSAWS ★ GARDENWAY CARTS SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY NORMAN H. ZIMMERMAN, INC. 52 S. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA Vz mile west Myerstown - West Main St. Phone (717) 866-4695 SHOP HOURS Mon. &Fn -8 to 8 Wed SThurs -8 to 5 • BARN PAINTING • ROOF PAINTING • BIN PAINTING • We sandblast barns before painting them so that paint will stick to them and last longer. • Also. RESTORATION ON BRICK AND STONE HOMES - sandblasting, repomtmg and water proofing. All work is guaranteed satisfactory. “Call the Country Boys with the Country Prices” GEBHfIRTiS Box 199. R.D.4 Hanover, PA 17331 Ph: 717-637-8183 or 637-0222 SnCorp has until early May to file further legal action and obtain a tem porary injunction against the Agriculture Depart ment’s stop-sale order. To date, stop sale orders have been issued against 21 products under the provisions of the state Fertilizer, Soil Conditioner, and Plant Growth Substance Law of 1977. rs Sat -8 to 12 Tues -Closed
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