2 Send for FREE CATALOG CREUTZBURG, INC. Lincoln Highway East Box 7 Paradise PA 17562 ~ NAME J STREET 'V.CITY I STATE. I NEW PROFILES OF PERFORMANCE See a real field and feedlot performer the John Deere 70-hp 2640 Its hard to find a tractor versatile enough to tackle tough tillage jobs, yet maneuverable enough to take on feedlot chores But thats just the type of performance you’ll find in the 70-hp John Deere 2640 Tractor In the field, you get famous lugging ability that combines with a tough 8-speed transmission and Load-and- Depth Control hitch to get the job done on time In the feedlot, the closed-center hydraulic sys tem really shines, providing instant hydraulic re sponse whether you re steering or operating a loader Plus, there are a lot of new performance features like a 20 percent increase in hitch lift capacity, electronic instrument panel and more comfortable adjustable seat For the field or the feedlot, see the John Deere 2640 ZIP. Farmers hit hard by inflation program UNIVERSITY PARK - There will be more than just belt tightening when the effects of Carter’s new in flation fighting program hits fanners, says Penn State Economist Louis Moore Already faced with predicted losses of 20 to 25 percent in net income due to spiraling production costs, Pennsylvania farmers will face a new round of monetary battles as they compete for high interest loans they need to meet seasonal production costs. “It used to be that banks would loan money almost automatically to farmers but now banks are much more selective,” says Moore. Farmers are going to have to pay 15 to 18 percent for loans they negotiated last year for eight percent. Moore cites the example of a farmer in 1978 who bought 200 head of feeder cattle and borrowed $70,000 at an m- terest rate of 7.5 percent. That year his interest cost him $5,250. This year that same farmer could only afford 150 head of cattle for around $70,000 however, at 15 per cent his interest amounts to <lO.OOO in slaughter regulations ELIZABETHTOWN - American Association of Meat Processors has written to USDA asking for an im mediate suspension of the portion of the humane slaughtering regulation that requires water to be provided at all times in holding pens. The Association said that most industry represen tatives, veterinarians, and plant operators it talked to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 26,1980—85 A typical cow-calf operator could have pur chased 60 head of bred heifers for $lB,OOO in 1976 and borrowed the money at 6.5 percent or $ll7O dollars interest. In 1980,60 head would cost $48,000 and the interest at 15 AAMP asks change also understood that in the proposal for the new regulation water would be required in pens after the animal was held there for 24 hours or more. Feed is also required after 24 hours. AAMP pointed out that most animals do not drink strange water for at least 24 hours after arrival in the plants and that they are typically not in the pens for more than 8 to 12 hours. The Association said most pens m small plants are outdoor holding areas and that, if the Department enforces the regulation to require water at all times, Flea market planned WILLOW STREET - The Willow Street Vocational Technical School will sponsor a flea market, Saturday, May 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items to be sold include cutting boards, dog houses, gun cabinets, wheel barrels, “old fashioned’’ coal buckets and lamps, match buckets, scenic illustrations and fine art pieces, “art” memo pads, “free” permanents, wreaths, dried & silk flower ; . 1 WHOLESALE & RETAIL - r " DISTRIBUTOR FOR: nvSCHLESSMAN'S W SEED CORN PREMIUM SINGLE CROSSES • NEW SX-802 $45 M.F. Size • SX-405 $45 M.F. Size (22 Bu. Above State Average) SORGHUM SUDAN GRASS ★ ALFALFA ★ CLOVER ★ OATS SOYBEANS • Williams • Wayne • Amsoy 71 's • Cutler 71 • AS 3860 • SS 120’s, SS 130’s, SS 140’s GARDEN SEEDS - FREE Seed Catalogue Upon Request • SEED POTATOES I ★ CHEMICALS ★ VEGETABLE & FLOWER PLANTS FERTILIZER FACILITY IN OPERATION * BULK OR BAG ★ ★ New Tylers Available • Call For Quotes BALER TWIiIE BOYD’S SEED CENTER, INC. ° 306 lona Rd., Lebanon, Pa 17042 Phone- 717-272-8943 percent would be $7200, over six tunes what it cost four years earlier. No relief is in sight for the farmer for at least the next few months, since during the last few months consumer prices have risen at an annual rate of 17.2 percent. most of these small slaughtering plants will have to enclose the pm areas or provide heating systems to prevent the water from freezing in colder months. Water in this area is normally not necessary and can pose a hazard for animals and plant personnel when it is splashed in cold weather since icing con ditions can occur, AAMP said. The Association called for a stay of enforcement of the water-at-all-times rule pending a review of the situation. arrangements, terraniums. All proceeds will be donated to the Willow Street Fire Company Building' Fund. KNNSYUMNtA WE RE (MOWING REITER and
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