M—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 5,1980 LANCASTER An in demnity that will change with the average, fair market replacement cost for cattle slaughtered because of brucellosis has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new rates are based on 88.5 percent of the average market price of replacement animals less the average market price of slaughter animals. The effective date was June 27. Paul Becton, director of brucellosis eradication for Make your ‘mulch 9 easier NEWARK, Del. - Want to do a better job in the yard and garden this growing season’ Then try summer middling, says Delaware extension specialist David Tatnall. Summer mulches serve to bold moisture in the soil, prevent growth of weeds, and keep the soil cooler. Most garden plants benefit from a mulch. The practice often results in improved yields of fruits and vegetables and better looking flowers and foliage. Mulched plantings look neater, too. Remember that mulching can also save wear and tear on the gardener. You won’t have to do as much watering and weed-pulling, which means you’ll have more tune for other, more enjoyable activities. Mulches are a must for warm-weather vegetable crops like tomatoes, pep pers, beans, and squash, says Tatnall, and they’re equally important for small fruits such as strawberries and raspberries Garden flowers, both annuals and perennials, do better when mulched. Always apply a mulch when planting marigolds, petunias, scarlet sage and hfDf& 6e*f name in bottom unloaders IAIOIfi BOTTOM ONLOADER INSTALLATION .AND SERVICE We Are The SEALSTOR People Please Clip or Mail To PENN DUTCH FARM SYSTEMS, INC. 1730 Highway 72 North Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-9324 Please see me concerning replacement of my bottom unloader with a Laidig Please see that I get additional information on the Laidie unloader 6 Put me on your mailing list NAME ADDRESS CITY STATI TELEPHONE (include area code) NO. OF BEEF DAIRY HOGS Brucellosis indemnity boosted USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said the new rates go a long way toward assuring cattle owners of fair compensation for reactor animals. Cattle that react to brucellosis tests are branded and must be sent to slaughter within 15 days. Owners receive an in demnity plus the slaughter price of the animals. Becton noted that in demnity rates vary for purebreds and grade beef gardening other annual flowers. They’ll fill out and flower much better. And be sure to mulch newly set trees, shrubs and ground covers, and especially shallow-rooted broadleaf evergreens like rhododendrons and azaleas. Many materials make good mulches. Your choice, however, will often depend on cost, availability and appearance. Organic materials are usually best, since they add humus and sometimes nutrients to the soil. Some of the best materials are grass clippings, wood chips, shredded bark, liconce root, rotted sawdust, and clean straw. And don’t forget mushroom soil. It’s mostly composted com cobs and hay, and is cheap and easily obtained in this area. Mushroom soil delivered direct from the growing house is preferred, because it’s essentially weed-free. PENN DUTCH FARM SYSTEMS, INC. Specializes in * If you have spent enough money repairing that oW unloader, re place it with a UIDI G ★ Orders placed now will be price protected until you are ready for installation later this summer LF 7/5/80 ZIP to 88.5% of dairy cattle are computed quarterly. Such data on purebreds is computed annually. Previously, owners or reactor cattle were in demnified at the flat rates of $290 for purebreds, $9O for grade beef cattle and $l5O for grade dairy cattle. These amounts are now the minimum rates for the three catagories of cattle. These minimums were included in response to comments received during the public comment period that ended April 28. Maximum rates of $lOOO for purebreds, $250 for s rade beef cattle and $750 for grade dairy cattle were also set. In another response to comments, one feature of the proposed plan was deleted. This called for deducting any indemnity paid by states when computing federal rates. Becton explained 14 states pay supplemental in demnities based on ap praised values. The original plan for upgrading federal Let an orange grade your driveway With its 3-speed rear PTO, front engine PTO, and category 1 3-point hitch, our orange Kubota L 245 can be used for a myriad of industrial applications. Digging, loading, excavating, and grading The 25 hp diesel engine gives you fuel economy and low maintenance Independent wet disc brakes, differential lock and position control are standard features. 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