Farm pond « ) management. It can be used to drain the pond for various fish management practices, pond repairs, or emergency situations. The drainpipe can be closed with a valve or plugged with a bell-end clay tile partially filled with cement. Even a glass jug will work. The plug should be sealed in the inlet end of the pipe with asphalt cement or cement mortar. If a breakable plug is used, the pond can be drained whenever it becomes necessary, but it will be difficult to stop the flow without draining the pond completely. i' ‘ ONE MONTH SPECIAL TF Ife PER m POUND WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE SAME FOR LESS ★ Special Ends July 31,1980, Take Delivery in August WHAT IS SILA-PRIME? It is a Probiotic fermentation aid containing dried, viable Lactobacillus bacteria that aids on lowering pH to control heating, and retain moisture and reduce spoilage in hay, haylage, corn silage and high moisture gram It also reduces the danger of nutrient burn-out so hay can be put u at higher than usual moisture levels. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING SILA-PRIME? The major benefit is simple economics Under NORMAL CONDITIONS, Sila-Pnme significantly increases the dollar-value of baled hay, haylage and silage HOW IS SILA-PRIME APPLIED? Silage: Through a mechanical applicator mounted at the cutter bar or blower, or by hand-broadcasting evenly over the top of each load of silage Hay: Sila-Pnme must be applied from the inside out on large round bales. A mechanical applicator mounted on the baler is the recommended method On small bales, top dressing each layer as the bales are stacked is an alternative method NITRATE LEVELS IN EXPERIMENTAL FIELD TEST SILAGES CONTROL PIT TEST PIT 1. COLORADO 2. MINNESOTA 3. NEW YORK STATE 4. OHIO AGRI-BASE CORP. GORMAN BEITZEL LEVI G. HIGH Bittinger, MD. 21522 RD #1 Garrett County Ephrata, PA. 17522 301-245-4121 717-733-7213 (Continued from Page A 23) Cutoff or uiiti-seep collars should be placed round the drainpipe to prevent water from seeping along the outside of the pipe and cutting a channel through the dam. When steel pipe is used, the collars should be metal plates welded to the pipe. If other types of pipe are used, the collars must be com patible with the nine. The collars should be three to four times the diameter of the pipe. Two or more collars are necessary, and they usually are placed about 10 to 15 feet apart. Prefabricated drains with anti-seep collars and dram ON 44% REDUCTION 39% REDUCTION 64% REDUCTION 37% REDUCTION Amos King 513 Mt. Sidney Road, Lancaster, PA Phone 717-394-2389 Sila-Pfimii valves may be available where culverts and large corrugated pipes are sold. Construction procedure The construction site should be cleared of all large rocks, trees, brush, roots, and other debris. The topsoil should be removed and stockpiled for later use. Most earth dams should have an anti-seepage core built mto the structure. A trench for this core should be dug along the center line of the dam breast and then refilled and packed with the best clay soil available. This trench should extend the full length of the dam breast and be at least 3 feet deep, preferably deeper. The core is to prevent seepage and to establish a good bond with the undisturbed foundation. Sila-Piisiu ★ ALFALFA ★ CEREAL GRAINS ★ CLOVER ★ CORN SILAGE ★ FORAGE SORGHUM ★ GRASS ★ BALED HAY ★ HIGH MOISTURE CORN ******************* UNIVERSITY RESEARCH Controlled Research of Inoculated Silage Dr M E McCullough, University of Georgia Corn Silage Moisture In pH Ensiled Crude Protein Dry Matter Per Ton Dry Matter Retained Shrinkage Difference Protein Retained 94% Fiber Retained 83% N F E Retained 80% Energy Retained 88% Digestibility of Protein Dry Matter Energy Crude Protein Per Ton Crude Protein Retained Digestible Protein Retained Difference Per Ton Preserved by Inoculation 96 00 lbs Dry Matter Per Ton of Silage 18 84 lbs Total Protein 12 34 lbs Digestible Protein Per Ton of Silage 18 lbs Total Crude Protein Compares to 42 lbs of Soybean Meal The drainpipe with collars attached should be placed in position through the core and perpendicular to the center line of the dam. The trench for the drainpipe should be filled and tamped to prevent seepage. The earth fill used in the dam should be free of boulders, stumps, roots, tree limbs, and decaying vegetation. Organic material buried in the dam will eventually decay and leave channels through which water can seep and cause the dam to fail. Earth fill should be spread in 6- to 8-mch layers and compacted with a heavy roller. The top of dam should be built about 10 percent higher than the designed height, to allow for final settling. Inoculated No Inoculation 72% 39 9 4% 560 lbs 74% 4 1 8 3% 520 lbs 465 lbs (83%) 95 lbs (17%) 96 lbs 369 lbs (71%) 151 lbs (29%) (D M /ton) 71% 82% 67% 75% 58% 70% 70% 55% 68% 67% 52 64 lbs 43 16 lbs 49 48 lbs 30 64 lbs 29 19 lbs 16 85 lbs AARON RIEHL 4911 Mrytle St. Lynchburg, VA. 24502 804-239-5143 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 12,1910—A25 The emergency spillway and exposed faces of the dam should be limed, fer tilized, and planted with a grass mixture to make the pond attractive and to prevent erosion. Crown vetch is an excellent cover on the dry-slope side of the dam, but it should not be used on the spillway. It may be possible to avoid some management problems that occur after the pond is completed, by taking precautionary measures at the tune of construction. Riprap should be applied to the face of the dam to control wave erosion and discourage muskrats. A fence should be con structed to keep livestock from tramping along the banks and polluting the water. An electric fence or barbed wire, which might injure people using the pond, is not recommended. Hampshire picnic scheduled The Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association will hold its annual picnic meeting at the Price Stock Farm, 339 Lemmon Rd., Westminster, Md. at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. Each family is to bring a meat dish, one other dish, place settuig and lawn chairs. Business meeting is at 2:30 n.m. The program will feature Jim Cretcher, secretary, American Hampshire Sheep Association, Ashland, Mo. Mr. Cretcher will discuss present day Hampshire breed type and indicate his John Deere Lawn Tractors make mowing and pickup easy Take care of your mowing and bagging chores in one simple operation with a John Deere Lawn Tractor and optional 4-bushel rear bagger. John Deere Lawn Tractors are available in two models the 8-hp 108 with 30-inch mower and the 11-hp 111 with extra-wide 38-inch mower. Both models feature color-coded controls for quick identification. And a 5-speed transmission with on-the-go shift conveniently mounted on the right fender deck. These tractors are designed for your safety and comfort. A triple-safety system guards against accidental starts. And a safety switch automatically shuts off the engine if you leave the seat with the PTO engaged. There's an adjustable, padded seat mounted on two springs for an easy ride. And a roomy operator's area with 2-position footrests. Take care of mowing and bagging chores the easy way with a 108 or 111 Lawn Tractor. For snow removal and light grading, a 32-mch snow thrower and 42-mch front blade are also available. See us today for a John Deere AOAMSTOWN EQUIPMENT INC. Mohnton, RD2, PA 19540 (near Adamstown) Phone (215)484-4391 A. B. C. GROFF, INC. LANDIS BROS. INC. New Holland, PA Lancaster, PA Phone-(717) 354-4191 Phone (717)291-1046 Maintenance tips Inspection and main tenance protects a pond, keeps it attractive, and extends its useful life. It should be inspected frequently. Remove floating debris that can clog the overflow pipe and emergency spillway. Cut the grass and keep weeds, brush, and trees from growing on the dam. Remove cattails and other aquatic vegetation from shallow water. Check the shoreline for signs of muskrats, and repair the damage these animals cause when they burrow into the banks to form dens. Be sure that the road provided for fire trucks is maintained for the passage of heavy vehicles and is plowed following a heavy snowfall. If a fire truck cannot get to the water, the pond is worthless for fire protection. views on the role and direction of Hampshires for the future. There will be sheep on exhibit to illustrate Mr. Cretcher’s comments. f) ft* fK) JOHN PCPtf J
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