C34—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, July 19,1980 Rain plagues world crops while U.S. remains dry WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wet weather continued in parts of the Soviet Union and Europe last week, according to a report from the Jomt Agricultural Weather Facility of the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. Details from this report, and from a monthly report on world weather issued by the facility, follow. CANADA. Scattered showers last week brought some rehef to drought stricken southeastern Saskatchewan and south western Manitoba. Only light rainfall fell m south central Saskatchewan where crops remained m poor condition due to lack of Half are used off farms LANCASTER - pronmately one half the total amount of money spent annually for insecticides in the United States is for home lawns, golf courses, and other non-farm uses. And, while individual home owners may treat only a small area with in secticides, the total acreage treated across the country is considerable. A new publication from Cornell University answers questions surrounding chemicals and their ap plication, especially by home owners. “Effects of Insecticides on Birds and Mammals” is written by James W. Caslick, senior research associate in the department of natural resources of the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell. Caslick addresses con cerns such as the kinds of wildlife that have been af fected most, which in secticides are safest for wildlife, and what in- Slick Problem Areas? DAIRYMEN: CONCRETE-GROOVING Cuts Grooves in Concrete Floors • PREVENT SPLITS • INSTALL IN HOLDING AREAS • IMPROVE HEAT DETECTION • INSTALL IN FEEDING AREAS Why not join the increasing number of dairymen throughout the Eastern states who now receive profitable benefits from this service. CONCRETE GROOVING, INC. MERLE BECKER 399 S. Reading Rd. t Ephrata, HA 17522 PHONE (717)733-7589 moisture. SOVIET UNION. Much ot the eastern Ukraine remained too wet for maturing winter grams last week. Winter wheat makes up 40 to 50 percent of the Soviet gram crop. To the west, from the Black Sea north through Belorussia and mto the Central Region, rainfall was three to four tunes above normal. Con ditions for ripening winter grams were the worst m the southwest. In the eastern Volga Valley and southern Urals, dry conditions put some stress on spring wheat. Spring grams make up about 60 percent of annual Soviet production. of insecticides dividuals can do to avoid damage to birds and mammals. Ap- The Cornell researcher explains that about 60 species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and am phibians m the United States have become extinct in the last 200 years, due to the actions of humans. Says Caslick, “Proper insecticide application should be a primary concern to everyone who cares about the quality of life today and in the future.” “Experience and research are helping us learn how to use chemicals safely, and new ways are being found to control pests,” he continues. Research and development under way at the State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences points up dramatically the various ways which, when coor dinated, can control pests effectively. One such effort is In tegrated Pest Management (IPM) which focuses on each Grooves widex deep • 4" apart CONTACT US TODAY! EUROJft,. Aoove normal rainfall continued for the fourth consecutive week m the northeastern countries and temperatures remained below normal, delaymg crop development and potentially reducing seasonal yields SOUTHERN ASIA. In India, floods threatened extensive areas m Gujarat after two weeks of heavy ram. In Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh, dryland crops, such as cotton, are beginning to feel effects of persistent dry weather. AUSTRALIA. Minimal amounts of ram fell m the winter wheat areas of northern New South Wales and Queensland last week crop, rather than upon isolated pests, and involves a mix of biological and chemical approaches. In New York, one of the leading states in this kind of research, farmers are cooperating by helping compile data which will increase the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management. “But, how owners may use pesticides when they’re not needed or they may not be aware of possible effects on wildlife.” In the Cornell Cooperative Extension publication, Caslick provides guildehnes for home owners and lists the insecticides safest for wildlife. For a copy of “Effects of Insecticides on Birds and Mammals” (S-109,50 cents), write to Cornell University Distribution Center, 7 Research Park, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Cornell University. • PREVENT BROKEN LEGS • ELIMINATE COWS SKIDDING • PREVENT CRACKED CONCRETE • INSTALL IN ALLEYS where more moisture is from prolonged hot weather, needed for proper Significant losses also were development of the wheat suffered by the poultry m crop, now m its early growth dustry. Conversely, the hot stages. Australia is the dry weather generally aided seventh largest producer of the June winter wheat the world’s winter wheat. harvest in Oklahoma, In the monthly world Kansas, and Nebraska, weather highlights, con- CANADA. Inevitable crop turned heat stress in the U.S. losses m Saskatchewan and and Canada was noted along Manitoba occurred last with the continuing wet month due to lack of ram weather m Europe and the-" during the first three weeks USSR. of June. Adequate soil UNITED STATES. 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Totals ran three to four tunes above the mon thly normal in many areas, leaving standing water which reduced yield prospects for many crops. In the lower Volga Valley, hoi dry weather may have hurt spring grain growth. EUROPE. Throughout the month, cool wet weather retarded crop development m southeastern European countries. * POTTER CO. M & M BARN SALES RD #1 Westfield, PA 814-334-5504 MUITI SERVICE EQUIP. CORP. RD2, Box 114 Somerset, PA 15501 814-445-6842 YORK & ADAMS CO PARADISE FARM & HOME CENTER RO 1, Box 265 Thomasville, PA 717-225-1064 WESTERN MARYLAND KINSIKCER CENTRAL - TRACTOR PARTS RD2 Oa)dand,MD2lsso 301-334-4129 MARYLAND P & S EQUIPMENT INC 3639 Grier Nursery Road Street. MD 21154 TRI STATE FARM AUTOMATION, INC Rt 9, Box 338 Hagerstown, MD 21740 VIRGINIA JOHN 6. DALIAIN RDI Box 113 Remington, VA 22734 703-439-3842
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