%
LITITZ Hot, dry critical month, particulary prices for grams held in the percent larger than a year om herd size and beef 12 to 14 percent annual rate
weather has eroded crop f° r soybeans, and the farmer-owned reserve earlier An even stronger production in 1982 during the third quarter,
prospects in the Southern eventual U.S crop Cash receipts for livestock indication of this herd Retail food prices are still primarily because of price
and Central Flams, parts of production will depend on m the second half will im- rebuilding was the six- expected to be up 7to 11 gams for beef, porK, and
the Northern Plains, the the temperature and prove suostantially from the percent mcrease m beef cow percent m 1980, with the poultry; however, the rate of
Southeast, and parts of the precipitation patterns in the first half of 1980 and from numbers This year’s calf current assessment holding mcrease will be moderated
Com Belt. The extended coming weeks the last half of 1979 as well crop is also forecast up 6 at 8 5 percent This somewhat m the fourth
period of high temperatures Prospects for grams and However, even with this percent, which could con- assesssment assumes retail quarter by larger meat
has stressed hvetsock, oilseeds to be marketed in improvement, livestock tribute to further expansion food prices will mcrease at a supplies
slowed the rate of weight the second half of 1980 im- receipts for the entire year *
gam for cattle, hogs, and proved significantly during may not be much higher Lancaster 4-11 Council meets
broilers; and caused some July as prices rallied than m 1979 LANCASTER - The awards and recognition of Skatearama from 7-10 pm.
loss of broilers as well as sharply in response to After inventory ad- Lancaster 4 . H County oSdiS! 4-hS wS be m the evening. Tickets will
broiler breeder hens reduced crop prospects and justment, net farm income Council will be sponsoring ” nQmg wm b e distributed throughout
To date, some fanners continued good export for calendar 1980 could be Achievement Day anc a the clubs at a later date Call
have suffered severe crop movement. down a fourth or more from roller skate for all 4-H’ers The rollerskate on Mon- 717/872-7389 if none are
damage or loss. T , , , { ea^ The Council, open to ail day, September 8 will be available in your club
Crop yields in the affected The higher loan rates estimate of $33 3 billion. An teens, needs help to prepare held at the Greenfield Reported by John Charles,
areas will be lower than they announced on July 28 will expected gam of four to six for Achievement Dav
would have been otherwise, also tend to stren gthen gram percent in farm cash Wednesday at 7n m at the
and it is clear that the record prices late this summer and receipts will be more than ' Farm an ri Home Center
feed, gram and oilseed faU rates were raised offset by aloto 12 percent Thursday is Achievement
production levels of the pas, for <**'***»<*** ,"h rlgistotonTom #■ be on rent through the r
two years will not be § rains > 1Z percent tor The expansion phase of i 2 30pm-2nm
repeated. Cotton yields are soybeans, and 20 percent for the beef cattle cycle is now Afternoon activities
also expected to fall short of wheat These higher loan underway. The July 1 m- SUDDer at 7 d m and an
last year’s record. levels automatically boost ventory of all cattle and e emng Drogram consisting
However, Augur, is a the "release" and "call" calves on farms was four
STEIGER HAS NO CLUTCH
AND STILL GETS THE ENGINE HP | TRACTOR TODAY AT
TO THE DRAWBAR... HOW? ——
& STEIGER uses allison "automatic" transmissions
HT 740, HI 754 Automatics...
Transmissions That Get The Job Done
The Allison HT 740 and HT 754 offered in Steiger Panther PTA Series tractors
from 295-350 Horsepower, offer these unique features for performance and
profitability
• Provides eight or ten ideal field and transport speeds when combined with
Steiger’s two-speed power divider
• Converter and automatic lock-up positions in each of the forward ranges Con
verter permits tractor to start off with implement in the ground Lock-up pro
vides maximum efficiency in engine operating range
• Fully automatic upshiftmg and downshifting in all forward ranges under full
throttle and full load, as drawbar requirements dictate.
• Driveline repairs are significantly reduced.
• No downtime due to mechanical clutch replacement and repair.
• Ease of operation reduces fatigue and improves driver efficiency and comfort
• Smooth transmission of power extends driveline life by reducing harmful
shock loading
Drought, heat affect crop, livestock outlook
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ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED IN STEIGER TRACTORS
HAVE A 36 MONTH OR 2,500 HOUR FULL PARTS AND
SERVICE WARRANTY LONGEST IN THE INDUSTRY.
STEIGER MAKES 4WD PRACTICAL
1
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FUEL ECONOMY IS MAXIMIZED
WITH AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION
BECAUSE THE POWER OUTPUT IS
AUTOMATICALLY MATCHED TO THE
LOAD AND TRAVEL SPEED DEMANDS.
CHECK THESE FIELD SPEED RANGES*
FOR HT754 EQUIPPED PANTHER PTA.
< REV 1 .
loth (sth Hi)
Q 3 9th (4th Hi)
UJ <
UJ Bth (3rd Hi) ■■■■■
« S 7th (2nd ho mmmmmmmmmmm
It 2 *
o < 6th (sth Lo)
h- IE FULL THROTTLE OPERATION
O z sth (4th Lo)
k 4tn isi hi) mmmmmma .- L 0 AU x/loo<up
3rd (3rd Lo) HI AUX/CONVERTER
m 2nd (2nd Lo) : , HI AUX/LOCKUP
< IstnslLo) I
H—IIII I t I “ H
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
VZia"i%" m GROUND SPEED (MPH)
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 16,1980—A13
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PHONE: 717-626-1164 or 717-394-3047