BlO—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 13,1980 Georgia corn grower breaks state yield record " ” u QCI „ ner acre before < l uar * ; P« r acre rat «,” Duo® GIRARD, Ga. A Burke “I can’t imagine anyone “This hybrid is recom- planted in 38-inch rows, ,? i explains. A adds. “We also inspected the County fanner has broken achieving better than 287.6 mended by our extension raised the field population to i n ot lnn indicated fields frequently up until the Georgia state com yield bushels after the hot, dry staff for high yield per- 34,500 plants per acre and . micronutnent harvest to s P° t any insect or record by more than 40 weather our crops were formance under irrigation increased the amount of f good disease problem.” bushels per acre. exposed to this year,” says and high fertilization,” fertilizer applied. p Planted on March 20, the Percy Dixon, Girard, grew Craven. “Mr. Dixon did an Craven says. “It’s one of the cr ° p ’ harrnwpd his field corn podmated before a 15- 287.6 bushels of com per acre outstanding job in leading varieties in Dixon’s G-4507 received ‘ . snhsmlinc day heat wave of over 100 to break a 247.2 bushels per maximizing his yield over a Georgia.” 251 lbs. of phosphorus, 365 thr e in one degree temperatures acre record set in 1979 by wide acreage.” Dixon attained a 203- lbs. of mtrogen and 349 lbs. ana pianung 1 blanketed Georgia. The Lawrence Williams of Dixon, who tills 4,000 acres bushel yield with G-4507 m of potash per acre. ne lO gau drought forced Dixon to Statesboro. of corn, soybeans and 1979, prompting him to aim Phosophoms and lime were or swriei irrigate eight times, sup- The new record is an peanuts, achieved the high for 250 bushels this year, fall applied. plying 1.25 inches of water at average of two outstanding yield with Funk’s G-4507 Craven says. The farmer “We spread 1,200 lbs. of enough ammoma ation throu „ h moisture yielded 283,8 Make It YOUrSCIf With Wool of rainfall. moisture. An August 26 OAllfpct 1111 sidedress operation when the * !Pg u ™ e ver check did even better, a MLS €Olll6Bl COHlUig Up of thought it would yield 287.6 tokel per acre adjusted ° cheSw llte SeUe bushels, rm as surpnsed as Dixon’s achievement, we sprayed AAtrex at a 1.5 nnyone. witnessed by Burke County 1 • extension agent W.H. QCSlfifli tt) Craven, Jr., is entered in W Georgia’s 200 Bushel Com Club annual yield contest. The club, sponsored by the Georgia Cooperative Ex tension Service, will hold an awards banquet m January to honor Georgia farmers who produced more than 200 bushels of com per acre in 1980. y/ mfQLtf Some 150 Northern Lebanon Young Farmers and members of their families were present at the August meeting held at the Robert Lentz farm to tour the newly constructed dairy barn and house. Pictured are Larry Grumbine; hired man, Brenda Lentz, Glen Layser; Hired man, David, Sandy, Robert, Karen Lentz, and Larry Heiston, salesman for Lancaster Silos, who sponsored the refreshments. _ NEW Dancer For high yields and high quality. 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Contest information and entry forms can be obtained from Karen J. Sandoe, 400 S. Eighth St., Lebanon, PA 17042; 717-274- 2801, Extension 349. The winners of this » I I I I i district, comprised of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York Counties, will par ticipate m the state com petition to be held October 24-25, 1980 in State College, PA.. have a nice weekend.. SHARE SOMETHING FARM LOANS? We Take Care Of The Hands That Feed Us! The way we look at it the farmer is pretty much the backbone of America And we're always ready to help him in every way we can One of those ways might be with a farm loan And when it comes to farm loans, we’re out to serve you like nobody else We think you'll find us to be fast and friendly in helping you with your farm loan needs AGRI LOAN CORP. ROBERT N. ZOOK President (Continued from Page B 9) Smith. First is the loss m test weight of the kernels shallow kernels, for example. This loss is hard to see, he comments. The second kind of yield loss, more visible, takes place when plants lodge, and harvesting losses mount. Wayne Fowler would like to see farmers familiarize themselves with the plant characteristics that affect early drydown and not confuse drydown with “die down ” He suggests that producers look for fewer husks, and loose, thin husks which open at the top of the ear as the ear matures Besides we're ready to help you on new farming opportunities Maybe you need money for farm expansion Or for new equipment Maybe you lust need money for your annual purchase of farm supplies Whatever your needs, we'll be glad to help you every way we can So call us soon with your farm loan needs We'll go to work for you (Subsidiary Of The Brownstown National Bank) Main & State Sts. Brownstown, Pa. 17508 717-656-2951 He cautions against the risk of leaving any hybrid in the field until it dries down to 15 to 17 percent moisture. “We probably have to use at least some energy to dry com gram for storage,” he says. “Early season hybrids certainly have a place, and there is nothing wrong with using them when they fit your program,” says Crum “The goal is to plant hybrids that fit each farmer’s specific needs “A five-day-earlier hybrid can make a big difference in kernel moisture at harvest,” he adds, “or in the date at which it can be harvested at a given moisture level ” right away Trying to get things done for you And remember, we really mean if when we say ‘‘We’ll make you glad you deal with us ” “We’ll make you glad you deal with us.” Serving Lancaster And Lebanon Counties
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