c COLLEGE PARK. Md. - The summer drought has set the stage for aflatoxin contamination in corn that could parallel the scare of SERVING THE FARMERS FOR 107 YEARS HAMBURG SAVINGS and TRUST COMPANY Ca«h depositor luurW t* *4OOOO FDK <D»M Vtrasir INtURANCt CORPORATION Hamburg, PA - Phone: 215-562-3811 A FULL SERVICE BANK OUTSIDE CALF HUTCHES With Metal Roofs & Feeders • Painted & Creosoted For Additional Information Write or Call: STOLTZFUS WOODWORK RD 2, Box 2280, Gap, PA 17527 DRAINAGE PROBLEMS? COCALICO EQUIPMENT HAS THE TWO MACHINES TO HANDLE YOUR DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ★ Both Machines Equipped with Laser Beam Grade Control Drainage Pays High Returns COMPARE . - A„nlffiurn Even with the conservative fig investment Annual Return . , . - .. . Land Drainage 21-46% UrCS ShOWO here, it S ODVIOUS that SIS:;::::;:::::;::::::;:::”’ land drainage should top farmers’ |tod«. lists of investment priorities. How to prevent aflatoxins 1977. Danger signals have been hqisted in some southern states, but early harvest reports so far have not indicated any con 717-442-8972 COCALICO EQUIPMENT CO. DRAINAGE & EXCAVATING RD#3, DENVER, PA 17517 tamination in local corn fields. This was the conclusion of the statewide aflatoxin task force, which met last week at the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Organizations represented on the task force include the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., the university’s ex tension service and Agricultural Experiment Station, and the state Department of Agriculture. Task force chairman is Ralph J. Adkins, Extension agricultural programs specialist at the University of Maryland Adkins explained that aflatoxms result from fungi growing on feed grams, feed products and other food commodities They can be harmful to poultry, some classes of farm animals, and Red meat output drops 13% HARRISBURG - Com mercial red meat production m Pennsylvania during August totaled 80.9 million pounds, ( down 13 percent from August 1979, according to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service, Cattle slaughter at 60,900 head was down 13 percent while calf slaughter at 22,600 head was seven percent less" than last year. Hog slaughter at 266,300 head decreased eight per cent from a year ago. The number of sheen and lambs slaughtered totaled 13,2C0, down eight percent ★ We Stock Heavy Grade Tubing which - Exceeds SCS Specifications. In sizes 4”, 6", 8", 10" and 12". NOW AVAILABLE 15” & 18" Tubing * Also Pipe And Fittings For Tile Outlet Terraces. even to hitmans when ingested in sufficient amounts. Young animals are more susceptible than old ones. Adkins noted the drought conditions that have reduced com yields m many areas of the state may also have reduced the growth of the aflatoxm-producmg fungus. He and other members of the task force point out, however, that prolonged rainy weather could spell an aflatoxm danger alert. Since aflatoxms are primarily storage diseases, it is essential that com be clean and dry when stored. Combines should be adjusted to remove as much trash and weed seed as possible. Care should be taken not to break or crack the com kernels. Moisture from damp gram, or condensation, is the key element in mold m- from August 1979. Nationally, commercial red meat production during August totaled 3.02 billion pounds, a decrease of nine percent from August 1979. Beef production at 1.77' pounds was down eight percent while veal production at 31 million pounds declined nine per cent. Pork production totaled 1.19 billion pounds, down 12 percent from August 1979. Lamb and mutton produc- tion was unchanged from last year at 23 million pounds. PH: 215-267-3808 lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 27,1980—021 m corn festation. It can turn a quality product into a reservoir of aflatoxin con tamination. While normal storage procedures call for drying com to 15 percent moisture, drying down to 13 percent will provide an extra margin of safety. At this level, the growth of meld is stopped, and*io more aflatoxm will be produced. John A. Doerr, assistant professor of poultry science at the University of Maryland, says that proper grain storage is largely a matter of common sense. Having expended the cost and effort to obtain clean, dry com, farmers should continue that effort. Doerr makes the following suggestions. that storage bin covers fit properly, are in good repair, and have watertight seals. Inter (Continued from Page C2O) president and Leon S. Lapp as vice president. Norman L. Hershey was elected secretary-treasurer and Christ K. Blank was named to the hauling committee. Membership had in creased and Gap was allowed four delegates and alternates rather than three. Delegates include: Jay M. Hershey, Gordon Hoover, Donald B. Miller, and Christian K. Smucker. Alternates will be: Isaac S. Seller, Emanuel S. Smucker, Melvin S. Stoltz fus, and Elam Reel. The New Holland-Leola Local chose Harry Zim merman, Jr. as president and David S. Fisher as vice president. Secretary-treasurer will be Walter C. Martin and David S. Fisher will serve on the hauling committee. The three delegates will be John R. Groff, Clarence M. Hoover, and Walter C. Martin. Alternates will be Thomas A. Denlinger, Jere K. Skiles, and Elam B. Stoltzfoos. J. Richard Herr was SMALL & COMPACT CORN FODDER & RYE, 2 ROW & 2 HORSE STALK CHOPPER, BUILT RIGHT IN OUR SHOP LARGE SELECTION OF ALLIS CHALMERS AND WISCONSIN POWER UNITS COMPLETELY REBUILT AND NEW IN STOCK CONTACT US FOR PIT ELEVATORS AND COMPLETE LAYOUTS FOR MANURE PITS THAT YOU CAN USE AMPLE BEDDING AND USE ONLY AN 8 HP ENGINE TO DRIVE ELEVATOR SMUCKER WELDING & MANUFACTURING 2110 ROCKVALE ROAD. LANC., PA 17602 PH 687-9198 Clean storage facilities before adding new-crop corn or feed. Make sure that the storage container is dry before filling commences. Provide adequate ven tilation. Minimize headspace over stored grain whenever possible. - A half-full bin means a lot of dead air and condensation surfaces. When using non-ventilated bins, move the com or feed in and out of storage quickly. Inspect bin contents frequently for signs of mold growth and spoilage. Ob viously cottony fungus growth, musty odor, discolored kernels, or a dark, dusty coating indicate mold problems. If you are concerned about a particular field, bin, or load of corn, your county extension agricultural agent can help you to get it tested. State elected president of the Paradise local and John A. Harsh was voted in as vice president. Aaron Lapp, Jr. will serve as secretary treasurer and Leroy K. King will be on the hauling committee. Delegates for the year include Daniel L. Esh, J. Richard Herr, and Amos S. Smoker. Alternates' will be Samuel L. Esh, John A. Harsh, and Allen B. Mellinger. A 50 year membership award was presented to Mrs. and Mr. John R. Greff of the New Holland-Leola local. A 25 year membership award was given to Hershey E. Kurtz of the Gap local. Members were assured the Cooperative had taken action on the mailing problems with milk checks. Members were told the Post Office has reviewed the problem and assured Inter- State the checks will be delivered on time. The annual meeting of the Cooperative is scheduled for November 11 and 12 at the Host Farm in Lancaster. The banquet will be held the night of Novmeber 11.—CH nsm
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