82—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 28,1981 Erosion control practices conserve HARRISBURG - The lack of rainfall in 1980 and the forecast by many of another dry year in 1981 could lead to economic problems for numerous Dauphin County fanners, according to Joel Myers of the Dauphin County office of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Myers explained water con servation as it relates to crop production could have a significant effect on crop yields in 1981. Conservation practices such as stripcropping, contour farming. 1981 honey program open LANCASTER - The US. Secretary of Agriculture is con sidering a price support program for the 1981 crop of honey Honey is presently being sup ported through loans and purchase agreements at 50.3 cents per pound which is 60% of parity. The public is being asked to advise the Secretary whether there should be (1) any modifications m the present program; (2) any change in the parity relationship in the price support level. Americans consume between 250 million and 275 million pounds of honey annually Honey production averaged 250 million pounds during peak production years, 1960-1964 Average production during the last 10 years was 208 million pounds This resulted in the U S. becoming a net importer of Need A Truck? Rent it. At rates you’ll like! No up keep. • No capital outlay. No maintenance worries. WE HAVE: PICK-UPS • STAKE BODIES DUMP TRUCKS • VANS • ECONOLINES See Us First. AC6[SK3QS§ 393-1701 720 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 12th & Spring Sts 07c ODOC MMentais Reading, PA 19604 UfD~0O«ID 940 Cornwall Road nirn JfiCQ qjnlimitcd Lebanon, PA 17042 l*4DuO /tals East Mam Street OOD 114*70 Palmyra, PA 17078 0w0'34/O terraces, diversions, the use ot crop residues, cover cropping and conservation tillage have long been recognized as measures to reduce soil erosion. But, added Myers, these very same measures can have a significant effect on maximizing crop production in years of little rainfall. These conservation practices conserve water by reducing runoff and erosion and allowing more moisture to in- honey The most important aspect is the pollination service provided by the honeybee The price support program tor beekeepers provides price and income stability to producers and helps maintain domestic honey production and enhance quality ot many food items in the U S diet Stable or increased production also helps the Nation’s balance ot payments position Persons interested in this issue should send written comments to J Weils, Director Production Adjustment Division, USDA-ABCS, Room 3630-S, P O Box 2415, LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS • LANCASTER • - READING • • LEBANON - • PALMYRA • filtrate the soil, he spin Practices such as stripcropping and contour farming utilize each plant row as a immature diversion or channel to retain water and allow infiltration Diversions and terraces when constructed on gentle grades permit additional infiltration and reduce runoff except during periods of very heavy rainfall. 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This can only be achieved by reducing the number of trips over the field and by properly adjusting the ground speed of the unit • For over 40 years numerous conservation measures have proven themselves by saving our top soil,” Myers concluded "Now during a period when moisture condiUons are low these same measures can help us conserve water for maximum crop production " THE PATZ solution: 'he RD-790 Ring-Drive Unloader The 96-B Surface-Drive Unloadar Reliable Year-Round Feeding Patz silo unloaders help you feed on schedule all year round. Both the Model RO-790 ring-drive unloader and Model 98-B surface drive unloader feature a double-hook gathering chain with hardened steel cutters and claws that rip through frozen and packed silage to deliver a steady flow of silage day after day Sharp power cutters keep silo walla free of silage buildup. And your un loader starts free of obstruction at the push of a button. 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