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
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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,
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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. Maximum
retention and infiltration of water
is achieved by using the tile outlet
for comment
Washington, D C 20013, phone
202/447-7951 Comments must be
received by March 16,1981
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sloiago tei races which are
becoming more popular each year
These terraces are designed to
store water for up to 4*5 hours to
increase infiltration
The uses of crop residues, cover
cropping and conservation tillage
provide mulching by leaving a
layer of organic material on the
soil surface. Myers explained the
organic build-up acts as a blanket
to protect the soil from the impact
of raindrops. He added the organic
layer also serves as a mulch to
reduce moisture loss from the soil
through evaporation
Myers indicated the use ot
conservation tillage includes the
use of minimum tillage such as
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water
planting He stated the benefits
from minimum Ullage are a direct
result of the amount of residue left
on the surface at planting tune.
In order for minimum Ullage to
be most effective, 60-75 percent or
more of the residue should remain
on the surface. 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
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