lodine levels (Continued from Page 08) animals. This practice, however, has given inconsistent results regarding foot infections, Adams explains. When high levels of iodine are found in herd milk, Adams recommends farmers check out all possible feed sources. This check should include anv free-choice minerals, as well as force-fed ones. Free-choice feeding of trace mineralized products should not be necessary, if proper forced-feeding is used. The latter allows for greater control of mineral balance and intake. In addition, farmers should check out sanitizing, back flushing and milking practices to see if careless use of iodine may be-contrlbuting to or causing the problem. Reducing iodine intakes to reasonable levels should result in a considerably lower iodine content in milk in about 3 to 5 days Mini SELINSGROVE - The Selin sgrove Young Farmers in Snyder County will be sponsoring a mini ag progress day on May 27, at the Kenneth Boyer/Charles Benner farm. Highlighting the event will be $3/4 million worth of equipment according to Charles Benner, one of the coordinators. The day will begin at 10 a.m. and ROHRER'S ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR BANVEL For post-emergence weed control on com... Borwelherbidde... ...alone or tonk-mixed with 2,4-D (depending on your weed problem): ...to control tough, lote germinatlng broadleof weeds, ...to cover misses of pre-emergence herbicide application, ...to get control where weather or other factors make earlier application impossiole. P. L ROHRER & BRO., INC. SMOKETOWN, PA . depending on how high original levels may be. In some cases, iodine electrodes are being used to monitor iodine levels m milk. Artifically high readings may result in pasteurization temperatures exceed the regulatory minimum of 161 degrees Fahrenheit. Adams warns, recommending farm samples be run before pasteurization. It is difficult to obtain accurate iodine analysis in feed, Adams adds. Most older methods result in lower values than may actually be present. “Cooperation among all segments of the dairy and allied industries can do much to keep milk the wholesome food that it has been over the years. Both a deficiency or excess of iodine in the ration should be avoided,” Adams concludes. progress day scheduled ag will include machinery operating all through the day. Dealers from all machinery operations will be on hand to answer questions. The Extension service will also be sponsoring mini talks. The list of machinery includes forage Harvestores, wagons, blowers, no-till planters, no-till drills, sprayers and many more. ...to make sure that lote weeds cannot mature to become the nursery for next year's weed crop. Ask us for application detoils about Danvel herbicide...from Velsicol. Note: Before using any pesticide, read the label. PH: 717-299-2571 Management ST. LOUIS, Mo. Management systems for increasing soybean profits is the theme of the 1981 Soybean Expo to be held in St. Louis, July 31-August 4. The three and a half day management conference and trade show features twenty-five management seminars, two general sessions, the largest soybean trade show ever assembled, and several family oriented activities. Soybean Expo is open to all soybean growers. Registration opens Friday, July 31, at Stoffer’s Riverfront Towers. The first senes of five 75-minute sessions opens at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Expo par- Selinsgrove FFA will be sup plying refreshments. The Boyer/Benner farm is located one mile east of the Rt. 104 and 35 crossroads along the lughway. For more information or directions, call Charles Benner at 539-8389. Ramdate is scheduled for May 29. 1 Soybean of ticipants may participate in up to 10 of the sessions offered over a three day period. Management seminars will feature a variety of discussion topics including fertility management, solid seeding systems, doublecropping, tillage systems, rotary versus con ventional combines and marketing strategies? Each session will be conducted by an experienced team that includes farmers, researchers and industry experts. The soybean trade show, which opens Friday evening, has over 400 exhibits from the nation’s leading suppliers of farm machinery, ag chemicals, farm supplies and marketing services. Several suppliers are sponsoring special activities during the three day Expo program including recep tions, meal functions and a night at the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros baseball game. General sessions on Saturday and Monday will feature addresses by American Soybean Association President Frank Ray of Baker, Florida, _ and Secretary of Agriculture John Block. Soybean Expo includes programs for,the entire family.' The home program features PAUL B. PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. Box 128 R.D. #4, Lrtitz, PA 17543 Wood Corner Rd I Mile West ot Ephrata Phone- 717-738-1121 Hardware • Farm Supplies Custom Manufacturing Crane Service muster Farming, Saturday, May 23,1981— PS emphasis IS Expo SEJinIQuQS workshops on bookkeeping, making use of pocket calculators, estate planning and personal budgeting. Demonstrations of microwave cooking and the use of a food processor are also planned. A youth program with activities for children and youth ages 7 to 16 features a riverboat nde, tours of the world famous St. Louis Zoo and other special activities. Soybean Expo concludes Monday, August 3, with the President’s Banquet and an evening of entertainment and dancing. For more information, write American Soybean Association, Box 27300, St. Louis, MO 63141 or call 314/432-1600. Proverbs 3/9-10: 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce; 10 Then will your bams be filled with gram, with new wine your vats will overflow. 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