s foliar tliar fertilizers should y on crops that are ring, there are a few here they may be rrect damage caused ns. compaction or her r, for example, can it’s metabolism and lent use and transport its. Foliar fertilizers, eld of com that’s no Id potential.” ~ have been known to plant recovery by ,hem with needed ind getting their lack on track so they oil nutrients. In this sprays prevent yield sing the crop through •iod. They coiild even Ids in spite of the ress. jr plants are under less yield they ohnson says. “The lust be corrected foliar fertilizers are ily practical tool for tilizers also can be . to correct temporary if nutrients tied up in trick is to identify the rient deficiency— by visual appearance - and use the correct to fill the gap and ' plant’s ability to locked nutrients. o sense in applying a treatment when what BUTLER WAM SEE YOUR AGRI-BUILDER FOR DETAILS! All Building F. 0.8 Annville, Pa. I (Buildings not equipped as shown) Prices Based on Survey of Agri-Builders Prices Could Vary With Each Agn-Builder Various Sizes Height and Weight Available POGO INC. 1841 Jerry’s Road Street, Md. 21154 PH: 301-692-5350 O. A. NEWTON & SON CO. Iridgeville, Delaware 19933 PH: 302-337-8211 fertilizer not a futuristic fs % you really need is one of the minor elements,” Johnson says. “That’s one of the biggest mistakes a ii Foliar feeding has a long way to go before farmer can make with foliar feeding. It’s also one reason why some farmers have had disap pointing results.” Foliar fertilizers can be applied by air or with a high-clearance sprayer. While aerial application may cost slightly more than using a ground sprayer, the added ex pense is usually worthwhile because no plants will be tram pled, Johnson says. Either way, application costs can be fertilizer » • PARK RIDGE, m. - The American Egg Board voted to declare a moratorium on collection of AEB assessments for the months of June and July in order to provide some financial relief to producers during the industry’s severe economic con ditions. The action was taken during an emergency telephone conference call of the Board on Friday, May 22. “We recognize the problem is far greater than can be solved by this reduction in AEB collections. But right now every little bit helps and we want to do what we can for the producer,” said Herbert L. See Your Agri Builder For Details FOUR COUNTIES CONTRACTOR RO.. Box 249 Coalport. Pa. 16627 PI); 814-672-5751 % STEEL I BUILDERS JOIN. Broad Street Wove City, Pa. 16127 ■feH: 412-458-7243 Us performance can be guaranteed. but we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel” AEB declares 2-month moratorium on assessments LEASE IT These Buildings Engineered for Self-Erection (Butler will furnish Erection and Foundation Drawings) HASCHEN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS P.0.80x 505 Chestertown, Md. 21620 PH: 301-778-5800 TRI-STATE MARINE DIST. INC. Route 256 Oeale,Md. 20751 PH: 301-867=1447 substantially if the foliar fertilizer is piggybacked with a needed insecticide or fungicide, thus saving a trip over the field. “Foliar feeding has a long way to go before its performance can be guaranteed,” Johnson concludes, “but we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Like anything else that’s new, foliar feeding needs to mature. We’re working to fine tune the science. Once we do, foliar fertilization should become a vital part of com and soybean fertilization.” . Steinbrueck, AEB chairman. Even with the reduced income, AEB will maintain a strong ad vertising and promotion program, according to Steinbrueck. “We will continue our full television and radio advertising campaign for the balance of the year, as well as the important cholesterol research program. We will have to tighten our belts in some of the less essential activities to do it, but we believe this moratorium is responsive to the producers’ needs at this time,” he said. The members of the Board also unanimously passed a motion IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DEI 1818 GRAIN BIN- 4173 Bus LESS THAN *22oo°° F. 0.8. Cash and Carry IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DEI 2718 GRAIN BIN - 9872 Bush LESS THAN *4ooo°° IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY TR3-COUNTY AGRI-SYSTEMS R.D.#l, Box 55 Swedesboro, NJ 08085 PH: 609-467-3174 WALTER J. CONSTRUCTION RDI Box 403 J Strasburg, Pa. 17579 PH; 717-687-8681 idea r * ' ’ * Progressive farmers continue to experiment often treating more acreage ea with foliar fertilizers on corn and soybeans -- results become more consistent. pledging their full financial sup port to AEB when the moratorium ends in August and encouraging the entire industry to provide strong financial support for AEB at that time also. June AEB collections are due during the middle of July. All producers and handlers will receive communications from AEB informing them of the moratorium. Handlers will also receive their usual handier forms along with an explanation that AEB still needs the forms filled out and returned in order to continue to collect statistical data that are important to the industry. F. 0.8. Cash and Carry WEETER CONCRETE RIGGS ENTERPRISES [ CONSTRUCTION Box 98 | i'm interested in more information on Butler products. Knox PA 16232 ! D BuiWirt 8s □ □ Dryers □ Bulk-O-Matics PH: 814-797-5122 | Name KELLER BUILDING QUILL SYSTEMS INC. CONSTRUCTION CO, R.D. 1 Box 203 P.O. Box 6269 Lewisburg, PA 17837 Harrisburg, Pa. 17112 PH: 717-524-0568 PH: 717-545-7527 “All of our independent market research shows the AEB program works in improving consumer attitudes and demand for eggs. The industry must view AEB advertising and promotion as a long-term effort that will have long-range benefits. “It is essential that we keep the AEB program strong. But we must YOUI UILOI m Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 30,1981—A21 JL American Egg^Board r P- E- HESS. BUTLER MTO. | Box 337,Oxford,PA 19363 I Address I County I City | Phone. also recognize there are periods of time when the industry needs help in other ways, and AEB must be flexible enough to respond to the industry,” Steinbrueck said. In a cost cutting move, the Board also voted to combine its previously scheduled July and October Board Meetings into a single meeting to be held August 26-27 at Chicago. ■V agri-builoer year as State.
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