Chore-Time adviso Jr javer, se< :e Manager of Agri-Equipment, of Leola, is a member of the 1981 Distributor Service Advisory Committee for Chore-Time Equip ment, Inc., manufacturers of automated equipment for the care and feeding of poultry TORONTO, Canada Massey- Ferguson Limited has reported an operating loss of $37.4 million (U.S.) for the three months ended Apnl3o. An unrealized exchange gam, due largely to the strength of the U.S. dollar, of $29.4 million led to a net loss .of $B.O million for the quarter. The result was an improvement over the fust quarter operating B FAVORITE FAVORITE EQUIPMENT and SUPPLY Co. v V r MF reports loss loss of $101.9 million. In the fust quarter an exchange gain of $20.5 million was included in the net loss of $81.4 million. A number of the company's manufacturing facilities were temporarily closed* during that period. In the comparable period in 1980,• the company reported net income of $15.8 million. This was before severe downturn in world markets Announce EMERGENCY SERVICE AFTER 5 PM & WEEKENDS - CALL 717-354-4460 committee and livestock, of Milford, Ind. Other committee members include Les Kreger, of Chore-Time, seated center; Paul McNeal, of Silver City, N.C.; and standing, from the left, Jim Ahlers, Fort Recovery, Ohio; Tom Beeson. Leesburg. Ind.; and Bob Lathan. Downsville, La. NEW HOLLAND. PA 17557 FOR SALES AND SERVICE CtfCC 717-354-4466 which affected 1980 results. Victor A. Rice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said that the results were as expected due to depressed market conditions, inflation and high interest rates. The company has continued tc operate under strict cash con servation and asset reductior programs. FAVORITE “IKSTYIE” POULTRY SYSTEMS Are Now Sold and Serviced By: Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 13,1981—83 Suggested Trickle publication available NEWARK, Del —.With water at a premium and labor costs high, farmers in the northeast are turning their attention to trickle irrigation. Trickle or drip irrigation is a method of applying small amounts of water directly to a part of the plant’s root zone. The method requires less water and labor than other irrigation systems, yet it assures that the root zone has optimum moisture at all times. Trickle irrigation works especially well on vegetable crops grown on plastic mulches and small gardens and orchards. Delaware extension agricultural engineer Tom Williams says .trickle irrigation can be useful in Delaware and neighboring states, but there are some factors should Land rental rates NEWARK, Dela. Rental rates on farmland are a major factor in the profit or loss of a farming operation. Rates very con siderably depending on local demand and the quality and productivity of the land. Although cropland rental rates have shown ups and downs in the last few years, there is a slight upward trend. Farmland rental rates have increased less than the cost of other farm production in puts. Many factors affect specific menx Readings irrigation consider before installing a trickle irrigation system. A new publication prepared by the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service of the Cooperative Extension Service explains the advantages and disadvantages. The 23-page illustrated publication. Trickle Irrigation in the Eastern United States, discusses plants’ water needs, specific crop recommendations, and the engineering specifications for trickle systems. To receive a copy, send a check for $1.25, made out to the University of Delaware. The address is: Agricultural Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, De 19711. tracts of land, so the averages should be used only as a guide rather than a rule. Each parcel of land is different, and a fair rental rate for a given tract may be considerably higher or lower than the average. Another important factor is the terms of the lease. Some land is leased on a one-year basis, which does not encourage good farming practices, especially maintaining die proper pH and fertility levels, according to Tilmon. (Turn to Page B 4) fIUORITE
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