Ayrshire president BY DONNA TOMMELLEO BROWNSTOWN - National Ayrshire president Earl Keefer, Millersburg, expressed concern about the economic crunch and urged Ayrshire breeders to in crease registrations and breed for the future. *_ “We need to'be concerned about } t Program analyst Del. ag college staff NEWARK, Del,' - John D: Pesek has joined the staff ot the College of Agricultural Sciences -at the' University ofDelawarejs asemor programmer/analyst. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in matbematics-from the^ University of Michigan and an M.S. in statistics from University. Pesek will help faculty and graduate students set up research experiments,, analyze and in- John D. Pesek COMPUTERIZED GRAIN MANAGEM , How would you like to save the energy cost of grain drying? You can with AeroDry. Compared with conventional high temperature gram drying, AeroDry can • Save up to 90%'energy cost. • Reduce shrink loss by 50%. • Increase feed value in gram. Plus you get a 25% tax credit. The AeroDry System can be fitted to your existing bin Ask about our lease plan. For more information contact: Milford Mast Elverson, PA 215-286-9118. Ken Sauder Brownstown, PA. 717-656-6519 Paul F. Detweiler Newville, PA 717-776-3288 A e mlV'«||P 1 •!( /hu ! I i h M U ( It what our cow is doing, 10 years from now," Keefer said. Speaking before ' the' Annual Meetmg of Southeastern Penn sylvania Ayrshire Breeders, Fnday night, Keefer reported that the national organization enjoyed one of its better years during most joins terpret data, using the computer as a tool!" Where needed he will also write computer programs. While at Purdue, he served m a similar capacity, assisting researchers there on a number of agricultural-related' projects.”" These included a study of the ef- . fetts of environmental factors on com faorei' behavior, a comparison of the toxicity of two types of poultry feed -contaminant, - and research aimed at developing a diagnostic test for a hard-to-detect,, swine disease. : Using the computer speeds research', says Dr. Raymond C % Smith, _ head of Delaware’s " department, of agricultural -and food economics. With it, less tune is spent prticessing and analyzing data. And, smde the computer can handle far more variables than most researchers would take the time to calculate by hand, you frequently get more complete results. Pesek will work out of the new computing center which has been installed in Agricultural Hall as part of the college’s current remodeling plan. The biggest improvement in grain drying since the corn crib. calls for of 1981, However, Keefer said, that by the fail the organization began to feel the effects of the economic situation. “People are paying bills,’’ Keefer commented, “instead of registering cattle.’’ “We need to be diligent about registering our cattle. This is a neccessary step for the organization to fulfill its obligation to the breeders.” Milt Brubaker, Lititz, secretary and treasurer of the state Ayrshire Southeastern Pennsylvania Ayrshire breeders, Friday evening, chose this group to fill executive and directorial positions in the organization. Sitting from left to right the group includes: Warren Schmuck, Peach Bottom director; James Martin, Stevens Red Rose DHIA; Glenn Seidel, Womelsdorf DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY """ A(hitm Dealer inquiries invited increased .registration organization, expressed optimism after returning from a Western Pennsylvania tour of Ayrshire farms. “It is encouraging the see the number of young Ayrshire farmers in that end of the state.” Brubaker reported. He also introduced the idea of a possible joint sale with Western Pa. breeders. Out-going president Robert Campbell, Narvon, passed the gavel to new president Ed Henley, Cochran ville. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 14,19M-D7 vice president; Harold R. Kulp, Pbi .n state director; standing,- left to right; Thomas Hostetter, Annville director; Roy Mentzer, New Holland director; Bob Campbell, Narvon director; Kennard (Ed) Henley 11, Cochranville president; Betty Henley, Cochranville secretary-treasurer. Southeastern members elected new directors as well as retaining incumbents. When the voting ended the executive slate was as follows: president Henley; vice president Glenn Seidel, Womelsdorf; secretary-treasurer Betty Henley, Cochranville; directors Warren Schmuck, Peach Bottom; Bob Campbell; Roy Mentzer, New Holland; Thomas Hostetter, Annville; Red Rose DHIA James Martin, Stevens; state director Harold Kulp, Pottstown.
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