Adams feed mill (Continued from Page 020) County specialty company’s feeds are marketed to every state east of the Mississippi, according to Markey. Even though the company has .wixpanded its specialty lines over \Wie past 17 years, trout feed con tinues to make up the bulk of the feed company’s business, and supplying the feed needs of aquaculture demands most of its research efforts. “Two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water,” observed Knapp, “so why not use it to grow food? Instead of going out to sea to catch shrimp, you can grow them in a confined area. “We’ve had requests from people in Japan to get feed for eels that .they’re growing in aquacutlure. We’re a specialty feed company and producing for this market is right up our alley. We’re trying to become a leader in the field.” •■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■l PRODUCTION: USDA Summary (January/82> 1,306 Daus. in 654 Herds Ave. 17.743 M 3.5% 618 F Pred. Dif. (98% rpt) +sl37 + 1.368 M -.17% +24F S: Harrisburg Gay Ideal-EX & GM D: EX-3E with 2 rec. over 25.000 M & 900 F PRODUCTION: USDA Summary <January/82) 27 Daus. in 26 Herds Ave. 18.258 M 3.5% 637 F Pred. Dif. (54% rpt.) +sl39 + 1.320 M -.14% +27F S: C Romandale Shalimar Magnet-EX & GM D: VG Arlinda Chief Dau. with rec. to 30.720 M & 1.161 F Atlantic bulls have been re-classified and new classification scores are available. 15H219'Duke was raised 1 point to become EX-92. 15H253 Sidney and 15H277 Starmate jumped from the Good Plus category to the Very Good level, and 15H221 Mandate and 15H247 Foreman climbed higher in the Very Good category. Atlantic now houses 7 Excellent bulls and 35 Very Good bulls at their Lancaster barns. Our Daily Holstein Selection Includes: 26 bulls with milk over + I.OOOM 34 bulls with value PD over + $lOO 8 bulls with + PD for % test 23 bulls with at least 70% repeatability 22 bulls with + PD for type Knapp pointed out that some of the advantages of aquaculture include being able to grow things, like trout, shrimp, catfish, lobster, and tilpia in a more controlled environment. Another advantage is the potential for big profits. He cited statistics showing that in 1979 catfish fanners turned a profit of $5OO per acre compared to $lOO an acre earned by soybean farmers. Knapp admitted the industry is still an infant and has a lot of rough edges to polish. However be em phasized that efficiency of production is aquaculture’s ' greatest asset fish convert feed into meat at an extremely high ratio.' With an eye to the future, Zeigler- Brothers, Inc. is working toward a major marketing expansion which not only includes more distributors for their current line of exotic feeds, but also exploring new areas for sales. Catering to the temperamental These high + PD milk sires are now classified "Excellent" NEWARK, DEL. - Corn planting time is fast approaching. How good a seeding job will you do thisyear? Decisions you make at planting will likely affect your results at harvest, says Delaware Extension power and machinery specialist Tom Williams. Some crops can compensate for poor planting practices, but most do best when they are seeded uniformly. tastes of celebrity zoo residents, laboratory research subjects, or trout has earned more than ‘chicken feed’ for a Mice floun dering feed company. The tale of Ziegler Brothers, Inc., from success to failure and back again, is one fish story you can believe. _ TYPE: H-FA Summary (January/82) 164 Daus. Cl. 77.8 (act.) 80.2 (age-adj.) Pred. D». (91% rpt.) + .36 PDT MATING RECOMMENDATION: Use Superior to im prove strength with dairyness. He can also be expect ed to improve rear udders, teats, legs & feet, and quality of bone and hide. TYPE; H-FA Summary (January/82) (no summary to date) MATING RECOMMENDATION; Use Magnet to im prove open ribbing and clean bone. He can be expect ed to improve fore udders, teats, and rumps. -Atlantic BREEDERS COOLER.ATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES Member - NAL Affiliated Breeders Toll-Free 24 Hour Phones For Service: Lancaster Area 569-0411 Pennsylvania 800-732-0391 Del., Md. &N J. 800-233-0216 Approved by Certified Semen Services Del. Extension shows how calibration affects profits Planting was one of the fust farming operations to be mechanized, Williams notes. Hie first corn planter, patented in 1893, allowed the fanner to plant without stooping. Today farmer rides in an air conditioned tractor cab with electronic monitors and plants a 30-foot-wide swath at five miles per hour. Even the meaning of the word, planting, has become far more complex. might consist of applying dry or liquid fertilizer beside the row; applying granular insecticide in the, seed furrow or beside the row; opening a seed furrow; metering seed at a uniform rate; placing treated seed at a uniform depth, withgood seed to-soil contact for fast ger- 15H180 Le-Del Ideal SUPERIOR Excellent-90 15H276 Lovdal MAGNET Chief Falcon Excellent-90 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 20,1912—P21 nunation; and covering the seed for protection. Spraying herbicides can also be accomplished at the same time. Proper calibration of metering mechanisms is critical if a planter is to apply all these materials at the intended rates under varying conditions. The Delaware Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor a workshop to demonstrate proper calibration techniques on Tuesday, March 16, at 1 p.m. it will be held at White Brothers Supply Co. on Route 896 north of Middletown. Com planters, row fertilizers, granular applicators, grain drills, PTO and ground-driven sprayers will be covered. The meeting will count toward the recertification of pesticide ap plicators. WE ARE NOW THE FACTORY OUTLET For Coo I/Wood Stoves/ Boilers/Furnoces Fireplace insert *595 CHESTER B. NOLT 30 S. Hershey Ave. (Bareville) Leola, Pa. 17540 PHONE (717) 656-6898 Hours: Mon. A Toes. By Appointment Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10 to 8; Sat 10 to 4 EAR CORN Paying Top Prices For Good Quality Ear Corn • Wet or Dry • No Quantity top large or too small • Fast Unloading - Dump on Piles Go • Easy access -2.2 miles off 283 bypass- Manheim, Mt. Joy exit • Daily Receiving 7:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. - un loading evenings & Saturdays by appt. • Trucks available for pick up at your farm. Cali Anytime For Price 717-665-4785 JAMES E. NOLL GRAIN
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