OUR READERS WRITE, AND OIHEK OPINIONS (Continued from Page Al 2) Send a letter now A movement toward Federal legislation on farm animal regulations is now being actively pursued by Congressman Ronald Mottl (D-Ohio). An extensive study was done at the Congressman’s request by 24 scientists associated in agricultural fields and included Dr. Michael Fox. They could not substantiate adverse effects from confinement rearing. But, because of a letter writing campaign by animal welfare groups, Congressman Mottl now wants House Joint Resolution 305 passed and a 16 man commission established. This commission will recommend codes and laws regulating production of livestock, farms, etc. They_will establish guidelines within two years of its inception. Tell Congress we are against regulation. We need a letter writing campaign by farmers the ones who are going to be regulated. Write to your congressman m Washington at 2411 Rayburn House Office Building, Wasmgton DC 20515, and write to the Hon. Tom Harkin, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20615. Tell them you oppose any legislative action on house joint res. 305. It meets the changing needs of most soils and supplies the ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash.. .to maintain a favorable plant-nutrient balance for top grain and forage production. Pelleted UNIPEL 21-7-14 is an ideal fertilizer for the grower who wants a Uniform Smgle Application of a complete fertilizer on com in Spring or Fall. It’s especially good for programming high yield com for grain, or for silage, and for com/soybean rotations. •SS 0* Let’s talk about it. |BPT||il Come in and see us soon. FERTILIZERS Hetwg the WMGmUett r Other Unipel Grades Available 20-10-10 10-20-20 Trees are a very important part of our landscape; this is true in the urban areas as well as in the rural areas. This time of year is best suited for planting all kinds of trees. Some are used for landscape purposes, some for shade and some for windbreaks. Trees are important to our environment and add grace and beauty to many areas. Trees provide shelter for many kinds of birds and wildlife, as well as the ability to conserve soil and moisture. If you desire to plant trees, it should be done before hot weather arrives. Trees should be moved with a ball of soil wrapped in burlap. After planting be sure to keep the soU moist throughout the summer. Be a tree planter, you’ll feel better for it. To Avoid Sadden Feed Changes Cattle should be introduced to pastures gradually for several reasons according to our Dairy Agent, Glenn Shirk. A sudden change to a pasture feeding program can upset a cow’s rumen causing her to go off feed. As a result, fat tests and milk production can decline. Excess consumption of grass early m the season can also cause grassy odors and flavors in milk. That’s one thing we do not need as we are trying to increase milk con sumption! P. L. ROHRER & BRO.. INC. SMOKETOWN, PA Now is the Time (Continued from Page AlO) To Plant Trees PH: 717-299-2571 TMs,ORTHO CHEVRONtnd<tesifn UNIPEL,Rtf US Pat OH CHVS7««« If production increases when cows are turned out to pasture, it could be an indication that your 1 winter feeding program was not • properly balanced. To avoid these • problems, feed the cows forage before turning them out to pasture. Limit the amount of time they have ' access to pasture initially, and bring them in from pasture well before milking time. To Check Corn Planters Com planting season is just around the comer. And just because your planter worked well a year ago is no guarantee that it’U work this year, unless you’ve given it a thorough check-up this past winter or early this spring. Wear and tear over the years may have taken its toll. Many farmers jeopardize their crop stands each spring simply because they don’t take the time'to give their planters a thorough maintenance check. Worn parts, easily replaceable, or mechanisms that need a simple shot of grease, are common reasons for reduction in yield. Check your planter to make sure the drive chains are tight, that all bearings are in good condition, the seed and fertilizer tubes are clean and free of dirt and make sure the tires are in good condition, and most importantly, be sure you are rti 10-10-30 13-34-10 NPPC president seeks Reagan’s help for farmers DES MOINES, la. In a recent letter to President Reagan, John Saunders, president of the National Pork Producers Council said that while trade policies and inflation have taken their toll, the single greatest factor affecting the survival of farmers is the un precidented high interest rate. “Farmers are being forced to give up their own family farm operations because of factors they have never faced before,” Saun ders said in the letter. “If a farmer doesn’t make it through the short term, the long-term makes very little difference. 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