DES MOINES, la. A new research department with _ the primary goal of transferring ad- vanced genetic engineering techniques from the laboratory to J proven plant, breeding programs has been established by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Scientists in the new Department of Biotechnology Research are investigating how the technology of plant tissue culture and DNA analysis can be practically applied to improvement of proprietary crop varieties and other products for agriculture. Part of the Pioneer' Plant Breeding Division, the new department is housed in a $2.7 million complex on a two-acre site adjacent to the division headquarters in Johnston. The 17,000-square-foot facility contains nine laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation. There is also office and work space for scien tists, technicians and clerical staff stationed there. First-phase staffing indudes scientists trained in five disciplines: a molecular biologist specializing in applications of DNA analysis to plant breeding; a Long begins silo production TARBORO, N.C. - Long Mfg. has begun production at its new glassdining facility in Davenport, lowa. Representing an investment by Long Mfg. of over $5 million, this facility will fabricate, clean, spray, and fire the new oxygen limiting, glass-lined storage systems, used by farmers for storage of high moisture grain and medium moisture forages, as well as their current One of Stor-Lix liquid waste storage systems. ssgm LAMINATED ARCHS UNIQUE IN DESIGN ENGINEERED FOR YOUR NEED ECONOMICAL TO BUILD. MORE SPACE NO POSTS TO ROT OFF BUILT WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND. Pioneer opens genetics lab Cytogeneticist Marc Albertsen of Pioneer Hi-Bred In ternational, Inc., inspects a wild relative of corn he’s growing at the new Department of Biotechnology Research facility. cytogeneticist with knowledge of molecular genetics; a plant tissue culture specialist; a research microbiologist, and a plant pathologist working at the molecular level. The Department ofßiotechnology Research will have responsibilities related to all seed stocks developed and marketed by Pioneer com, The glass-lining conveyor system is 1193 feet in length and utilizes multi-head electrostatic spray guns. Humidity is computer controlled in each of the five spray booths. This air make-up control system' assures consistent, high quality application. The 149-foot furnace is also computer con trolled to maintain a constant 1500 degrees. It has air seals, and a hot air reclaim system. The line features many 36x100', 10,000 bu. Capacity - Berks Co. 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Long also offers a full line of gram bin drying and storage systems, as well as handling equipment, for farmers who prefer dry grain for feeding or marketing. «SSJ.|3 PIbCATAWAY, N.J. - Dairy research evaluating sodium bicarbonate or highly reactive limestone added to a control ration shows greater benefit from feeding bicarb, three universities have reported. Results also suggest that this highly reactive limestone is not effective in buffering the rumen. In the research. Larry D. Muller of Penn State; Carl L. Davis, of the University of Illinois; and William Chalupa, of the University of Pennsylvania, participated in a cooperative study under a grant from Church & Dwight Co., Inc. The researchers fed a total of 108 cows, about 35 at each location, from freshening through 16 weeks of lactation. The control diet was a total mixed ration of 60 percent concentrate and 40 percent com silage, on a dry matter basis. Either 1.2 percent sodium bicar bonate, 1.42 percent limestone, or a combination of the two ingredients was added to the total ration. Previous research had CONRAD, lA. Hog producers can fight rust in hog confinement operations with Ideal’s new ad justable bog confinement panels which are made from heavy gauge stainless steel. The strong vertical tube panels come in sizes to fit most confinement operation floor plans. Available in 28-inch and 35-inch heights, they can be used for nurseries, and finishing, sow, or boar pens.' " “The panel systems are flexible to allow for some unevenness in the floor ” says L.W. “Pete" Keeley, ***».< X t CALL TODAY FOR INFORMATION Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 31,1982—D7 Bicarb tops limestone Ideal cites new hog panels FOR YEARS TO COME. EASY LOADING AND UNLOADING WITH ELEVATOR AT ONE LOCATION. RICHLAND RDI, Pennsylvania 17087 suggested that finely-ground, highly reactive limestone might be an effective rumen buffer. 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