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OF PENNSYLVANIA 1070 Steinmetz Rd. Ephrata, Pa. 17522 Phone 717-733-1206 i .. 1 water-erosion, then, is what con servation tillage is all about. There have been many articles written and research completed on fertility, and weed, insect and disease control programs for conservation - tillage. These programs are important to keep production with conservation tillage competitive iwth con- The Madison“ System of Choke.” •STOP IN OR CALL US TODAY- New Berlinville, PA ERB& HENRY EQUIPMENT 215-367-2169 Sussex, NJ WILLIAM SYTSEMA 201-875-5449 Belvidere, Ml G. H. BUCHMAN 201-475-2185 B. WILMER MARTIN Elmer, Ml . 215-445-5652 . _ (Lancaster Store) GEORGE COLEMAN 609-358-8528 Milford, DE BE anf Hii* AC « NE JOHN J. O'BRIEN, IR. 302-422-4837 215-588-4133 (Chapman Store) Rising Sun, MD rP rii rn n* irv MELVIN R. STOLTZFUS HARRY E. 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However, very little has been written on one of the most important aspects of corn production the relationship of conservation tillage to hybrid selection. For a farmer to choose hybrids wisely, he has to know the dif- More for your money Is still possible from your Madison Silos dealer. The Madison “System of Choice" may well be one of your very best investments diets you tailor a feed processing system to precisely your own feeding requirements. Your Madison dealer isn’t stuck with just one answer to your needs. No need to "over-structure” you. He can give you a sensible system at a sensible price. See him today or call the Madison Silo Co. of Pennsylvania. ARNOLD L. DECKER 717-369-3607 (Chambersburg Store) DAVID L. DONHARL 717-334-6438 (Taneytown Store) CHARLES C. DREESE 717-966-1445 (Winfield Store) WILLIAM D. KNISELY 814-237-5515 (Pleasant Gap Store) BRADLEY E. MILLER 717-566-6243 (York West Store) W. LEE SAMSELL 412-267-4681 (Eighty Four Store) PAUL R. SHOWALTER 814-276-3733 (Somerset Store) MAX L. TEARS 814-793-4306 (Martwsburg Store) (Penna.) THOMAS KALASKY 412-349-5987 (Indiana Store) Lancaster farming, Saturday, December 11,1982-033 tillage needs ference between conservation and conventional tillage. Conservation tillage attempts to control erosion by keeping as much of the residue of the previous crop on the soil surface as possible. On the other hand, conventional practices cover this residue to leave a cleanly plowed field. While a conservation tillage farmer wil' plant crops with as few trips across the field as possible, his con ventional tillage counterpart will plant crops only when a near perfect seedbed is attained no matter how many swings across the field are needed. These differences grow in im portance for Illinois farmers selecting hybrids. Because of the residue on the soil surface, the soil will warm more slowly than cleanly plowed acreage. Ad ditionally, with conservation tillage, seedbed preparation is often less than ideal. To counter these two conditions, hybrids must have very strong emergence and early vigor. Root growth of com plants is generally less with conservation tillage because of less seedbed preparation. With that in mind, a fanner should select a hybrid with an extensive, vigorous root AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR £tvac Featuring the exclusive l-Loc SpliiMaster-Lmk with sealed and lubricated chains _______ FINAL DRIVE PARTS A r f-A*-- iMHMium* Mij— LMMIMUIM - y\S. mMIUMMT Q) i-S-S,-* W VMM '^'■•rteaw State line Machine Inc. (fMh 200 OWENSBY DRIVE. WILMINGTON, DEL X9BIO (302)478-0285 (CONCORD PK. & PENNA. DEL. STATELINE) system. Such a root system is needed to aid in water and nutrient uptake, as well as standability. Because the previous crop’s residue remains on the soil sur face, potentially more disease organisms and insect larvae will over-winter. A hybrid for con servation tillage must be tolerant to this increased exposure to disease and insects, particularly European com borer. How does a farmer find out which hybrids meet the criteria for excellent production with con servation tillage? Ip addition to drawing on experience with hybrids he is now using, a farmer can rely on extension service plot results from counties where conservation tillage is widespread. He can also turn to experienced seedsmen who have access to industry and university plot results, and who know the kinds of yields local farmers using con servation tillage are getting. The need to save our soil for future generations must, of course, be balanced with our immediate need for food and profit. Through conservation tillage and proper hybrid selection, farmers across the country can attain that balance. 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