i MAXATAWNY - Since 1920 when soybeans were first in troduced in the U.S., the inoculation of the seeds with rhizobia bacteria has been a recommended practice to increase >, crop yield. A powdered rhizobia inoculum applied directly to the seeds has been used most suc cessfully by fanners since that time. But tests recently completed at the Rodale Research Center have shown that a new granular inoculum called Soil Implant can be even more effective in in creasing yields than its powdered predecessor. Agronomy researcher Martin Culik describes the results of the Research Center test: “For our experiment, we divided ★ Bam Cleaners, Manure Pumps, Manure Slackers, Silo Unloaders, Bunk Feeders, Feed Conveyors MARVIN I. HORST DAIRY EQUIPMENT 1950 S. sth Avenue. Lebanon, Pa. 17042 Phone: 717-272-0871 Yes, Morton Buildings quality workmanship, con designs and erects all types of struction and appearance buildings!! 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The yield for that plot was 42.9 bushels per acre, nearly double the amount produced without inoculation.” > The granular inoculum more than pays for itself, says Culik. “Figuring soybeans at |5 per bushel, the granular inoculum grossed about 325 more per acre than the dry powder treatment and almost 1115 more per acre than the untreated plot.”' Quality... ... for business... with a strong, written warranty to back it up in every Morton Building. Bring your building plans to us, we'll show you why Ph 7171334-2168 Ph 8141336-5083 Ph 814/364-9500 Ph 2011454-7900 Ph 703/825-3633 Need... HAY - STRAW - EAR CORN PEANUT HULLS Buy Now and Save! More and more farmers are buying from us for better value and all around satisfaction. DELIVERED ANY QUANTITY Phone Area Code 717-687-7631 ESBENSHADE TURKEY FARM PARADISE, PA. 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