I * FT. WAYNE, Ind. - Over 94 “ to conservation tillage prac million acres of cropland in the tices,” says Kichard FoeJl, United States were under some Chairman of the Center s form of conservation tillage last Executive Committee. This year according to new information survey will be useful to anyone released here by the Conservation interested in how and where our Tillage Information Center. The nation’s farming practices are figure represents nearly 24% of shifting from conventional forms total U.S. cropland and is part of tillage to those that protect our the Center’s “1982 Survey of soilandwaterresources.” Conservation Tillage Practices.” Survey results showed that lowa “We are encouraged by the hud the _ largest acreage number of acres that are being put (13,633,500) in conservation tillage Conservation tillage definitions For the purposes of the Center, conservation tillage is defined as those methods of farming which maintain adequate plant cover on the land to conserve vital national resources of soil and water,-while reducing the labor, energy, and capital needed to maintain the economic vitality of American agriculture. Within this general definition, the following subcategories are defined: No-Till Preparation of the seedbed and planting is completed in one Sod disturbance at planting time is limited to the area contacted by the rolling coulter. A minimum of 90% of the previous crop residue is left on the soil surface immediately after planting. Ridge-Till Preparation of the seedbed and planting is completed in one operation on ridges. Ridges are usually 4-8 inches higher in elevation than the row middles. Ridges are maintained and rebuilt through prior year cultivation. A minimum of 66% of the previous crop residue is left on the soil surface immediately after planting. Strip-Tfll Preparation of the seedbed and planting are completed in one operation, with tillage limited to a narrow band centered on the growing row. Area between rows, exclusive of tiUage bands, is disturbed. A minimum of 50% of the previous crop residue is left on the soil surface immediately after planting. Mulch-TUi Preparation of the seedbed involves loosening and/or mixing the soil and incorporating a portion of the previous crop residue into the soil. Tillage tools include: chisels, wide sweeps, discs, harrow, etc. A minimum of 33% of the previous crop residue is left on the soil surface immediately after planting. Reduced-Till The reduction of conventional tillage trips as a result of vegetative chemical control, combined tillage operations, or multi-function jjjU'Uage tools. A minimum of 20% of the previous crop residue is left on soil immediately after planting. A ' V- expresses gratitude and thankfullriess and the over 500 people from 9 counties in PA and MD who attended and watched the chopping of haylage and the filling of the Energy Pak which went smoothly <'A >, I - i? rjp We would also like to thank all ex hibitors and their staffs for their fantastic contribution and a job well done. Special thanks to the gals of Keystone Energy Pak who did a fine job at the food stand. m '"*.W 24% of cropland has conservation tillage Conservation Tillage KEYSTONE ★ ENERGY-PAR ★ Division of Star Silos, Inc. MYDtSTOWN, PA THE CLARENCE MOYER FAMILY THE OPEN HOUSE held June 29 at the Moyer’s Farm. to at and Delaware had the largest percentage of its areas in con servation tillage (79%). Other highlights showed that Kentucky had the largest number of cropland acres in no-till (1,389,500) and Delaware had the largest per centage of their cropland in no-till (32%). Kansas had the largest acreage of ridge-till (974,273). The 83-page National Survey provides the number of acres of conservation tillage (including no till, strip-till, mulch-till, ridge-till and reduced-till) in each state. It gives national and regional totals for each of these categories and provides a ranking of the states by the number of acres in each con servation tillage system for all major crops. States are also ranked by each conservation Nuclear booklet available MIDDLETOWN - State Agriculture Secretary Penrose Halloweli has announced that farmers living in the Three Mile Island area will soon receive a booklet printed by GPU Nuclear entitled, “Farmers’ Emergency Information; What You Should Know About Nuclear Power Plant Incidents.” Halloweli said the booklet contains general information on the needs and care of livestock and poultry. Where and when to shelter animals, how much space they require and their food and water requirements are some of the things discussed in the booklet. "Specific information on what fanners will be asked to do and where they can receive in formation and answers to their questions should an incident occur are included,” Halloweli said. "Farmers’ Emergency In- tillage system compared to total cropland within the state. The survey was undertaken by the Conservation Tillage In formation Center to get a broad 'national perspective-of the status of the various types of con servation tillage in all regions of the country. According to Foell, a key to the survey was the development of a set of national definitions, that include soil erosion control objectives, to make sure that information collected was comparable from state-to state and region-to-region. Information for the survey was collected from the state Soil Conservation Agencies,. state of fices of the Soil Conservation Service and the Cooperative Ex- formation” was compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for farmers. “The information in the booklet is specific for farmers but-it is not meant to be a farmer’s only source of information,” explained Halloweli. "The booklet was in tended to supplement the emergency information given by the Emergency Management Agency and the information contained in “What You Should Know About Nuclear Power Plant Incidents” which has already been distributed by GPU Nuclear in the Three Mile Island area. "1 urge all farmers to read the booklet carefully and make sure they understand ail the in formation given. Make suggested emergency plans and discuss them with your family. Kemember the most important thing in an emergency situation is to be prepared,” said the Agriculture Secretary. If you live within ten miles of Three Mile Island and do not receive a copy of the booklet, or if you lose your copy, write; GPU Nuclear, Three Mile Island, P.O. Box 480, Middletown, PA 17057, or PERMAN z IANUFACTURING CORP. K&? AIR-O-MATIC VENTILATION SYSTEMS All types of fans for all types of buildings. All fans are belt-driven with ball bearing, high efficiency motors. J/'Vv s zf&yi f -~£v ?£# pCPs *» '<-,- v •*£s j Wall an w Hood and M-t "Vk, >'^V C '•> ' <v><, \*#\ i Jc» / A "A WALL AND PORTABLE FANS HAVE PAINTED, GALVANIZED CABINETS AND ARE RUST RESISTANT FOR LONG LIFE Call For Prices And Your Local Oealor Uncaster Farming, Saturday, July 9,1953—A19 Belt Drive Panel Fan 24” Circulating Fan, Wall or Ceiling Mount High-Volume Portable Cooling Fan tension Service. Computer print outs of state results were returned to these offices for re-evaluation and correction to assure that results represent an accurate assessment of the various types of conservation tillage currently being used on major agricultural crops produced in the United States. The National Survey may be purchased from the Conservation Tillage Information Center - One page, individual state summaries are also available. For more in formation, contact James E. Lake, or Bruce Julian at (219) 428-6642 or write: Conservation Tillage In formation Center, 2010 Inwood Drive, Executive Park, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46815. phone 717-948-8740. Copies are also available at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, County Extension Service, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and Soil Conservation Service Offices. “Be prepared read the booklet and plan ahead,” concluded Hallowell. Firmer* Emergency Information WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NUCLEAR POWER PLANT INCIDENTS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennaylvanla Department of Agriculture 3301 North Cameron Street Harrisburg Pennsylvania HOLLANDER RD. RD3 NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557 717-354-9611
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