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Melvin R. Stoltzfus, of Lan
caster, was one of over 40 Agway
farm systems salespersons who
attended a three-day seminar in
Syracuse recently.
One of the highlights was the
introduction of the new Agway
Cattle-Code computer system
which allows dairy farmers to feed
individual cows for optimum milk
production and highest milk-to
feedratio.
The Cattle-Code feeder has been
extensively tested at the Agway
Farm Research Center near Tully,
N.Y. The modular system consists
of an identifier worn around the
neck of the cow which activates a
Melvin R. Stottzfus. Lancaster, inspects Cattle-Code
computer feeding system at Agway Research Farm.
Stoltzfus attends Agway seminar
computer controlled feeder when
the cow enters a special feeding
station. A measured portion of feed
is released to the cow by the
computer activated feed auger.
High producing cows in the dairy
herd can thus be provided with
additional concentrates for op
timum milk production.
The computerized feeding
system will be discussed with local
dairy farmers soon along with
other new livestock management
equipment and systems including
a biogas generating unit
developed, tested and marketed by
Agway.
The farm systems seminar is
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I program
held annually together with other
training sessions throughout the
year to provide the latest in
formation on technological ad
vances to be passed on to Nor
theast farmers for possible
adaption in their own farming
operations.
Conservation
on view
AG PROGRESS A program on
how farmers can get the most
products out of their woodlot will
he one of the many features of the
Conservation Education Tours
during Penn State’s Ag Progress
Days.
Soil and water conservation
practices will be stressed in the
bus tours of the conservation
research area which will be
available each day from 11:00 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Demonstrations will
include ways to reduce erosion,
improve water quality, and im
prove pastures.
The amount of conservation
planning materials has been ex
panded in the area tent, and
grassland exhibits will also be on
display. A College of Agriculture
expert on conservation plants will
be on hand at all times to answer
any of your questions.
Visitors can see more than 30
different soil conserving plants on
display, says Frederick Bubb of
the U.S. Soil Conservation Service,
Harrisburg, and chairman of the
conservation education com
mittee. The special plant display is
being prepared by Dr. Guy W.
McKee, Penn State professor of
agronomy, in cooperation with the
USDA Soil Conservation Service’s
Plant Materials Center in Big Flat,
New York.
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 20,1983—F25
Bale Buster introduced
PELLA, la. A new, innovative
way to shred and feed big round
bales in the field - the Bale Buster -
has just recently been introduced
by Vermeer Manufacturing Co.,
Pella, lowa.
The Vermeer Bale Buster is
completely operated from the
tractor seat. A hydraulic fork lifts
the bale from the ground into a
shredder equipped with heat
treated knives. A flow control
valve regulates the grinding or
shredding action for fine or coarse
feed.
Then, the Bale Buster lays the
hay out in easy-to-feed windrows,
Vermeer Bale Buster is completely operated from tractor
seat.
New auctioneer
from Kansas City, Mo., where he successfully completed the
course in Auctioneering and Auction sales Management at the
Missouri Auction School.
He received his diploma and the honorary title of Colonel
along with men and women auctioneers from throughout the
United States and Canada.
The concentrated two week course is conducted by the
Missouri Auction School at the world's largest auction
training center in the Kansas City Stockyards. His training
included lectures and work-shops featuring prominent
auctioneers from throughout America.
He is shown receiving his diploma from Col. Richard W.
Dewees, president of the school.
CONSIGNMENT
Sf&k HORSE SALE
' SATURDAY
* I AUGUST 27,
Keister's Middleburg Auction Sales, Inc. Rt. 555 3 miles East of
Middleburg, Pa. 5 miles west of Selinsgrove, Pa.
Work Horses
Several load sharp standardbred Driving Hones.
For information call: 7X7-KM4M or 717-SS7-KCS or 717-S2S43W.
Keister's Middleburg Auction Sales, Inc.
Rt. 522 R. 0.3 Middleburg. PA
DONS WALT KEISTER
Ray Long & Dave lines. Auctioneers
Terms: Cash Trucking Available Restaurant Open
or delivers it directly into the feed
bunk with a special, optional bunk
feeder attachment. The 2760 lb.
(1250 kg) unit also handles all
types of bedding or mulching
material for easy delivery into
loafing sheds and on land
reclamation sites.
The Bale Buster handles a
package up to 5Vs feet (168 cm)
long, 6 Vz feet (198 cm) in diameter
and up to 1500 lbs. (680 kg). A
minimum 50 hp Category U 8-point
tractor is recommended. When
used on smaller tractors, 3-point
rating must be at least 4000 lbs.
(1812 kg).
11:00 A.M. Sharp