Six Chester County dairymen honored at DHIA banquet BY IRISH WILLIAMS GUTHRIESVILLE - Each year dairymen in the United States increase average annual milk production per cow by 100 pounds, quite an accomplishment. Yet the genentic potential exists to in crease production by 400 pounds per year. These facts were conveyed to Chi aging . 750 pounds of fat were, left to right, Bob Pepple, John S. Stoltz fus, and Alan Mason representing H & R Mason. A farmer’s life isn’t always good weather and bumper crops. Sometimes you need financial help. That’s why it’s good to know that American Bank’s Agri-Business Department has regional offices throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. There’s one nearby to help you. Our regional Agri-Business offices give you something larger banks can’t Understanding. Our Agri-Business experts live and work in your area. Each has a solid farming Palmyra/J'tyerstown Kennett Square/Thomdale Lancaster Reading Dennis Cinder Qaiy Kline Bob Zook Dave Myers 717-866-2177 215-444-5000 717-656-2951 215-320-2884 Or call 1-800-222-2150 sday night at their 25th Annual DHIA Banquet at the East Brandywine fireball. Making the presentation was Bill Heald, Penn State Extension dairy specialist. “A few dairymen in Penn sylvania have increased milk production as much as 1000 pounds per year,” said Heald. “These large increased were ac "''olished b’ great im- American Bank provements in management. DHIA is one of the best tools available for dairymen to make production advancements.” DHIR enrollment has been in creasing, but the testing method that has been most rapidly picking up enrollment is AM—PM testing, according to Heald. Many purebred dairymen question the merit of AM—PM testing, Heald noted. But this testing method provides the dairymen with a wealth of in for herd management, jest genetic ctltu _ progress is made through grade cattle. “We will see the most dramatic change in the dairy industry in the next five to seven years,” projected the specialist. “You and I will have to learn to change the way we think. We cannot continue to do things a certain way because that is the way we’ve always done them. “One of the greatest challenges of the future will be to learn to deal with more data and to take that data and respond more quickly. This may mean getting your daughter or wife involved in the records system, or for the larger herds, putting the data on a farm backgound, combined with years of banking experience. Our special understanding means that loan decisions are made quickly, right in your local office. Along with the personal attention we’ll give you, American Bank has the resources you need. When you need farm loans, or any banking service, see the American Bank Agri-Business specialists near you. It’s good to know you’re in American Bank territory. computer for rapid retrieval. It is estimated that by 1990, 80 percent of the dairy farms in the United States will have an on farm computer,” concluded Heald. Cheryl Fairbairn, Chester County Extension agent, ad dressed the group. “Rumors have been flying around lately that with the cost-price freeze dairymen will be caught in the coming year, The new directors for the Chester County DHIA are, left to right, Ben Kauffman, Glenn Freese, and Steve Mason. ? ' V' , ' < ' 's £ v An Equal Opportunity Lender incaster Farming, Saturday, November 5,1983-AI7 many dairymen may be inclined to dropout of the DHIA program. That would be a tragic mistake. The DHIA program is the key to economic success,” she said urging dairymen not to become DHIA dropouts. Mrs. Fairbairn has assumed the role of “substitute dairy agent” in the County since Tom Dowling left (Turn to Page A3B) SIOMBARDN The Powerhouse Diesel for Dairy, Shops and Equipment 26 powerhouse models to choose from. We have the right size, weight, shape, price and engine available. Lombardini Diesel Uses Vz or Less Fuel Than Gas Engines Less Downtime Than Gas Engines For years Lombardini has been Europe’s largest supplier of small, air-cooled diesel engines. Now, after several years in this country Lombardini is the fastest growing line of air-cooled diesels in North America. Lombardini specializes in small air-cooled diesels. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: 1. 12 month warranty or 2,000 hours 2. Low fuel consumption 3. Low maintenance. 4. Price per horsepower 5. Easy starting. 6. 100% back-up with parts and service. DIESELS OUR SPECIALITY. CALL FOR USED DIESELS Let Us Know Your Service Problems 24 Hour Serivce - Check Our Prices HOOVER DIESEL SERVICE PH: 717-786-2173 RD 3, Bo* 91A s Quarry ville, PA 17566 2 miles west of Georgetown on Furnace Road DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED PH: 717-656-6133 2998 West Newport Rd. Ronks, Pa. 17572 2Vi mile East of Leola - Along 772 DISTRIBUTOR
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