Stick with proven weed controls
DeKALB, 11. Despite real
weed problems on some govern
ment PIK acres last year, most
farmers should stay with control
programs that have proven ef
fective over the years. If weed
infestation proves to be a problem '
after the crop has emerged, there
is an effective post-emergence
herbicide arsenal available that
has improved the reliability of
rescue treatment.
Look at the type of weed control
achieved over the past several
years. If this level of, control is
acceptable, don’t make any major
changes. If, however, weeds were
out of control in 1983 give first
consideration to the type of weed
problem experienced.
If broadleaf weeds were the
problem, consider planting those
fields to corn in 1984. If grassy
no y ANNUAL
PERCENTAGE
/O RATE
SOW&GROWLOANS
If you’re a farmer thinking about a loan
for seed, fertilizer or herbicide, come
see us. We've got special FIXED
RATE LOANS that best match your
cash flow.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER
OFFICES IN NEW HOLLAND, SMOKETOWN, INTERCOURSE, AND EDEN RD, LANCASTER
COSTS
LESS TO
BUILD.
WOOD ROOF TRUSSES
* TRUSSES FOR SMALL & LARGE BLDG
weeds were the problem, consider
shifting to soybeans. Hotter
chemicals or maximum labeled
rates can be used if you don’t have
to be concerned about crop
tolerance or the following year
crop rotation.
If weed control is a problem,
there are several alternatives to
just increasing the chemical rate.
Be selective about the type of
herbicide used based on which
weeds are a problem, post
emergence herbicides and some of
the new 3-way tank mixes increase
the spectrum of control with less
risk of herbicide carryover af
fecting the following crop.
Farmers should also evaluate
the number of crop cultivations,
type of equipment used, and seed
bed preparation as low cost weed
control alternatives. Also consider
m
New Holland
Farmers National
Bank
\ subsiding uf ( (ll,()\I\l. II V\( OKI’ INC
MEMBER FDIC
GLUED LAMINATED ONE PIECE ARCH
GIVES THE ADDED STRENGTH NEEDED
TO SUPPORT EXTRA FORCES.
delaying planting or planting
problem fields last. With a planting
delay, more weed seeds may
germinate and be controlled at
planting.
If the seedbed has considerable
residue such as in minimum or n'o
till, remember that triazme her
bicides tend to tie-up with the
residue more than other
chemicals. You will need to apply
at the higher end of the recom
mended rate. Acetanilide (Lasso,
Dual or Ramrod) herbicides tie-up
with residue but are released with
3 /4 inch or more of rain.
Weed control will be more
satisfactory if you also review
application techniques. If there is
significant crop residue, evaluate
spray pressure, gallonage and
nozzle type. Normal pressure of 25-
30 psi may have to be increased to
FOR MORE
STORAGE
SPACE AND
CAPACITY -
USE A
LAMINATED
ARCH
TYPE
BUILDING
CALL
US AT
717-866-6581
Over 25 Years Of
Quality Service
& Materials
* CRANE
SERVICE
30-40 psi to increase spray
penetration through the residue
cover. Increasing the spray
volume will also help herbicide
performance in mimmum-or no-till
situations. Consider 30 gallons per
acre rather than the more common
20 gallon rates.
Finally, nozzle type and
positioning greatly affect spray
HONESDALE An educational
meeting on zoning will be held
Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Knights of
Columbus Hall, Route 191, one mile
south of Honesdale.
The speaker for the session will
be Joseph Macialek, Community
Development Agent, Penn State
wvic e He will present
Tons of Power
standard. And delivers plenty of lugging power
that you don’t have to lug around.
STOLTZFUS A & B SALES GOOD'S STORE
WOODWORK & SERVICE At the Country Mart
RD2, Eml Ewi
RD Gap, PA Box 183 2 Milaa South o* Rt 23 Alone 772 Rout , 23. Just Eaat o( Blue Ball
1 Mile North Rt >97 From Gap Thru Monterey -RD 1 Ronka. PA 717-354-4026
WES STAUFFER
SALES & SERVICE
MARTIN HARDWARE
& EQUIPMENT CO.
Rt 501 1 Vi MH*t South of Schaetferstown, PA
Phono 717-949-6917
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 28,1984—D1l
Zoning session on Tuesday
Without the Tons
It took Stihl® to build a saw that combines
high power with low weight. The 048 AVE. Only
16.8 pounds, it has advanced features
ST/HL
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SELLING CHAIN SAW
Telephone (717) 866-6581
**' V LAMINATED RAFTERS
and WOOD ROOF TRUSSES
RICHLAND RDI, Pennsylvania 17087
coverage. A flat fan or hollow cone
type will give better penetration of
crop residue than a horizontal
spray pattern. Flood tips angled so
the spray is aimed straight down
will also increase penetration of
residue. Adjustments will also
have to be made in nozzle height
and overlap patterns for better
performance.
a workshop type meeting to ex
plain the concept of zoning and how
it might benefit a community.
The meeting is being conducted
by the Wayne County Cooperative
Extension Service and all in
terested persons are welcome to
attend.
RD 3 EphriU. PA
Ptiono (717) 738*4215
EphroU Eilt Now Rt 222 V, Mil* Wait on Rt 322.
Turn Mt onto Pluunt Vodoy Rd
Winter
Discounts
plus up to $BOO
Factory Rebates
Now On
Stormor' EZEE-DRY
• »■' -H-
This is the fast efficient de
pendabie wav to dry gram
Drying capacities from 100 to
1000 bu / hr at 10 pt removal
And theEZEE DRY is virtually
maintenance free
The biggest savings all year
Call or stop in today
LOUCKS
GRAIN
EQUIPMENT.
INC.
RD #l2 Box 307
York, PA 17406
(717) 755-2868
MaPufActurad
by Stomw Im.
Franwnt tobraaka