D32—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 17,1984 Johnsongrass, salt WEST CHESTER - Directors ot the Chester/Delaware Farmers’ Association heard final details of their spring meeting, set for March 29, and considered requests for help in controlling Johnsongrass and salt run-off from highways at their monthly meeting in Downingtown last week. Denise Wilkinson, Landenberg, *> Johnsongrass has been cited by county .on agents in Pennsylvania as one of the greatest f .eed threats in corn, particularly in the southeastern & jon of the Com monwealth. STRAY VOLTAGE J* X- SOLUTION The HAMMOND TINGLE VOLTAGE FILTER is a new development in the technology of stray voltage reduction. The TINGLE VOLTAGE FILTER has recently been installed on the following dairy farms. BEN JACKSON FARM COLUMBIA CROSS ROADS, PA. Before installation had 2.5 volts at peak times, this was reduced to .04 volts with installation of the Tingle Voltage Filter. The TINGLE VOLTAGE FILTER is safe, effective, permanent, inexpensive and are completely maintenance free. If installed with Dairylands Stray Voltage Indicator permanently will show electrical faults before they become hazardous. Dealers Wanted: To sell and install this fast moving, much needed product in your areas. Qualifications: Must have complete electrical knowledge of dairy farm equipment, and electrical service entrance. Please send qualifications and credit references to your Dairy Equipment Specialist. Dairyland Sales & Service, Inc. Women’s Committee Chairman, said that planning for the spring meeting is complete. It will be held at the West Fallowfieid Christian School, Cochranville. “The business meeting will include committee and legislative reports, voting on dues increase and any other pertinent business to come before the members,” Wilkinson . ; v- vt w ■« :v ■ir R.D. 3, Box 43, Troy, PA 16947 PH: (717) 297-4128 ■s* -I *1 *• WILLIAM EICK FARM COLUMBIA CROSS ROADS, PA. Before installation had 3.5 volts at peak times was reduced to .14 volts with installation of the Tingle Voltage Filter. concerns expressed said. County Commissioners and County Legislators have been invited. Entertainment will be by the Troubadours, a Country and Gospel singing group of Elverson. Reservations can be made by sending $6.50 per person to Willa Mast, R 2, Box 420, Parkesburg, 19365. (phone; 857-9216) “It is essential that these reservations be sent in immediately,” Wilkinson said. Lewis Wilkinson, Landenberg, told Directors that Johnsongrass, a noxious weed, is taking over corn fields and soybean fields in Chester County. “The State of Delaware has a toll free number to report Johnsongrass infestations along state highways. In response to that phone call, the State will send out someone to spot spray that section with herbicides”, Wilkinson said. He recommended that the Directors request PennDOT to set up a similar program in Penn sylvania. Wilkinson indicated that this scattering of Johnsongrass seed is moving north from the south. “Geese carrying the seed would be one method of distribution. Truckers carrying hay or other vegetative materials may have Johnsongrass that could be scattered.” Wilkinson emphasized that “farmers could help by spot spraying any isolated areas of Johnsongrass with herbicides in their area.” Wilkinson was also disturbed by the run-off of de-icing salt from highways. “Excessive salting of highways runs off into drainage waterways. The salt kills the grass, the wheat, whatever vegetation is growing. The rapidly flowing water then cuts gullies across farmers fields. Farmers are being blamed unfairly for soil erosion and resulting sediment accumulation in streams and Chesapeake Bay,” Wilkinson explained. Wilkinson admitted that de-icing is important for winter travel. He suggested that “PennDOT con sider a higher proportion of anti skid material in the application. Also the use of more efficient spreaders to efficiently apply the material.” He also pointed out that many salt storage piles are not under permanent cover. Directors suggested that Wilkinson’s con- THE CLASSIFIED LIVESTOCK SECTION HAS BEASTLY SELECTIONS! Guaranteed Replacement Value You need to be protected against fire or other catastrophes. Your insurance should guarantee replacement value of your possessions. For a free review of your current insurance, call one of our agents today. # Old Guard MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2929 Lilitz Pike • PO Bo* 3010 Lancaster Pennsylvania 17604 Phone (717)569 5361 YBEAN R DALE L. SCHNUPP RD 6, Lebanon, Pa. 17042 PH: 717-865-6611 PSNN OHIO DAVID N GROFF ALLEN SUMMERS GRAIN ROASTING DAV,D N - ORO RD 1 RD 2, Box 91 RD 1 Box 506 C Nottingham, Pa. 19362 Enon Valley, PA 16120 Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 215-932-4761 412-336-5443 717-966-3593 in Chester cems he turned over to the Local Affairs Committee for the Far mers’ Association. In other reports, Board mem bers were told that 24 4-H members attended a one-day session to learn the principles of Cooperatives. The conference was sponsored by the Chester-Delaware Cooperative Council. Tom Merroth, Guthriesville, Membership Chairman, said that there are now 683 members signed up for this year. Directors made plans to complete the membership drive by April 1. Don Missimer, Regional Field Director, said that the Penn sylvania Farmers’ Association Building Fund is 28% complete. He invited all Farmers’ Association members to visit the new addition when it opens on March 27. I'M NOT 10N... ON YOUR FARM DON’T WASTE IT-ROAST IT ike higher profits from all grains. Roast ; improves TDN, destroys molds, re ds toxins and removes moisture. ISTOM GRAIN ROASTING DONE IN PA YD SURROUNDING STATES OR OWN YOUR OWN ROAST-A-MATIC GRAIN ROASTER. JOSEPH A. RIGG INS. AGENCY, INC. Box 271, Elverson, PA 215-286-5500 PAUL I. SHEAFFER AGENCY Intercourse. 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