A34—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 21,1984 GETTYSBURG - “The was the best investment we’ve made since we started farming!” This statement by Donald Thrush of Thrush Brothers Dairy Farm, R 1 Shippensburg, assessing the value of a computerized feeding system was typical of the frank sharing of opinions and experiences which took place Thursday, July 12, when a busload of Adams County dairy farmers toured six dairy farms in Cumberland County. Thrush at tributed the value to a savings in feed since the feeder is programmed to deliver feed in response to milk production. Thrush Brothers milk 107 cows Fairs to get funds HARRISBURG Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Penrose Hallowell has announced that 20 county fairs across the state will receive checks totaling a record $454,254.80 from the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Fund this summer. The Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Fund, which is funded by harness racing revenues, was established in 1968 to stimulate the state’s standardbred horse breeding in dustry. Money from the fund is used to reimburse fairs and Pan- Mutual tracks for purses in sire stakes races. According to Hallowell, the only horses eligible for sire stakes races are those sired by stallions stan ding in Pennsylvania. “This en courages the purchase and breeding of Pennsylvania horses,” he said. Ben Mader, Executive Secretary of the State Harness Racing Commission, said that each of the 20 racing fairs will receive a check for $22,712 from the Sire Stakes Fund this year. The racing fairs include the Lycoming County Fair, Butler County Fair, Troy Fair, Clearfield County Fair, Greene County Fair, Wayne County Fair, Bedford County Fair, Washington County Fair, McKean County Fair, Huntingdon County Fair, Dayton Fair, Crawford County Fair, Carbon County Fair, Indiana County Fair, Wattsburg Fair, Stoneboro Fair, Juniata County Fair, York Inter-State Fair, Gratz Fair and the Bloomsburg Fair. Hallowell said, "County fairs are important in the state’s rural heritage, both as showplaces and proving grounds for our farm families. They bring together all segments of our population and provide opportunities to gam a better understanding of farm life and rural Pennsylvania. • 12 Tractor Spreaders • 4 Spreader Trucks • 2 Bulk Nurse Trucks • 2 Crop Spraying Trucks WE PONT SELL SERVICE... IT COMES FREE WITH THE SALE CHEMGRO FERTILIZER CO. East Petersburg, PA 17520 Phone: (717) SW-S2* and feed corn silage, haylage and high moisture shelled com. They have been using the computerized feeder since February, 1984. Four feeding stations are programmed to provide feed eight times in 24 hours when activated by a tran sponder on the cow’s neckchain. The Creedin Comman herd of 71 dairy animals at 721 Lindsey Road, Carlisle, first stop on the tour, features 52 descendants of Vista- Grande Admiral Trixie. The last cow purchased for this herd was in 1964, most are home bred. Jack (Sunday’s Vallilea Farms near Mechanicsburg illustrates the influence on fast paced land Box 218 Adams dairymen visit Cumberland SAVE BIG at E.M. HERR’S THAT’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY Kendall First Choice • Dry Cow Mastitis Reg. 7.99 SALE *5.99 KENDALL MILK FILTERS - All Milk Filters Are Not Created Equal • Maximum Sediment Retention • Maximum Strength • Efficient Flow Rate GRAIN BIN PAINT HP*' -ACRYLIC MAINTENANCE PAINT- NOW! CONTAINS RUST ARRESTER . TRUCKLOAD BALER TWINE * r HAS ARRIVED W ® YU F P 100% sisalana fiber ToQQFt. 2 spools per bale (■■■■■■■■l J Produced under the "1.D.” system; -■ 'Uniformity 'True Length 9,000 ft. per bale 'Strength • Knot Strength Gross weight - 40 lbs. * No missing ends, multi ends, 231 ft. per lbs. or knots Tensile strenth - 325 lbs. * 1 ATS Knot Strength -130 lbs. 1 ° /Bale 50 More also available on 10,000 ft *17.00 ea 10-50 Bales development. Forced to relocate because of highway contruction and subsequent industrial development, Sunday now maintains a 320-cow herd in a modem drive-through bam which features headgates, a manure storage and automatic takeoffs in the milking parlor. The herd is maintained in four groups for feeding on basis of production. Feed for the herd and some surplus for sale comes from 450 acres of corn, 200 acres of alfalfa and 200 acres of small grains. “Breeding problems and foot and leg trouble leads to a 30 percent annual culling rate,” Sunday said. The Tom Sheaffer herd at R 5, Carlisle, features 19 animals classified “Excellent” for type and Y-TEX EAR TAGS CALL FOR AAC Pkg. of 25- • Guards Cattle Against Flies quantity ea *24 75 & Ticks Up To 5 Months PRICES 2"x24" Sock 2‘/4"x24” Sock 6" Disc Non Gauze 6” Disc Gauze s n ,r h RAINAGE PIPES Wet Spots • Hillside Seeps Curing Erosion • Root Problems Development Poor Yielding • Terrace Drainage Crops • Water Table Control 48” Electrical Fence Posts - Round Rod Style - Welded Anchor Plate • 25 per bundle • 4’ high ★ ★ 7 STAR VALUE ★ ★ ★ Easy Cleanup ★ Low Sheen ★ Rust Resistant Finish ★ Premium * Easy to Apply Quality ★ High Hiding ★ Brush, Roll or Spray a collection of ribbons which testify to his success in the show ring. Scheaffer is interested in embryo transplants and in the improving proof of Huntsdale Partner, a sire from his herd which is now is use in the artifical in semination industry. After lunch, served by the auxiliary at the Huntsdale Fire Company, the group visited the Leroy Showaker Family at R 4, Newville. This 78 cow herd con tains 7 cows classified “Ex cellent”. We breed for type, feed for milk,” Showaker said. Galen Smith at R 5, Ship pensburg, demonstrated the danger incurred by maintaining a bull in the farm. He is recovering from injuries received when at tacked by the bull on May 27,1984. Kendall Aqua-Mast Mastitis Treatment • 10 ML Syringe • 12 Syringes per box • For Isolating Cows %7%9 SALE $ 4«99 $11.99 $12.99 $3.29 $5.69 use Reg. 69* 59*., Bundle of 25 *14.75 ROUND BALE BAGS • 5 Mil • White Bag Reflects Sunlight • 6% Ultra Violet Inhibitor SIZE SIZE BALE PRICE 4’ 1200 Lb. *4.59 5’ 1800 Lb. *6.29 Aluminum Roof Coating P’iSnT'J Reg. 33.99 ‘rooT ‘Extraßright QO L coat • Fibered ' | *5 Gal. Pail SALE *B.BB *9.88 *2.99 *4.29 Black Roof Coating | »oof • Fibered Reg. 12.99 | • 5 Gal. Pail KENDALL UDDER CREAM SOFTENS CHAPPED TEATS “Contains |H to soften sunburned * and chapped ml teats and Mp-. •; udders IHHp. 28oz SALE ??99 *5" PW: . I RL^S'L 1 !?? Red Available HH SPECIALS EFFECTIVE THRU JULY 28 We UPS Anywhere lust Call 717-464-3321 Or Toll Free (Area Codes 7174215) 1-800 Store Hours 732-0053 Mon.-Thurs. Sat. M 7:30 AM -6:00 PM 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. 7:30 AM-9:00 PM Manure from the 125-cow herd is stored in a “Slurrystore” system and is injected into the soil at planting time. Smith noted that organic matter content is rising, soil condition has improved, and the amount of purchased nitrogen has been significantly reduced since he converted to this system of handling liquid manure. The tour was organized by County Agent Thomas E. Piper and David Kehr, chairman of the Tour Committee for the Adams County Holstein Association. Adams County Dairy Princess Carol Clowney and Alternate Princess Carol Hobaugh ac companied the group. Duane G. Duncan, Cumberland County Extension Director served as tour guides. 4lbBoz. SALE St9> ‘l2” White Creosote Paint • Lead-free linseed oil base for barn, outbuildings, fence, etc • Harmless to livestock • No 100 • 2 Gallon Size ' 16.99 2 M Reg. $22.95 FARM4HOMC SUPPLY R.D. I, Rte. 272 South, HerrvWeßd. Widow Street, Pa. Phone: <717)464-3321
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