D2B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 1,1984 Now is the time to evaluate fields NEWARK, DEL. This is an excellent time for farmers to evaluate their fields and decide what to do in 1985. At this time of year, many cultural and pest problems are very visible, says University of Delaware county extension agent Derby Walker. By identifying present problems, growers can improve cropping programs for next season. One of the first things to check is weed control. Identify existing weeds and decide whether they’re a serious problem, Walker advises. Be sure to identify any new weeds to determine whether they’re likely to become troublesome in the future. “Knowing what weeds are in a field makes it possible to choose crops in which they can be con trolled, as well as the herbicides which will do the best job under those particular conditions,” he says. “It may be necessary to change your cropping program in order to bring some weeds under control. Johnsongrass, for example, is easier to control in soybeans or vegetables than in com.” On the other hand, broadleaf weeds like burcucumber and giant ragweed are much easier to control in com. With some specific weed control programs the same crop must be grown several years in a row in a field before it will be possible to rotate to other crops without experiencing serious weed problems. When checking fields, also look for signs of nematodes. Walker says injury by this pest is often confused with drought, water damage, spider mites or nutrient deficiencies. Since nematodes feed on plant roots, reducing their ability to take up nutrients, af fected crops often look nutrient deficient. To determine the presence of nematodes, collect a soil sample and have it analyzed by an ex tension plant pathologist. Also examine the roots of affected plants. 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Nutrients are another con sideration. “If you find a deficiency, decide how best to correct it for this year, and also determine how to avoid the problem next year,” Walker says. “Since some deficiencies are the result of over- or under-liming, the easiest solution may be to adjust your liming program.” This is an excellent year to check for drainage problems in fields. “You may want to evaluate the lay of your land and decide whether you need new ditches to drain off excess water. This has been an exceptionally wet season; most years you won’t see nearly as many problems of this sort,” the agent says. By reviewing field conditions now and noting what they find, growers can make sound management decisions which will benefit not only the 1985 season, but those that follow. MAILBOX MARKET For Sale - Int 500 C 3 cyl diesel crawler w/Drott 4- in-1 bucket w/quick at tach 3141 backhoe good cond , Berk Co 215-683- 3546 For Sale AKC Norweigan Elkhound puppies, 12 wks old $45, each, or best offer Berks Co (215) 944-0636 For Sale Select Tyler wheat, Leb Co 717 933 5370 For Sale - DC Case tractor $575 00, VAC case $6OO 00, both run good. Berks Co (215) 488-7383 For Sale - 2 tractors cockhut 30 w/3 pt $675 00, MH 101 Jr $550 00, both run good. Berks Co (215)488-7383 Wanted - 16 ft silo roof, good cond, & Jersey family cow, Lane Co 717 354 6310 COW MATS Use our unique method of install ing a one piece mat under a row of cows. Prevents movement of mat and bedding from creeping underneath. All "row” and single mats are cut from heavy one inch rubber belting. 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York Co 717-637-8172 POURED SOLID CONCRETE STORAGE SYSTEMS 'H Increase Your Volume By In-Ground Storage CONCRETE WORK, INC. 410 Main St, • Akron, PA 17501 • (717) 859-2074 or 733-9196 MAILBOX MARKET For Sale - NH Silo blower model 7 good shape $450 00 Perry Co, 717- 957-3350 For Sale - 5 ft Pa gang mowers, 3 ft lathe, 3 pt cult) , ph 717-442-4279 eves For Sale - 2-12" Acme tube fans w/shutters Air pruner w/PTO com pressor, Lane Co 717- 626-4465 For Sale - AC crawler char lyn hyd motors $95 00, Ski roo snowmobile $75 00, spring field rifle $125 00, York Co 717- 927-6967 For Sale ■ JD pull 3-14 plow, chicken water system, nipple-type (new) York Co (717) 225-3894 For Sale - Approx, 32 acres of standing field corn, you harvest, 6 miles north of East Berlin, Adams Co (717) 292- 4693 For Sale - 16' stake body, plank floor no sides $l5O 14’ van body damaged roll door $2OO Berks Co 215- 286-5311 For Sale • 1-ram 1 yr, lambs-6 mos, 3 kids - 1 male, 2 female, 3 mos Berks Co 215-582-3066 For Sale ■ Labrador retreiver pups black, Reg w/papers, shots and wormed $35 00, Lane Co 717-569-6976 For Sale - 625-5/8 bu baskets $ 40 ea , $ 35 ea if take all (717) 755-6946 Wanted - Wheel loader - 4 wheel drive Chester Co 215-644-5647 For Sale - Almost new United farms tools running gear, w/9 5x15 in tires asking $6OO Montg Co 215-539-5045 Wanted - Permission to hunt geese in PA , Dela , & Md, when season opens, Montg Co 215- 631-5835 For Sale - Reg Romney ram stud 3 yrs old, proven, beautiful fine fleese, ex bloodlines, fentle Chester Co , 215 42-4091 For Sale - 510 MF com bine, quik tach , 23 1 tires, 44 cornhead & gram head, $6400, 717-694- 3095 For Sale - Mute Swan & other waterfowl, Cecil Co , 1-301-885-2134 after 8 p m u': Any Size MAILBOX MARKET For Sale - Case hydraulic bucket manure loader for H or 530 Leb Co 717- 949-3071 For Sale - Keystaker, everything complete furnace, controls & cir culating pump, in good working order Sch Co 717-345-3583 Wanted - Good used chain for hayes-te poultry feeder Lane Co 717- 687-6648 For Sale Pulley to fit Fergusion or Ford tractor $125 00, Inter #251 3 P H corn planter $l5O 00 Perry Co 717- 834-3882 For Sale - Cooling Unit - NWD3O thermo king 1,400 00, Union Co , 717 966-3964 For Sale - Gehl 95 grinder mixer, exc cond , Leb Co 717 866-5349 For Sale - 3 bdrm rancher w/3 acres woodland, 25 mm from Harrisburg, Perry Co, price low sso’s, (717) 444-7274 For Sale - IH 125 combine $l3OO hammer mill $3OO, potato grader $125 Dau Co 717-758-3252 Wanted - Wood planer, should be 12" or more & good cond For sale - 8’ truck topper $3O Sch Co 717-345-8980 For Sale - Muscovy ducks $3OO, buff ducks $3OO, white wyandotte bantams $1 25, Bucks Co 215- 847-5815 For Sale - 300 gal skid tank w/gas-boy pump $175 Old farm work sled $lOO Bucks Co 215-257- 8402 For Sale - IH 2 row potato digger Perfect cond, ready to use, 28 used Miller discs 301-452- 5122 eves Harford Co Wanted - Bin sweep for 18' bin without motor Within 75 mile radius of Sunbury, Pa 717 286 9380 For Sale - NH 324 WR cornpicker w/329 sheller, very good cond, field ready $5,000 00, Somerset Co, 814-629- 9030 For Sale - JD No 30 level bed potato digger York Co, 717-244-0362 For Sale - Barn 36x75 to - be removed Call today York Co, 1-717-235- 1373 Silage Pit Walls Manure Pit Walls Retaining Walls MAHBOX MARKET For Sale -1960 Inter 300 backhoe, runs good $4500 00 Perry Co , (717) 536-3572 Wanted - Badger attach , for a #lO or #l2 NH plate mill Randy Eisensmith RD #1 Mt Wolf, Pa 17347, 717-266-2982 Wanted Used sky kennels for large dogs For Sale - pygmy goats Montgo Co (215) 948 6421 For Sale ■ “Case" knife display case, solid cherry 8 locking drawers, 4 ft wide 54" high, $225 00 Cumb Co 717-776-5237 For Sale - Pump (acks, Myers $4O 00, goulds, 25 00 Stormstown road Lane Co 717-394-3607 For Sale - Oak S-rolled top desk, good cond , $950 York player piano & rolls $4OO, Col Co 717-356 7667 For Sale • 2 seat carriage in good cond , Allen M Weaver East Earl, Pa R#2 17519, Union Grove For Sale JD 3010 diesel, narrow front, 58 HP, m good cond , $4200 00 also set 18 4x30 tractor tires $375, 717 354 8894 For Sale Rye seed (cleaned) contact, Charles Bomgardner, RD #3 Box 604, Annville, Pa 17003, 717-867-2890 For Sale ■ Reg QH Gelding, 2 yr old )ust started to break, super dis story man breeding, $1,500 00 firm 215-593 2446 For Sale - White birch tree to be taken down best offer Lane Co 717-354 5658 For Sale Ml 2 row mounted corn picker w/12 roll husking bed & super sheller, IHC mounting brackets, eves, 717-568 7271 For Sale New steel fence gates all sizes call for prices 717-532-8601 For Sale 500 9xlB peach bottom slate, Jacob B Ebersol 128, R#2, Goshon Mill Rd , Peach Bottom , Pa Lane Co Wanted One ton stationary feed mixer Benuel B Esh, New Providence, Pa Box 199 17560, RD H 2