A2B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 13,1984 Bay problem (Continued from Page Al) monitoring wells in Northeastern Lancaster County for two years, explained that “slugs” of nitrates have been found to move down into wells initially within three days of a heavy rainfall after manure applications. Also, there is a slower movement of nitrates that occurs after about two weeks. Nearby wells also vary according to the lag time for movement of nitrates depending on the type of soil. Young, of the Economic Research Service, also has done some studies of the economic feasibility of reducing nutrients. He has concluded that nutrients can be reduced about 10 percent at a minimum cost to the farmer through changes in cropping practices. He went on to study reducing nutrients on a farm by 30 percent by transporting excess manure to a place outside the Conestoga Headwaters area. To reduce nutrients by 30 per cent by transporting excess manure would cost the dairy farmer in his study some 20 per cent of his annual net income. Young summed up his presen tation on the economics of reducing nutrients with this statement; “The solution could cost society hundreds of millions of dollars.” Warren Archibald, of the Lan caster County Soil Conservation Service, who has worked closely with farmers in the federally funded water cleanup pilot project study, gave a report on par ticipation thus far in various Better Management Practices in the Conestoga Headwaters area. One interesting point he stressed FARMER FARROWING CRATE Farmer Boy Ag crates reduce creep crushings because they are narrow at the top and wide at the bottom This design prevents the sow from turning and ensures that she takes extra care in rising and lying down. The full access, adjustable rear bumper gate allows easier entry or exit. The all welded, IVz" square steel tube construction, with its smooth bends, eliminate sharp edges that can cause injury. Our Regular Price Limited Supply PRE-WINTER ODDS & ENDS CLEANUP SALE ON NEW & USED HOG & POULTRY EQUIP. • (3) New 6 Hole S.S. Wet Finishing Feeders • (2) Used 6 Hole S.S. Grower Feeders • (2) New 5 Hole S.S. Wet Finishing Feeders • New 8 Hole S.S. Nursery Feeder • New 5 Hole Bainbridge Wooden Nursery Feeder • New 3 Hole Bainbridge Wooden Finishing Feeder • New 4 Hole Bainbridge Wooden Finisher w/Lids & Roof • New 5 Hole Econok Grower Feeder • (10) Used GP6OO Northco Brooders, LP Gas • 4000 Ft. of Used Big Dutchman Chicken Trough • 4000 Ft. of Used Big Dutchman Chicken Chain • (40) Used Galv. Farrowing Crates w/Creep Dividers • (4) Used Fans • (4) New 4 Gal. Old-Style Medicators • New S-30 Davis Mixer w/Beam Scales Maeh, Much Mere FARMER BOY AG. 410 E LINCOLN AVE MYERSTOWN PA 17067 BEST IN DESIGN, PRICE AND EXPERIENCE is that about one-fourth of par ticipation among the largely Amish and Mennonite farmers has been entirely at their own expense. These farmers have refused to sign contracts and have refused matching funds from the federal government to install any BMP’s. The top six BMP’s installed to date and the percentages of completions of what is hoped to be done include; Adopting no-till, 33 percent; stripcropping, 32 percent; waterways, 29 percent; minimum till, 27 percent; diversion systems, 24 percent; and terraces, 19 per cent. Among the lower types of par ticipation he cited were contour farming and fencing off streams. In addition to the nutrient DON'T BE SLOW Call Now To Place Your CLASSIFIED AD Ph: 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 BOY AG SAVE 40% SWINE & POULTRY SYSTEMS SPECIALISTS pollution of water, the Nor theastern Lancaster County study and its extensive monitoring system is also looking at the movement of herbicides, par ticularly the triazines, into the water supplies. Among other speakers at the Thursday session were Eugene F. Thompson, chairman of the Pa. State Rural Clean Water Com mittee; Richard A. Pennay, of the ASCS, Harrisburg; Robert Gregory, of the Lancaster County Conservation District; Ray Brubaker, of the Lancaster County ASCS Office; and Dr. Dale Baker, of Penn State. The day-long activities were concluded with a TV press con ference and a visit to the study area. OFF INC. PH 717 866 7565
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