SCOTTSDALE, Anz. - ERG) has announced a significant The joint venture primarily Energro, Inc. (NASDAQ Symbol; joint venture with R.F-. Oil In- involves the sale of a one-half n B hts to the Biosorb product line EGRO and Pacific Exchange: dustries, Ltd. > aCan'’dicn tf, ni. interest in proprietary and patent for the country of Canada. Biosorb Reforms recommended in animal research, diagnosis rv^. mi I he foreign animal research and foreign' animal disease research Center be strengthened; and diagnosis programs. and diagnosis every three years; -that there be more coor n r„ c f„ gn 80(1 P ° U j tr j Recommendations include: -that the Animal and Plant dination between federal agencies, Diseases has recommended _ USDA> state> university Health Inspection Service as well as greater utilization of chMges to Agncidture Swreteiy d industry specialists review Emergency Program Information academic, private, state and John R. Block to improve USDA’s foreign inkitutions. TV/ - TW If j j i Two other recommendations 1 vCfC IlOlldflu aeouts wereendorsedwithqualificauons: - To overcome “lack of central authority,” the subcommittee had recommended appointment of a “czar” to “coordinate” research and diagnosis currently split between the USDA agencies, tbe Agriculture Research Service and the Animal and Plant Health In spection Service. Instead, the Advisory Committee opted for a “Memorandum of Understanding” setting forth coordination guidelines for the two agencies. - The subcommittee had recommended construction of a new “mainland” laboratory for foot-and-mouth and other animal disease research, first sup plementing, and eventually replacing, the Plum Island Animal Disease Center located offshore in Long Island Sound. Instead, the Advisory Committee, while agreeing to a new laboratory, said foot-and-mouth disease research should remain confined to' Plum Island. heavy-duty forage harvester NEW HOLLAND - Sperry New Holland’s new Model 900 harvester is designed for tractors of up to 210 engine horsepower and is designed for high-capacity, heavy-duty silage making. Users report it “pulls” easier than previous models. The new harvester’s feed roll and cutterhead area provides improved crop control for uniform chopping. Special features include a quick-shift 2-spped power efficient blower, hydraulic swing tongue to pivot the machine from transport to field position, electric clutches for positive forward, reverse and neutral feed roll control, faster knife sharpening and easy-adjust shear bar, Metalert II electronic metal detector, as well as optional tan dem axles and recutter screens. The 1000 rpm driveline is rated for 190 hp (PTO) tractors. Crop heads include windrow pickups, two-row snapper head and both two and three-row crop units for wide and narrow rows. Cutterheads of the Model 900 carry a 5-year warranty against Wheat added to overseas program WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block today said wheat will be added to the dairy commodities already available under the Overseas Donations Program authorized by Section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949. Commodities under this program are available for donation to foreign governments and to public and private non expert Guidance, Installation & Service” CE °^&F NE Efficient Stove! WE FEATURE MANY MODELS OF STOVES AND INSERTS. . W RO IW9 "» ItalyM) Mrtr MM*b Hmrtalm Accessories & Glass Enclosures by Schaefer 2533 Old Phila. Pike (Rt. 340) Smoketown, PA 17576 (717) 397-7539 Specialize In Ws Have Poles In ,tM > 25* 30.35 S4s*. Energro lists joint venture with R.F. Oil Industries The new heavy-duty Model 900 forage harvester from Sperry New Holland is designed for tractors with up to 210 (engine) hp. Crop heads include window pickups, snapper heads and two and three-row heads for both wide and narrow rows. ferrous (iron and steel) metal damage when the unit is equipped with Metalert II electronic metal detector. profit humanitarian organizations assisting needy persons outside the United States. Block said these commodities are made available indefinitely and will not replace normal commercial trade in the respective commodities. Dairy commodities available under the program continue to be nonfat dry milk, butter, butter oil and cheese. T,T,F 10-8 320 Kins St Myerstowp. PA 17067 Phono 717-SM-7544 Wayne’ NT FOODS WINDSOR FEED SUPPLY CO. Pet & Livestock - Feeds & Needs Rte. 61 HAMBURG PA ‘ 215-562-3444 lEin n f \ i&P I Tkalblbelß—H. PuriaapronlM. ▼ Windmills Aermotor windmills & Towers. Wind powered generators** Rife Hydraulic ram pumps Wind powered air compressors Parts for old windmills and much more. Send $1 (Refundable with order) lor our all new 40 page catalog. This is our 16th year. O’BROCK WINDMILL DISTRIBUTORS Dept. LFIB4 North Benton, Ohio 44449 Qualifies for 40% Federal Tax Credit A LESSON WELL LEARNED... LANCASTER FARMING'S CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS! Rhone 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 si Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Dacambar 29,1994-A3S Sale Reports A Liquidation Sale of garage tools was held December 22 by B.L. Yunginger, 60 W. Main St., Strasburg, Lane. Co., Pa. There were 126 registered bidders at the sale. Some prices were: 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck $440, transmission jack $ll5, 1940 auto repair manual $102.50, valve grinder $370, tuneup tester $l4O, chain hoist $95 and socket set $lOO. The auctioneer was J. Everett Kreider. XXX A Public Sale of farm machinery was held December 22 by Isaac and Mable Martin, between Carlisle and Shippensburg, Cum berland Co., Pa. Some prices included: Ag Star 24’ x 50’ Hog Castle $6OOO, N.H. 78 baler $4OO, bin wagon $525, A.C. no-till com planter $lO5O, 20 KW generator $650, Gehl is the trade name for a superab sorbent seed coating and other formulations _ which accelerate early planting'germination. The value of the transaction to Energro, Inc. is to be $5 million with $500,000 having been paid to date and the balance to be paid under certain formulas over a period of the next year or more. The transaction also includes an option granted by Energro to R.F. Oil Industries for the purchase of certain oil properties owned by Energro in Kem County, Calif. The transaction could significantly enhance the future sales of the respective companies and grants Biosorb rapid entree into the agricultural markets of Canada through the joint venture assistance of R.F. Oil Industries, Ltd. Biosorb is anticipating spring entree into the Canadian agricultural markets by way of the joint venture company to be established. Energro, Inc. is also engaged in the manufacture of center pivot irrigation systems at its Nebraska plant and has extensive land in terests in California. R.F. Oil Industries, Ltd. is in volved in tar sands and secondary oil recovery in the Canadian provinces at the present time. They are traded on the Alberta Stock Exchange and are in the process of a merger with Danker Laboratories, an American company traded on the NASDAQ. Uni-loader |2ISO, J.D. 60 tractor $B6O and Far mall Super M.T.A. tractor $llOO. Auctioneers were Melvin Sensenig and Lamar Sensenig. A Public Auction of antiques and fanning tools was held December 22 for J.C. (John Cleveland) Or wig, R.D. 2, Stewart stown, York Co., Pa. There were over 400 numbers given out at the sale. Some prices were: 1947 Case Model S tractor $4lO, trailer $45, antique type ham mermill $5O, 40’ ex tension ladder $95, dry sink w/high top $5OO, low dry sink $4OO, square oak table $220, bow front china closet $375, oak bedroom suite $4OO, butcher kettles $75 & $95, sausage stuffer $lOO, meat grinder $9O and copper apple butter kettle $250. Bob and Tom Sechrist were the auctioneers. XXX A Public Auction of farm machinery and dairy cattle was held December 22 by Lamar W. and Eileen S. Gar man, 1 mile north side of Blainsport and 8 miles south of Schaef ferstown, Lane. Co., Pa. The weather was nice and a big crowd at tended the sale. The herd of 32 registered and grade Holsteins was sold for an average of $lO2O. The top animal brought $2575 and four cows sold between $l4OO and $1650. The bred heifers sold between $5OO and $925 and the open heifers went from $3OO to $575. Other equipment sold as follows: J.D. 4020 tractor $5250, J.D. 336 baler $4350, N.H. 489 haybine $3550, N.H. hay rake $850,3 hay wagons $B5O to $1075, J.D. 4-row corn planter $llOO, chisel plow $9OO, WIC bale chopper $llOO, and calf hutches $55 to $6O each. Paul E. Martin and John D. Stauffer were the auctioneers.
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