Landfill borrows a page from agriculture CREAMERY - The Boyertown Sanitary Disposal Company borrowed a new agricultural conservation concept to protect the soil on its Gilbertsville landfill site. Roger Krout, Operations Manager of the landfill site, sought to help of local farmer Ernest Long and the Montgomery County Conservation District to no-till the exposed slopes on the fill. 'Dry weather last fall caused York feed grain acres due June 15 YORK - The final date for York County feed grain/wheat farmers to report 1985 crop acreages for small grains is June 15. July 15, is the final date to report corn and gram sorghum. Note that these dates are also the final disposition dates for these crops. Reporting this information to the ATTENTION FARMERS & LIVESTOCK HAULERS: ALUMINUM STRAIGHT LIVESTOCK BODIES LENGTHS AVAILABLE: 8’ to 32’ WIDTHS: 96” standard to 102” optional HEIGHT: 6’6" standard to 8’ optional Eby all-aluminum livestock bodies are built to offer you an alternative to heavy wood and steel bodies. In addition, rugged "Eby” construction and aluminum combine to offer years of maintenance free service. READY-TO-WORK USED BODIES FOR SALE • Eby Aluminum 15’x6’6"x8' * Eby Aluminum 18’x8’ Flat Bed Cattle Body • Knapheide 18* Grain Body Other Good Used Cheepies Araiebie For immediete Delivery - CALL FOR PRICES our grass seedmgs to fail in spots," explained Krout, “leaving us suceptable to erosion on some slopes. We were reluctant to work up the soil again before spring rains.” Meanwhile, Gilbertsville farmer Ernest Ixmg had rented the Conservation District’s No-Till Grain Drill to plant oats on ground that adjoins the landfill This at tracted the attention of the Boyertown Sanitary Disposal county office is very important since it affects the bases established on farm’s. Visit the York County ASCS office at 120 Pleasant Acres Road, now to report your crops. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30, Monday thru Friday. MANUFACTURERS OF ALUMINUM 12’ ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK BODY Company. After consulting with Bill Steuteville, No-Till Coordinator tor Montgomery County, they decided to try no-tilling grass on their susceptable slopes this spring. "We generally work with far mers,” says Steuteville, “but we were happy to assist in stabilizing the soil on the landfill. This is a critical area because of the steepness of the slopes. The agricultural principles are the same.” Ernest Ixing used his tractor to do the planting. Adds Steuteville, "I’m glad Ernie did the driving, I would have been very nervous on those slopes.'” The Montgomery County Con servation District has no-till corn planters as well as drills available tor farmers and landowners. Anyone interested, should call Bill Steuteville at 489-4506 • Cattle Bodies • Gooseneck Trailers • Possum Belly Trailers • Bulk Feed Bodies CONSIDER THE FEATURES OF AN EBY ALL-ALUMINUM BODY Eby livestock bodies are 35% to 40% lighter than other wood and steel bodies. Eby’s all-aluminum construction is maintenance free. Periodic pressure washing is all that’s required to maintain that new look. Eby's bodies are built tough and backed by a written factory warranty. MH EBY, INC. P.O. Box 127 Blue Ball, PA 17506 *'v Lancaster Farming Saturday, May 18,1985-D2l £ ' * . Ernie Long (left), Gilbertsville farmer, and Roger Krout (right) Operations Manager of the Boyertown Sanitary Disposal Company, inspect operation of Montgomery County's no-till drill. For All Your Fencer Needs, It Will Pay You Well To Start With, Or Switch To, The Oldest Name In Electric Fencers ss====as And The World’s Largest Selling Brand... : N. Made m U S A V- 1 MAGNUM 12 MODEL I Volt Solid-State Circmtr> Reduces Battery Dram To 1 The Mmunum Low Im pedence To Shock Through Wet Weeds Brush i | ; Power You Never Dreamed ) Possible From A Battery | 1 1 Fencer No Movmg Parts X-e Means More Years Of \l Dependable, Trouble-Free '*t=== ==: Operation Charges Up To 25 N. j Miles Of Fence UL Listed MAG UNITS STARTING AT $60.70 Other Solid State Units As Low As $36.85 1 Year Warranty, Including Lightning Damage, With Prompt Local Service Available • Other models available, including Hi-Line Fencers. If im Leal Outlet Poet Net Here It. Conteet PEQUEA BATTERIES Ronks. PA 17572 Distributor & Warranty Station for Parmak are Also - Steel Roof Trusses for Buildings • Portable Hog Buildings - Bucket Elevators - Grain Augers Distributors - Flow Pipes & Accessories STOLTZFUS WELDING SHOP CUSTOM MADE FEED BINS FOR FARMS FEED MILLS • Made of 13 gauge Steel • All welded seams • Gravity Flow or Auger Free Estimates We Sell, Service & Install Ph: 215-944-7808 Owner • Samuel P. Stoltzfus V V
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