WEEDSPORT, NY - Junior polled Hereford breeders not only competed in special classes at the recent Eighth Annual Empire Classic Show at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds but also took part successfully in the open show. Twelve-year-old Brian Birdsall of Homer, NY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Birdsall, “took on all comers” and was a close runner-up for the overall title of Premier Exhibitor at the Classic Show. The Junior Grand Champion heifer was exhibited by Melinda Marshall of Port Byron and the see us AT AG PROGRESS DAYS New Gehl 1260 and 1060 forage harvesters with exclusive Auto-Max system AUTOMATIC load management. MAXIMUM capacity design. Qehl forage harvesters have been at the leading edge of engineering design for years With innovations that speed material flow and reduce downtime, for top capacity harvesting Now with Gehl's exclusive Auto-Max system, the new 1260 and 1060 forage harvesters are truly state-of-the art The Auto-Max system features automatic load sensors—one on the upper feedroll and one on the attachment drive—that eliminate the need for shear pins and let you manage overloads without leaving your tractor By operating automatic electric controls you can smooth out an overload and start it feeding again in just seconds Without fear of prolonged downtime due to overloading you can operate your harvester and tractor at near their top capacity The Auto-Max system Control box Electric dutch on Automatic controls feedroll and attachment from a single easy to- transmission can be reach control box let reset simply by shifting you start stop or back to neutral reverse the crop with ease a Speed monitor on Load teneor on tplnner drive auto attachment drive maticafly opens the electric clutch shutting load one of the loaa r down feedrolis and at sensors disengages tachmenl when tractor electric clutch stop drops below 70% of its ping feedrolis and operating rpm attachment A Waiver Of Interest On All Gehl Equipment Ask Your Dealer About Cash Discounts PEOPLE’S SALES & SERVICE Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2735 A.L. HERR&BRO. Quarryville, PA 717-786-3521 CLAIR 1. MYERS Lake Road R 1 Thomasville, PA 717-259-0453 ARNETT’S GARAGE Rt 9 Box 125 STOUFFER BROS. INC. Hagerstown, MD Chambersburg, PA 301-733-0515 717-263-8424 R.E. SMELTZER GEO. W. KINSMAN, EQUIPMENT CO. INC. RD 2, Box 2 Centre Hall, PA 814-364-1419 Birdsall wins at Empire Jr. Show Junior Reserve Grand Champion heifer was exhibited by her younger brother Peter. Scott Baker of Palmyra won the senior showmanship class and his brother Tommy won the junior showmanship class for those 14 years of age and under. Kerry Pasquale of Stillwater placed second in the junior class. Carl McCullough, manager of Rosebank Angus Farm at Ger mantown, who judged the Classic Show cited all the juniors for their showmanship. He called Scott Baker, Holly Mitchell who placed Results 15 to 20 percent more capacity valuable time saved l Just as the load sensing system protects the harvester from overloads a new speed monitoring system protects the unit from plugging the blower and deflector because of drops in tractor rpm The Auto Max system is standard on the 1260, optional on the 1060 Both machines can be equipped with a Metal-Stop metal detector to protect against ferrous metal entering the harvester And a 30-gallon water tank can be added to prevent the problem of haylage gumming Standard features on the 1260 and 1060 are impressive For example, Gehl's exclusive patentecf spinner delivery system keeps material on the move all the time No dead spots No cross augers Just continuous flow of material from the cylinder into the offset blower When thergs an over -.1 ' V* 1 v Until March I. 1986 J & M MACHINERY Greensburg, PA 412-668-2276 BENNETT MACHINE CO. 1601 S. Dupont Blvd Milford, DE 302-422-4837 NICHOLS FARM EQUIPMENT Bloomsburg, PA 717-784-7731 516 Mam Street Honesdale. PA 717-253-3440 An overrunning clutch on the drive line LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO., INC. Richland, PA 717-866-7518 DAYTON EQUIPMENT COMPANY Dayton, PA 412-783-6990 UMBERGER’S OF FONTANA Rt. 4 Lebanon, PA (rontana) 717-867-5161 ECKROTH BROS. FARM EQUIPMENT RT 2 Box 24A New Ringgold, PA 717-943-2131 MILLER EQUIPMENT CO. RD 1 Bechtelsville, PA 215-845-2911 second in the senior class and Darrell Card who placed third, “outstanding young showmen.” This class for those 15 to 18 years of age was highly competitive. Laura Thomson of Akron placed fourth; Stephen Card of McGraw, fifth; and Chris Adams of Ontario, sixth. The overall championship title and trophy went to Scott Baker and Holly Mitchell of Skaneateles was named reserve champion. Laura Thomson exhibited the first and second place steers in the steer competition. load on the tractor pto brake and allows the harvester to free-wheel when power is cut A simple in head hydraulic knife snarpener allows the cylinder knives to be sharpened quickly right in the field using tractoi hydraulics The cutterbar can be pulled out and finely refaced using the same system And a patented single station cutterbar adjustment system allows you to reset the cutterbar from just one [joint on the harvester There's more—lots more But why not see for yourself 7 Ask your Gehl dealer to demonstrate one of the new 60 Senes the 1260, for tractors up to 300 hp, the 1060, for tractors up to 200 hp, or the economy 760, for tractors up to 150 hp And move into a world of worry-free harvesting! GEHL Gehl Company West Bend Wl 53095 ELDER SALES ft SERVICE, RT I Box 619 Stoneboro, PA 412-376-3390 412-376-3740 BINKLEY ft HURST BROS. 133 Rothsville Station Road Litltz. PA 717-626-4705 PETERMAN FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 225 York Rd, Carlisle. PA 717-249-5338 HINES EQUIPMENT Cresson, PA 814-886-4183 Bellwood 814 742-8171 Polled Hereford Assn. picks top junior breeder INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Top honors in the prestigious National Junior Merit Award competition were doled out to 19-year-old Brett Bacon of Buffalo, MO. Bacon was recognized at the awards ceremonies during the 12th Junior Rational Polled Hereford Show and Forum, July 21-26, here. Honored as the nation’s most outstanding junior Polled Hereford breeder, he is the son of Kenneth and Betty Bacon. Jon Espenscheid of Argyle, WI, claimed the runner up slot. He is the 20-year-old son of Marvin and Ruth Espenscheid. Kurtis Jennings of Rogers, AR, the 21-year-old son of Eldon and Evelyn Jennings, earned the third place honors. Bacon received a $750 APH A Foundation scholarship plus a week-long trip to the Polled Hereford operation of his choice sponsored by Harding and Harding Livestock Insurance. Espenscheid won a $5OO scholarship while Jennings was awarded $250. Recognition the three received was based on each applicants’ out standing achievements in the beef cattle industry, citizenship ac tivities and personal development. Each candidate for the national award was first named a winner in his or her home state. Bacon purchased his first Polled Herefords in 1978 and has worked to improve his herd through the past several years. He will enter his second year at the University of Missoun-Columbia this fall majoring in animal science. He hopes to attend veterinary school upon graduation. Active in 4-H and FFA along with the Missouri Junior Polled Hereford Association, Bacon has served in all levels of leadership. He was president of the Missouri Junior PHA during 1983-84. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class and was honored on the dean’s list last year at the University of Missouri. Strict culling and attention to herd health help Bacon assure the quality of his cattle and have led to a five-fold increase in his herd’s value since its beginning. The use of artificial insemination and performance data has aided Bacon in improving his herd and has helped in the eventual marketing of his product. As a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Espen- • PROTECT YOUR CATTLE WHEN THEY DINE. • There are more cattle lost by metal penetrat- I ing the stomach than most farmers realize. The • cost of just one 1-1200 lb. animal would equal the • cost of several Snatcher Feed Hoppers. * • “a stitch in time saves nine," I •So Protect Your Cattle When They Dinel For More Information Call • or ; •Write To Box 2300, RJ). 1 Jonestown, Pa. 17038* Lancaster Farming Saturday, August 10,1985-D5 USE THE SNATCHER A Stainless Steel Feed • Hopper, loaded with ; magnets designed to draw I metal from Silage and • Grain Feed. • Remember 717/865-4289 scheid plans a career in the agriculture communications or teaching fields. He has been active in the Wisconsin Junior Polled Hereford Association for 10 years and holds a number of distinctions in 4-H and FFA from the local to national levels. Espenscheid received a Polled Hereford heifer from his parents in 1974 for his start in the cattle business. Since then he has increased the value of his herd greatly and learned the important elements to guarantee the success of his cattle herd. Last year, he achieved an 85 percent conception rate on his A.I. cows and has increased frame size and quality of his cattle through the use of A.I. Weighing and measuring all young stock monthly has allowed Espenscheid to see the areas in which his cattle need improvement and to plan accordingly. Jennings has a goal of owning and operating his own Polled Hereford ranch. Experience through 4-H, FFA and the Arkansas Junior Polled Hereford Association have put him in many leadership positions. He will be i senior this fall at the University o) Arkansas, Fayetteville, majoring in animal science and business. Jennings received his first Polled Hereford heifer as a gift on his eighth birthday and has steadily increased his farm value over the past 11 years. Factors helping Jennings improve his herd range from herd health programs and pasture management to using A.I. and performance data. He has organized many judging workshops and contests in his county and the last two years has organized a junior stock show in Rogers. He is a director on the National Junior Polled Hereford Council representing Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
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