BY NANCY KUNICK Staff Correspondent MEADVILLE - Crawford County has reason to be proud of its Cooperative Extension Service, according to Dr. Homer Mazer, Northwest Pennsylvania assistant director of Extension. Dr. Mazer praised the “exceptional staff for their initiative, enthusiasm and ability to get the job done” at the annual meeting held in Meadville, Pa. Numerous guests were in troduced by county extension director Blaine Schlosser, in cluding the guest speaker, Bernard Winger! who recently retired from the Extension in Warren County. He continues to write a weekly column for the Warren newspaper. Wingert spoke cm “Something about Work: But More about Living.” His thoughtful but humorous speech pointed out the need for common sense with a dose of the work ethic. He said, “You don’t have to do extraordinary things- just ordinary things ex traordinarily well.” He closed with several pieces of advice and this bit of philosophy; “Make the most of all that comes, and the least of all that goes.” A surprise presentation was Working together, pointing to more consistent performance. Well bred and field prpven. That’s the best way to describe new G-4326 and G-4522. And when you plant both, you’li be getting two of our best performers. There’s no better way to spread your maturities while you aim for high yields in each maturity range. New G-4326. Just what you need today - a rugged, hard working hybrid. With ability to put extra bushels in the bin during both good and not-so-good Schlosser receives Extension honor made to Blaine Schlosser for reaching a 25 year milestone with the Penn State University Cooperative Extension Service. Cleon Livingston, Extension Executive Committee President presented the Nittany Lion plaque with sincere appreciation from the HARRISBURG - Penn sylvania’s 1985 production of com and tobacco is expected to be slightly below last year, while potato production is expected to exceed last year, biased on November 1 conditions, according to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service. Com for grain production is forecast at 146.6 million bushels, one percent below last year’s record crop. Acreage for harvest is estimated at 1.37 million with a record yield of 107 bushels per acre. Tobacco production is forecast at 21.4 million pounds, four percent below last year. Acreage for harvest is expected to be 11,500 with an average yield of 1,860 pounds per acre. Potato production is forecast at years. A robust, healthy constitution keeps it standing through a variety of weather conditions. But as rugged as it is, early-season G-4326 also makes a smart high performance choice for heavy soils. G-4522. For your midseason choice, this one is hard to beat for consistent, overall performance. In fact, it has earned Funk’s best ratings for stalk strength and stress tolerance. This means you can count on committee. New members were elected to the extension executive committee during a brief business meeting. Thanks were extended to those whose terms ended, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Preston and Mr. George Bancroft. Door prizes were awarded. Potato output up corn down in ‘B5 5.5 million cwt., seven percent more than the 1984 crop. Acreage for harvest is expected to be 22,000 with an average yield per acre of 250 cwt. United States corn production is forecast at a record high 8.72 billion bushels, up 14 percent from last year and six percent more than the record 1982 harvest. Acres for harvest is set for 74.8 million, with an average yield of 116.6 bushels per acre. Lampeter FFA holds citrus sale LAMPETER - Citrus fruit be delivered during the week of orders are currently being taken Dec. 16. by members of the Garden Spot Orders can be placed by calling FFA Chapter of Lampeter- the school at 464-3311, or by con- Strasburg High School. Fruit will tacting any chapter member. Performance you cai G-4522 to really stand tough under a variety of stresses. Give it good fertility and watch it pay off big! Hoffman Seeds, Inc, Landisville, PA. 17538 Funk s G and design is a registered trademark of Ciba Geigy Corporation m The limitation of warranty and remedy on the lag attached to cacti dag of funk s G Hybrids sold is pan of Ifie terms of sale thereof : unk s is a brand name 'lumbers identify varieties 51071 bank on. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 7,1955-Al7 Conference set on Agribusiness ITHACA, NY - To assess the agricultural forecast for 1986, Cornell University will sponsor its annual “Agribusiness Outlook Conference” on Dec. 17 bn campus. Agricultural economists and animal scientists in the New York State College of Agriculture and All tobacco production is forecast at 1.53 billion pounds, 12 percent below last year. Acres for harvest is expected to be 697,610 with an average yield per acre of 2,188 pounds. Fall potato production is forecast at a record high 346 million cwt., up 11 percent from last year and seven percent above the 1978 record production. Acreage for harvest is expected to be 1.15 million with an average yield per acre of 302 cwt. Fanner Bob and Farmer Ray bought confinement equipment the very same day! Farmer Hay thought he had a fantastic bargain soon he discovered that a bargain product can be tar more cosily in the long run as everything soon rusted and corroded! Fencing Nursery Fens Farrowing Crates and Gestation Stalls all now need to be replaced at today s higher costs Farmer Bob chose Rohn “Hot Dip Galvanised" Agrt Products and his equipment is sIMI as peed as near. The reason? Zinc is the finish that withstands corrosive ele ments longer and provides years ol carefree reliable service There’s no doubt about 11, Rohn Agrl Products are your very "Beat Buy"! Rohn Agri Products Toll Free 800-447-2264 PO Box 2000 Peons IL 61656 (309) 197-4400 OR CONTACT Bob Hill. Independent Mtr s Rep Life Sciences at Cornell will present forecasts on trends in the general economy, and the dairy, livestock, fruit, and vegetable industries,' as well as the outlook for farm expenses. In addition, the financial health of New York farm businesses, agribusiness firms, and agricultural lenders will be examined. Other presentations include the problems and poten tials of new technology and working with farm families at risk. Open to agribusiness professionals, educators, representatives of the news media, and other interested individuals, the conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 45, Warren Hall. For further information, contact Robert A. Milligan, Department of Agricultural Economics, 418 Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14K3-7801, or telephone (607)256-2299. North Jersey Livestock Hackettstown, NJ Tuesday, Dec. 3 Report supplied by auction Calves-21.00-89.00. Cows 28.0042.25. Easy Cows 16.00-38.25. Heifers 33.75-44.00. Bulls 33.75-50.25. Steers 33.0061.75. Hogs 32.0045.50. Roasting Pigs, each 10.0040.00 Boars 32.50. Sows 25.00-36.50. Sheep 11.0049.00. Lambs, each 31.0066.00. Lambs, per lb. .41-1.09. Goats, each 15.00-73.00. Kids, each 12.0046.00. Hides, each 15.00.
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