-•**' f *•' CHICAGO - An in-crop her bicide application to control Canada thistle seedlings in corn is a crucial part of the multiyear program needed to eliminate the weed, say weed scientists." Cool, wet weather early last spring created optimal growing conditions for Canada thistle and infestations have also been in creasing because of reduced tillage. Dr. Robert Wilson, a weed specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scott sbluff, agrees. “With reduced tillage increasing, the perennial weed problems are also in creasing. We have pretty extensive Canada thistle problems in western Nebraska.’’ There are many methods to control Canada thistle, but Dr. Richard Fawcett, a crop con sultant in Huxley, lowa, warns that it ‘ ‘doesn’t give up easily. ’ ’ Canada thistle is a prolific perennial, spreading rapidly by seeds and lateral root growth from infested areas. 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Fall spraying is also very ef fective for controlling Canada thistle. Dr. Fawcett adds, however, that “Farmers should not expect instantaneous results from fall applications. Canada thistle control requires more than one treatment.” To control Canada thistle seedlings and suppress established plants, growers should plan to apply 1 pint of Banvel herbicide early postemergence, when com is spike-to-five inches tall. Banvel is effective on Canada thistle because it is a translocating • Rugged 26 hp diesel engine (23 PTO hp) ‘ • 540 rpm PTO • Reliable 12 speed transmission • Standard 3-pomt linkage with position control (Optional draft control) • Choice of 2 or 4-wheel drive • Power steering standard on 4WD model • Optional mid-or rear-mount mower For a great deal on a great compact tractor, stop in and see us today. S.G. LEWIS AND SON West Grove, PA Ph.(215)869-9440 869-2214 MARLIN W. SCHREFFLLR A r??bot A 125 E Hagerstown. MD Ph: (717) 648-1120 p h: ( 30 i) 733.0515 N.H. FLICKER & SONS, INC Maxatawny, PA Ph; (215)553-7252 herbicide that moves through the entire plant, according to Dr. Wayne Olson, Velsicol Chemical Corporation Product Development field manager, Indianapolis. A follow-up application of Banvel in fall, after harvest but before killing frost, will translocate to kill perennial root stocks. Adding 2, 4-D to the application bums the above-ground portion of the plant too quickly, preventing Banvel translocation into the roots and reducing its activity against Canada thistle, cautions Dr. Olson. Killing only the above ground portion of the plant can’t guarantee long-term control. In addition to suppressing perennials, the 1 pint Banvel overlay will control emerged annual broadleaf weeds and provide residual control for late emerging weeds. 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KELLER SALES Perkasie, PA 18944 Ph: (215) 257-0101 Lancaster Fanning Saturday, January 18,1916-DIS to continue the in-crop treatment for at least two years after the fall application of Banvel or until the problem is under control. “Canada thistle can’t be eradicated, because of seeds transported from Dennis Molting was recently appointed Director of Marketing and Sales for the Star-trac product line of Starline Products, Inc., Harvard, IL. Prior to his new appointment, Molting was District Manager of Nor theast Sales for Starline’s Cannon Ball/HNP product line. Before that, he was General Sales Manager for HNP, Inc., a door manufacturer acquired by Starline. Molting was previously employed by the Indiana Farm Bureau as Manager of Sales and Operations. CCC cheese purchase WASHINGTON - Acting Secretary of Agriculture Orville Bentley today announced an in crease in the Commodity Credit Corporation purchase price for cheese. Section 103 of the Food Security Act of 1985, signed by the president on Dec. 23, prohibits the secretary from taking any market value of whey into consideration for the purpose of supporting the price of milk. Since April 1, 1985, the CCC purchase prices for cheese have been based on a projected whey powder return of one cent per pound for manufactured cheese. BLOCKING CHUTE • For safe and easy grooming, washing and clipping cattle • Expanded metal floor stays cleaner and gives more traction • Assembles and disassembles quick and easy • Can easily be moved and loaded by one person PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. Call or Write For Additional Information And Your Nearest Dealer neighboring fields. But with a multiyear program involving in crop and between crop ap plications, Canada thistle can be controlled, and farmers will get improved crop yields. ’ ’ Nolting appointed price increases As a result of eliminating con sideration of the whey powder return, the purchase prices for Cheddar cheese produced on or after Dec. 23 are increased on cent per pound - to (1.25 per pound for 40-pound blocks and $1.2075 per pound for 500-pound barrels. The CCC purchase prices for butter and nonfat dry milk remain unchanged from those announced June 26,1985. The Foood Security Act also establishes the support price for milk at $11.60 per hundredweight for the period Jan. 1,1986, through Dec. 31,1986. This price has been in effect since July 1,1985. 295 Woodcorner Rd LltlU, PA 17543 1 Mile Well of Ephrata Phone:7l7-738-1121
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