Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, February 08, 1986, Image 20

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    , Today's
farm economy #
demands a tight rei
on costs per acre*
But not
when it reduces
your return
on investment.
In 1986 the expected return an aver
age com grower will receive from his
investment is estimated to be less
than $40.00 per acre above total cash
expenses*
Not a very bright economic
cast. Nevertheless, despite this pre
diction, many farmers are finding ways
to prosper by improving their net
return on every dollar invested.
The efficiency of any invest
can often be difficult to measun
Yet, one of the most important
ments directly related to achiev
higher com yields can be easily
ated. Your herbicide investment
A FORMULA FOR SUCCESS.
Agricultural professionals
recognize the basic yield benefi
controlling weeds. But they als(