icaster Farming Saturday, March 22,1986 Consultants 9 fees: Every week, the mailman delivers a new stack of ag magazines and Extension fliers, and most carry information which may apply to your on-farm, maximum yield plots. With all this free data, why pay for services of a crop consultant? “A good consultant earns his keep because he knows your area,” answers John Payne, a consultant in Tinytown, Ky., who runs his own maximum yield trials. “Articles and university studies can’t focus on what Agri-Quip to market soil aerator Agri-Quip Corporation, Youngstown, Ohio, will be marketing the aerWay soil aerator for agricultural and turf applications. The men pictured are establishing retail outlets in a 14-state area from Virginia to Maine. From left, top row are: Chester Ingram, Bellefonte; Dick Griffith, Mercer; David Heath, Pres., Youngstown, OH; Tom Hathorne, Stanley, NY.; George Heath, Mechanicsburg. Front row: Dick Bennett, Wyalusing; Fred Rothe, Monroe, NH.; and Mat Meyer, Holland Equipt. Ltd. Norwich, Ont. Inquiries about the machine can be made toll free at 1-800-437-5200. r Another New Product From Schweiss, Inc. INTRODUCING THE . . . Magnum I Lawnmower Only one coupler, no bothersome chains and sprockets Mows tall grass, even as high as 24 inches Does not leave streaks because of blade placement design Does not windrow even in wet grass Options available include bagger, cab, snowblower, blade, utility trailer, and lawn sprayer. JOSEPH SWANTAK, INC. DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED —^ L Look Quality, Look For Price. Then You'll Buy Schweiss J money well spent specifically applies to your county, farm or even an individual field. A consultant, though, is on the spot. He knows what it takes to squeeze more bushels out of soil like yours. “And a consultant isn’t tied to a bureaucracy’s long-range re search goals. This independent person can react quickly to area needs and fill gaps in public research programs,” Payne says. In Payne’s own territory, for example, he found that farmers were missing possible yield gains because they weren’t matching the DISTRIBUTOR H.C. 64 - Box 93 ONEONTA, N.Y. 13820 right variety to drilled soyoean production. In two states in which Payne works, narrow-row varieties were at a disadvantage in university variety trials because all seed was planted in 30-inch rows. In his private trials, Payne drilled plots and found that at least one Midwestern semi-dwarf does well in his area. In university trials, the same bean failed, a fact Payne attributes to the wide-row trials. Consultants also serve as a clearinghouse for ideas. A farmer must wear many hats such as foreman, mechanic, marketing executive, purchasing agent. But the consultant deals only with Model 1850 FEATURES: • Zero Turning Radius • Joystick Control • Electric Lift and Clutch • 18 HP Engine • 24 HP Wheel Motors Phone 607/432-0891 production. “An experienced consultant sees all types of farm, research and products,” notes Dr. Wayne Smith, a consultant in St. Charles, 111. “He should be able to examine a new client’s practices and suggest ways to improve production. “If the client maintains good field records, it’s often possible to make valid recommendations before going into the field. A consultant knows what works on Farmers urged (Continued from Page D 11) about future bumper harvest. In a more typical season, the effect could be less pronounced. Be cautious, too, about tran sferring new treatments to the entire farm. Instead, continue plot comparisons. As you identify better seeding or fertility rates, apply them first to one or two NEED MORE ROOM? Read The Classified Real Estate Ads 0 PAUL B. Raven Tough Polyethylene Tanks I _ jM • SPRAYER TANKS - For New Or Replacement • STATIONARY TANKS - For Liquid Fertilizer Storage ALL SIZES AVAILABLE FROM 25 GAL. to 1600 GAL. HEAVY DUTY SPRAYERS BUILT STRONG TO PERFORM TOUGH • 200,300 & 500 Gal. Trailer Models • 110,150,200 & 300 Gal. 3 Pt. Hitch Models FEATURES AVAILABLE: • 25 & 35 A. Boom • 45’ All Hydraulic Folding Boom • QukkTeefet No Drip Nozzles • Independent Boom Suspension Eliminates All Boom Bouncing. PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, HK. 295 Woodcorner Rd., Litltz, PA 17543 1 Mile West of Ephrata (717) 738-1121 • HARDWARE • FARM SUPPLIES • CUSTOM MANUFACTURING • CRANE SERVICE similar farms. With this background, he studies record and identifies ways a producer caj improve fertility, Pes , management and other yield factors,” Smith adds. If you’re overloaded with u. formation, but don’t have time to sift through it, perhaps a con sultant may be the answer. It tm, be a good investment in futon production practices. to try test plots small fields to determine how well they will work on a large acreage, Remember, good plot work takes time. Plan to invest at least three years in your maximum yield campaign. By observing trends, you learn what works and, just as important, what doesn’t. oii'piaaiii Mtf ** V y 'rf'4 l % **■ >4
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