USDA
HARRISBURG - The U.S.
Department of Agriculture has
announced interim rules to im
plement sections of the 1985 Farm
Bill designed to remove in
consistencies between soil con
servation goals and traditional
farm commodity program
benefits.
Effective immediately,
producers who fail to meet the
interim rules will not be eligible for
commodity price support and
other program payments, disaster
payments, crop insurance under
the Farm Crop Insurance Act,
FmHA loans, farm storage facility
loans and other farm program
benefits.
USDA’s action is designed to
reduce soil loss due to wind and
water erosion; protect the nation’s
long-term capability to produce
food and fiber; reduce sedimen
tation and improve water quality;
assist in preserving the nation’s
wetlands; and lessen the in
centives to produce agricultural
commodities on highly erodible
farmland.
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Pictures of Bobcat Loaders may show other than standard equipment
Operate with low cost efficiency all
around the farm, or on the construction
site with the new 642 B Bobcat front
end loader Work close-up against
walls, corners and fences
Move quickly in and around small
openings and areas the bigger ma
chines can't maneuver Eliminate cost
ly, time-consuming hand labor
With the 642 B Bobcat, do a variety
of jobs, with the “easy-on easy-off"
attachments available with the 642 B
Bob-Tach“ bolt-on” attachment system.
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Carllil*. PA
PETERMAN
FARM EQUIPMENT
717 249-5338
Chambanburi, PA
CIUGSTON
IMPLEMENT MC.
717 263 4103
Harrisburg PA
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
t SUPPLY CO.
717 564-3031
Issues Interim
With regard to highly erodible
land, farmers will have a grace
period to implement a con
servation plan on land that was
cultivated in any of the years oi
lgas. Many will be able to develop
and apply a conservation plan that
will allow them to plant highly
erodible land to grasses or trees
either on their own or in con
junction with the Conservation
Reserve Program.
Before January 1, 1990, or until
two years after USDA’s Soil
Conservation Service prepares soil
maps for a particular area,
producers will not lose eligibility
under the highly erodible land
conservation provisions for farm
program benefits as the result of
production of an agricultural
commodity on highly erodible land
that was: (a) cultivated to produce
any of the 1981 through 1985 crops
of an agricultural commodity; or
(b) set-aside, diverted or other
wise not cultivated under a
program administered by the
secretary of agriculture for any
such crops to reduce production of
HatflaW, PA
LCL CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.
SALE CO.
215 362-2510
Wilmington DE
302-996-0126
Honasdalt PA
CHARLES H. SIEPIELA, INC.
717 253 3334
Tunkhannock PA
BARTRON FARM SUPPLY
717 636 3740
HEIGHT
76.0” 54.0”
(1930 MM)
• Low cost efficiency on the farm or construction site
• Mitsubishi, four cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine
• Hydrostatic drive
• Seat bar for additional operator safety, convenience
and comfort
• Bob-Tach “bolt-on" system and variety of optional
attachments for multiple job versatility
• Tip-up POPS for easy maintenance
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HonoyGrov# PA Martlnsburg PA
NORMAN D. CLARK BURCHFIELD'S INC.
(SON INC.
717 734 3482
Rules For Erodible Lands, Wetlands
an dgiicuuuidi commodity. These eligible for USDA program agricultural land in the United
toToSe aU t 0 h^ a nr^^n SOn nf ‘T®* Cr ° P Z™' T ? State? of which IIS million acres
to continue the production of retain eligibility for subsequent are exist ing cropland five
hf/hr er^ihip oll }fn 0 d Jhrn. 1 Cr ° P , yean |’ h ° WeVer ’ ** ! armer million acres are wetlands with a
SL i SS ?nr fntn mUSt , apply «" *PP™ved medium-to-high potential for
. Sy a en 2c thC W conversion to agricultural use.
0r a . a 6gar l to Pennsylvania has 3.8 million acres
maps the land) without having to wetlands converted after 0 f hieWv erodible cronland out of a
actively apply a conservation plan December 23, 1985, the farmer tu / y land acr L ee of six
cannot> f cept undßr “f* 1
circumstances produce 0 f agricultural land would have a
Security Act of 1985, which the agricultural commodities on such hieh 6 to medium notential for
interim rule implements, are lands after the date of publication co g version t ?agrici£e A total
commonly referred to as con- of the interim rule and retain of 651 500 acres B of wetland would
S"S? y program tadude,i to
ont *• * . regulations. Total land in Penn
ere are a ? v, eSt r a li M sylvania affected by the program
highly erodible land cultivated for million acres of highly erodible ;/q ■> million
crop production since December _ '
23, 1985. swampbuster provisions Water Quality a Theme At Delaware
apply to the conversion of wetland
after December 23, 1985, for the NEWARK, Del. - Water quality
purpose of producing agricultural is one of the themes of the up
commodities. coming Agricultural Resources
However, farmers who Day, August 9, at the University of
cultivated highly erodible land or Delaware Research and Education
converted wetlands after Center in Georgetown. There will
December 23, 1985, and planted a be exhibits on the Inland Bays, on
crop before the date the interim site wastewater management, and
rule is published will remain water conservation in the home, as
well as nitrogen management in
WIDTH
(LESS BUCKET)
(1372 MM)
Mill Hall. PA
DUNKLEtGRIEB
717-728-3118
814 793-2194
Naadmora PA
CLUGSTON
FARM EQUIPMENT SCAT ENTERPRISES INC.
717 573 2250
4-1 »
Palm PA
WENTZ
FARM SUPPLIES INC.
215 679 7164
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OPERATING
CAPACITY
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(454 KG)
Quarryvilia PA
GRUMELLI’S
FARMSERV.
717-7 W-7311
Slatlnfton, PA
215 767 1711
Towanda PA
S.PI. INC.
717 265 4440
Lancaster Fanning Saturday, July 19,1986-013
crop production systems and its
relationship to groundwater
quality. University personnel will
be on hand to answer questions on
water quality.
Agricultural Resources Day
replaces Farm and Home Field
Day, which traditionally was held
on Wednesday. The event has been
renamed to better reflect current
research and extension programs
at the university and has been
scheduled for a Saturday so that
more people will be able to attend.
Besides water quality, high
lighted topics will include hi-tech
agriculture, management for farm
profitability, plants and the en
vironment, and food for fun and
fitness. The event will last from
8:30 a.m. toSp.m.
I Mgjn Machine Work rw & |
§mßSy Welding &
I F*nn Supplies
I Hardware r J
I • CUSTOM BUILT R
I WOOD & COAL STOVES |
® • Custom Built High Pressure Washers I
I • Welders & cutting torches ■
I • Stainless steel, aluminum and spot g
'g welding • UPS Service .
i HIGH TENSILE WIRE FENCING g
D.S. MACHINE SHOP
DAVID E. STOLTZFUS
3816 E. Newport Road
Gordonville, PA 17529
jnville,. ■,
EAR CORN
Paying Top Prices For
Good Quality Ear Corn
Wet or Dry
No Quantity too large
or too small
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Easy access - 2.2
miles off 283 bypass-
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exit
Daily Receiving 7:30
A.M. to 5 P.M. - un
loading evenings &
Saturdays by appt.
Trucks availabfe for
pick up at your farm.
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