Dept. Of Ag Revises Seed HARRISBURG - The Penn sylvania Department of Agriculture has revised its regulations on noxious weed seeds in seed wheat, the labeling of flower seed mixtures and the amount of inert matter allowed in Kentucky bluegrass seed. Agriculture Secretary Richard E. Grubb said the changes will benefit farmers and millers in the production of flour and free the seed industry from unrealistic ATTENTION FARMERS... FREE ESTIMATES ON RODENT CONTROL ffW ft RODENTS carry diseases which can endanger the health of your poultry flocks. Your business is raising them. Ours is protecting them. We Specialize In Sanitizing And Disinfecting Poultry Houses Lewistown, PA IvlMlWll 248-0983 aMMlM i^ HaaHH|a|| State College, PA Since 1928 2377607 Pest control is too important to trust to anyone else • CQiIYiTORi * HHms ffKHWHUp • HMACSMINT CHAINS CONVEYORS Model 166-A Model 162-A Built rugged for efficient, high-volume feed handling. 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While seed companies will continue to list percentages on larger packets, they will be required to specify only the kinds on those of 3 grams or less. The former limit of 10 percent inert matter allowed in Kentucky bluegrass seed was a costly ex ception for the seed industry because most states enforce a 15 Potato Council Slates Annual Meeting ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Potato growers from across the country will meet to set policies on federal legislative and regulatory issues at the National Potato Council’s 38th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Jan. 8-10. The National Potato Council’s Board of Directors, made up of representatives from every potato producing area, will vote on resolutions to guide the council in 1987. The Board will also elect the council’s 1987 executive and steering committees. “The Annual meeting gives growers the chance to voice their opinions to shape the National Potato Council’s positions on key governmental issues,” Ron Walker, executive director of the National Potato Council said. Key topics at this year’s convention will be environmental issues and in ternal issues at the NPC office, Walker said. On Jan. 9, the National Potato Council’s affiliate, the Potato Political Action Committee, will sponsor its annual fund raising dinner featuring keynote speaker Boyd Bartlett, president of John Deere & Company. 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The revised regulations also give the Agriculture Department its first increase in seed laboratory analysis fees since 1980. The new rate schedule, which reflects in creased costs, is available through county Extension Service offices or by contacting the Bureau of Plant Industry, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg 17110- 9408. Boyd Bartlett from the fund raising dinner will be used to support the campaigns of federal candidates who are friends of the potato industry. For a registration packet or further information, contact the National Potato Council, 9065 E. Mineral Circle, Suite 155, Englewood, CO 80112. (303) 790- 1141. lISTRICT MANi Dennis Skibo 717-664-2333 Palz <-% > < f 'A ■r- „ <•.
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