C2-Lancastw Faming, Saturday, April 9, 1988 Dealers Attend Ford New Holland Meet! _. ry . .jp,v jnagerc ica. /actor In Lancaster and Chuck Crlvella, above, parts manager for Lancaster Ford Tractor,, attended the Ford New Holland Dealer Meeting and Parts Fair in Reno, NV. While there they checked out the new compact diesel tractors offered by Ford New Holland. Thg new line has seven models ranging from 12.5 to 34.5 horsepower providing new levels of quiet operation, fuel economy, and operator comfort and convenience. Pioneer Distributes Information Package To PA Vo-Ag MOUNT JOY A specially designed education package for Pennsylvania vocational agricul ture instructors was recently distri buted by the Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association in coopera tion with Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna tional, Inc. The Conservation Tillage Infor mation Kit describes conservation systems that can be applied by Pennsylvania com farmers, says Bill Fleet, eastern area sales agro nomy manager for Pioneer. “Farmers, especially young far mers, are looking for ways to reduce costs, while maintaining yields. At the same time they are very conscious of the environment and don’t want to disturb it any more than is necessary.” No-till and minimum tillage systems are the two most popular methods used in the region and are fully described in the packet Ridge-till, a system that has gained popularity in many midwestem states, is also described, but is not widely used in this area. “There are benefits and draw backs to each method. Conserva tion tillage isn’t for everyone, but the savings in moisture and labor make it very attractive to some far mers,” Fleet said. Results from the Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association Con servation Tillage Com Yield Con test were used to compare costs and yields between conservation tillage systems and conventional tillage systems. Although in some years the cost difference was not large, savings in labor and soil savings favored conservation methods. “We’re on the verge of having pil** Leroy Esh Hardware 10th ANNIVERSARY SALE 52 Queen Road, Intercourse, PA 717-768-3681 Come and Experience Makita’s Showroom On Wheels! Special Savings Available During Demo Hours! farming practices regulated because of environmental con cerns. Farmers can take control of the effect on their environment by using conservation practices,” Fleet said. “It’s our responsibility and that of farmers to learn more about how these practices work. Otherwise, we may not have a choice,” he said. Included in the information kit are management tips, scouting suggestions and an overview of the Maryland Dedicates Facilities BELTS VILLE University of Maryland administrators and invited state and federal officials will dedicate new buildings and support facilities for the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) at the Beltsville Agricul tural Research Center (BARC) at 2:00, March 31. The site, which comprises the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC) - Beltsville Facility, is located on approximately 360 acres of federal land used by MAES through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture (USDA). “The land and facilities at BARC are a valuable resource for Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty and students from College Park,” noted Dr. Gerald L. Jubb, acting associate director of MAES. “Furthermore, we expect addi tional productive linkages will occur between University person nel and the scientists at BARC as a result of our presence there.” The Beltsville Facility includes research and storage buildings *%wKiXa.. NMVY OtfTT WWW TOOII —4^ i - DmonstraUon \tar | mmJ mJ [l | ’3M&4/POOM OM U/HfflS [| Date: Saturday, April 16th, 1988 Teachers conservation tillage concept This information is described through means of a slide set and informa tion sheets that instructors can use in vo-ag classes or adult farmer education seminars. Limited copies are available to other interested groups. Contact Bill Reel at: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Eastern Area Sales Office, P.O. Box 280, Mount Joy. Pa. 17552, 717-653-5605 or Nora McKilligan, 1-800-351-7566. with a total area of nearly 17,000 square feet, as well as a grain hand ling facility, a grain drier, and six grain bins with a storage capacity of 63,000 bushels. A modular office serves as temporary head quarters for Dr. Walter Williams, acting head of CMREC. The site supports Experiment Station research in a variety of dis ciplines, including agronomy, entomology, zoology, geology, and physical sciences. “We do a little bit of everything,’ ’ said Farm Manager Tim Badger, who will conduct a tour of the Beltsville Facility following the dedication ceremony. Also on the agenda are remarks by Dr. Craig S. Oliver, acting director of MAES; Dr. Raymond J. Miller, vice president for agricul tural affairs at The University of Maryland and dean of the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences: University of Maryland President John Toll; Maryland Comptroller Louis L. Goldstein; and Dr. Wal demar Klassen, director of B ARC. ’—l v A.. I COMING SOON TO: Factory Reps, will be on hand to demonstrate the complete Makita power tool line! f-A Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
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