Hay Demonstrations UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre) Hay is important to Pennsylva nia agriculture. As a rrgijor feed grown by dairy and livestock pro ducers, it has the potential to be a viable, marketable commodity. Unfortunately, our weather often works against hay quality. Trying to beat the rain and produce high quality hay is a challenge to east ern forage producers. But there are management tools available that can help reduce the risks of Hay making. Some of the newer tech- nologies will be demonstrated at the Western Tillage Field Day to be held on Wednesday, July 20 at the Robert Smith Farm, New Alex- r 1 THINKING BUILDI j READ LANCASTER FARMING'S I I ADVERTISING TO FIND ALL i | YOURNEEDSI J Is PURIDINE” • No other product available can be used for both teat dipping and udder washing. • One percent lodophor. Highly" effective against spread of organisms which may cause mastitis. • Controlled viscosity provides better control of mastitis-producing organisms 6 S. Vintage Rd. Paradise, PA 17562 (717)442-4183 (717)768-3301 Registered trademark of Ralston Purina Company andria, Pa One method of beating the rain is to speed up the process of drying hay. By baling after two days instead of three, we reduce the chances of hay getting rained on. The use of hay conditioners at mowing time has been practiced for many years - conditioning modified plants such that water moves through the stems more rapidly, thus increasing drying rate. A new type of conditioning called chemical conditioning will be demonstrated at the field day. Chemical conditioning uses chem- Our Goal To Help Dairymen Control Mastitis kssMius H. | PURINA CHOWS | At The Western Tillage Field Day icals applied at mowing time that decrease the drying time of cut for age. With the right weather condi tions, chemical conditioners can reduce drying time by an addition al day. Many new products called dry ing agents or chemical condition ers are now on the market. These products usually contain potas sium and/or sodium carbonate. Chemical conditioners work well on legumes such as alfalfa, birds-_ foot trefoil and red clover, but they are not effective on grasses. Research has shown that drying agents perform best during the sec ond and third cutting and work least effectively during the first cutting and late autumn cutting. These products have not been shown to adversely affect animals. Another way to make and store hay that will be demonstrated at the field day is the new round bale wrapper. Baling at a higher mois ture reduces the time hay is in the field, which is why many dairy far mers have gone to the practice of storing forage as silage or haylage. But not all forage producers have silage equipment or adequate sil age storage capacity to handle all (Patent penning] • Emollients help keep teats soft, reduce chapping and irritation. • Controlled pH (4.0 to 4.4) helps prevent irritation. • Convenient sizes for either small or large herds • 2-2 Vi, 15, 30gallon sizes Rt. 82 Unionville, PA 18375 (215)347-2377 their forage. A rather new form of silage thatreceived much publicity a few years ago was round bale sil age. Unfortunately, air leakage has been a problem. Round bale wrap pers have potential to prevent or reduce air leakage and Iherefore reduce spoilage. The Western Tillage Field Day will also demonstrate advanced concepts in land tillage, conserva- Dairies Of Ten Daires of Distinction have been selected from among 311988 applicants from Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mont gomery and Northampton Coun ties (Region 20). The winning farms were chosen because of their attractive appearance. The purpose of the Dairy of Distinction awards is to recognize and encourage far mers who keep attractive farms teads and to help create a positive public image for milk and milk products. Region 20 winners were guests at a dinner, Thursday evening, June 16th, at the West End Fire Company, Stowe, Pennsylvania, where they received certificates of recognition and Dairy of Distinc tion farm signs. A representative of each farm introduced family members and co-workers and briefly described the farm SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ELMER STOLTZFUS 171 Quarry Rd., Leola, PA 17540 717/656-2120 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 25, 1988-Al9 lion practices, nutrient manage ment and economic crop produc tion. The event is sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension, USDA Soil Conservation Service, the Pennsylvania Forage- Grassland Council and various Pennsylvania agribusinesses. For more information contact your county Cooperative Extension office. Distinction operation. The Dairy of Distinction prog ram is given financial support by milk dealers and cooperatives, farm equipment and dairy equip ment businesses and the American Dairy Association. The 1988 winners are: Ben Beil er, Pinta Lane Farm, Cochranville; K.W. and H.M. Blatt, Vista Grande Farm, Jonestown; Warren W. Detweiler, Perkasie; Donald E. Landis, Spring Breeze Farm, Myerstown; John C. and William J. Mertz, Mertz Bros., Kutztown; Landis S. Reid, Greenwood Farm, Parkesburg; Maynard Rothenber ger, Merrymead Farm, Lansdale; DJSP Schuler, S-Pine Lawn Farm, Fleetwood; Dennis and Sharon Wampler, Shar-A-Den Farm, Lebanon; Clyde, Thomas and Wil liam Williams, Maple Grove Farm, Oxford. volume mist blower does more work and with 1/10 the amount ot water that is required with conventional sprayers A mist blower can cover up to 50 acres per hour and cover up to 100 toot swath Different models to choose from include • 3 point hook up PTO powered (one sided or dual sided! • 3 point hook up or pickup models engine powered • Orchard and vineyard models (one sided and dual sided) • Vegetable models (one sided and dual sided)
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