DEKALB, IL “Fanners are naturally concerned about main taining' adequate alfalfa acreage production this fall considering the droughtstresses, winter injury, tmd difficulty in getting initiabstands established over the last three year period,” says Rick Mason, Dckalb- Pfizer Genetics agronomist The following seeding guidelines are recommended by the company fs *\, •a Raw Ringgold, PA Stonaboro, PA OF FONTANA. 717-943-2131 412-376-3740 Labanon PA Milford, DE 302-422-4837 MILLER EQUIPMENT CO. Bochtolavillo, PA / 216-646-2811 DeKalb-Pfizer agronomist. The first step in late summer alfalfa seeding management is soil sampling. “A soil test will indicate the nutrient requirements for maxi mum alfalfa production and also indicate whether die soil pH is in the desired 6.S to 7.5 range," says Mason. Optimum soil test levels for alfalfa production on most soils are: available phosphorous, 40-60 * . /*vt * - Cut Harvest Time in Half! LOW APR* 12 month term 24 month term 36 month term 48 month term fISUL JOfWJGS * Divrson ol Gehl* Comnany BINKLEY & HURST LINCOLN SUPPLY & SYSTEMA FEED SERVICE BROS. EQUIPMENT CO. Su.aax, n.j. LHltz. PA Somaraat, PA 201-875-5440 717-626-4706 814-443-1601 McCoola, MD 301-786-6800 D.W. OGG EQUIPMENT CO. a.L HERR & BRO M * ln Location Ouarryvlllo, PA HINES EQUIPMENT Frodarlck, MD 717-786-3521 Orataen, PA 301-473-4250 914-999-4193 .301-293-2033 Bitlwood Taylortvillo, Md, •14-742-9171 (Bob'* Wilding) 301-829-2042 SPRINGS NICHOLS FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. GUTSHALL S INC. EQUIPMENT Spring*, PA L*ywlll*,J»A Blo*m*burg, PA •14-M2-2222 717-7 M-4343 717-7*4-7731 Makes Late Summer Alfalfa Seeding Recommendations 1 0% 8.5% 9.5% 10.5% our Dealer pounds per acre; exchangeable potassium, 300-400 pounds per acre; boron, three pounds per acre; sulfur, 30-40 pounds per acre and magnesium, 100 pounds per acre. The next step is to select alfalfa varieties with proven yield and quality performance characteris tics. “Pest resistance and winter hardiness ratings are available from seed dealers as well as State PEOPLE'S SALES & SERVICE Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2735 ARNETT'S GARAGE Hagsrstown, MO 301-733-0515 University trial results.” states Mason. Alfalfa seed should be inocu lated with effective strains of viable nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Rhizobia bacteria are host specific organisms that provide nearly all the nitrogen needed for plant growth. According to Mason, a firm seedbed is essential for successful establishment of alfalfa. A firm seedbed allows an imprint of your heel and shoe sole, but not the arch. The Grea-ser extends the life of sealed bearings while they still are contained In a pulley, sprocket, sheave, or rot ary hoe. Grease Applicator Offered For Sealed Bearings i t-rvn ifc xt n sists of nine solid steel compo- LEO-n, KS - New from WB. nenls and ad l 0 seal Manufacturing, the Grea-ser™ lets on sides for st / ndard you save on maintenance cost and i ubrication The zerk extend (he life of your sealed bear- K™ Zv='"o, from eith “ Side ' S “6- V P Tv* L. f ' gested retail cost is $85.00. Send S rth ? rany for free literature. Dealer inquiries sealed bearing size. The unit con- we ( come Dissatisfied With The Performance Of Your Livestock or Poultry Y Tested Y W Supply? It’s a fact! Contaminated water can have a costly effect on your livestock and poultry performance. Our years of exper ience plus hundreds of farm related treatment systems has proven the validity and practicality of correcting contaminat ed water. Call us today for treatment of ■ * Nitrates * Bacteria * Iron * Sulfates * pH-Acidity/Alkalinity Martin Water Conditioning Co, SPECIALISTS IN FARM WATER TREATMENT ° 548 New Holland Ave P «iSTAL Clfj.J 740 E Lincoln Ave Lancaster PA 17602 " Myerstown PA 17067 (717)393 3612 (717)866 7555 Along Rte 23 i v —F* Along Rte 422 MATER SYSTEMS Early Morning or Evening Call 717-345-8795 We Serve PA & Surrounding States t Contact our Representatives in $ So. Chester Co., PA Lancaster Co., PA Dick Breckbill 215-932-3307 Service: Richard Landis 717-665-7405 Sates; Thomas Heist 717-354-8182 Belleville, PA. Trennis King 717-935-2786 New Milford, PA Union County, PA* Joe Sega 717-465-7506 ..... - Martin Beachy, Jr. Virginia 717-966-1191 Ron Meliinger 703-879-9958 Mt. Bethel, PA Bill Korp 717-897-5283 Bradford Co., PA Joel Histand 717-247-2174 Lancaster Farming Saturday, July 29,1989-D9 The agronomist recommends the following seeding rates: 12 to IS pounds per acre with a compan ion crop or IS to 18 pounds when direct (clear) seeding is recom mended. On heavy soils with good moisture holding capacity, alfalfa should be planted no more than 'A to 'A inch deep. On very sandy soils that dry quickly near the sur face, increase planting depth to 1 to I'A inches. Twenty to 30 plants per square foot are considered an optimum seeding year stand.