D6-Lancaster Farming Saturday, March 24,1990 Paglia Promoted To Field Rep YORK (York Co.) Susan C. Paglia has been promoted to the position of field representative for York Farm Credit, according to James K. Sigler, vice president. Paglia, a native of York Coun ty, was employed by York Farm Credit in 1987 as an office assis tant in the Stewartstown branch office. Prior to this promotion, she held the position of loan processor. Paglia is a graduate of Kennard Dale High School and attended York College of Pennsylvania. York Farm Credit provides more than $ll6 million in long and short-term loans to borrowers in South Central Pennsylvania. York Farm Credit is affiliated with the Farm Credit Bank of Baltimore. Plow Operates In Heavy Trash Conditions Krause Plow announces the 1990 models of the 5200 Series no-till grain drill. The 5200 Series is available In 13 foot and 15 foot models with row spacing of 6 inches, 7-V2 inches, or 10 Inches. A weight transfer hitch allows the operator to adjust the coulter down-pressure by transfer ring weight from the tractor to the coulters. HUTCHINSON, KS To amount of extra weight required comply with conservation guide- for penetration. Built-in hitch lines, the 1990’s planting equip- flexibility allows the drill to ment will be required to operate in traverse uneven ground while heavy trash conditions. To per- maintaining optimum opener-to form in these conditions, Krause soil contact. Plow Corporation is announcing the 1990 models of the proven 5200 Series no-till grain drill. The 5200 Series is available in 13’ and 15’ models with row spac ing of 6”, TA ”, or 10”. A unique weight transfer hitch allows the operator to adjust the coulter down pressure by transfer ring weight from the tractor to the coulters, which reduces the Claas GmbH Posts $641 Million In Sales COLUMBUS, Ind.— Claas GmbH has released its fiscal results for the year ended Septem ber 30, 1989. For the tenth out of the last 11 years, Claas recorded profitable results on sales in excess of $641 million dollars. These sales represented a 10 per cent increase over the previous year. Net income also improved by 34 percent. Another important results was a 5 percent increase in employment, with total employees now reach ing the 5,600 level. Equity capital also improved by 14 percent to $127 million. ness News Susan C. Paglia Down pressure of 250 pounds per row allows the staggered double-disc opener to slice through the ground for uniform seed placement. A variety of press wheels is available, including new cast iron 1” x 12” dual-press wheels. Coulter options include npple, fluted, or bubble style, an optional weight bar, containing 750 pounds, is also available. Helmut Claas, chairman of the board, reported at the annual press conference in Europe in February, “I see further positive develop ments in overseas markets. In North America, the lowest point in the valley has been reached, but it is still difficult to predict what level of investment farmers will achieve. Our joint venture in India for the production of harvest machinery is currently being final ized with the Indian government. The cooperative venture in China for development of a small rice combine is proceeding as planned.” Payroll Software Helps Ease IRS Chore RED WING, Minn.— Year end changes in Internal Revenue Service regulations now place an added burden on agricultural employers.' Farm operators who are required to withhold Social Sec urity (FICA) taxes from their employees’ cash earnings now must also withhold federal income taxes. And, in some cases, with holding is required on state income taxes as well. “Farmers should review their individual payroll systems today to be sure they are within proper tax compliance,” according to Lyle Warrington, president of Red Wing Business Systems of Red Wing, Minnesota. Failure to properly withhold taxes and/or failure to make time ly deposits with the IRS could lead to costly and/or penalties. “Fortunately, there’s an easy way of dealing with this new chal lenge. Red Wing’s Payroll com puter software allows farm opera tors to automatically make the appropriate tax deductions from employee paychecks and generate the necessary reports. Our payroll software will allow farmers to avoid costly penalties and to minimize confusion,” said Warrington. Warrington also noted farm operators enjoy having the option of previewing and modifying checks before they are actually printed, and Red Wing’s Payroll software allows that flexibility. Farm operators often have dif ferent pay arrangements for diffe rent types of work. Red Wing’s Payroll System allows up to 40 different earnings categories for each employee. It allows for sal ary, hourly, overtime, piecework, bonus, and other types of pay. Red Wing’s Payroll System also makes it easy to monitor labor costs by project, account number, rate, pieces, lime for pieces, loca tion, profit center, and many other categories. In addition, Red Wing’s Payroll software can pro vide other management informa tion, including employee time and pay history records, calculation of vacation and sick time, complete tax reports, and W-2 forms. Plus, PLAINS PLOW Has Optional Sweep Blade Kent Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Tipton, Kansas announces the new PLAINS PLOW for stubble mulch tillage. Optional 36-Inch sweeps for secondary tillage or 30-Inch centers give a 6-Inch overlap to control weeds in summer fallow ground or seed bed preparation in stubble mulch conditions. Easy conversion allows parabolic ripper points for primary tillage that will shatter the ground up to 10 inches deep after harvest. The PLAINS PLOW allows the worked ground to capture moisture and pre vent wind and water erosion and is available from 23-foot, 3-sectfon to 33-foot, 5-sec tion. Contact Kent Hake, Sales Mgr., Kent Mfg. Co., Inc., Box 126, Tipton, KS 67485, (913) 373-4145. it maintains some personnel infor- For more information, contact mation, including birth date, your Red Wing dealer or Patricia retirement date, termination date, Brown at Red Wing Business Sys and ethnic and sex code for EEO terns, 610 Main Street, Red Wing, reporting. MN 55066, (612) 388-1106. ‘Ally’ Herbicide For Pasture Use WILMINGTON, Del.— New Du Pont “Ally” herbicide has received label registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use on hay meadows and pastures. The newly-labeled herbicide is a tool producers can use to improve stands of preferred grasses. “Ally” herbicide wipes out a broad spectrum of broadleaf weeds, including some that, when eaten by cattle, can taint milk. But at labeled rates, “Ally” doesn’t harm bluegrass, bromegrass, orchardgrass, timothy, bermuda grass, or several other native gras ses. Tests also show adequate crop safety occurs on fescue at very low application rates. “Many broadleaf weeds that infest pastures and hay fields are controlled by ‘Ally’ herbicide,” said Phillip Hathcock, Du Pont sales specialist. “Producers can use ‘Ally’ to improve stands of preferred grasses for enhanced livestock feed quality and higher market value of hay and forage.” Weeds labeled for control with “Ally” include musk thistle, wild garlic, buckbrush, pigweed, bitter sneezewood, and buttercup. The label recommends apply ing “Ally” at low use rates of just 0.1 ounce to 0.3 ounces per acre. “The rate to use depends upon the type of forage grasses present and weeds present,” Hathcock says. “Slightly higher rales may be uses Farm Planning Software MOUNTVILLE (Lancaster ageexpenses; allows farmers to try Co.) Cornucopia farm plan- out different crop/livestock mixes; ning computer software helps helps make financial projections; budget and manage expenses for and is easily modified for different 30 different enterprises, including varieties, yields, and prices, berries, grains, livestock, tree fruit, Requirements are an IBM PC/ vegetables, and speciality areas. XT/AT, PS/2, or compatible with Menus and modular design 640 K RAM. Contact Amber allow farm operators to put Waves Software, 202 D Central together detailed budgets. The Manorßd., Mountville, PA 17554, software helps to budget and man- (717) 285-3734. f s < Du Font’s “Ally” herbi cide has been granted registration by the EPA for use on hay meadows and pastures. in spot applications to control multiflora rose, Canada thistle, and blackberry.” Most pasture herbicides such as 2,4-D and some other have a seven-day or longer grazing restr iction. "Ally” has no grazing restr iction, which gives livestock pro ducers flexibility in deciding when and where to graze livestock. < '
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