Farm Calendar /^/ (Continued from Pago A 10) Site selection, Bramble Varieties meeting, Penn State Fruit Research Lab, Biglerville, 7:00 Chester Co. Lyme Disease Semi nar, Chester Co. Library, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Elk Co. Recreation and Tourist Council monthly meeting, Ridgway Courthouse, 2:00 p.m. Tractor and Farm Machinery Safe ty Education, Octoraro High School vo-ag dept., repeats April 18, 25, and May 2, 6:00 Surface Water Treatment Work shop for Small Communities, Unilec Building, Dußois, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Viking Ship Calcium Nitrate Fertilizer Fruit tree research and grower experience attest to the growth, yield and quality bene fits achieved with Calcium Nitrate fertilizer (15.5-0-0-19 Ca). Faster growth, early production; nitrate nitrogen is the choice Calcium Nitrate supplies nitrate nitrogen and 19% water-soluble calcium; a proven combination of nutrients for optimum orchard production. For example, USDA work by Shear and Faust 1 describes the effects of various nitro gen sources on apple trees. "...Growth was greatly inhibited by NH 4 (ammonium), as compared to nitrate applications.” It was also noted, "...depending on various cul tural factors...ammonium-N applied to Elk Co. Fair Board monthly meet ing, Ridgway Courthouse, 8:00 Buffet Dinner, Timonium, Md.. York Co. Sheep Field Day and Sale, York 4-H Center, York, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ACS Spring Sale (Angus, Charo lais, and Simmental), Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia. 20th Maryland Holstein Show, Timonium, 9:00 a.m. Little International Livestock Sheep Feeding Discussion Panel, Lancaster Farm and Home Cen- Poultry Sales and Service Confer ence, J. O. Keller Conference The one to start v ...the one to stay '*Vns,V See Your Fertilizer Dealer Center, University Paik, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and April 18 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pa. Holstein Association State Show Committee meeting. EAYFA monthly meeting and planning, Ephrata High School Ag Dept. 7:45 p.m. Bucks Co. Dairy Promotion Com mittee. Bucks Co. Cooperative Extension office, Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown, 7:00 p.m. Penn State Spring Garden Center Nite-Lite meeting, Heritage Gardens, Mendenhall, 7:00 Poultry Sales and Service Confer ence, J. O. Keller Conference Center, University Park, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tractor and Farm Machinery Safe ty Education Program, Octor aro High School, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Penn State Spring Garden Center Nite-Lite meeting, 4-Seasons Garden Center, Breinigsville, i m i -9jooo j n^^^^^ Penn State Spring Garden Center Nite-Lite meeting. Snipes Farm > aft* v ” W 1 soils...may persist for months before con verting to nitrate.” Calcium requirement of apple trees is unbelievably high In another study 2 , the need for calcium in apples was shown. “...The above-ground woody portion of a 3 5-year-old tree con tained 5.6 pounds of calcium. This was more than the content of N.P.K. and Mg combined. And, in terms of crop health “...an adequate level of calcium in apple fruit can reduce the incidence of fruit disorders.” From early growth through years of heavy yields, Calcium Nitrate fertilizer is the one to start with, the one to stay with! As with any fertilizer application, consult your extension office or other advisory serv ice for recommended practice that meets local crop and soil conditions. CCC HYDRO Ifißßf AGRI South San Francisco Toledo (415)871-1770 (419)866-0777 t Shear, C B and M Faust 1971 Nutritional Factors Influ encmg the Mineral Content of Apple Leaves. J Amer Sot. Hort Sci 96(2) 234 240 2 Shear, C B and M Faust Don’t Neglect Calcium In Yum Apple Tree’s Diet American Fruit Grower, April 1971 and Nursery, Morris ville, 7:00 Arabian Gelding Auction, Quentin Riding Club, Quentin, 9:00 a.m. Penn State Dairy Science Club’s annual Dairy Exposition, Ag Arena, University Park, 8:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Con test, Delaware Valley College Dairy Society, Feldman Ag Building, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Elk Co. Farmers Association spring meeting, Summit Elk Co. Extension’s monthly Far mers Breakfast meeting, Cher ry’s Restaurant, Johnsonburg, 9:00 a.m. Elk Co. Conservation District monthly meeting, Ridgway Booster Banquet, Delmarva Poul try Industry, Wicomico Youth Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 7,1990-A3O and Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Growers meeting, Penn State Schuylkill Campus, Morgan Auditorium, Schuy- IkiOJavgOjO^jn^^^ Tractor and Farm Machinery Safe ty Education Program, Octota ra High School, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 Elk County Extension executive board quarterly meeting, Ridg Virginia Beef Expo, Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, Va., thru April 28. Cherry Blossom Calf Sale, >Vashingtoi^o^xtension. Maryland Park Expo, Howard County Fairgrounds. Clearfield Co. Extension Technol ogy Conference, Hershey. Elk Co. Recreation and Tourist Council spring dinner meeting, Bavarian Inn, St. Marys, 6:00 p.m. Evergreen Seedling Sale Don’t forget the Lehigh County Conservation District’s Annual Evergreen Seedling Sale, Satur day, April 21 at the new Lehigh County Agricultural Center, 4184 Domey Park Road, Allentown. The following evergreens will be available: Douglas Fir, Aus trian Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce. Seedlings will be sold in bun dles of 25 at $lO.OO per bundle. All orders must be placed before April 10th. To request an order form, phone the Lehigh County Conservation District at 215-820-3398. HENRY K. FISHER INC. Sandblasting & Spray Painting Aerial Ladder Equipment Farm Buildings Feed Mills Commercial - Industrial Repointing Interior/Exterior 667 Hartman Station Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-393-6530 MEN! Have you tried extruded * Soybeans for broilers, turkeys, ducks and game birds? You could: Improve the taste of meats You Could: Perform better. 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