D36-Lancaster Farming Saturday, August 11,1990 REYNOLDSVILLE, OH 1990 continues to remain strong for Guernseys. A five-year-old cow made an all-time national class-leading butterfat record of 1,781 pounds as well as making top milk and protein records. The July bull run was impressive with the active AI average on 35 bulls increasing over 60 pounds in milk and over 10 in dollar values. The demand for Guernsey cows first seen m the beginning of the year has continued. A recent dispersal in Pennsylvania averaged $1,129 on 106 head. Fauver Hill Tel Odette-ET recently completed a five-year and seven-month record in 365 days of 35,090 pounds of milk, 1,781 pounds of butterfat and 1,196 pounds of protein. This produc tion places her first in the nation of all-time national cldss leaders for Energy Tax Would Hurt Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. Any benefits that fanners would reap from passage of the 1990 farm bill will be more than negated if Con gress enacts a broad-based energy tax, said Gary D. Myers, president of The Fertilizer Institute. Myers explained that congres sional and administration negotia tors who have been discussing ways to reduce the federal deficit have proposed a tax on British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy annually. Such a tax would fall most heavily on the agricultural industry, one of the largest energy users. “There they go again,” said Myers. “While Congress tries to focus farmers’ attention on the benefits of the farm bill, they * IDEAL FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, EXISTING HOMES. GREENHOUSES. SWIMMING POOLS, CHURCHES & PARSONAGES. "It was the best investment I ever made! ’ Marvin Waltz, Lycoming Co. See This Unit At Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16th 7— HARDY l j OUTSIDE IZE7- p WOOD SJBi FURNACE ITh HEATS - I YOUR HOME 4 • m AND \r y ° ur 1 HOT WATER * FURNACE SITS OUTSIDE -10-100' from home/business/barn. Removes fire danger. * CLEAN - No ashes, dust smoke, trash inside. * CONVENIENT - Load every 10-12 hours. Burns logs up to 16” in diameter & 30” long. 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She was bred by Ber nard and Mary Pralle of Onalaska, WI, and was purchased by Phil and Joyce Lacsch of Curtiss, WI, in the Pralle’s dispersal last fall. Wampanoag Fayette Smokey suited to the top of the new bull proofs with a July summary of + 1.660 M +42F +slB4 +46P +sl7o CY$, PTAT +1.9 and a PTI +293. He leads the list of bulls for predicted transmitting ability (PTA) in milk, protein and dollar value. He is a Dutch Mill Telestars Fayette son from a 92-point, Gold getting ready to take huge amounts of money out of the far mers’ pocket in the form of higher taxes and higher input costs.” Furthermore, said Myers, farm ers would be hit by a double whammy. They would have to pay the tax on energy they use on the farm and also on the energy used to create the tools of their trade, including fertilizer, crop protec tion chemicals, and animal feeds. “An energy tax would be an attempt to balance the budget on the backs of farmers,” said Myers. “The result would be a devastated farm economy and higher food costs. The farm community should not focus all of its attention on the farm bill and ignore this tax threat.” Star, Kellogg Minnies Choice dam. Remaining in the second posi tion was Oaklands Mercury with a PTI of +274. He leads the pack in both PTA butterfat and cheese yield dollars. Lincrest Telestar Buttermost stayed in third with a PTI of +237. Falling to fourth is Spring Walk B T Frank, last Janu ary’s number one bull. His proof remains strong at 92 percent relia bility with a PTA for milk of +1,354. Rounding out the top ten bulls are Rozelyn D M Ernies Able, newcomers Valley Oaks Able Jack-ET, Pierce Farms Admiral Shipmate and Maple Leaf Admiral Topstar. Lyndale Bonus J Telestar and Jensgolden V Protein King rank ninth and tenth respectively. The 35 active AI bulls average +B72M -.02% +36F +sll7 -.02% +27P +sll7, +SIIBCY, PTAT +0.4, PTI +lB2. The Elsview Farms Complete Dispersal, held in Scenery Hill, PA, on July 2 averaged $1,129 on Come See For Yourself Want to find out what we mean when we say “Low Input. 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Her two-year-old 305 day ME Proj. was over 18.000 M 700 F. She was purchased by Mark Suttle of Orrvillc, OH. The sale was managed by the Guernsey Marketing Service (GMS) of Rey noldsburg, OH, and the Pennsyl vania Guernsey Breeders’ Association. Upcoming GMS managed Guernsey sales scheduled for the fall, include the International Guernsey Classic, Wednesday, “«- ow fflSSSm* Visit Our Display - Chat With The Experts At The AG PROGRESS DAYS West Second Street CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-537-0580 OR MAIL COUPON FOR MORE INFORMATION Name Address Town County For more information and directions call Growers main office collect (419) 499 2508 or contact Melvin Martin, Litltz (717)626-7138 Bev Mast, Oxford (215) 932-4296 workshop or hobby area, il you want one. It's a wonderful way of life. Why settle for anything less? Talk to a Red Rose representative now about the building of your choice. State (215) 267-4911 Mail To Box P-50, RD 2 • Stevens. PA 17578 October 3 and the North American Showcase Sale, Saturday, Novem ber 3. The International Guernsey Classic will be held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Thir ty Guernseys from across the United States will be offered for sale. The North American Show case will be held at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. It will also feature 30 registered Guernseys from around the United States. The Guernsey Marketing Ser vice is the marketing division of the American Guernsey Associa tion (AGA). The AGA is a non profit organization for the registration and promotion of the Guernsey breed. For more information contact Information Director Chen Schroer, AGA, 7614 Slate Ridge Blvd., P.O. Box 666, Reynolds burg, OH 43068 or telephone (614) 864-2409 or fax (614) 864-5614.
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