D6-Lancaster Farming Saturday, September 29,1990 pi rer Is offered in two-and four-door models with two- and four-wheel drive. A new electronically fuel-injected 4.0 liter V-6 engine Is standard on ail models. Explorer Is EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) The recently-introduced Ford Explorer was America’s best selling compact sport-utility vehi cle in July, according to Brian McCulley, vice president of Free dom Ford of Ephrata, Inc. “Ford compact sport utility sales in the Northeast region in July were 4,271, up 91 percent from the same period a year ago,” McCulley said. “Explorer, the hottest-selling product in its seg ment, nationally outsold its closest competitor by 1,558 units in July.” McCulley said that 50 percent of area Explorer buyers own three or more vehicles, 53 percent arc between 35 and 54 years old, and 90 percent are married. Offered in two- and four-door models with two- and four-wheel drive, Explorer has a new elec tronically fuel-injected 4.0-liter Maryland , U.S.S.R. Sign Pact COLLEGE PARK, Md. An Aquaculture exchange program between Maryland and the U.S.S.R. Ministry of Fisheries was formally signed August 29 at the Maryland State Fair In Timonlum. The agreement Involves the Maryland Department of Agricul ture, the University of Maryland System, the Maryland AquacultQre Association, and the U.S.S.R. Ministry of Fisheries. It paves the way for Soviet aquafarmers and students to visit Maryland aquacul ture operations In April and May of 1991. Maryland aquafarmers and students will pay a reciprocal visit to the U.S.S.R. at a later date. Signing the agreement, from right, are Soviet Minister of Flsherles Nikolai Kotlyar, A. Ellzarov of the Soviet Ministry, University of Maiyland System Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Natural Resour ces Dr. Raymond J. Miller, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Wayne A. Cawley Jr., Maryland Aquaculture Association President Max Chambers, and V. Sukhov of the Soviet Ministry. ness News Best-Seller V-6 engine standard on all models. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic overdrive transmissions are available. “Explorer’s 4.0-liter engine delivers excellent economy and power,” McCulley noted. “It gets up to speed quickly and is superb when it comes to towing boats and trailers. The interior is also out standing, providing plenty of headroom for the over-six-foot crowd.” VSDA Projects Wheat Acreage Reduction LEESPORT (Berks Co.) To assist wheat farmers in planning for the coming year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture tenta tively projected a 10 to 20 percent acreage reduction requirement for the 1991 wheat program. “The final program cannot be Deutz-Allis Intros Loader NORCROSS, Ga.— Deutz- Allis Corporation is introducing a new front-end loader designed specifically to fit its popular 54 PTO/horsepower Model 6150 utility tractor. Tractor and loader engineers have worked together in designing the new Model 346 loader to ensure that it is perfectly matched to the 6150 tractor, says Dan Wahl, product marketing mana ger, farm equipment. Wahl outlines these features of the Model 346 loader: • A High-strength steel frame wraps around the front axle hous ing and extends all the way to the rear drawbar mount to absorb shock and evenly spread the for ces of heavy loads. • Heavy duty lift and bucket cylinders provide 3,800 pounds The new Deutz-Allls Model 346 loader has been designed to breakout force and 1,800 pounds ensure a perfect match to the Model 6150 tractor. of lift capacity to full height. . Quicken design with three- simultaneous lifl/lower and buck • Maximum lift height of near y point parking and standard park- e t cylinder operation, plus fast nine feet, 45-degree dump angle ing stand makes moun ting and bucket dumps for better clean out and more than seven feet of clear- removal a one-man task. Simply of sticky material. ance with the bucket dumped disconnect two quick-clamps and Another option is the dual lever allows loading, stacking or hydraulic power does the work. control valve conveniently retrieving with room to spare. Wahl says the new loader also mounted and easy to operate. • Low profile mounting keeps come s equipped with several The Model 346 loader has a full the loader frame even with the options, including a single-lever range of buckets and attachments, tractor’s hoodline for unexcelled control valve that puts control of including a 60-inch manure fork, operator visibility. For extra con- a n loader functions in one hand to 60- and 72-inch material buckets venience, a bucket position indi- making operation smoother, easier and a 42-inch adjustable pallet cator is standard equipment. and faster. This option also allows fork. Welsh Hill Farms Is Hoffman Rep LANDISVILLE (Lancaster Welsh Hill Farms will handle Co.)— Hoffman Seeds has the full line of Hoffman products, appointed Welsh Hill Farms of including Funk G Brand hybrids. Morgantown, as a sales represen- Welsh Hill Farms was appointed tative for Berks County. because of their knowledge of loc- announced until the farm bill is completed,” Donald E. Lutz, chairman of the Berks County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, said. Price support levels established by the 1990 farm bill may influence the final acreage reduction percentage. While the percentages are tenta tive, Lutz said. Secretary of Agri culture Clayton Yeutter wanted to focus as much light on the prog ram as possible in the absence of a farm bill and give farmers the most accurate estimates available on how much land will be idled. Recently, the House and Senate passed their versions of the farm bill, but further conference action is required before a farm bill becomes law. To make sure U.S. wheat is competitive in world markets, USDA will continue to use the Export Enhancement Program, which is currently available in 41 Cyanamid Pork Quality Assurance WAYNE, N.J. American Cyanamid has announced a part nership effort with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in support of die Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Program. PQA was developed by NPPC to help pork producers avoid illeg al drug residues, improve manage ment skills, and reduce pork pro duction costs. Cyanamid support for the PQA Program includes providing a toll free number so that pork produc ers can sign up by phone for the program. The number will be publicized in advertising and direct mail campaigns for AUREOZOL® 250 feed additive. In addition, Cyanamid is produc ing window hangers and posters carrying a “hog wild about pork quality" theme. The posters, which also encour age producers to sign up for PQA by calling the toll-free number, are al growing conditions. Welsh Hill Farms is a member of Atlantic Dairy Cooperative and DMA. Hoffman Seeds is the northeast ern distributor for Funk G Brand hybrids, now produced by the CIBA—GEIGY Seed Division. Hoffman also carries a proprietary line of alfalfa, soyl>eans, and other farm seeds developed especially for localized areas of the north east. The company has been serv ing northeastern agriculture since 1899. countries. The program is open and available in almost every major and minor wheat or flour market where American farmers face unfair competition from the European Community. Lutz said final provisions of the 1991 wheat program will be announced as soon as the 1990 farm bill is enacted. Supports designed for use by feed dealers. The vehicle window hangers will be available free to pork producers from participating dealers. Fred Gutzmann, antibiotic feed products business manager for Cyanamid, said the company “has always been supportive of pork producers and their industry.” He said, “We’re very proud of the fact that we’re joining with NPPC in its effort to promote the PQA Program.” Mike Welder, NPPC President, said, “NPPC is pleased about American Cyanamid’s leadership in supporting Pork Quality Assur ance. We appreciate the participa tion of Cyanamid and other ani mal health product suppliers in promoting this important program.” Producers wishing to take advantage of the toll-free number to sign up for the Pork Quality Assurance program should call (800) 42^-2924.
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