EDWARD J. WOODS
Washington Co. Agricultural
Agent
An area of our operation that is
very important at this time of year
is inventory. With the close of the
year most of our farmers close out
their records for the year. This
means that if you are going to
have a farm analysis made, you
should take inventory of all your
supplies.
You’ll need this to do any kind
of farm analysis, because the
amount of grain, hay and other
supplies that are in storage will
vary from year to year, and unless
this is taken inn consideration,
you cannot have an accurate
analysis of your year’s operation.
So, as accurately as possible,
record the amount of hay, grain,
feed, seeds and fertilizer that are
on hand. This is the first step in an
accurate farm analysis.
Check Fire Extinguishers
This is the time of year that our
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barns and other buildings are
filled to capacity with hay, straw,
grain, and machinery. We want to
make certain that fire exting
uishers are mounted in each build
ing, including your home.
The fust step is to have the
extinguisher, the second step is to
be sure they are in good working
condition; the third step is to be
sure that all members of the work
force and family know where they
are and how to operate them. In
many cases, a good fire exting
uisher can help control a fire until
the fire company arrives. And
finally, be sure they are checked
and filled with the proper
chemical.
Understand Soybean Feeding
Value
A soybean is not a soybean
according to a feeding value study
conducted by Penn State. The
study, which looked at over ISO
soybean samples grown across the
state between 1988 and 1989,
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indicates that the feeding value of
soybeans is quite variable.
The study looked at the oil con
tent and protein content of Pen
nsylvania grown soybeans. The
oil content of the beans ranged
from a high of 21.9 percent to a
low of 15.3 percent.
While the average protein con
tent of the beans in the study was
above the book feeding value of
40 percent, it also had a wide
range. The highest protein level
WASHINGTON, D.C. Pres
ident Bush’s announcement on
December 12 to issue from $5OO
million to $1 billion in credit to
the Soviet Union for the purchase
of U.S. agricultural products was
strongly supported by leaders of
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reported by the study was 43.8
percent and the lowest was 30.1
percent. Livestock feeders who
are feeding soybeans as a source
of protein should have a feed
analysis before attempting to
balance a ration.
Caring For Holiday Plants
Flowering plants are always
welcome gifts which helps make
the holiday season more festive
and meaingful.
Many of these plants have
the National Com Growers Asso
ciation (NCGA).
“The President’s announcement
is a beginning for increased com
sales to the Soviets,” said NCGA
President Jack Kintzle, a Coggon,
lowa com grower. “I was hoping
superb flowers which last for days
or even weeks if given proper
care. Their long-lasting qualities
make them excellent choices for
office buildings and homes.
Some pointers;
• Give them bright light, not
direct sunlight
• Give them cool temperatures.
• Keep them out of drafts.
• Keep soil moist, but not
soggy.
• Remove faded blooms.
the amount of credit would be
much more than the President
granted, but it is a move in the
right direction by the
administration.”
Kintzle indicated that he
expects very little immediate
response for the improvement of
com prices, because he feels the
trade has already factored in the
announced credit level to the
Soviets.
“With the temporary waiver of
the Jackson-Vanik amendment to
allow credit guarantees for U.S.
agricultural products, the longer
term trade outlook with the
Soviets seems somewhat bright
er,” Kintzle said. “The temporary
waiver appears to indicate the
U.S. has confidence in the Soviet
economy and the emigration
changes taking place.
“I am pleased that the President
responded to the thousands of far
mers, including NCGA members,
who have called for action on the
Soviet credit issue,” Kintzle said.
“It proves to me once again that
grassroots concerns are being
addressed by the president”
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