ClB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 21, 1991 Exports Of Pennsylvania Ag Products HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Trade leads from 43 countries were generated by Pennsylvania’s exhibit at the ANUGA ‘9l Trade Show, held Oct. 12-17 in Cologne, Germany. ANUGA is the largest food and beverage show in the world. The Pennsylvania exhibit was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s International Trade Division. The Division was established in 1979 to promote the sale of common wealth products internationally. “We’re delighted with the suc cess that we achieved with our exhibit at the ANUGA show this y<ar,” Secretary of Agriculture Boyd E. Wolff said. “In these lean economic times for our country, it’s encouraging to see that there is a growing worldwide market for Pennsylvania agricultural pro ducts,” Wolff added. A total of 193 leads were gener ated by 43 countries around the globe, from South America to Africa and the Far East. Eight Pennsylvania firms were represented at the Show. Peter Cargill Hybrids Available MINNEAPOLIS. Minn. Fanners can select from a good supply of Cargill com hybrids for spring plant ing. Seed quality and test weight also are very good. “Despite some early production concerns because of adverse weather conditions in some areas, our seed crop turned out to be very good for both qual ity and quantity,” said Dr. Jack Carlson, Car gill Hybrid Seeds com product manager. The company can compensate for drought-related produc tion shortages since more than half of its seed production is under irrigation. In addition, Cargill pro duces some seed in Florida and Chile each winter to increase pro duction of specific hybrids, he said. Despite excellent overall seed supplies, it’s always a good idea to place seed orders as early as possible since the availability of cer tain high-demand hybrids could be reduced later in the order season, Carlson said. “Our yield data show that Cargill hybrids Winner, director of the Interna tional Trade Division, said the leads that are developed often result in long-term business relationships. “What we’re trying to do,” Wit mer said, “is expand and diversify the customer base for Pennsylva nia agricultural products.” The value of Pennsylvania agri cultural exports has risen by more than $126 million since 1986. The most recent numbers (for federal fiscal year ending Oct. 1, 1990) show exports totalled $295.1 mil lion, up another $24.9 million over the previous year. Through increased participation in overseas ADS^ \ PAY OFF! < cjr clc MBuilde.sll A Tradition Of Quality From Start To Finish represents Durabiliy, Value, Flexibility, and Support built into every building system. We design ❖ \<>mn m i; v i:i nmM,s * sn:mm i;i immm,s trade shows, the Department of Agriculture has helped foreign buyers discover quality Pennsyl vania products such as candy, snacks, grocery items, beverages, lumber, logs, wood products and food handling equipment. In addition to its promotional activities, the International Trade Division undertakes a variety of educational and technical prog rams, including seminars, credit information, and freight assistance. To find out more about how the Division can help export Pennsyl vania agricultural products, call Ken Hall at (717) 783-3181. BEEF. REAL FOOD FOR REAL PEOPLE. (Continued from Page Cl 7) improvements “simply” through better management of pastures (e.g. lower feed) and cows (e.g. a more condensed calving period). No doubt a similar situation exists in Pennsylvania more efficient use of resources is likely to be the least-cost method of improving farm profits. The “focus” farms have clearly demonstrated the val ue of monitoring farm perfor mance —this is the only objective means of determining how suc cessful the fanning system is. The new extension concept is also to be adopted on sheep and beef farms this year. The winter months also saw the announcement of the 1990-91 share milker awards. Sharefarm ing, which involves shared income and expenses with the farm owner, is a common path to ownership of a 215-445-7897 * 1 Adaptability Durability - Economy GRAZING PASTURE MANAGEMENT ♦:* noitsi i:\i;\s iIHBHIIIK <«**(» dairy farm in New Zealand. About 25 percent of dairy farms have some form of sharemilking arrangement. The winning share milkers (and their wives) were selected on the basis of profit, pro duction and management prac tices, as well as being “ambassa dors for the dairy industry.” New Zealand dairymen, like their Pennsylvania counterparts, are struggling to survive with milk prices at c. $4.50 per cwt this sea son. However, the value of exports are expected to improve as the exchange rate eases down (from SNZI.OO=SUSO.62 in October 1990 to SNZI.OObSUSO.SS in October 1991), and there are hopes that trade barriers will be dis mantled with the next round of GATT talks. CALL US TO LEARN HOW WE DO IT AND WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU!
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