VOL 38 NO. 5 New Status Topic Of Discussion At Lancaster DHIA Annual Meeting EVERETT NEWSW ANGER Managing Editor BIRD-IN-HAND (Lancaster Co.) —In what was described as “the largest group of dairy farmers from one county in any meeting I ever attended,” the Lancaster DHIA held its first annual meeting after completing the transfer of Brian Miller mixes feed for the cows. After more than two years working construction, he returned to the home farm for the life he loves. DHIA Names Miller Farm Improved Holstein Herd VERNON ACHENBACH, JR. Lancaster Farming Staff MARTIN’S CREEK (North ampton Co.) Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Improvement Associa tion has named the Frank Miller Jr. farm in Northampton County as the most improved Holstein dairy herd in the state. The news came as a surprise to Frank Miller and family, they said, not only because the were also honored for having the highest averaging protein production in the state at 885 pounds per cow, but because they haven’t really changed much of how they farm for at least 10 years. But the surprise recognition was Please Find Pennsylvania DHIA Newsletter, Pages Cl2-Cl4. Profiles Of Herd Management Award Winners Throughout This Issue. Four Sections their records processing to Raleigh and lab testing to Maryland. The dining room at Good and Plenty Restaurant was packed. ‘The best way to summarize the happenings in the last year is to say we have had many changes, many meetings, and many frustrations,” said Robert Wenger, president. (Turn to Pag* A 29) a happy one, Frank said, and reflects the all-for-one family attitude. DHIA records show that their SO- to 60-head mostly registered Holstein herd has averaged more than 21,000 pounds of milk for at least the past four years. This past year, it is up to 27,479 pounds of milk, 983 pounds of fat and 885 pounds of protein on two-times per-day milking. Last year, their ending herd average was 23,296 pounds of milk, 859 pounds of fat and 765 pounds of protein, and ranked them third in the county. Also, their somatic cell counts (Turn to Pag* A 32) Lancaster Farming, Saturday. December 12, 1992 At the Lancaster OHIA banquet are, left to right, Robert Wenger, president; John Howard, high production award; Harold Probst, top technician performance award and 35 years of service; and Jay Mylln, county manager. Wrights Receive Guernsey Award CJ. HOUGHTALING Tioga Co. Correspondent CANTON (Bradford Co.) The icy wind may sting with the bite of winter, but Way View Farm, home of Wrights’ Golden Guernseys, emits a warmth that’s down-home country friendly and inviting. It’s even evident in the welcome sign posted on the front lawn. Upon meeting the owners, Lyle and Laureen Wright, it’s easy to see where this warmth cofiles from. They have a deep faith in God, strong sense of humor, and a genuine love for their work. Their partnership for indeed, they are partners in every sense, working side-by-side in the bam as well as the field generates a happiness that overflows. And it reflects in their animals. From their dogs, a pair of pceka poms and a collie cross, to their bam cats, far from the aloof and skittish commonly found on farms, to their cows who even reach out their heads to be nuzzled by strangers, it’s obvious these Christmas Deadlines The Lancaster Farming office will be closed Friday December 28 in observance of Christmas day. Early deadlines will be followed the week of Christmas. These deadlines are as follows: Public Sale Ads 5 p.m„ Fn„ 12/18. Mailbox Markets 5 p.m., Fn., 12/18. General News Noon, Tue., 12/22. Clasified Section C Ads 5 p.m., Mon., 12/21. All Other Classified Ads 9 a.m., Tue. 12/22. creatures are well cared for. Perhaps this is the secret to the Wrights’ success. They recently Brenda, one of the Wrights’ top cows, poses with Lyle and Laureen for a photo. Proper Well Construction First Step In Water Quality Editor’s Note: In part 1 of the water quality series last week, Lancaster Farming interviewed a farmer who discovered prob lems with well water quality and what he did about it Also, a DER report emphasized the need for closer monitoring of wells. In part 2, Lancaster Farming emphasizes the importance of wellhead construction, quality, and maintenance. Protect groundwater it's your drinking water. Sign on door of ag extension office. 609 Per Copy received the DHIA Herd Manage ment Award in the Guernsey divi (Turn to Pag* A 24) ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Farming Staff EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) About 10 years ago on a hot Sep tember day, Clark Stauffer remem bers when the valve caps blew off accidentally and the dangerous anhydrous ammonia gas began floating between the barn buildings. Trying everything to stop it, and knowing the gas could end up kill ing his livestock, Stauffer quickly hauled the tank away from the bam into a nearby field. The spill couldn’t be contained. So two tons IB 1 $19.00 Per Year (Turn to Pag* A 18)
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