GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.) —An official of the Adams Coun ty Farmers’ Association is calling for a legislative solution to minim ize wildlife damage to farm crops. This announcement was made recently by Mildred Musselman, Gettysburg, chairman of the farm organization committee seeking the legislative relief. She spoke at a news media event after viewing crop damage on the farm of Everett Weiser. “Farmers support strong hunt ing and conservation programs for the state’s wildlife,” Musselman told the group, “but the deer herd must be brought under control.” News media, state legislators, county commissioners and others saw first-hand the damage caused by grazing deer at the Weiser Farm. “An intolerable deer damage problem and insufficient action by PBIZ Hr HHHHHI Mixing T.M.R. the Way You Want Open-Top Mixers • Four notched augers mix fast-even square-baled dry alfalfa in limited amounts. • Self-aligning auger bearings mounted outside. Flanged auger tubes for easy removal. 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The crop was not authorized for entry into the reserve because the 90-day average market price for wheat was not less than 120 per cent of the price support loan rate. “Also, the 1992 estimated ending wheat stocks-to-use ration is less than 37.5 percent,” Troutman said. ...madttbfaAt .PO^KMieSiSn Contact your nearest dealer. SOLLENBERGER SILO Chomberaburg, PA 717-264-9588 ROVENDALE AG A BARN SUPPLY Watoontown, PA 717-538-9564 NISSLEY FEEDING EQUIPMENT Willow St, PA 717-786-7654 DETWILER SILO Nowvillo, PA 717-776-6321 FICKES SILO CO. 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