at r r t'ifctlr**lf'S'f'f’l •ff’j-lf’ rr 1 ' ’ ’IT" Spnngview Poultry Producers Win Awards MOUNT JOY (Lancaster Co.) —Sprlngvlew Poultry Producers was the recipient of the H&N Best Flock Performance Award of the Year. The preservation was made In recognition for a flock of H&N Nick Chicks, which produced 238 eggs per hen housed by 60 weeks of age. The plaque was sponsored by the Wheelock Hatchery, Inc., distributor of the H&N Nick Chick. Pictured, from left to. right, George Georges, Wenger Feed Mill; Gerry Musser, Sprlngvlew Poultry; and Bemle Frock, Wheelock Hatchery. CUSTOM BUILDER OF DAIRY, HOG, HORSE, STORAGE, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Cow Freestall Building 64 Cow Freestall Building 960 Head Hog Finishing Building THE BRAND THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. LESTER^ LESTER BUILDING SYSTEMS A DmMA o( Butfor Manufacturing Company CONSTRUCTION, INC. WIC W 2622 Valley View Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543 Office (215) 286-5407 • Home (215) 445-8317 Stop and see our display at AG PROGRESS DATS Location: West Bth Street Ask The Experts About Crops, Soils KOCKSPRING (Centre Co.) Visitors to Penn State’s Ag Pro gress Days can learn about new developments in crop production at the Crop and Soil Science Tent, which features educational exhib its and demonstrations. The event will be held August 17-19. "The exhibits explore soil fer tility and testing, nutrient manage ment, pest control, infrared forage testing, weed identification and other topics,” said Mr. Marvin Hall, assistant professor of agron omy and coordinator for the Crop and Soil Science Tent "Farmers also can visit the ‘Ask the Experts’ booth to find solu tions to problems with soil fertili ty. diseases, insects, com, forages, small grains and tillage practices.” Specialists from the Pennsylva nia Crop Management Associa tion and Penn State’s agronomy, entomology and plant pathology departments will be on hand to share research results and to an swer questions. The Hay Show also will be fea tured in the crop and soil science test Growers who would like to Hay Handling Made Easier With Steffen Heavy Duty Machinery Made for “Tour” Needs. The “Model 55” bale rack is the foundation on which Steffen Systems Incorporated has built its reputation of quality. This model is available in many frame-size options, as well as with attachments to fit bucket loaders, forklifts and skidsteer loaders, to accomodate nearly any bale size or mounting application. The "Model 65” bale, rack is specifically designed to match the needs of users of New Holland bale wagons, such as models 1003, 1037 and 1069. With six hook bars, this unit easily handles any three-bale-wide package. This model is also avail able with several frame-size options and mounts to suit your special needs. Steffen Hay Handling Equipment Available From DAVID Q. FINK RD #l, Box 429 F Germansville, PA 18053 Phone 2X5-767-1408 Fax 215-767-1312 enter the show are invited to bring samples to the Crop and Soil Sci ence Tent by Tuesday, August 17, at 10 a.m. Hay Show sample drop off points also will be available at the entrances. Each hay sample entered in the show will be analyzed for quality using near infrared spectrometry equipment, and growers will re ceive the results of their hay’s evaluation. Visitors to the Crop and Soil Science Tent also can test their knowledge against an agronomy quiz board, which features fun and educational questions about small grains, soybeans, corns, forages and soil fertility. Penn State’s Ag Progress Days features more than 500 acres of displays, tours and demonstrations to interest young and old alike. It is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rockspring, none miles south west of State College on Route 45. Hours arc 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues day and Thursday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Admission and parking are free. h