A2B-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, October 30, 1993 Lebanon Holstein Club Honors Youth J^P 3118 * 011 Strategies VERNON ACHENBACH JR. In other news, Clarence Stauf- nccds tiie P“PCf» f ? r lh c « ni ' DftlFlCS LOIIICrCIICC Set Lancaster Fanning Staff fer, field representative for the Pa. reals, but the deadline is Nov. 10. SCHAEFFERSTOWN (Leba- Holstein Association, reminded Anyone with a heifer that may non Co.) About 170 people members of the association’s tiie requirements should call attended the Lebanon County search for bred heifers for a ship* Stauffer at (717) 738*2406. Holstein Club’s annual meeting ment to Saudi Arabia, but even In his talk to the group. Stauffer Thursday evening at the Schaeffer- more imminent is a small sale of a,so Ul * cd mcmbcrs to talk to stbwn Fire Hall. short-bred heifere to Bolivia. neighbors who may be eligible for In addition to holding its annual According to Stauffer, he is getting their animals into the Qual banquet, the group presented a looking .now for heifers whose Herd Book. The qualified number of youth production pedigree and index is such that the book is a way to fevcntually have awards, reviewed past business sire and service sire have at least a offspring of a grade cow and elected three directors. PTAM of+l,ooopounds milk, that b*® o " l6 registered. All the youth production awards the heifer’s dam be classified at J 1 ) thc Uniled Statcs * '. l tokcs a wefe based on 305-day lactation minimum a Good Plus-83, with a minimum of four generations for a production. Good Plus mammary, and have a line 10 achicvc registered status. Stephanie Wagner’s Ju-Vindale minimum production of 17,000 However, Stauffer told the group Melvin Valid swept the 2-year-old pounds of milk with a 3 4 percent titut Canadian Holstein breeders production class with a record of fat accept into its registered book, first 24,637 pounds of milk, 850 poun- The heifers must also have been g c "® ralion qualified animals, sof fat, and 776 pounds of protein, bred between July 15, 1993 and which accounts for why some- Among the .youth with 3-year- Oct 15 Acknowledging that a times a registered Canadian animal old registered Holstein cows. Ryan confirmed pregnancy may be too is not recognized in the United Miller’s Lime-Rock Kirk Boy early as ofnow, Stauffer said not to as registered though it may wi'K/m ‘ op P^ u^ r forn l ilk worry, but to submit the bred heif with 26,216 pounds Chnstopher er for consideration. If she is con- an,mal - 1A .. Wagner s Ju- V.ndale Beaut.can firmed pregnant later, she will still 9'' er f n * as of <**•. 1 ’f* Dove-ET posted the best fat pro- be eligible registrations have been down by 5 duction record with 1.006 pounds. Stauffer ’said dial anv actual P® l ® 6 " l ovcr last Stauffcr Amanda Martin’s Dlb-Lee-Dee movement of those heifera is not sai J H«report<J ihat.asofOctob- D.x.ccrat Angel recorded the h.gh- prio r k, thc Bolivian buy- cr ’ for ‘ h .® yca u r ’ 8 ’ 293 ? n l ma,s WCI ? est proten production with 820 ers accepting the animals. He said ,n . to thc associallon s q ua! - pounds. rfied book In the 4-year-old class, Darren Noll’s Stumpland Melvin Ladon na made 28,476 pounds of milk, and 936 pounds of protein. Stepha nie Wagner’s Ju-Vindale Beauti cian Bev was tops for fat produc tion with 1,105 pounds. In the 5-ycar-old class, Justin Troutman’s Oakenbound Chief Frost produced the most milk, recording 31,402 pounds of milk, while Christopher Wagner’s 5-ycar-old was first place for fat production with 1,116 pounds, and protein with 894 pounds. In the election of three directors, Jim Hill, Dan Brandt and Curwin Good were named to replace out going president Mike Arnold, Jay Weaver, treasurer, and Eugene Martin, who served as reporter. Alan Hostetter, who has served for the past six years as the club’s state director, announced that his term limit has expired and that the experience he had, representing the county at the state level, was both rewarding and educational. According to Hostetler, the state association is seeking sponsors for portions of the February state con vention, set to be held in Gettysburg. Additionally, the association is seeking consignments for the annual convention sale. In other business, the club makes available an annual scholar ship of $5OO and this year’s winner was Michelle Mase, daughter of Kenneth and Irene Mase. She was unable to attend the club meeting, because she is currently a student at Penn Slate University in State College. MILLER DIESEL INC. FUEL INJECTION & TURBO SPECIALIST 6030 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, Pa. 17112 (717) 545-5931 Authorized Diesel Fuel Injection Sales & Service SALES AND SERVICE EXCHANGE UNITS AMBAC INTL LUCAS HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS BENDIX NIPPONDENSO ALUS CHALMERS IVECO BRYCE ROBERT BOSCH CASE JOHN DEERE CAV ROOSA MASTER CATERPILLER MACK CUMMINS SIMMS DEUTZ MASSEY FERGUSON DETROIT DIESELCMC STANADYNE FIAT-ALUS MERCEDES DIESEL KIKI YANMAR FORD ONAN IJI.C. GENERAL MOTORS PERKINS HERCULES WAUKESHA m.C. WHITE FARM ETC. jtSvlo TURBO CHARGERS ATS TURBO OTS (62-7J1.) 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Carl T, Hayden, speaking to more than 200 members of the New York State Grange gathered here for their 121st annual meet ing. said a commitment to a more astute, use of technology might help (nidge the gap. “Kids in rural areas are being shortchanged when it comes to education,” said Hayden, an Elmi ra attorney who attended high school in the tiny Marathon Centr al School district. “Rural schools need to make a mighty noise as to the entitlement to available tech nology, We need to get our schools wired.” Hayden added that it’s no lon ger enough for students to focus only on the basics. “It’s not suffi cient for our children to know what we know if we expect them to compete,” Hayden said. “We’d be dooming them to a second class citizenship.” Hayden is one of several speak ers who addressed Grangers dur ing the four-day convention. Richard McGuire, state commis sioner of agriculture and markets, also visited. State Grange Master William Benson, Jr. opened festivities dur ing a Friday evening banquet ASSOCIATION OP DIESEL SPECIALISTS attended by more than 300 people. Benson outlined a number of problems now facing New York State. He was particularly critical of the National Rifle Association and its opposition to any form of gun control. “If the NRA is the patriotic, flag-waving, all-American institu tion it proclaims to be, isn’t it time for its leadership to start consider ing our families and friends instead of its own self-centered interests? The rights of the Ameri can citizen to bear arms can be protected without being ridiculous.” Nearly 200 convention dele gates will have considered some 130 policy resolutions by the con clusion of business. ITHACA, N.Y, Dairy far mers, extension staff, agricultural lenders, builders, equipment deal ers, and veterinarians are invited to an important regional confer ence, “Expansion Strategies for Dairy Farms; Facilities and Finan cial Planning,” to be held on November 18 and 19 in Mercer. Pa. The conference is being planned by faculty at Penn State and Ohio State Universities, with assistance from the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineer ing Service (NRAES). “Many farmers are at a cross roads,” said Bob Graves, profes sor in the Department of Agricul tural and Biological Engineering at Penn State. “They’re having to decide whether to make major changes to their facilities to stay competitive and modem into the 21st century. This conference gives them a chance to review their options.” Dairy farmers must consider the long-term effects expansion will have on their finances, the health and productivity of their cows, the efficiency and comfort of their workers, and the surrounding environment. “Expansion Strate gies for Dairy Farms” will bring together experts on these issues and more so that dairy fanners and others involved in the expansion process will be better able to make sound decisions. Presentations will focus on incremental expan sion as a strategy to ensure the debt load is reasonable when com pared to anticipated cash flow. Everyone involved in the expansion process will benefit from this educational experience. Dairy farmers and managers con sidering dairy farm expansion will learn about the many facets of planning and executing a success ful expansion from financing to manure management plans. Extension agents, facilities plan ners, engineers, builders, and equipment suppliers will learn up to-date techniques for selecting freestall floor plans, ventilation systems, milking center designs, and materials. Financial and man agement advisors and veterina rians will improve their ability to evaluate proposed dairy facilities. The conference will begin with a series of case studies. Several dairy farmers will detail the pros and cons of their experiences with expansion. The remainder of the conference will consist of short, 2S-minute minipresentations from specialists in dairy facilities, agri cultural lending, facilities plan ning, manure handling, and con struction. Informal discussion per iods will be interspersed with the presentations to allow participants time to talk with speakers and each other about specific concerns and issues. The conference will be held at the Mercer County Extension Office in Mercer. Registration fee for the confer ence is $9O if received by Novem ber 8 and $llO after November g or for .walk-ins. The fee includes admission to the conference, two lunches, break refreshments, and a notebook of information related to dairy expansions. For a brochure containing a complete conference agenda, a map to the conference, and a registration form, contact NRAES, Cooperative Extension, 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853-5701, or call (607) 255-7654.
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