Corn Tests Report (Continued from Pago 10) Silage results are given as actual field yield in tons per acre, calculated on the basis of 65 percent moisture, tons of dry matter per acre, and percentage of water in the plant. Growing conditions Soil temperature and moisture conditions were good at planting although some sites had been wet and cool earlier. The plots at the six locations were planted from May 13 to 21. Although heat units were near normal during the summer, moisture levels in much of this /one were below normal. The Butler and Columbia County sites were abandoned because extreme drought stress caused poor growth and ear and kernel development. Yields at the other locations were reduced. September and October were cooler than normal with high precipitation, especially during October. This situation slowed grain dry-down. These locations were harvested from late October to mid-November. Grain moisture tended to be higher than normal Diseases, insects, and other pests Hybrids grown at the Rock Springs Centre County location were FORC E CONTROLS. ln Developing FORCE soil insecticide, Zeneca Ag Products simulated and improved on the powerful chemistry found in chrysanthemum flowers. The result is the first pyrethroid insecticide designed for soil application. Because of this unique chemistry, FORCE ranks low in mammalian toxicity, which means very low hazard to humans. In addition, the low water solubility and soil mobility of FORCE greatly reduces any risk of leaching or ground water contamination. 5 FORCE *-S (force 19 ALL-TERRAIN 'C&jSiSi* BANDERS Available To Fore© Users f I ///' (Maturity Zone 2) 1993 results inoculated with the fungi causing northern leaf blight (NLB) and northern leaf spot (NLS). Ratings for the combined leaf disease levels arc reported in Tables I and 2. Some gray leaf spot was observed in the Centre (UP) and Lycoming County locations but, because of the dry summer, was not a significant problem. Com borer damage was noted in tests at most of these locations but was not a major problem.. Some animal and bird damage occurred in the tests in.Centre and Lycoming Counties. Interpretation of results Least significant differences (LSD) is the tool used to determine if two average values are actually different statistically. The difference between two hybrids must exceed the LSD value to be considered significantly different. Example for yield; LSD = 8.1 Bu/A; Hybrid X = 120.0 Bu/A; Hybrid Y = 105.0 Bu/A; 120.0 - 105 = 15.0 Bu/A difference. Since the difference between Hybrid X and Y (15.0 Bu/A), exceeded the LSD (8.1 Bu/A), hybrid X was higher yielding due to hybrid superiority and not simply as a result of uncontrolled environmental factors. rw TO” 1 ” 1 “ 1 y '" ™ III,MB lfiM * Apply FORCE at 8 to 10 oz. per 1,000 linear row feet. The lbs./acre equivalent rates are: 6.5 lbs. per acre on 40” rows 6.9 lbs. per acre on 38* rows 7.3 lbs. per acre on 36” rows FORCE may be applied in a T-band in front of the press wheels, in a band behind the press wheels, or in-furrow. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ZENECA AG PRODUCTS DEALERS jNJo other soil insecticide controls as much as FORCE* when it comes to performatu e against a w idt \ anety of pests Not only docs FORCE control rootwonns it outperforms Lorshan 85% to 76% on cutworms according to l f W2 Ik Id trials Counter can'l even touch cutworms FORCE also works significamh hem r than Counter or Lorshan against w ireworms and w hite grubs FORCE works in all weather conditions and won't interact with the rescue herbicides Accent and beacon Its easy to see why FORCE is a generation ahead—for the generations ahead OIWi /CNECAIu FO* " cU an ll I (ihHip ( nurketf El dulVxiick Not Ht amn i'a ii nknurk uK > (. cM|*>rau«) ( cniiiik ivai n# AnaricariCVahaiml C o UWmi i» a rracknurV Ik» FOftC EanJC cm run an- rr»t u<* ptMtmk-* AlwjvsnaJ- Mlow Uhrl dim non* can-1 Data Sourer Uimtr>ir>e* tllinuie I9*<2 (Turn to Page 12) 7.7 lbs. per acre on 34” rows 8.2 lbs. per acre on 32” rows 8.7 lbs. per acre on 30” rows Force A Generation Ahead For The Generations Ahead. NCGA Optimistic About EPA Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Com Growers Asso ciation (NCGA) is pleased that President Clinton has taken the initiative to propose a standard for the use of renewable oxyge nates in reformulated gasoline (RFG), but stopped short of call ing the proposal a lock for ethanol. “The opportunity for an annual 30 per cent market share for renewable oxyge nates, like ethanol, is very encouraging. New demand created for ethanol will pro vide jobs for Ameri ca, improve our nation’s energy sec urity, and increase com prices for far mers,” said NCGA President Pete Wenstrand. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rules for the RFG program and a proposed side rule that will require 30 percent of the oxyge nates used in reformu lated gasoline be derived from renew able resources. After publication in the Federal Register, the proposal will have a 60 day comment period, with a public hearing about mid term. NCGA will be evaluating the prop osed rule closely and provide comments during the official comment period. NCGA has worked extensively with EPA during the past two years to find a mean ingful role for ethanol in the RFG program and will continue close dialogue through the comment
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