Biotech Delivers Better acre average yield. Varieties grown in twin rows were Pcto 696 and Ohio 7983. The plug trans plants woe planted from May 8-26 at a population of 9,800 plants per acre. The single rowers were spaced five feet apart with an in row spacing of 11 inches. Toma toes are planted in a four-year rota tion following com or soybeans in years 1 and 2 followed by tomatoes in years 3 and 4; a cover crop is planted after tomato harvest. Fer tilizer was applied to soil test recommendations. A pesticide program was also followed. • Class 4 Machine Harvest (15-24 acres): Marlin L. Cassel, Manheim, harvested 657 tons for Furman Foods on 19 acres for a 34.5 tons per acre average yield. Peto 696 was the only variety. The plug transplants were planted from May 8-10 at a population of 10,000 plants per acre. The single rows were spaced five feet apart with an in-row spacing of 10 inches. Tomatoes are planted in a two-year rotation following com, and tobac co is planted every 6th year. Fertil izer was applied as necessary, in addition to pesticides. * Class 2 Hand Harvest (6-14 acres): Robert Macßeth, Biglervil le, harvested 369 tons of tomatoes for Furman Foods on 13.5 acres for a 27.4 tons per acre average yield. Heinz 7681 was the only variety. The plug transplants went in from May 10-15 at a population of 8,500 Needed immediately: new housing for Breeder Contracts Layer Contracts Pullet Contracts 101’x245‘ 3000 head tunnel ventilated hog finishing house 1-800-673-2580 For information on new contracts being offered by local feed and livestock companies agri systems Wnrtheast (Continued from Pag* A2l) plants per acre. The single rows were spaced 46 inches apart with an in-row spacing of 16 inches. Tomatoes are planted in a four year rotation following sod, wheat, and a hay crop. Lime and fertilizer were applied as necessary. In addi tion, a pesticide program was followed. Sponsors of the annual luncheon are Pik-Rite, ISK Biotech, Zeneca, Miles Inc., and Rhone-Poulanc. The club is sponsored by the Penn State Cooperative Extension Ser vice and Furman Foods, Northumberland Concurrent with the conference was the meeting of the state horti cultural assocations of Pennsylva nia, Maryland and New Jersey. On Tuesday night, the com bined fruit and vegetable growers banquet honored several for their contributions to the industry: ■ Joe Suite, of Suite’s Orchards, Harrisburg, for the best roadside marketing display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. ■ Dwight Mickey, Chambers burg, best bushel award at the Farm Show. • Dean Carey, Biglerville, with the Outstanding Grower Award for dedicated service to the fruit indus try and the state horticultural association. Editor’s Note: More coverage of the conference in the next issue. Pennsylvania’s Authorized Master Distributor Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. Flyway Business Park 139 A West Airport Road Lititz, PA 17543 P h (71?) 569-2702 1-800-673-2580 Forms Change A few cosmetic changes by the members have been requested to the Reproductive Report. The summary data on the Reproductive Management Report is being put back on the last page. Pa. DHIA had just recently started printing on the first page, but we were asked if we could print the information on the last page, not the first. Starting Monday, Feb. 7, the herds that process this change plus the Remarks area on the report will be made a little wider. This will allow for the dairymen to write in this area management information. To do this, they had to make a few minor changes to a few of the columns preceding the Remarks column. The year will be eliminated in all of the columns on this report except for Last Calving and Bred Column. Please note that Pennsylvania is in a better position to respond to these types of changes with the laser printed forms. If you should have any questions please let your technician know or call 1-800-344-8378. STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) The annual meeting of the Pa. Dairy Herd Improvement Association is set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 19, at the Toftrees Resort and Conference Center in State College. All members are invited. Call (800) 344-8378 for reservations. ■ Broiler Contracts ■ Turkey Contracts ■ Hog Contracts Contracts Available For • Hog Finishing: 1,000-3,000 Hood • Sow Unit*: 200-1,000 Sow* STORE HOURS Mon -Frl 7.30 to 4 30 Sot 8 00 to Noon 24 Hr 7 Day Repair Service m m bsbp | Reservation* must be made on or before Monday, February 7, 1994, at 12:00 noon Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February s, 1994*«3 <2 m Dish L. Burris, MsabcnUp Drvdopaial, | \ ('nil ia«HMMII-TKHT far MbraMha. I > Paawjflvaala Dairy lltnl lapruvcaaat Auswlstlua DHIA Service Ccslcr, Orchard Rod, llai.tnity Park, PA I6SS2 Pa. Dairy Herd Improvement Association Annual Meeting 8:30-II :30 a.m., at the Library Orientation for county committee board raemben and chairman, and county presidents and committee. Theme: “I’m New on the Local Committee/Board, What Do I Do?" 10 a.m. - noon, in the Lobby Registration. Noon - 1 pm., at La Papillon Restaurant Lunch. I p.m. - S p.m. Alternative program for spouses. 1 pm. - 5:30 pan., in the foyer Trade Show. 1 pan., in Conference Rooms A & B General Session begins with welcome by Frank Omer, president Pa.DHIA. 1:15 p.m. —Guest speaker Gordon Conklin, “Toward the 21st Century.” 1:45 pan. Board report by Frank Omer. 2 pm. Talk on BST, Michael O’Conner, PSU professor. 2:45 pm. Break 3:15 pm. DHIA Leaders Panel. 4:45 pan., History Room Exhibits. 6 pan., in the Foyer and exhibit area Social Hour, alto meet with Jennifer Grtmet, state dairy princess. 7 pm., in Conference Rooms A,B, AC Awards Banquet, Floyd Myers, matter of ceremonies. SATURDAY, FEB. 19 7:30 ajn. - 8:30 a.m., La Papillon Restaurant Breakfast. 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., in ihe foyer trade show. 8 a.m. • noon alternative program for spouses. 8:30 am - 8:45, Conference Rooms A&B Belinda Wicker, “How’i Your Morning?” 8:45 am - 9:20 am. Conference Roomt A&B Jud Heinrichs, PSU associate professor, “Body Condition Scoring," and “Using the Summary From Your DHIA Reports." 9:20 am - BREAK 9:45 i.m. -10:30 a.tn., Conference Rooms A&B Beth VenHom, extension agent, “Put ting Both Sides Of Your Brain To Work.” 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.. Conference Rms A&B David Slusser, “General Manager’s Report.” . . 10:50 a.m. - Noon, Conference Rms A&B Business Meeting, Frank Omer, presiding. Noon -1 p.m., LePapillon Restaurant Luncheon Buffet, picnic style, eat in or take out. 1 p.m.. Conference Rooms A&B Pa.DHIA Board Meeting. You’re Invited! Pennsylvania Young Farmers Convention Eden Resort, Lancaster February 8-10, 1994 • No Registration Fee • Excellent Seminars/Meetings/Tours Call one of the following for more information: Paul Zimmerman (717)626-8661 Scott Smith (717) 336-4642 Michael Brubaker (717) 859-3276 FOCUS FRIDAY, FEB. 18 *
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