Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, June 11, 1994, Image 25
Top Crawford DHIA The top .producing cows by protein in Crawford DHIA for May are as follows: OMSK - COW'S un BOSKS! FURS ASHLEY AVIS canon BLOSSO Jim BDPEK O-DAILAH Fin 41 2 SYS) BORE Pins SAME BEIB SICHASD L BLACK ELLEH EXCELLENT WEEK FOR FIELDWORK: There were six days suitable for fieldwork. Wanner and drier than normal weather conditions across the state resulted in a great week for fieldwork but for a significant deterioration in soil moisture conditions. Soil moisture was rated short by SI percent of our respondents, adequate by 48 percent, and surplus by 1 percent Activities included planting com and soybeans, transplant ing tobacco, making hay, spraying pesticides, hauling manure, and caring for livestock. CROPS: Last week’s weather was ideatfor hay making. Farmers made considerable progress on the first alfalfa cutting and 93 percent reported that the quality of hay made was good. A few had started a second alfalfa cutting. Weevil damage was substantial in some fields. Many farmers indicated that rain is needed for a good second cutting. Wheat, barley, and oats generally looked good. The com condition continued to improve with the warm weather. The com height averaged 4 inches across the commonwealth. LIVESTOCK: Pasture condition was reported good. Some farmers reported slow regrowth and short stands because of the dry conditions. VEGETARLES: Strawberries were ripening well and many growers were preparing for the first picking of the season. • Agricultural • Commercial • Residential Partial In-Ground Tank Featuring Commercial Chain Link Fence (5’ High - SCS approved) • Retaining Walls • Bunker Silos • Manure Storage, Etc. AGE DAYS n n GS-E n n n 4-3 305 7-10 305 3-3 305 n n GS-H 5-4 305 3-6 305 5-1 305 FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 5 X hi/ put PBO - 31,549 27,761 24,227 23,913 23,964 23,360 935 926 770 2.9 3.5 3.6 31,924 26,106 21,572 927 799 3.2 3.5 29,395 22,637 26,133 <99 3.4 Cows By Protein For ALAI A HKA GDSRAD JOPITB bsadT .BUd lAIDY POOD RIL-AIM VAN com snnon fans 311 326 JAMES CDSRAD niPT.ia EASY JEFFREY IAIEY TIA BLACK POD PAMS LOEAH BAIT PAM 169 I PAT FAT 1097 1031 997 126 431 863 1118 1071 912 3.5 4.0 4.2 1158 1005 3.9 4.4 1255 4.8 M 6-8 M 10-1 M 5-9 M 5-6 GS-H 5-5 GS-H GE-H GS-H GS-H TOP DRY • Dry up to 1000 Bu. Per Hour • Doubles As A Storage • Bln • 540 to 2100 Bushel 4”, 6” & 8” • Flex Augers 2”, 3”, 3Va ” & 5” Serving. The industry For Over 30 Years Lancaattr Fanning, Saturday, Juna 11,1M4-A25 26,807 28,348 25,352 25,545 26,830 305 305 305 305 305 6-8 28,588 5-9 4-7 284 305 27,268 24,649 305 305 6- 7- 25,799 23,058 305 3-4 20,886 305 3-8 23,541 293 3-5 23,688 AUTOMATIC BATCH * Full Line Parts Dept. ★ Sell, Service & Install ★ Rl. 272 South, Willow St root, PA 17584 Ph: 717-464-3321 or Toll Froo 800-732-0053 Store Hour*: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM 5/11 " N * May 891 186 174 163 822 3.8 885 3.1 3.3 3.9 854 783 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.6 817 775 3.2 3.4 774 3.7 4.0 3.3 773 3.2 770 3.3 BIN In Bin: • Stirring Systems • Aeration Continuous Flow Grain Dryers 844 820 945 1087 871 1088 905 950 745 824 829 1045 754