(Continued from Pago AM) cap-fruit zone. Further, the thrips also thrive on clover and checking clover flowers adjacent to a strawberry patch can help determine if thrips may be a problem Anti-pesticide Consumers Some growers are being put in a difficult situation; for some who market strawberries roadside, or who run “pick-your-own” opera tions, consumers have been fre quently asking whether plants or fruit has been protected with pesticide. According to Goulart, there’s a Catch-22 for strawberry growers: if a producer uses pesticides he may lose a lot of consumers; if he doesn’t use pesticide he may not have a crop at all. Further Support Goulart said that she is even more confident in the estimate of being “90-pcrcent” sure that thrips The Eastern Flowers Thrips has been infesting strawberries flowers and fruit and in the fruit are found feeding in the area between the cap and the fruit. 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And while there are not yet any official recommendations for Fighting the problem, Hellerick said cross referencing has allowed him to suggest three possible pesti cides approved for use on strawberries. In his computer memo, Heller ick slates, “Since this pest is usual ly not a major problem, it is not listed in the Small Fruit Production and Pest Management Guide. I checked the Penn State Woody Ornamental Pest Control Sugges tion Guide for insecticide recom mendations for exposed thrips. I then cross referenced this informa tion with insecticides registered for strawberries ... Insecticides Call For Field Demonstration! 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Establishment of a scholarship program and plans for summer activities were advanced when the Board of Directors, Adams Coun ty Holstein Association, met June 6, at the Penn State Extension office, in Gettysburg. Marvin Brown presided. Kevin Holtziner, secretary, read minutes of recent board meetings; Robin Thompson presented a cur rent financial report. The board considered options for distribution of a quantity of cheese which remains unsold from the recent fund raiser. It was decided to award (me block to each paid member who attends the Holstein Association’s Twilight meeting on Thursday, July 14. Reporting for a newly appointed scholarship committee, Kevin Holtzinger presented the criteria for awarding a $250 scho larship. The report was accepted and the scholarship established by unanimous vote. 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The board voted to provide $3OO toward support of the Farm- City Open House event which is being planned for the John Hess Farm on Saturday, Sept. 17,1994. Plans were advanced for a Dairy Twi-Light meeting to be held on Thursday, July 14,7 p.m. at the Lagging Stream Farm of USDA Adopts TB Controls For Deer, Elk LANHAM, Md.—On May 15, the US Department of Agriculture instituted Uniform Methods and Rules for the eradication of tuber culosis in Cervidae (deer & elk), regulations which are equivalent to those in place for cattle and bison.> Though Tb has been found in new farmed deer herds over the past 10 yean, the deer farming industry recognized early that livestock diseases must be con trolled and began working with USDA to identify effective testing methods and to develop regula tions which would ensure accurate diagnosis of the disease on farms. Deer farmers, represented by the North American Deer fanners Association, have worked dili gently ova* the past S years to establish reasonable and neces sary regulation of their livestock. tially effective treatments and to build some recommendations for control. In addition, strawberries are not the only plants being affect by thrips in Lancaster. According to Hcllcrick, it has been affecting the development and health of roses. Scholarship Thomas Clowney and sons, at Barlow. The program will feature cow judging and a discussion of intensive grazing. Anticipating a large dairy show at the South Mountain Fair on Fri day, Sept. 2, 1994, the board agreed to sponsor die Holstein Show which will facilitate the hir ing of a second judge. In the absence of assistance or regulatory input from wildlife agencies, the deer fanning indus try has worked with the USDA and state departments of agricul ture, which appropriately regulate livestock and the safety of food products for human consumption. NADeFA President Joe Delfi no, owner of Old Moses Farm in Vermont, farms deer and raises horses. Mr. Delfino said, “It has been the USDA which works to control disease, not the wildlife agencies. Unfortunately, some wildlife agencies have chosen not to work with the deer farming industry and USDA and are ignoring existing facts and regulations and all too frequently make statements based on rumors and lack of specific knowledge.” MILK. FT DOES A BODYGOOD. Winterspring Farm York County, PA A beautiful llSacrc farm located Just Northeast of Get tysburg with a serene country setting along the Conew ago Creek. Circa 1790 Stone (arm house, with archltec tually designed addition, huge country kitchen with walk-in ftre place and adjoining greenhouse. Charming den with stone fireplace and foyer with open staircase. In-ground pool with pool house & adjoining 2-car gar age. Circa 1860 stone & frame bank bam and spring house with overflowing spring. 54x80 pole bam with office, great for sheep or catde and could easily be con verted to box stalls. Much of the land is in permanent pasture and is fenced and cross fenced $478,000 Many Other Country Estates & Farms Available new Pennsylvania realty, inc. Vi Farms, Country Estates, and Historic Properties Rt. 1, Box 123, Now Ringgold, PA 17960 Perry Long • Gary Coles 610-264-3025 or 717-386-5000
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