HARRISBURG (Dauphin Another 10-cent drop is sche- Co.) -The Pennsylvania Milk duled to occur SepLl, while an Marketing Board has approved a additional drop effective OcL 1 30-cent reduction in the over-order w j]j reduce the premium to 50 premium on Class I (fluid milk) ccnts cw[ sold in the state. Also, in Milk Marketing Area 5, The over-order premium is an als-centover-orderpremiumisto additional price put on Class 1 milk enc j August 1. that is authorized to boost farm gate The reduction in premium is a prices for that milk. result of a petition and various According to a news release recommendations to the PMMB from the agency, the current pre- by various farm organizations, mium of 80 cents per hundred- dairy cooperatives, milk compa weight (cwt.) is to drop a dime to rues, some dairy farmers and the 70 cents effective August 1. PMMB staff. Chester Holstein Field Day At Melwood Farm Testimony was presented to the PMMB during a May 25 public hearing. During the hearing,, the Pa. Association of Milk Dealers and several others testified Cut the pre mium should be immediately reduced from 80 cents to SO cents, mostly citing a competitive disad vantage with out-of-state milk being shipped in-state. Others called for less of a reduc tion, while some offered that the premium should be raised. However, during the three months that the over-order pre mium is scheduled to be reduced, milk market forecasters predict the basic milk price to rise, somewhat offsetting the reductions. According to Leon Wilkinson, chairman of the PMMB, “Since 1988 the PMMB has mandated that a premium be added to fluid milk prices to assist dairy fanners in overcoming drought, floods, and other difficult market conditions. “The premium has been a leader in the Northeast United States in obtaining better Class I prices for our deserving farmers,” he said. According to the release, in 1994, Pennsylvania dairy farmers received an average of $l4 per hundredweight for Class I milk f rwi tj | | ~ while farmers in Ohio and New i otk 1 o Hold Snake Hunt York received an average 0 f $13.30, New Jersey dairy farmers got $13.80, and Maryland produc ers received $13.70. Surrounding states are currently paying Class I premiums ranging up to 40 cents per cwL Fluid milk Class 1 sales in Pen nsylvania have decreased by 2.8 percent from 1994 to 1994, according to the PMMB facts. Also cited by PMMB in the release was testimony from one Pennsyl vania dairy that it lost more than 500,000 pounds of milk sales to out-of-state competition primarily because of the premium. Another testified that it lost sales of about IS million pounds over three years. Robert Derry, a member of the board representing consumers, said, “When Class I sales are lost in Pennsylvania, utilization usual ly goes to Class 11, Class 111, or Class 111-A, resulting in a lower amount being paid to Pennsylvania WEST CHESTER (Chester Co.) The Chester County Hols tein Field Day has been scheduled to be held August 10 at Melwood Farm near Homeville. The 45-cow Holstein operation is home to Melvin and Mary Ellen Stoltzfus and their seven children. The Melwood herd has been lead ing the county in average production. A pork roast at $4 each, $2 for children aged 4 years to 12. is offered for lunch. Reservations need to be made by August 2. Call YORK (York Co.) —The annu al copperhead snake hunt and reptile exhibition is to be held Saturday, August 19, from 8 a.m. at Indian Steps Museum, in Airville. The hunt is sponsored by the Conservation Society of York County. Dale Leiphart, chairper son of the event, said hunters can register at the hunt and will be rec ognized for all copperheads cap tured but there will be no prizes or Lebanon Sets Field Night MYERSTOWN (Lebanon Co.) The Lebanon County Holstein Club has scheduled its field night for 7 p.m., August 10 at the Gary and Barb Lentz farm in the Ml Zion area. The Lentz farm is called Dream- On Holsteins and its 83-head regis tered milking string has a rolling herd average of more than 24,017 pounds of milk, 871 pounds of fat and 777 pounds of protein. The herd BAA is 107.2 ;and features the Hazel family with sons at stud in artificial insemination, includ ing Herod, a bull that is currently +43 pounds protein, 1.41 PTAT and 1.77 UDC . The featured speaker for the evening is to be Ray Moyer, mana ger of Junge Farm, in New Tripoli. His herd ;is averaging more than 26,000 pounds of milk and has a BAA of 106.7. Official judge for the cattle judging contest is to be Mike Mcnendez, sire analyst for Land mark Genetics. To get to the farm from Rt. 422, take Prescott Road (between Leba non and Myerstown) north to Mt. Zion Road, Continue north on Mt. Zion Road about five miles to Greble Road. Turn right onto Greble Road and Deam-On Hols teins is the first farm on the left All Holstein enthusiasts are invited to participate in the judging contest, attend the speaker’s prog ram, and enjoy a complimentary picnic meal. For more information, call Mike Fair at (717) 274-9838. PMMB Lowers Over-Order Premium Jane Pebble at (610) 932-3975, or Duane Hershey at (610) 593-5998. Also to be held is a judging con test with Dwight Stoltzfus to serve as judge. The speaker is to be Die ter Krieg, editor of Farmshine. Door prizes are also to be offered. Melwood Farm is located along Faggs Manor Road. From the intersection of RLIO and Rt.4l, travel south on Rt.lo for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto RL926. Turn left onto Faggs Manor Road. Melwood is the first farm on the right. trophies awarded. Each hunter is allowed to cap ture two snakes. AH snakes wiU be recorded and returned to the hunt er to be released where captured. There will be numerous snake exhibits displaying snakes from all over the world. Snake experts will demonstrate handling tech niques and lecture on identifica tion and care of snakes. There is no fee to enter the hunt. The only requirement is that each hunter must register before the hunt. There is plenty of parking at Indian Steps Museum. The museum will be open to the public and there is no admission charge. Refreshments will be available. Anyone desiring to exhibit reptiles or needing more informa tion on the event can contact Dale Leiphart at 755-4798 (after 4 p.m.) or at 927-6130 during the day. BAUER TRAVELLING GUNS Tired of moving pipes and dragging hoses?? Let BAUBR TRAVELING GUNS do your work! PUMPS IN STOCK, Submersible, Engine Drive, Electric Motor, PTO Call for full specifications on each pump. We can choose the correct pump for your application. ACRES IN./WK. 15 45 65 82 100 127 164 farmers.” AUTHORIZED DEALER RAIN-FLO IRRIGATION 884 Center Church Rd. East Earl, PA 17519 (717) 445-6976 HOSE I.D. /length 1.65”x410’ 2.1 ”x 720’ 2.5” x 920’ 3.0” X 985’ 3.7”x1150* 3.8”x1280’ 4.0”x1312’ Wilkinson and Derry agreed that the decision to lower the pre mium is in the best interest of the dairy farmer in the long run, according to the news release. •“We want to make sure that our producers are being taken care of, but we do not want to place Pen nsylvania milk at a competitive disadvantage. It is our hope that by lowering the premium to 50 cents we will be able to remain competi tive,” Wilkinson said. “Be assured,” Deny said, “the PMMB will closely monitor the movement of milk in and out of Pennsylvania, and any other con- York 4-H Dairy Show (Continued from Page A2B) Brown Swiss -1 Joshua Hushon. Delta Holstein • 1. Michelle Walker, Thomas ville; 2 Brad Walker, Thomasville Ayrshire - 1 Jesse Stambaugh, Spring Grove Holstein -1 Daphne Doll, Glen Rock; 2. Joshua Hushon, Delta: 3 Greg Walker, Tho masville Ayrshire • 1 Jesse Stambaugh, Spring Grove Holstein -1. Brad Walker, Thomasville; 2. Greg Walker, Thomasville SENIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION Ayrshire - Jesse Stambaugh, Spring Grove; Reserve, Katie Shoemaker, Thomas ville Brown Swiss - Joshua Hushon, Delta; Reserve, Jacob Hushon, Delta Holstein - Daphne Doll, Glen Rock; Re- shows were champion exhibitor, Kristine McElwaine, left, and reserve champion exhibitor, Barbara Richardson. WIDTH 150’ 205’ 225’ 250’ 265’ 275’ 275’ PB5 SR 100 SRI 00 SRI 50 SRI 50 SRI 50 SRISO FOUR-YEAR-OLD SIX YEAR OLD AND OVER Dealiir Days REEL MACHINES MODEL 50TSI 65 Tl 75 Tl 90 Tl non 120 Tl 125 Tl ditions that could have an adverse (sic)effect on the Pennsylvania dairy farmer.” In a related news release from the Pennsylvania State Grange, Brenda Shambaugh, the Grange legislative director, said, “The Grange had testified that the over order premium should be reduced from 80 cents ... to SO cents ... because of out-of-state milk was pouring into Pennsylvania pro cessing plants and hurting our own producers. “We credit the board for having the fortitude to reach this difficult, but financially prudent, decision.” serve, Brad Walker, Thomasville Milking Shorthorn - Heather Crowl, Air ville SUPREME CHAMPION Holstein - exhibited by Daphne Doll, Glen Rock DAM AND DAUGHTER Ayrshire - 1. Jesse Stambaugh, Spring Grove Brown Swiss • 1. Joshua Hushon, Delta Holstein -1. Greg Walker, Thomasville; 2 Michael Greek, Delta SHOWMANSHIP Cloverbud -1. Cory Thompson; 2. Tern Johson Junior -1. Erin Marks; 2. Nicole Marks Intermediate, Group 1 - Mark Luca baugh; 2. Angie Beshore; 3. Joshua Hushon Intermediate, Group 2 -1. Amy Trimmer, 2. Jesse Stambaugh Senior -1. Dixie Doll; 2. Brad Walker BADER EXPIRES 9/15/95 REG. PRICE PRICE $ 4,650 $ 4,185 9,900 8,910 12.500 11,250 17.500 15,750 24.500 22,050 27,600 24,840 31,800 28,620 SALE
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