D6-Lancast«r Firming, Saturday, Fabruary 10,1998 For Post Control, Accurate Timing Needed PRINCETON, N.J.—As com One project at the University of best results when applied 29 DAP. growers continue to search for the Minnesota, which Thomas Hover- That plot yielded 88 percent of the most effective weed control sys- stad has been running from 1993 weed-free control plot (stadstical tem, recent interest in total post through 1995, is particularly valu- ly equivalent to weed-free con programs has increased. Certain- able. Hoverstad designed his field trol). However, when the (real ly. the theory is attractive. Wait study to determine the optimum ment was applied seven days ear foremergence, accurately identify timing for grass postemerge Her (21 DAP), yield were only 69 the target weed species, then eli- treatments. percent of the control plot. And by minate them at precisely the tight Hovestad’s research shows that 39 DAP. yields had dropped to 68 growth stage. post applications have a very nar- percent of the control plot. But across the country, weed row application window for fox- “Before making the decision to scientists are determining that tot- tail control—about 11 days in go total post,” Hoverstad says, al post programs carry a high level these studies. If the herbicide is "you need to ask. Will I have time of risk in com. Precision timing of applied too early, late weed pres- to get across all my fields when it grass control, it turns out, can sure can drop yields as much as 14 has to be done? You have to be make or break the strategy. percent. If it’s applied too late, confident you can hit that window. No matter what the growing early weed pressure reduces yields If it rains, you might not make it conditions, missing the ideal win- by the same amount If you have a lot of acres, that dow of application for grasses can In 1993, a cool, wet year, makes it even tougher.” easily reduce yields by 5 percent Accent applied 17 days after Another total, post yield trial, to 10 percent year in and year out planting (DAP) produced a yield conducted by Jeff Gunsolus, And the window of opportunity 18 percent below the weed-free extension agronomist at the Uni te control grass without sacrific- control plot. It took a second versity of Minresota. produced ing yield often is as little as seven application at 37 DAP to control similar results. Accent applied 28 days. Miss that window, for any later emerging grass and raise to 3S days after planting on 2to 6 reason, and yields will suffer even yields to 94 percent of the control, inch foxtail and 7to 11 inch com during excellent growing seasons. When Accent was applied at the provided the best yeilds. If applied Even a single mature foxtail plant optimal time—26 DAP—yield any earlier, foxtail reinfested the per foot of row can cut yields eight reached 96 percent of the control, area and reduced yields. If applied percent. But waiting just another 11 days later, yields already were reduced Timing is particularly critical with competitive, hard-to-control grasses such as foxtail, and a num ber of recent research projects were designed to determine how application timing affects foxtail control and eventual yields. Meat Retail Educational Center Opens CHICAGO, 111. Meat retail- that helps further identify costs at ers across the country will have an the cut level will be introduced, opportunity to strengthen and During VBMM Part 2, instruc improve meat marketing effec- tors will introduce additional soft tiveness throughout the marketing ware designed to link retail prices chain beginning this May when and scanning data with the cost the National Live Stock and Meat information, allowing retailers to Board holds the first session of its develop sales projections based on Meat Marketing Technology current and historical meat depart- Center. ment information. Instructors at the Center, Additionally, meat department located in Chicago, will provide case study histories conducted by retailers with instruction on value the VBMM team working with hawed meat management philoso- retail partners will be reviewed phies and systems. and discussed with the goal of pro- Value Based Meat Manage- viding information on the benefits ment (VBMM) utilizes consumer gained and opportunities identi scanning information along with fied by companies that have information on costs and retail implemented a VBMM program prices to help retailers become and arc using it to assist them in better meat department operators, making strategic merchandising Ideas provided through the decisions. Center’s courses will increase i n order to successfully imple availability and usage of depart- ment and maintain a VBMM ment product information, with program, the meat department the goal of helping deliver a better must work closely with the infor value to consumers and increased mation systems department. Each sales and market share for the company must also have manage retailer. The scanning informa- ment’s commitment to value tion, in turn, can be used by the based meat management before entire meat production channel to attending the program. For this effect better operating decisions, reason, it is required that partici- The VBMM course will be offered in two 3-day sessions. The first session of VBMM Part 1 will be held the third week in May, with initial participants to include retail partners who have been involved in the development of 10:00 a.m.—FORAGE PARTI- IGATING WHERE IT COUNTS, the program as well as a select CLE SIZE DISCUSSION Using Dr. Stephen Ford, Penn State. group of new retail partners. The Separator, Dr. Limin Kung, Uof 11:30 a.m. RISK second session of VBMM Part 1 DE; John E. Hall, Uof MD Kent MANAGEMENT/TOOLS will be held July 16-18, and will CES. AVAILALBLE, Dr. Wes Musscr. include 8-10 new retail partners. 10:15 a.m.—INEXPENSIVE Uof MD. VBMM Part 2 will be offered to MANURE STORAGE for Small participants on an as-needed basis. er Producers, Beth Hill/Keith The curriculum for VBMM Part Dixon, Nutrient MgmL Consul -1 includes a review of the status tants, Uof MD Kent CES; DELA and trends in the meat industry, as WARE DAIRY SRF PROGRAM, well as information and training Tom Wilbank, NRCS. on the Computer Assisted Retail 10:30 a.m.—YOUR FUTURE Decision Support (CARDS) prog- in the DAIRY INDUSTRY, Dr. ram, the process of converting to a Robert Yonders, Penn State, standardized UPC coding struc- 11:00 a.m.—lNVEST turc, and a methodology to ensure accurate retail information sys- tems. A new software program and thus achieving good late sea- by early season infestations, son grass control dropped yeilds Unfortunately, accurate tuning to 85 percent of the control plot is not always as simple as count because of the early season ing days after planting. There is no pressure. single formula that can guarantee In 1994, which was dry early in success because plant growth is a the growing season, a single post- dynamic process, emerge application brought the Delmarva Dairy Day Set paling retail companies send two or three executives with skills in meat merchandising, information systems and analysis to each class. “We’re excited about the opportunities for improving the entire meat marketing chain through the Meat Marketing Tech nology Center,” said Lee Hall, a livestock industry executive from Lexington, Ky., and chairman of the Meat Board meat science subcommittee. “The information gathered and shared about consumers and effec tive meat department management will give everyone involved in meat production better decision making capabilities." The National Live Stock and Meat Board has been building demand for meat through industry checkoffs since i 922. On Feb. 1, 1996, the Meat Board and the National Cattlemen’s Association will consolidate operations to form the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a consumer-driven organization representing all segments of the industry. 11:50 a.m.—QUESTIONS. 12:00 p.m.—LUNCH/VISIT DISPLAYS. 1:30 p.m.—MUN (Milk Urea Nitrogen), Dr. James Ferguson, U of Penn. 2:15 p.m.—EMPLOYEE PER FORMENCE APPRAISALS, John E. Hall, U of MD, Kent CES. Applicants Sought For Achievement Award ALBANY, N.Y.—Farmers under the age of 35 are encour aged to apply for New York Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Achieve ment Award. The applicants for this presti gious honor will be judged on the success of their fanning operation, their involvement in Farm Bureau, their leadership within the agricul tural industiy, and their involve ment in community affairs. The competition is open to farm cou ples and single farmers. The dead line to apply is May 31. Finalists for the state award will compete at the stae convention in December 1996. The state winner Vegetable Brings Basics For Success COCKEYSVILLE, Md.—The University of Maryland Coopera tive Extension Service in Balti more and Harford counties is sponsoring a seminar designed to provide basic information and strategies on operating a small commercial vegetable enterprise. Topics on the agenda include resource inventory, site selection, fertility, IPM, marketing, post ADSI g. PAY OFF! I g. * »—. i./n gi— nur.SEll. TRADE on BENT THBOUOH THE I d ’M- 1 PHONE: 717-626-1164 or 717-394-3047 FAX 717-733-6058 Mon., Tue>., Wed.. Fri. S AM to 5 PM; Thure. 7 AM to 5 PM FARM EQUIPMENT 1026 Int hydro w/cab, 2 PTO's, 2 remotes, new rear tires, new batteries, excellent condition. 717/286-7851. 1190 Case tractor, com plete rebuilt engine, 12 speed, diesel engine, 3pt, less than 500 hrs on hour meter, $5900. 717-374-1958. 13' Brillion cultimulcher, Brillion 10-tooth chisel. 800/919-3322. 14 Horse Aries w/Core En gine, Hydrostatic, 48’ 2-Stage Snow Blower, 48’ Mower Deck, Needs Gears, Snow Plow. (717)837-1681. 1947 John Deere A; Ford BN. 717-336-2497 after 4PM. 1949 Farmall C, many new parts, like, rear tires, paint, radiator, generator, bat tery, belts, rebuilt, touch control, steering, runs great Asking $2850. Call 610-970-1946. 1956 Massey Harris 50, row crop utility tractor, ready for work, good tires, calcium loaded, 3pt hitch, remote hydraulic equip ment, standard draw bar, heavy duty stationery draw bar, equipped w/2 gear shifts, giving you a lower speed in each gear front or reverse if so desired. Addi tional equipment: 2b plow, 6' Bush Hog, front & rear cultivators, T snowplow, original owners manual, $5200. Retired 610-326-4950. 1977 Int. 815 combine hy dro diesel w/810 13' gram head. 717/733-9318. will receive a $5OO cash award from Dodge Truck and a 489 com puter. The winner of the state Young Farmer Achievement Award will represent New York Farm Bureau in the national com petition at the American Farm Bureau convention in Nashville in January 1997. Winner of the national title will receive a Dodge Ram pickup. To obtain an application, far mers can contact their county Farm Bureau president or young fanner chairman, or they can call Linda Lamb, NYFB’s Young Far mer Program Coordinator, at (518) 436-8495. Seminar harvest handling, extending sea sons, and mulches. The program will be held at the Baltimore County Cooperative Extension Service, Cockeysville, Md., on Feb. 21, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is a fee of $l5 per farm. Preregistration is required. For registration or information, call the Baltimore County Cooperative Extension Service at (410) 666-1022. 1979 International 1440 axle flow combine, 2900 hrs., 13', 1810 grainhead, 4R 843 cornhead, 1 owner. 814-629-9566. 1982 Deere 6620, low hrs., Indiana machine, emma culate, 90% tires, $26,650. 6600 diesel, 50 hrs. on en gine major, $6,500. Call Sam. 717-630-2736 1R FMC sweet corn harvester, completely re built. Air blast sprayer, fiberglas tank, 300 gallon, PTO. After 6pm, (609)298-0548. (2) 18', Mayer Quick Dump Rear Unload Wagons, 12ton Tandems, Good Cond., $6,000/ea. or $11,500 both. Adams Co. (717)359-9792. 2290 Case, 1985, 130 hp, open cab, 20.8x38* rears, many new parte, excellent condition, asking $9500. 609-445-4493. 245 MF, 918 original hours, diesel, w/Kelly loader, super nice, $B5OO. 717/776-3276. 24' Krause disc, model 2416, good condition, field ready, $5,000 080. (610)944-9945. 25 KW Katolight PTO generator, $1895; IH 450 auto reset 3X, $1995; IH 4500 field cultivator, 19‘, hyd. fold, $1895; White 6R S-tine cultivator, $995. 717/336-6547. 273 NH Baler w/Thrower, $1,000; 1120 JD Tractor, New Rear Tires, $5,500.; NH Elevator, 32', $900; (2) 16' Wooden Bale Wagons, S6SO/ea.; Nl 218 ManureS- Keader, $2,000; 479 NH aybina, $1,000; Dion For age Wagon, 3 Beater w/ Roof, $2,500; 13' Interna tional Disc, $600; T Direct Cut Forage Head Fits 890 Forage Harvester, $7OO. (717)530-5818. 275 bushel gravity flow wa gon, $6OO. (301)898-7426. (2) 818 Pequea Kick Bale Wagons. Ex. Cond.; MF 120 Kick Baler. (814)886-2777. (2) Farmco 24' Beater Wa gons, $4OO/each.; Dryhill Manure Pump, Trailer Type, $2,000; 6ton. Steel Feed Bin, $4OO. (717)866-6325. 30' hay elevator (wide track Smoker) $5OO. (301)898-7426. 30' Schmucker Weed Mop, Good Shape. $2,000.; IH, 12 Row, #lB3 Cultivator, Good Shape, $4,000; Rhino Mower Flex 20, Like New, $8,500.; Call (717)334-8273. 13' Houle Manure Pump, (610)687-4286. 400 gallon orchard sprayer, used 1 season. PTO run, fiberglas tank (610)926-3756. . 4020 JD power shift, tires, 18.4x34 good shape, 70%; 1160 Henlon haybine, 12 hyd. swing hitch; 8' snowp low. 717-865-0288. 445 International baler, super sweep pickup, nice condition $1 750. 717-369-5219 NO Sunday cads. 52 lengths of 3*4 irrigation pipe w/accessories and some risers, $5OO. Woo* 20’ batwing mower, nee* work. $2,800. #99 Gehl sil age blower, good condi tion. $5OO. (717)534-1253; 5730 chopper, 1645 hrs., 4WD, 3RN com head, fh pickup. Call Gary evenM 4 1 0 - 8 8 5 - 2 2 48, 610-932-8868. _
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