DAVID BIGELOW Training Coordinator STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) A group of agribusiness people representing different republics within the Common wealth of Independent State (CIS, formerly the Soviet Union) recen tly toured the Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Improvement Association (Pa.DHIA) testing laboratory. The group’s main purpose for setting up tours in the United States is to learn about Pennsylva nia’s and the United States’ dairy and meat industries. At the PauDHIA laboratory, staff explained to the CIS rep resentatives how milk samples are collected at the farm and shipped r Farmer Boy Ag Systems 'HfTTr WH>n nTTirititti imm"iHi aiMMii n HIGH FEED COSTS BUY cm FEED BINS We assemble, deliver and set up bins on your farm * Weather tight dle-formei roof •Stronger engineered sidewalls 'Ground controlled fill capi 'Galvanized roll-formed li •Engineered leg braced systems 'Fast flowing hopper bottom COOLING I Universal Controller > Simple and automatic control on water (low • Ideal control for livestock & poultry cooling systems • Line filter and protective cheek value Included Nestis I ““ “■ UCSM Droplet Emitter '// I , 1(0* tprlnUar uctsa MO*tpdftU«r 24 Hour - 7 to 5:30 Service Sot 7:30 to Noon Farmer Boy Ag Systems Inc. . , 410 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067 ** 6/15 • WE SHIP UPS to State College for testing for fat, protein, somatic cell and milk urea nitrogen content They were also told about the processing of reports and the role of the DHIA technician in getting accurate information and transmit ting it to headquarters. Tour participants were part of a program designed to provide hands-on, and on-site experiences that can provide a solid base of understanding of the real scope of the dairy and meat industry hare and across the nation. Throughout their tour, of which the visit to Pa.DHIA was but a part,' the delegation was to participate in case studies, demonstrations- of practices, different discussion for- urns and seminars. The goal of the program is to teach modern dairy business and meat processing procedures, along with production techniques, that are expected to increase profitabil ity of CIS agricultural business and ideally enhance the stability of economies among CIS republic communities. They found out that our food system’s farm-to-table approach is safe and provides the highest qual ity to the consumer, as well as the fact that essential to United States agricultural business is the research and extension program ming that supports a progressive and profitable agricultural industry. The staff of Pa.DHIA enjoyed meeting with the visitors and showing them the day-to-day oper ations of Pa.DHIA. Average Farm Feed To help farmers across the state to have handy reference of com modity input costs in their feeding operations for DHIA record sheets or to develop livestock feed cost data, here’s last week’s average costs of various ingredients as ETTING YOU DOWN? Save $ $ With These HIGH EFFICIENCY HOG DINERS A feed-down design permits feed to be dropped to the feed pan with easy access for the animals, eliminating feed from being dragged out and wasted. i Costs For Handy Reference WATER SWING™ WATERERS with PLAY GUARD™ Reduces waste of water and medicine. When installed at proper height the animal is required to approach the nipple strait on with head raised slightly eliminating side biting. Hours' Mon-rri compiled from regional reports across the state of Pennsylvania. Remember v these are averages so you will need to adjust your figures up or down according to your loca tion and the quality of your crop. Com, No. 2y - 4.57 bu. 8.17 cwL Wheat, No. 2 - 5.40 bu. 9.01 cwt Barley, No. 3-3.6 bu. 7.70 cwt. EPA Asks Ag Community For Feedback PHILADELPHIA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to hear from employ ers and workers who use and han dle agricultural pesticides. On June 26, the EPA will hold a public meeting in Biglerville, to get feedback on its federal regula tions governing the protection of employees on farms, forests, nur series. and greenhouses from pesticide poisonings and injuries. EPA will hold its public meet ing at the Biglerville High School, North Main Street, beginning at 7 p.m. Registration will take place immediately before the meeting from 5 to 7 p.m., during which time federal and state representa tives will be available to speak one-on-one with people prior to the open meeting. 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Maslany, director of the air radiation and toxics division at EPA’s Region 111 office in Philadelphia. “We will use the public’s input for im proving the way we administer the regulations.” Maslany said the agency needs to find out if employers and work ers understand the federal require ments, and if there’s been success or difficulty in implementing the requirements. Information on available assistance will be of fered. For more information, contact Magda Rodriguez-Hunt, U S. EPA, at (215) 566-2128. • Streets • Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Roads • Recreation Areas • Driveways FOR ROPE or PIN HOLD DOWN Two spur eyelets each comer In 12" gussets, plus eyelets around perimeter at 3' o/c In 9"; 5 layer gusaets (for uneven stacks). - FREE ESTIMATES -
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