Field demonstrations at Ag Progress Days provide a good place for for mers to see competing equipment of various makes working side by side. The more than 300 exhibitors with new machinery, products, and services Latest Technology Awaits ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.) — Modem agriculture is a rapidly changing science. For today’s pro ducers to stay competitive, they must keep up with the latest tech nology and practices. - Visitors to Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Aug. 13-IS, can find information cm the latest equipment and cutting-edge tech niques all in one convenient loca tion, said Robert Oberheim, Ag Progress Days manager. “Ag Progress Days is one-stop shopping for formers.” Oberheim said. “Here you can see and com pare the latest machinery, goods and services from several different vendors in the space of a few hours. Back home, it might take days or weeks to get the same in formation.” More than 300 commercial ex hibitors will set up displays at Ag Progress Days. Their wares range from tractors and other heavy ma Information To Make Your Visit To Ag Progress Days Profitable Machinery Demonstrations Mae than $2O million worth of machinery is on display at Ag Progress Days. This is your chance to see what it can do. Penn State faculty will be on hand to answer questions. See the program guide map fa locations. Times and locations of all demonstrations are subject to change due to weather conditions. 11:00 a.m. Mowing Mower conditioners; performed in alfalfa. 12:00 noonNo-Till Tomato Planting See a no-till planter in action and compare yields under five sets of growing conditions. 1:00 p.m. Round Silage Baling Alfalfa mowed the previous day will be baled. 2:00 p.m. Round Bale Handling, Bagging and lot Wrapping. 3:00 p.m. Spring Wheat Combine Harvesting. Tractor Ride-ond-Drive Between Ist Street and Route 45 In the market for a new tractor? It’s one-stop shopping as you hop on and test drive the latest models from four leading farm equipment manufacturers. You also can lake a “Hummer” vehicle for a spin! Times are 11:00 to 4:00 Tuesday and Thursday, and 11:00 to 5:00 on Wed nesday. Operators must be at least 18 years of age and sign a waiver of liability. Manufacturers will screen oper ators for eligibility. chinery to seed, feed, fertilizer, in surance, consulting services, small power equipment, and many other products. Those in the market for a new tractor also can test-drive some of the newest models at Ag Progress Days. A tractor ri'’ •Mtd-dri. ■- area will enable farmers to try out tractors from four leading farm equipment manufacturers as well as a “Hummer” vehicle. Several field demonstrations will show the latest agricultural machinery in action. Visitors will see no-till tomato planting, includ ing an evaluation of yields under different growing conditions; spring wheat combine harvesting; mowing; round silage baling; and round bale handling. Machinery accidents are the leading cause of farm injuries and deaths. Another demonstration will feature remote-controlled full-scale machinery being oper- formation and workshops on the ated u»dfr typical conditions. By latest research-based production observing mishaps involving techniques, government programs equipment, visitors will learn the and regulations, and various edu causes and effects of machinery “taa! initiatives, ranging from accidents and how to avoid them. hcalth “d «fc«y to protecting the Other exhibits win feature in- Chesapeake Bay. General Information • Public pay telephones are located on Main Street near the Information Booth, and at Main and E. Fifth Street • A first aid station, with an ambulance staffed by emergency medical technicians, is located in the farm house at the top of Main Street • Lost and found items are kept at the Information Booth. • Sales, solicitations and overnight parking, including campers, are prohibited at the Russell E. Larson Agricul tural Research Center. • Disclaimer: Machinery, equipment, products and ser vices provided are for educational purposes. Their pre sence does not imply endorsement or recommendations by Penn Slate. • Future Dates: Tentative dates for Ag Progress Days 1997 are August 12, 13 and 14. will again provide the backbone of the show to be held at Penn State’s Rus sell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rockspring: The theme again this year is “Penn State Ag Sciences: We’re More Than You Thlnkl” Visitors To Ag Progress The Pennsylvania State Hay Show is part of Ag Progress Days. Whafs New For *96 • Pennsylvania Food System Exhibits Through interactive displays, leant how our food travels from farm to fork (see College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibit Building and Theatre). • No-Till Tomato Planting Demonstration See how state-of-the-art conservation planting affects tomato yields (see Machinery Demonstrations). • Combine Harvesting Demonstration Watch as the latest harvesting equipment makes quick work of spring wheat (see Machinery Demonstrations). • SciQ Junior Have fun and test your knowledge in a special kids’ edi tion of the popular TV-style quiz show (see College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building and Theatre). • Health and Safety Education Tent Learn about cancer prevention, pesticide safety, nutrition, working with disabilities and more (sec Buildings, Tents and Exhibits). Buildings , Tents and Exhibits Information Booth Main Street, at the top of the hill Questions? Whether you’re trying to find an exhibitor, a For more information, call (800) PSU-1010 toll-free until August IS. Or, on the Inter net, visit Ag Progress Days on the World Wide Web: htlp://ww wxas.psu.edu/docs/CASHOME/ APD/APD.HTML.
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