value as a plant nutrient resource providing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and several trace min erals, but it also improves soil quality by increasing microorgan isms and improving soil organic matter, soil tilth, and soil struc ture. These improvements in soil quality reduce erosion, improve drainage, and increase producti vity. Two different strategies can be employed when applying manure. The conventional strategy is to ap ply the manure at a rate to meet the nitrogen requirement of the crop. Although this approach maximizes the application rate, it is an inefficient use of the phos phorus and potassium in the man ure. Rotating the field to other crops such as legumes without further application can take ad vantage of the excess phosphorus and potassium. The system is practical when your acreage avail able for manure application is lim ited. In the second strategy, the man ure nutrient at the highest concen tration sets the manure application rate. For example, if phosphorus was the nutrient at the highest con centration, you would calculate your application rate based on the phosphorus concentration. Nitro gen and potassium would then be supplemented with commercial rate ; are ‘ting rient lave LANDIS BROS. INC. .... Lebanon, pa MILLER-LAKE INC, 717-228-2650 Mlavllla, PA 717-935-2335 L'SINt K 74-1 J, PA LEHIGH AG EQUIPMENT MILLER’S EQUIPMENT L'SINCi Allentown, PA 610-398-2553 LONE MAPLE PIKEVILLE SALES & SERVICE poiiipmfnt iNf* New Alexandria, pa EQUIPMENT INC. 412-668-7172 Olty.PA 610-987-6277 NT INC. ntt si W2M3I 6003 OS.E tl 772 oy fW * 17545 2340 LOST CREEK IMPLEMENT Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2161 u*mkit RO #1 Rt 66 Falrmount City, PA 9510 IVI, BETTER EMIN QUALITY New John Deere Ten Series Maximizer Combinei New Generation n Concave promotes quicker separation, increased threshing, and unproved gram quality Wide spaced bars and a new geometry especially help in high moisture crops You’ll enjoy improved threshing control and gram quality with a new digital indicator Precisely position the concave within a wider range of settings The new Quadra-Flo" Plus cleaning system features easy-aocess handles that speed and simplify shoe adjustr ments Again, better gram Ask us about the other advantages of these new Tbn Senes Combines fertilizer. This strategy allows for the lowest application rates, maxi mum recycling of nutrients, and most responsible stewardship of the land. When you designed your man ure storage facility, we hope your storage capacity allows you to make a conscience decision about what season(s) you will apply your manure. The timing of the application influences the nutrient availability and potential move ment. Even though spring applica tion allows for the least oppor tunity for nitrogen losses, there is less time for the break down of the manure (organic decomposition) before the crop can utilize some of the nitrogen found in the organic portion of the manure. Because the short duration allowed for or ganic decompostion, the peak nitrogen availability may fall be hind the peak nitrogen demand of the crop. Soil compaction can also be a problem with spring applications. Fall application allows for the maximum time for organic de composition, but this increased time allows for more potential ni trogen loss. To minimize this ni trogen loss, cover crops should be utilized when applying manure in the fall. Due to the increased chance for leaching, fall application should I POLE TAVERN SMITH’S WALTEMYER’S EQ. SALES CORP. IMPLEMENT, INC. SALES & SERVICE 6 J° Rt Marcaraburg, PA 10136 Wht<ntown Ro , d Ii J .. 717-328-2244 Red Lion, PA 609-358-2880 717-244-4168 O.C. RICE, INC, 104 North Main St Biglervllle, PA 17307 • 717-677-8135 SCHEFFEL TOBIAS „ - vFARSI FY EQUIPMENT CO. EQUIPMENT CO., INC. S 72# Rtd Goom Rd Htlllix, PA “ Sonwv.l, PA 717-362-3132 814-445-6500 610-696-2990 be avoided on coarse soils. Winter applications are not recom mended. Applying manure to frozen or saturated soil increases the chance of manure runoff and the potential environmental pollu tion. If manure must be applied on frozen ground, restrict the applica tion to relatively flat land and use land with grass, hay or small grain stubble to prevent as much runoff as possible. All the knowledge available on manure handling, cropping, and SUNBURY (Northumberland Co.) Zimmerman Motors and Northumberland County Conser vation District have announced the start of the second annual public speaking contest, which is open to all students in grades 9 - 12 in the county. The speech contest is intended to give students an opportunity to research and evaluate issues related to natural resource conser vation and management The topic of the speech can be any environ mental or agricultural issue soil S.P.E., INC. Rd 1. Box 157 Towanda, PA 717-265-4440 nutrient management can not all be condensed into a newspaper article. There are a number of books written on each of these subjects and new research is always emerging. It is very easy for a swine producer to be over whelmed by all the new informa tion. The National Pork Producer’s Council has compiled the latest information into the Environment al Assurance Program. It can help you evaluate your operation and Registration Forms Available for Public Speaking Contest erosion, nutrient management, water quality, wetlands, wildlife habitat, forestry, pest manage ment, air pollution, etc. and its purpose can be to inform or to convince the audience. Environ mental, social, and economic views may be included in the arguments. Typewritten manuscripts must be received in the conservation district office no later than Jan. 16, 1998. Oral presentations will be conducted on Feb. 3, 1998. First, second and third place WINELAND EQUIPMENT, INC. Martinaburg, PA 814-793-2109 Lancaster Fainting, Saturday, October 11, 1997-027 (Continued from Page D 26) Oversight Committee The Oversight Committee will be established for the purpose of reviewing violations to “The National Livestock Show Code of Conduct,” or to accompany already existing policies that indivi dual fairs and livestock expositions have in place to recommend appropriate action. The Oversight Committee shall consist of the following individuals; • One elected person from the junior division leaders of 4-H or FFA who serve as the chairman of the committee. • Two members representing the show superintendents of the livestock departments; cattle (beef, dairy), goats (Angora, Cash mere, Meat Boer), equine (donkeys, mules, horses) llamas and specialty animals, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. An alternate will replace one of the two elected if the complaint or violation is from that elected superintendent’s department. • One county 4-H leader, one FFA adviser, and one alternate will be elected to the committee. • Two adult volunteers representing any of the aforementioned departments well as an alternate will be selected to the committee. • One member representing 4-H, and one member representing FFA will be selected to serve on the committee. • The president of the fair or livestock show board will also sit on the committee. This individual will serve as an ex-officio, with non-vQting status. • A quorum for the Oversight Committee will require nine of the ten members to be present and minutes of the Oversight Com mittee will be recorded. • Legal counsel for the fair or livestock show will be available for interpretation of any laws or liabilities that may be in question by the Oversight Committee. Violations of the policies contained within the “National Livestock Show Code of Conduct” will result in the following immediate actions carried out by the Oversight Committee: 1. Exhibitor will be disqualified from the fair or livestock show. 1, Exhibitor will forfeit any awards, premium, or auction proceeds. , 3. Exhibitor will be ineligible from further participation in any livestock show in the United States if implicated or found in direct violation. 4. If exhibitor’s actions are deemed to be illegal or inhumane, the proper authorities will be notified for further investigation to agencies for possible prosecution and/or civil penalties. 5. The decision of the Oversight Committee will be finall indicate areas for improvement. The Environmental Assurance Program goes beyond the feeding, cropping, and manure handling we discussed over the past three weeks and encompasses the issue of odor and neighbor and com munity relations. If you are inter ested in participating in this pro gram, please contact Kelli L. Monahan, Nutrient Management Summer Fellow, New Bolton Center, at (610) 444-5800 ext. 2345 to schedule your farm visit. finishers will receive $l5O, $lOO, and $5O, respectively, and the winning contestant will present his/her speech at the conservation district’s annual awards banquet, March 12. Students interested in receiving a registration form may contact the Northumberland County Con servation District office at 717-988-4224, or visit Zimmer man Motors, Market St., Sunbury. They may also stop by the conser vation district office on Plum Creek Road, Sunbury.
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers