HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) - A member of the Pennsylvania State Grange’s Dairy Committee asked mem bers of the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board Wednesday to continue the over-order premi um of 80 cents per hundred weight due to the ongoing dairy crisis across the Common wealth. Equine Clinic At Mountain Springs SHARTLESVILLE (Berks Co.) - More than 50 area horse attended the Equine Educational Clinic on March 14 here at the Mountain Springs Rodeo Arena Sale Barn. Sponsored by Mountain View Supply, Inc., Shartlesville, the seminar featured Julie D. Buzby, D.V.M., of Mountain Shadow Veterinary Clinic, Schuylkill Have, and Dr. Harold Wade, representing Fort Dodge Pharmacueticals, Johnson City, CRAft-bi^j CONSTRUCTION, INC. MAnHEIM, pa (717) 65 3 - 4 023 Pre-Engineered Buildings Lifetime Design Warranty Dairy Equine Self-Storage Com uerical Firestone All Traction 23° 18.4R34 1* $550.00 20.8R38 1* $730.00 20.8R38 2* $890.00 20.8R42 2* $890.00 All Purpose Rear Tractor 12.4x24/4 US $1 50.00 11.2x28/4 UL $152.00 18.4x34/8 UL $368.00 15.5x38/6 UL $246.00 20.8x38/8 US $540.00 Most Sizes Available Also Have Implement, Front Tractor, and Light Truck Tires. Call For Prices. In the field repair and fluid tires. 24 Hour Emergency Farm Tire Service 717-445-4993 MARTIN’S TIRE & ALIGNMENT Located in Churchtown 119 Water St., Narvon, PA 17555 Pennsylvania State Grange Asks For Robert Pardoe Sr., who farms 360 acres and has a daily herd of 150 animals in Northumber land County, told the PMMB that higher feed costs coupled with lower milk prices is driving farmers in his area out of busi ness. “To emphasize the serious financial situation of dairy farm ers in Pennsylvania,” Pardoe Term, Horse enthusiasts enjoyed a free lunch, many free product samples, and a chance to ques tion new equine ' products appearing on the market and emergency care of the horse. The newest dewormer on the market, Quest, was the main topic of discussion. Quest is gaining popularity because of the ability to control parasite populations with only a four time-a-year use, according to Dr. Continuation Of Premium told the board at a hearing in the PA Department of Agriculture, “There are three dairy herds that have recently been dispersed. Additionally, there is another one scheduled for same and a fifth herd where one partner left for other employment. These are not retirees, but young established farmers. It is clear that all the Harold Wade, Dr. Julie Buzby provided handouts to all participants as reference for first-aid kit sugges tions for horses as well as slides depicting emergency situations and first-aid tips. Discussions centered on severe bleeding, colic, and lacerations. Company representatives were on hand to answer ques tions. A wide variety of feed samples were available. "WITH PROWL*, WE GET RESIDUAL WITH JUST ONE TRIP* WHICH SAVES TIME AND MONEY." > rvff •\V **y, Uncut* Fanning, Saturday, April It, 1995-A23 factors the board considered in establishing an over-order pre mium of 80 cents are still extremely accurate.” As an advocate for rural Pennsylvania, the Grange is a leading force in agricultural and rural issues The Grange, with over 30,000 members in every county, is a rural, agricultural and community service organi zation dedicated to improving the lives of rural Pennsylvani ans through legislative action, offering member services and participating in community affairs. The Grange has actively par ticipated in raising the price paid to daily farmers during this continuing financial crisis. In September 1996 the Grange successfully helped raise the over-order premium from 50 to 80 cents, and in Sept. 1997 worked to raise it from 80 to $1.20. The first increase of 30 cents and the second of 40 cents are set to expire on April 30. The 40-cent increase was granted PR&WL temporarily after an emergency hearing held at the request of the Grange due to the Drought of 1997. Pardoe said that dairy farm ers face numerous uncertainties and that the premium adds some stability to their industry. “The expansion of the federal orders and what it will mean to our pricing system is still dubi ous,” Pardoe said. “The new pro posed United States Depart ment of Agriculture pricing and the proposed floor under the basic formula price is still under consideration. Also, there is some increasew in production in Pennsylvania making premiums more difficult to negotiate.” The over-order premium on Wednesday was the first of two hearings the Grange was testify ing at concerning dairy issues this week. A second hearing, set for Williamsport on Friday is being held to gather testimony on the creation of a dairy com pact for pricing Class I fluid milk in this state. Donald Hoffer Lebanon, PA i ' S s -o « u. 5 Z U W -O U s as § u £
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