ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.)
This year, 131 hay samples were en
tered in the PFGC Hay Show at Ag
Progress Days.
This was an increase in sample
numbers compared with the last sever
al years. Not only were there more
samples in the show, but the quality of
the samples was similar to those of
past years when conditions were bet
ter for making quality hay.
The visual appearance of most sam
ples was excellent. The quality analy
sis is average across all samples was
crude protein = 18 percent; acid deter
gent fiber (ADF) = 34 percent; neutral
detergent fiber (NDF) = 53 percent;
and relative feed value (calculated
from ADF and NDF = 110.
The relative feed value was one
point greater than last year. Numerous
exhibitors and visitors at the Hay
Show commented on the green and
leafy appearance of many samples. A
common comment heard around the
hay was “How did they make this
stuff?”
The champion in the “field cured”
and division was Robert Oswald from
Nazareth, with an entry of later cutting
alfalfa. The champion in the heat
dried division was again Robert Rich
er also from Nazareth, with an entry of
pure alfalfa. Bieber has been the
champion in this division for seven
consecutive years. Don Myers, Spring
Great Plains
NO-TILL DRILLS
• Utilizes proven coulter/opener no-till system.
• Compact, well-balanced design transports easily.
• Heavy-duty coulters cut through tough ground and
heavy residue.
• Dry fertilizer, small seeds, and and fluffy seed box
options.
• Lock-out hubs disengage drives for transport.
See The Dependable Great Plains
Dealers Listed Below:
C.B. Hoober & Sons, Inc.
Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
717-768-8231
Hines Equipment
Rt. 28 West, Cresson, PA 16630
814-886-4183
and Rt. 220, Belwood, PA
814-742-8171
PFGC Hay Show Attracts Attention
Mills, was the champion in the “pre
servatives added” division with a later
cutting of pure alfalfa.
Following is a list of show placings.
1998 HAY SHOW WINNER LIST
Maple Hill Farm - 4. Class 8 Grass, Later Cutting
Reid Dried Only: S. Class 9 Mixed, More Than SOX of
Legumes Field Dried.
James W. Henry - 3. Class 4 Alfalfa Grass Mixed
Later Cutting Reid Dried.
J. William Henry -3. Class 9 Mixed, More Than 50% *
of Legumes Field Dried; 2. Class 10 Mixed Mora Than
50% of Grasses Field Dried.
Joel Steigman - 3. Class 1 Alfalfa First Cutting Field
Dried Only; 1. Class 4 Alfalfa Grass Mixed Later Cutting
Field Dried.
Jason Koehler - 2. Class 27 Grass, Rrst Cutting.
Dave and Bonnie Klinger ■ 5. Class 1 Alfalfa First
Cutting Field Dried Only; 4. Class 9 Mixed, More Than
50% of Legumes Field Dried.
Don C. Myers - 4. Class 1 Alfalfa First Cutting Field
Dried Only; 4. Class 2 Alfalfa Later Cutting Field Dried
Only; 1. Grand Champion Class 22 Alfalfa Later Cut
ting.
Robert Oawald -1. Grand Champion Clan 2 Alfalfa
Later Cutting Field Dried Only.
Heidel Hollow Farm -1. Class 18 Grass, Later Cut
ting; 5. Class 22 Alfalfa, Later Cutting.
RM. Klein Hay t Straw Farms -1. Class 11 Alfalfa,
First Gattmgf#. Class 12 Alfalfa; titter Cutting; 1. Class
13 Alfalfa, Grass Mixed First Cutting; 1. Class 17
Grass, First Cutting; 2. Class 19 Mixed, More Than
50% of Legumes.
Brian D. Fulmer -1. Class 1 Alfalfa First Cutting Field
Dried Only; 5. Class 2 Alfalfa Later Cutting Field Dried
Only; 2. Class 8 Grass, Later Cutting Field Oned Only;
4. Class 10 Mixed, More Than 50% of Grasses Field
Dried.
Mack Farms - 2. Class 5 Clover, Field Dned Only; 2.
Class 7 Grass, First Cutting Field Oned Only.
Nevm G. Rioe -1. Class 10 Mixed, More Than 50%
of Grasses Field Dned, 1. Class 28 Grass, Later Cut
ting; 1. Class 29 Mixed More Than 50% Legumes; 1.
Class 30 Mixed More Than 50% Grasses.
Ed and Brian Harmsh -1. Class 8 Grass, Later Cut
ting Field Dried Only; 2 Class 22 Alfalfa, Later Cutting
Greg Kenms -1. Class 23 Alfalfa, Brass Mixed First
Cut.
Jim Ranck - 1. Class 27 Grass, First Cutting.
10 ft. & 12 ft.
Orebank Acres - 4. Alfalfa, Later Cutting.
Harrop Farms -1. Class 5 Clover, Retd Dried Only.
D & E Equipment
307 Edgar Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
717-784-5217
Lone Maple Sales & Service
RD #2, New Alexandria, PA
724-668-7122
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Carlisle Farm Service
260 York Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
800-447-6829
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Fred and Allan Bany - S. Ctaaa S Grass, Later Cut
ting Raid Drlad Only.
Exoaliior Farm -1. Clast 9 Mbted, Mora Than 50%
of Legumes Field Dried; 3. Clast 10 Mixed, More Than
50% of Grasses Field Dried.*
Dan Whitmer - 2. Claw 2 Alfalfa Later Cutting Field
Dried Only.
AnDal Farms - 3. Class 2 Alfalfa Later Cutting Field
Dried Only; 2. Class 4 Alfalfa Grass Mixed Later Cutting
Field Dried; 1. Class 7 Grass, First Cutting Field Dried
Only.
Rodney A. Walter - 5. Class 7 Grass, Rrtt Cutting
Field Dried Only; 2. Clast 21 Alfalfa, Rrst Cutting; 2.
Class 23 Alfalfa, Grass Mixed First Cut; 3. Class 27
Grass, First Cutting; 2. Clast 28 Grass, Later Cutting.
Pine HID Farms - 4. Class 4 Alfalfa Grass Mixed Later
Cutting Field Dried.
John E. Shearer - 2. Clast 0 Mixed More Than 50%
of Legumes Field Dried.
Norm Wurzbach - 1. Class 20 Mixed, Mors Than
50% of Grasses; 2. Class 30 Mixed More Than 50%
Where Do Weeds Originate?
GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.)
Ever wonder where some of the weeds
that you try to control originated
from? Listed below are some grasses
and bhtedleaves and their country 6f
origin.
• South America - pigweed
• Asia - Indian mustard, velvetleaf
• Africa - witchweed
■ China - foxtail
• United States - ragweed, mares
tail, nightshade, and sunflower
• Europe - quackgrass, bindweed,
wild mustard, sowthistle, and john
songrass.
What does weed control or crop
loss related to weeds really cost in the
U.S.?
The Most Comprehensive Set of
Time-Proven No-Till Drill Features
In The Business
Grasses.
Douglas R. Newhard - 3. Class 7 Grass, First Cutting
Flald Dried Only; 2. Oats 11 Alfalfa, First Cutting.
Robsrt Biebar -3. Class 11 Alfalfa, First Cutting; 1.
Grand Champion Class 12 Alfalfa, Later Cutting; 1.
Class 19 Mixed, Mora Than 50% of Grasses Field
Dried.
Marcus Zook - 5. Class 10 Muted, More Than 50% of
Grasses Field Dried.
Conrad L. Brubaker - 5. Class 4 Alfalfa Grass Mixed
Later Cutting Field Dried.
Daniel K. Pearson -1. Class 21 Alfalfa, First Cutting;
3. Class 22 Alfalfa, Later Cutting; 2. Class 24 Alfalfa,
Grass Mixed Later Cut; 4. Class 27 Grass, First Cut
ting; 3. Class 30 Mixed More Than 50% Grasses.
Mack Ferrenberg - 4. Class 7 Grass. First Cutting
Field Dried Only; 3. Class 8 Grass, Later Cutting Reid
Dried Only.
Travis Harshman - 2. Class 1 Alfalfa First Cutting
Field Dried Only.
• $4.1 billion annual loss in agro
nomic crops because of weed pres
sure.
• $2O billion loss in crop yields if no
weed 1 control wife taken. .i H
• s4+ billion spent on herbicide
control of weeds.
• $3 billion spent on alternative con
trol methods.
Do weeds actually have any posi
tive benefits? They:
• Help stabilize soil.
• Provide nectar for bees.
• Improve soil tilth.
• Provide employment opportuni
ties.
• Arc used for human consumption.
• Provide habitat for wildlife.
• Serve as a genetic reservoir.
Chambersburg Farm Service
975 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA
17201
717-264-3533
C. B. Hoober & Sons, Inc.
McAlisterville, PA 17049
717-463-2191
Lehigh Ag Equipment, Inc.
6670 Ruppsville Road, Allentown, PA 18106
610-398-2553
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