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Since 1979 uuci^| OM .Mixer Feeders have been recognized as one of the most dependable and strongest built mixers in the field. To enhance its existing line of Mixer Feeders, LUC *Sftiow introduces the “P" Series of Mixer Feeders with six models ranging in size from the Model 300 with a mixing capacity of 310 cubic ft., to the Model 575 with a mixing capacity of 625 cubic ft. The Large diameter augers in aH the “P" Series Mixer feeders are capable of giving the mix required, from rations with well cured, long stemmed legume-type hay, to mixes with green grass, and mixes with silage and commodities. Better milk production, better weight gains and greatly improved animal health are just some of the results of a finely-tuned feed ration. GET DETAILS ON THE ENTIRE RANGE OF MIXER FEEDERS CANTON, PA HESS FARM EQUIPMENT RR3, BOX 160 CLIFFORD, PA NORTHEAST DISTRIBUTORS & EQUIPMENT ROUTE 106, WEST CLIFFORD, OFF 181 GREENCASTLE, PA MEYERS IMPLEMENT 400 N. ANTRIM WAY rgs«i 100 Stove/Drive Carlisle, PA 17013 717/249-8720 Servh Farmers Throw tory model of a mechanical corn poster to Adams County. In a joint effort with the local Conservation district they placed the composter or digester as some call it on several farms for a few days so that farmers could see it in a field operation. While this model was not automated, most would be, Caffrey said. Caffrey’s company worked with Texas A&M to develop the digester which can go from site to site—to farms, food proces sors and sewage plants and potentially lower disposal coats. After its stay in Adams County, the composter was going to Penn State where it was to be used experimentally in the dis posal of sewage and farm waste, and possibly vegetative waste from the cafeteria. He noted proposed changes to composting regulations make the digester a valuable tool for LEOLA, PA M.M. WEAVER & SONS 169 NORTH GROFFDALE ROAD LOYSVILLE. PA McMILLEN BROS. RD #l-80X134 MARTINSBURG, PA WINELANO EQUIPMENT, INC. R.O. #2, ROUTE 164 EAST MIFFLINBURG, PA HESS EQUIPMENT SALES A SERVICE RR 3, BOX 160 Distributed By: CUMMINGS and BRICKED, Inc, WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS 100-120 Lehigh Avet • P.O. Box 928 Batavia, New York 14021-0928 718/343-5411 r/i Farm Et the fanner. “In the past you used to be able to take your manure or whatever you had and dump it out there but with the changes that are coming farmers will no longer, in some cases, be able to do that. So we’re offering what ,we believe is the cheapest solu tion to a lot of their problems. Since an $lB,OOO unit will take care of the waste of up to 50 dairy cattle per day.” And, some compost can be used as a feed supplement, he said. FEEDERS “P” SERIES FREDERICK. MO DOOOY MECHANICAL SERVICE PO BOX 3773 LINEBORO, MO WERTZ FARM EQUIPMENT PO BOX 75 MASSEY, MO JONES DAIRY SERVICE 12667 MASSEY ROAD wt Dealers Since 1961 Kann added that in particu lar turkey farmers might find the digester a valuable tool for composting manure since many of them have “small properties” and are trucking their waste long distances. He uses Maryland as an example where the land is already high in phosphorus and so is turkey manure. “One option would be turning it into compost,” Kann said. Kann added that in particular turkey farmers might find the digester a valuable tool for composting manure since many of them have “small properties” and are trucking their waste long distances. He uses Maryland as an example where the land is already high in phosphorus and so is turkey manure. “One option would be turning it into compost,” Kann said. Kann added that he officially responded to the Animal Feeding Operations Strategy (AFO), a joint proposal of the U S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow a strat egy to use interpreta tions of existing authorities and pro grams to get all live stock farmers to adopt comprehensive nutri ent management plans. In his response to AFO he expressed con cern “That we’re get ting into an area that is dangerous and cost ly to the farmer who does not have the option to pass the buck.” But, Kann adds, with an onsite corn poster, the farmer could have another product to sell. The act of compost ing is “Using nature’s micro-orgknisms to reduce an organic material to is basic mineral forms. So if composting is ulti mately completed down to its final reduction you would get (jalcium, phospho rus, magnesium and whatever else was in the basic material. (Turn to Pag* AM)
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