Page 26—Foraging Around, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 13, 1999 Quality Hay Exhibited This year, 131 hay samples were entered in the PFGC Hay Show at Ag Progress Days. This was an increase in sample numbers com pared with last year. In addition, the hay samples m this year’s show were similar in quality to those of past years when conditions were better for making quality hay. The visual appearance of most samples was very good. The quality analysis averaged across all sam ples was crude protein = 18.0 per cent acid detergent fiber (ADF) = 34 percent; neutral detergent fiber (ADF) = 53 percent; and relative feed value (calculated from ADF and NDF) = 110. The relative feed value was 1 point greater than last year. Numerous exhibitors and visitors at the Hay Show commented on the green and leafy appearance of many samples. 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Oswald has been the champion in this division for seven consecutive years. Don Myers, from Spring Mills, was the champion in the “preservatives added” division with a later cutting of pure alfalfa. Kura Clover: Is It For Pennsylvania? Research by the Agronomy Department at Penn State University is evaluating Kura clover for adapt ability, production, and persistence under Pennsylvania conditions. This research was initiated because of positive reports about Kura clover in other states. Kura clover is a perennial legume that has a deep, branching taproot 814-742-8171 570-784-5217 ,814-886-4183 610-252-8828 717-235-0111 724-668-2276 .717-653-2340 717-228-2650 570-943-2131 .610-366-2095 610-932-8858 717-786-3521 .717-866-7518 410-778-1640 ,410-348-2470 ,301-662-1125 301-791-1200 ,410-452-5252 and also produces rhizomes. Under other climatic and soil conditions, Kura clover has persisted well even under frequent grazing. It tolerates poor drainage better than red clover or white clover, and can survive drought conditions by going dor mant. The above ground portion of Kura clover is very leafy and high in feed ing value. In recently completed grazing research in Minnesota, PFGC Announces Award (Continued from Page 23) before adopting completely. He turns the cows into a new paddock after each milking and currently has a herd average of +19,000 pounds per year. He has stabilized the cattle lane ways to minimize erosion and o make it easier for the cows going to and coming from the pastures. Mr. Martin was instrumental in starting and continues to be a driving force in the Franklin County Grazers group, he is actively involved in many farm organizations and is a strong advocate of grazing in Pennsylvania. -Duane & June Hertzler, Perry Co. Duane and June Hertzler milk 150 Holsteins on their 320-acre Perry County Farm. 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Duane and June have also been very cooperative in hosting field days on their farm and sharing their experi ences with others. Duane is speak ing at this year’s Grazing and Forage Conference. -Lewis & Ben Hawley, Susquehanna Co. Lewis and Ben Hawley seasonally milk 75 cows on their 140-acre grazing operation in Susquehanna County. The cows freshen in the spring to match the pasture season and are milked in a newly constructed double-10 parlor. The Hawleys have implemented numerous practices to improve their pasture and herd management. They continue to focus on optimizing pasture production and utilization as a way to increase animal performance. Their farm recently received the Dairy of Distinction and Conservation farmer of the Year awards.
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