Agriculture Conference August 9-11 NORCROSS, Ga. - The popu lar Information Agriculture Conference series will continue with InfoAg99, scheduled August 9-11. Organized by the Potash & Phosphate Institute (PPI), Foundation for Agronomic Research (FAR), and Purdue University, InfoAg99 will take place at the Stewart Center on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. The 1999 program will focus on adaptation of site-specific technologies and information systems related to crop produc tion. Past conferences, in 1995, 1996, and 1997, provided effec tive forums which brought together diverse groups in pro duction agriculture. The upcom ing conference will feature analysis and interpretation of data and its incorporation into comprehensive nutrient man agement planning and decision making, said Dr. Paul E. Fixen, PPI senior vice president and conference planning coordinator. ARMPPA & Cl! 2 Lanco Dairy Meeting Harvest Drive Restaurant - Intercourse, PA Monday, May 3 ■ 8 pm ■ Milk Pricing and a Lanco dairy progress report ■ ARMPPA and Teamwork for success ■ Regional board update and a federal order , reform report All Dairymen are Welcome! I sor More Information Please jjj Call (814) 367-2788 We Specialize in Agri Curtains for Hog & Livestock Confinement Systems Plus Full Line of Hog Equipment - from Start to Finish! Feed Bins & Augers ©hemilizer —r MASTER EX® DDR FIBERGLASS Belt Drive or Direct Drive LEBANOfW^ Manufacturing • Powder Coating • Precast Stalls - Slats & Powder Coated Crates - Fencing and Poultry Feeders Zeiset \ r^T Equipment A 2187 North Penryn Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 Phone (717) 665-4056 Fax (717) 665-2240 Component sections of the new Site-Specific Management Guidelines handbook will be presented. In addition to an agenda of expert speakers and workshop sessions for smaller groups, there will again be an exhibit area where companies and orga nizations can display new prod ucts and services in data man agement, analysis, and commu nications technology. A communications showcase will feature educators demon strating how communications among the farmer, dealer, land lord, and banker can be improved to better use available resources for more profitable production. A “Cyber-Farm com munity” will demonstrate the potential of information technol ogy- The conference is expected to appeal to a cross section of peo ple in agriculture, including top farmers, fertilizer dealers, con sultant, certified crop advisors, farm mangers, government Feeders <sg) The All-in One Medlcator/Chlonnatbr for all types of Animals agency personnel (particularly Natural Resources Conservation Service), university researchers, teachers, extension specialists, and international participants. Another key section of the program will highlight aspects of building a business around site-specific systems. Commerce experts will discuss service busi ness opportunities for retailers and consultants. The Cyber- Dealer Workshop returns with a fresh look at putting the pieces together for a business plan. Registration fee to attend the conference is $350 per person for payment received by July 10, and $450 thereafter. More details on registration proce dure, exhibitor fees, hotel accommodations, and other information is available at www.ppi-far.org/infoag99, or call (605) 692-6280 or fax (605) 697- 7149. We fed molasses to ward off ecnomic prob lems related to $7 com. What surprised us was that molasses kept our diet together and helped even out production and components from one PRICES!! 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Remember, these ate averages, so you will need to adjust your fig ures up or down according to your location and the quality of your crop. Dairyman (Contlnuad from P*fl* A2l) Available models 25x32 (2 left) 45x90 (1 left) 30x44 (3 left) 50x100 (2 left) 40x62 (4 left) 55 x 150 (2 left) call for other sizes Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 1, 1999-A29 Com, No.2y 2.35 bu., 4.20 cwt Wheat, No. 2 2.49 bu., 4.16 cwt. Barley, No. 3 1.67 bu., 3.56 cwt Oats, No. 2 cwt Soybeans, No. 1 4.43 bu., 7.39 cwt Ear Com 73.13 ton, 3.66 cwt. Alfalfa Hay 105.00 ton, 5.25 cwt Mixed Hay 107.50 ton, 5.37 cwt Timothy Hay 96.75 ton, 4.83 cwt To Dairyman 1.47 bu., 4.59 cow to another. We have continued this practice even though com is currently much cheaper. Refusal feed and delivered feed stays the same. This should be a goal of a TMR. It is yours? Molasses may be the dinosaur of feeds that is ready for a comeback. 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