Sim Conference Convenes In Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Simmental Association hosted a well attended northeastern Sim- Conference, the first one held since 1998. On February 25-27, a total of 34 state association lead ers representing eight states were in attendance to hear dis cussions of the ASA programs, long-range planning, and beef industry trends. The conference was held on the campus of Penn State University. The second conference is scheduled to be held at North Carolina State University, Ra leigh, on April 7-9. At least three such conferences are scheduled for 2002. Sim Conferences are designed to bring state association officers and leaders, together with ASA officials and faculty of land grant university animal science departments. Programs include dissemination of information, opinion input, and the improve ment of communications and re lations among the involved associations. Fabricators of Galvanized Barn Equipment, Cates, Loop Stalls, (deadlocks Braunvieb, Angus & Crossbred Cattle • Heavier Weaning Weights • Higher Quality G rade, • Lower Yield Grade • More Riheye, More Marhling, Less Bachfat • Early Maturing, Easy Fleshing, Fertile Females .. . From Fvery Angle! BULLS FOR SALE & LEASE Lamont & Leigk Ann Ennis Pk. 716-337-3032 or 716-480-7980 Visit Us at Beef Ijxpo & See the Difference Braunvieh Makes Officials were pleased with the turnout and the exchange of information. States represented and their members are as fol lows: Indiana, Judy Miller, Indi anapolis. Kentucky, Dalton Lundy, Bardstown. Maryland, Wallace and Justin Harward, Forest Hill; and Shane Smith son, White Hall. Maine, Sally Beal, Edgar Hussey, Jr., and Joyce and Robert Dyer, all from South Berwick. New York, Joel Reach and Cheryl Eighmey, Unadilla; Laurie Palmer, New Berlin; Sharon Harrington, Campbell; and Jeanne White, Groton. Ohio, Robert Winter, Amanda; Karole Skidmore- Roth, Mt. Gilead; Chris Dick son, Edison; and Jerry Lees, Newark. Pennsylvania, Ginger and Jerry Woolcock, Orange ville; Bill and Natushka Shoe maker, Buffalo Mills; Arnold McClure, Shirleyburg; Wayne and Brenda Stough, Spring Grove; Vicki and Gary Warner, McAlisterville; John Myers, Dal- \ Cattle Company Improve Profits . . . lastown; Bob and Connie McQuiston, Stoneboro; Larry Bullis, Gettysburg; Larry Hughes, New Oxford; and David Downs, Stoneboro. Vir ginia, Ken and Susie Mohler, Rockbridge Bath. In the photo from left, standing, Bob McQuiston, ASA trustee, eastern region; Dr. Jerry Lipsey, executive vice president; and Marty Ropp, director of commercial opera tions. Standing, Dr. John Commerford, Penn State faculty, beef production; Dr. Erskine Cash, Penn State faculty, beef production; and Bill Shoemaker, president, Pennsylvania Simmental Association. Apply compost and organic mulch toany row crop automatically YOUR CHOICE Millcreek Row Mulchers also let you drop spread in the center of rows. Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, March 25, 2000-A43 /'-vj* —\ »4jjpciia*g£- March 30 to April 2, §r At The Penn State Ag Arena From tree fruit to vegetable beds, from bramble crops to vineyards, organic mulch and compost can reduce chemical input for weed suppression, retain soil moisture, and improve soil fertility by adding organic matter to sandy and clay soils. Now Millcreek eliminates the costly labor needed for organic mulch and compost application. The remarkable new Millcreek Row Mulcher works with all types of organic material, and even lets you adjust the depth and width of the mulch rows from 12" to 120" wide, from 1 /2" to 6" deep. Starting under $6500, no other machine compares when it comes to capabilities, versatility, and cost effectiveness. Rugged construction. Six sizes, from 3.4 to 20 cubic yard capacity. Custom designs. Call today for a free color brochure, or to discuss your specific needs. O Bird-m-Hand, PA 17505 fiSCmoN' 1-800-311-1323 www.millcreekmfg.com
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