A44-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 16, 2003 Forest Products, Potentials Highlighted At 2003 Ag Progress Days (Continued from Page A 1) tours, the intent is to address contemporary issues in the effi cient production of food and fiber while answering questions related to modem family living and healthy lifestyles, according to event manager Bob Oberheim. “We try to combine new, themed exhibits with many of the traditional activities that typify the diversity of the college’s pro grams,” he said. “Just about any one can find something of interet at Ag Progress Days.” Exhibits, workshops and guided tours will present current research initiatives on such im portant issues as food safety, en vironmental protection and more efficient agricultural production. Faculty and extension staff will be available to answer questions and provide information on crops and soils; dairy, livestock, and equine production; conservation practices; and farm safety. PDA Tested Rams And Bucks To Sell At New Livestock Evaluation Center PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE (Huntingdon Co.) The Pennsylva nia Department of Agriculture an nounced the results of the 2003 Per formance Tested Ram and Meat Goat Buck Sale, which took place on Aug. 2 at the new Samuel E. Hayes .lr. Livestock Evaluation Center. The 44 rams sold averaged $309, which was a bit higher than last year’s average. The 13 Suffolk rams sold at an av erage of $240; 22 Dorset rams, aver age of $305; five Hampshires, aver age of $375; and additional breeds including Southdown. Polypay, Ar cott, and Finn sold at an average of $215. In the first performance tested Meat Goat Buck sale, eight fall bucks sold at an average of $415 and eight spring bucks sold at an average of $362. In addition to these sire sales, pro ducers participating in the ram test offered ewes for sale. The ewe sale contained 16 Dorsets, nine Suffolks, four Hampshires, six of other breeds averaging $225 per ewe for the sale. Home and family living issues such as gardening tips, lawn care, healthy food preparation and flower arranging will also be fea tured. Special exhibits will high light the educational and career opportunities available to stu dents in the agricultural sciences. A workshop also will review the impact of the U.S. Farm Bill on Pennsylvania agriculture and cit izens. Other planned activities in clude a skid steer rodeo and sev eral new tours, including a tour of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s new Animal Evaluation Laboratory, which re cently was completed near the Ag Progress Days site. Other highlights of the event include: • “Seeing the Forest for the Trees”: Building on the exposi tion theme, faculty and staff will present activities and interactive displays focusing on research and The top indexing Suffolk consign ed by John Stewart of Hookstown was purchased by Roger Oberlin of Mifflintown for $250. The top indexing Dorset ram which was from Spring Creek Farm of Mertztown went to William Rob bins of Vincetown, N.J. for $2OO. The top indexing Hampshire from Heth Hamps of Columbia went to Gordon Roup of Danville. The second highest indexing senior Dorset was the high-selling ram of the day. He was consigned by Justin Smith and was sold to Maria Mulli gan of Belmont, N.Y., for $950. The second high selling ram was the Hampshire consigned by Clyde Bru baker, that also sold to Marie Mulli gan for $BOO. The top indexing fall born goat, consigned by Victor Martin, started off the sale and sold for $575. The top selling meat goat of the day was the fall bom, full blood also consign ed by Victor Martin. This buck was selected by Sunset Acres, of Martins burg, W.Va. educational programs to benefit the future of Pennsylvania’s for ests. • Equine Experience: Visitors to the Experience can take the AQHA 4aHorse Test Ride to ride an American quarter horse and receive free instruction from professional equestrians at this expanded educational effort of Penn State, the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse As sociation. Clinics in the Experi ence include mounted drill teams, a working sheep dog dem onstration and the Preifert Texas Thunder Six Horse Hitch, which features the world’s largest horse. • Conservation Partnership Area: More than 15 federal, state, and local aged private entities will present more than five acres of demonstrations, tours, and ex hibits at the exposition site. • Animal Sciences Exhibit Area: This area will feature The highest indexing junior, a Boer buck, was the consignment from the Minik Farm and he was bought by Dennis Hamm of Lindley, N.Y.for $525. The top selling junior goat was the consignment of Robert and Betty Herr that sold for $BOO to Blue Grass Meat Goats. This was the inaugural sale for the Pennsylvania department of Agricul ture’s new Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Live stock Evaluation Center. The Live stock Evaluation Center performs Economical for Cow Comfort No Seams... Single Piece Widths up to 88” No Interlocks... Single Piece Lengths to SOO ft. No Problems!!! Not Belting... “A Step in the Right Direction!” See us st Ag Progress Dsys workshops and demonstrations of the latest in animal science technologies and practical tech niques for improving manage ment and performance. • Horticulture, Lawn, and Garden Tents: Faculty and ex tension agents will be on hand to discuss plant, insect, mite and disease problems, and displays of “green roof’ technology and other innovations will be pres ented. • Pasto Agricultural Museum: The museum celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special exhibit that explores the growth of the museum’s collection to more than 900 items since its founding. Many large items usually kept in storage are displayed, and the fourth annual silent auction will present special items. • Family Learning Hub: Sto ryteller Jan Kinney returns with award-winning tales and tradi tional yams. In the Family Room tests on bulls, boars, and gilts in ad dition to rams and meat goats. Pro ducers from within the state and from adjacent states bring perspec tive sires to the center for testing and sale. By selecting for specific charac teristics, the livestock industry can better the product they produce. The new Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Livestock Evaluation Center will be dedicated on Aug. 20 during Ag Pro gress Days. Along with a special rib bon cutting ceremony, the new Live stock Evaluation Center will be $ Summer Sale $ Moo 2™ from $42.95 DuraMar™ $79 Huvicst... Witt ... WR Wad* ' M' .< , . .*■. Building, test your hygiene skills at “Handwashing University,” and get tips on increasing savings and reducing debt at “PA Saves.” • Crops and Soils Tent: This area again will present the latest developments in forage, corn, and soybean production. In addi tion to demonstrations of new tillage practices and displays of crop research, Penn State special ists will be on hand to talk about crop-related production issues. Ag Progress Days is conducted at the Russell E. Larson Agricul tural Research Center in Rock spring, nine miles southwest of State College on Rt. 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thurs day. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (800) PSU-1010 toll-free through Aug. 22, or visit the Ag Progress Days Website at apd.cas.psu.edu. hosting hog producers from around the state for its 28th annual perform ance tested boar sale and first ever performance tested gilt sale. For more information on the New Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Livestock Eval uation Center, or the Pennsylvania Performance Testing Programs, con tact Glenn Eberly, director, at 1494 West Pine Grove Rd., Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865; phone (814) 238-2527, or e-mail geberly@sta te.pa.us. “Hl|liPiri«ai»u SOUDRUBI iOMt. • 2 iiaNT *«•*<#“ *7l* ■ Randem (wtMnwNifffeis* * 6 year manafactvrtr warranty *ll/4" wteairizeit comfort Grooved bottom for more sottoen sob efftelenl drainage conveyors, spreaders...l,ooo's of Uses! The Right Plastic for YOUR MU We’ll be on West 10 th St.
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