Prussic Acid Levels In Sudan Grass Safe, Study Finds
More than 1200 samples of Sudan grasses and sorghum Sudan hybrids from Penn State fields showed only four percent with prussic acid toxicity linked to height or frost. Dr. Harrington advised delaying feeding until plants reach 30 inches and avoiding second growth after drought or frost. He noted higher levels in hybrids but safe management prevents danger.
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Sudan
Harrington
Harrington and Associates
Two Lancaster Holsteins Break Production Records
Ten Fat Marks Two registered Holstein cows in Lancaster County herds have production records exceeding one half ton of butterfat. Blossomelle Zsa Zsa owned by Herbert and Rhelda Royer produced 28 568 pounds of milk and 1200 pounds of butterfat in 365 days with three daily milkings. Bayfield Ty Grawin Johanna owned by J Mowery Frey and Son produced 29 408 pounds of milk and 1260 pounds of butterfat in 365 days with two daily milkings. Both sired by Osborndale Ivanhoe BX, Gold Medal Sire, and one started at ages five years four months, the other at ten years one month.
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Lancaster County
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Osborndale Ivanhoe
Blossomelle
Herbert & Rhelda Royer
Oregon Pike
Lancaster
Bayfield Ty Grawin
Johanna
J. Mowery Frey & Son
Beaver Valley Pike
George F. Causey
Bayfield Farm
Wakefield
Rhode Island
Five Day Weather Outlook Near Normal Temperatures
The forecast calls for temperatures averaging 82 to 60 degrees over the next five days. Cooler conditions are expected over the weekend and warmer by mid week. Showers are likely at the start and around Tuesday with total rainfall around 0.14 inches.
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Zsa Zsa
Royer
Genetics
Nutrition
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