Guidelines for purchasing used farm equipment explained
An agricultural engineer from Missouri outlines methods to value second hand tractors and machinery. He urges shopping with several dealers, checking make and model history, inspecting for wear, misalignment, and frame damage, and considering repair ability before buying to maximize savings. He cautions that high repair costs can wipe out any savings. He also notes Manor Young Farmers will hold meetings March 15 and March 22 at Penn Manor High School to discuss summer grasses and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Constien
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Missouri University
Canstie
Richard Hackenberger
Manor
Penn Manor High School
Chris Nissley
A. H. Hoffman Seed Co
Jay Garber
Sterling Elmer
Hackenberger
Transfer Milk Efficiently From Cow to Bulk Cooler
Amos H. Butt of Quarryville Pennsylvania provides guidance on moving milk efficiently from cow to bulk cooler. Practical steps likely cover handling, timing, and storage practices for farm milk collection.
Forage Testing Service Offered by Penn State
Penn State announces a forage testing service as part of its forage program. The service analyzes feed quality to help farmers optimize pastures and livestock nutrition. Researchers highlight practical guidance and access through extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Area PFA Members Meet in Washington for Legislative Conference
Pennsylvania Farmers' Association delegates from across the state gathered at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington DC for the Congressional Meeting. The program featured meetings with Congress members, tours of the House and Senate, and a banquet with PA lawmakers. Roger Fleming of the American Farm Biology Federation spoke on organization structure and the valley program, while Holly Hatfield discussed President Johnson's four-year legislative proposal. Lancaster County attendees included Jay Newcomer and Noah Wenger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
Pennsylvania
Washington, DC
Manger Hamilton Hotel
Bers
Roger Fleming
American Farm Biology Federation
Washington
Fleming
AFBF
Valloy
Holly Hatfield
PFA
Jolson
Lancaster County Farmers’Association
Jay Newcomer
Henry Reist
Noah Wenger
Werger
Charlie Kocher
Ray Martin
Harold Ney
Mr Ney
Roy Greer
Greer
Earl Smoker
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Lancaster
Manor Young
City of Philadelphia
Amos H. Butt
Quarryville
Penna
C. Ralph Miller
Manheim, Pa
Legislative Conf
Presidential Arms
PFA Mem
Posey’s Garden Center
Bob Posey
Lancaster County
N. Broad St
Lititz
Lloyd
Paradise R. D
Holland
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