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Show Millard County Progress Annual Farm Supplement, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Friday, April 16, 1982 Page 5 Spray Trees And Shrubs for Pesls Order Fertilizer To Avoid Delay On Transporting Transportation is expected to be a big bottleneck in getting fertilizer to farmers when they need it this spring. Dr. Philip V. Rasmussen, state extension soil specialist, Utah State University, said that concern was expressed at the recent Soil Improvement Committee and Dealer Conference held in Salt Lake City. said that representatives from the Rasmussen various fertilizer manufacturers and dealers assured that, barring unforeseen major breakdowns, there will be ample supplies of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium fertilizers for the 1982 growing season. They are concerned by the fact that due to the financial crunch farmers face, a lot of farmers have put off buying the fertilizer they need until the last opportunity. A rush of late orders is expected, and there just isn't enough rail and truck capacity to deliver to them at the time they are going to need it. "We advise any farmers ot those results often differ because the state soil testing avoid lab tends to recommend conservative levels while the commercial labs tend to recommend heavier levels ot fertilizer. "Bs policy, the state lab will not recommend anything that has not proven out in the transportation problems," Rasmussen emphasized. The extension specialist pointed out that agriculture has some stiong competitors for fertilizer. These are the major industrial users ol nitrogen who normally can pav much higher prices than farmers. The uranium industry uses large amounts of anhydrous ammonia, the uses mining industry ammonium nitrate for blasting, and the processors use forms of nitrogen for processing. These uses hase recently decreased due to the economic recession. That leases a strong current supply situation for agriculture. Rasmussen encouraged farmers to hase their soil tested to determine fertilizer needs. At the conference, he explained that the soil test analyses from the soils laboratory at Utah State from and University commercial testing labs usually are very similar; however, the interpretations More Feed Mold Prompts Caution More mold than usual in feed has resulted from the extra moisture received this year. Farmers question whether the moldy feed should be fed to their livestock. Dr. Melvin J. Anderson, animal scientist at Utah State cites the University, following items listed by Kansas State University. These are to be considered in making that decision; 1. Note apparent kind of spoilage (yeast, blight or mold). 2. Determine extent of spoilage. If less than 10 percent, its chancy. If percent, it's definitely risky. If over 50 percent, it should be discarded and plowed under. 3. Consider age and species of livestock to be fed. Remember that the young are most adversely affected and that developing embryos of breeding animals can be endangered. Evaluate 4. your willingness to chance toxic effects on your livestock. 5. Estimate value of the questionable feedstuff minus the possible detrimental effects as compared to cost of good feedstuffs. 6. If you suspect presence of poisons, send a sample to a commercial laboratory for analysis or go back to point livestock 10-5- 0 4. Anderson pointed out that mold growth reduces the feed value of feedstuffs since it consumes available nutrients in the feed material. Fxtremelv molded feedstuffs Lawn & Garden Care who plan on buying fertilizers this year to order it soon to probably have zero replicated scientific experiments. On the other hand, individual dealers and commercial labs may follow a more subjective approach with from experience individual fields." Rasmussen explained. He said more and more farmers and dealers arc interest in microcomputers to use in their soils expressing programs. The computer programs being developed will help the farmer make his fertilizer use decisions for individual fields based on his soil test, the previous crop history on that field, his goal (J. - hat is the best lime of year to spot the effects of insects and diseases on mv trees. W hat do I look for in order to identify these and how do I control them? A. - You can often spot the signs of tree and shrub damage in early spring when action can still be taken to stop it. Trees and shrubs are obviously in trouble when leaves fall suddenly, branches die, leaves are gnawed at the edges, leaf spot develops or small holes appear in the bark or branches. Your first job is to examine the area of injury and identify the cause. If you can rule out environmental causes such as winter injury, excessive wind or heat, compacted soil or soggy conditions, a pest is probably the cause. correctly. Always remember to handle pesticides carefully. Spray on a calm day to avoid drifting. Be sure to clean your sprayer thoroughly when the job is finished. Q. - Whit are the most common pests and diseases that attack trees and shrubs? How can I Iril the difference between a pest and a fungus nr other disease? A. - Fungus diseases and insects galore attack trees and shrubs. Leaf spots, cankers, Dutch elm disease, gypsy moth. Japanese beetles, leafhoppers, mites, scale and tree borers are common culprits. It is important to identify and then rid your trees of these pests. An infestation can mean the loss of valuable plantings. If for production, and other Good chemical means exist information that he feeds to control almost any tree or into the computer. shrub pest. Before applying a Rasmussen noted that pesticide, read and follow Utah is recognized as being a carefully all label precaumanufacturer of tions. Pesticides are a large fertilizers. valuable garden tool; if used COMPUTERS FOR FARMS you have county agent will know which pests are common in your area and which controls are most effective. Good spray equipment, able to spray trees and shrubs up to 30 feel high, is available. Power sprays with gasoline or electrically engines, powered units, supply high pressure for extra range and power thorough coverage. sprayer is best for taller trees or a group of trees. Special accessories are available for added versatility. For a typical yard a sprayer that siphons the spray material from a pail and is ideal for knocking webworms, tent caterpillars and other clustered pests from trees. In addition after adjusting the nozzle to a mist this sprayer can be used to treat low growing shrubs and bushes. slide-typ- LAND SALE o oO 783 acres of GOOD LAND, 670 acres has been cultivated and has a good crop history. Over 160 acres fenced for pasture, with stock water from two wells. Good access from frontage road. Priced at $400.00 an acre with 20 down payment, and the balance payable over 10 years at 12 Interest. 160 acre dry land WHEAT FARM, part Is planted to wheat. This is located about 5 miles northwest of Holden. $360.00 an acre with 20 down and the balance In yearly payments at 10 interest. tSjs ESS27t3ISQD 40 acres near BLACK ROCK. Near railroad and State Road 257. LOW. LOW PRICE of S6.800.00 with $2,000.00 down and the balance payable at $150.00 a month Including 10 simple Interest. Owner reports ALL MINERAL RIGHTS In same general area as INCLUDED. 43K2-Dls- k 130 acres on FL0WELL ROAD. Power lines parallel to the property, could be divided Into smaller parcels. USTED TO down and yearly paySELL at $450.00 an acre with 20 ments on the balance at 12 simple Interest. feeds. Since you can readily see and smell mold, it usually isn't difficult to detect. Also, most animals will refuse moldy feedstuffs if enough other feed is available. On the other hand, mycotoxins are more complicated and require expensive laboratory tests to detect. If you accept the risk and choose to salvage a feedstuff containing mold by feeding it, Anderson suggest that you feed it to the less vulnerable animals. Don't force feed it hs stars .moil. Rather, allow them to pick it out while h. is inr aiCi'ssiocood les'sl. A. - For maximum effectiveness, a sprayer is the best way to apply pesticides. ACRES southwest ot Fillmore. Wheel line sprinklers, irrigation well, and livestock well. 108 shares ot Pine Creek water for early watering. Approximately halt the acreage is planted to new alfalfa, the balance Is planted to pasture grass, except a few acres used tor yards and well sites. A GOOD BUY at $169,000.00 with TERMS conditions. Aflotoxin. Aflotoxin consumed by animals will deposit in tissues and milk to become present in the human food supply. To humans and protect animals, the Food and Drug administration allows no detectable amount (zero tolerance) of it in food or best 1E0 IRRIGATED Of more concern are the mold poisons (mycotozins) that can be produced under mold certain growth livers. 4 hat is the pesticide. way to apply these? 2) aoies & Go. OecL feed value. considered the most potent mycotoxin, arouses greatest fear. The Kansas report indicates that reduced growth rate, reduced feed efficiency, lowered production, and lowered resistance to diseases and parasites are usual symptoms resulting from aflotoxin. In some species very low levels of aflotoxin have triggered growth of malignant tumors in the trouble a pest, consult your county extension agent for practical advice. Your identifying Q. - I have used some In pesticides powdered control tree insects but have had poor results and am now considering trying a liquid 26 acres In the FILLMORE INDUSTRIAL PARK, with access to City Utilities. Listed for $53,200.00 Cash. 38 acres of COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. TERMS that are NEGOTIABLE. DEALER $245,000.00 with CHOICE BUILDING LOT In Fillmore Highlands subdivision, 181 ft. x 330 ft. City water and Power runs pax the property. The perfect place for that new home. Owner says sell for $10,000.00 Cash. WE HAVE CHOICE 10 acre parcels near Fillmore & Holden that can be bought on contract with owner financing. TURNER & TURNER 250 N. Main Fillmore, Utah 131 LAND IS STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT INVEST IN THE GOOD EARTH Box 203 Fillmore, Phone 743-68- 75 Utah 84631 e |
