Banner Graphic, Volume 18, Number 38, Greencastle, Putnam County, 21 October 1987 — Page 8

THE BANNERGRAPHIC October 21,1987

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Corn Hotline to yield information

A toll-free “Corn Hotline” has been established for the upcoming Corn Market Development program referendum, it was announced by the Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA). The ICG A is sponsoring the phone line. THE TEMPORARY WATS line is programmed to accept incoming, in-state calls only. Any producer or agribusiness person who may have questions about the program is encouraged to call the Hotline, 1-800-458-7667, for more information. The phone line should be in operation during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., effective immediately. An answering machine will take after-hour calls.

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From Dec. 3-15, Indiana Corn producers will vote, via a mail ballot, to establish the Indiana Corn Market Development Program. The program calls for a onehalf cent per bushel investment to be collected at the first point of sale. The program would also create the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, comprised of 15 farmers elected by producers, to oversee expenditure of the funds. By law, the money must be used for market development, new use research and education. A full refund is available for those not wishing to participate. THE REFERENDUM is being administered by Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture George Morton.

Corn harvest 3 weeks ahead of last year

By The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE - Weather conditions including nearly six days suitable for fieldwork allowed Hoosier farmers to progress well with harvesting, seeding and tilling last week, Purdue University said Monday. The corn harvest advanced to 83 percent complete, nearly three weeks ahead of the 44 percent harvested a year ago at this time and 11 days ahead of the previous record of 57 percent for early harvest set in 1980. Purdue said in its weekly crop report. The five-year average is 35 percent harvested by this time. The corn harvest was 75 percent complete in the north, 85 percent in

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Lime claims worry expert

Farmers considering lime applications may be tempted by a new sales pitch for a lime product. “Farmers have called asking about a finely ground lime product that is recommended at relatively low application rates of 200-500 pounds per acre,” says Charles Harms, Purdue University extension agronomist. “That amount of lime will not correct soil acidity for most soils.” HARMS NOTES THAT the product is being sold as an alternative to regular lime which is normally applied at around two to four tons per acre. “This is a relatively new product that has its place but not at the low rates, being recommended by some sales material,” Harms said. This particular lime is very fine, which means it will pass through a 100mesh sieve, which is a sieve with 100 wires per square inch in each direction. The limestone is then pelletized for application.

central counties and 94 percent in the south, statistician Ralph W. Gann said. Moisture content of the harvested corn averaged 16.5 percent, down from the 17 percent reported last week and well below' the 20 percent reported last year at this time. Ninety-two percent of the soybeans had been combined, on par with the previous record for early harvest set in 1964. Last year. 50 percent of the soybeans had been combined, and the five-year average is 64 percent, Gann said. ( The soybean harvest was 89 percent complete in the north, 97 percent in central counties and 94 percent in the south, he said. Moisture content of the soybeans harvested

Fall right time to take soil samples

Fall is a good time for farmers and home gardeners to take soil samples and have them tested for next years crops. The main advantage of fall soil sampling is having the time to sample immediately after harvest before wetness of freezing temperatures prevent access to the fields. ALSO, FALL SAMPLING allows

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Sales promotions indicate that the lime can increase the soil pH when it is banded in the row with the corn or soybean planter; therefore, it does not require the larger rates. “At those low rates of 200-500 pounds and banded in the row, it will not neutralize the acidity of the entire root zone in the soil,” says Harms.. Most Indiana soils are silt loam in texture and, therefore, have a high buffering capacity. That is, they are resistant to change of soil pH. It takes relatively high rates of lime to correct low soil pH. FARMERS MAY BE tempted to

was 12 percent, down from the 12.5 percent a week earlier and the 15 percent reported a year ago. Seeding of the 1988 winter wheat crop was 80 percent complete, 11 days ahead of the 42 percent seeded last year at this time and eight days ahead of the 65 percent average, Gann said. Wheat seeding was 77 percent complete in the north, 86 percent in central counties and 75 percent in the south. Forty-four percent of the winter wheat had emerged by last week, compared with 28 percent last year and the 43 percent average. Plowing of land for the 1988 wheat crop was 86 percent complete, 12 days ahead of the 67 percent last year and eight

ample time to analyze test results to make appropriate applications ahead of the spring crunch. This is particularly important for lime applications because lime requires an extended period to fully react with the soil. One soil sample should be pulled for every 10-20 acres depending upon topography, drainage and farming

use the lime on ground that is rented where they think they can get the same lime activity for a reasonable cost. But Harms says this particular lime product is actually more expensive to use. “Studies show that with finely ground lime, farmers can use about half the amount of a normal lime application, say about two tons instead of four tons,” Harms reports. “But the pelletized lime is more expensive per ton. Two tons of the pelletized lime may cost $l5O per acre, compared to $67 per acre for regular lime.”

days ahead of the 79 percent average, Gann said. Rye seeding was 80 percent complete. six days ahead of the 65 percent seeded last year and three days ahead of the five-year average of 73 percent. Pasture condition was rated 5 percent very poor. 28 percent poor, 42 percent fair and 25 percent good, Gann said. For the week ending Friday, 5.9 days were rated suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture was rated 42 percent short, 57 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 56 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.

practices. This sample should consist of 8-10 soil samples. The sample, along with a field history should be sent to a private lab or to a university lab such as Purdue. Tests provided include pH, phosphorous, calcium, potassium magnesium and lime. Most labs include fertilizer recommendations for each field. A soil test can help lower fertilizer

Market reports INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Hogs 800. Barrow and gilts 1.00 to 1.25. lower. US 1-3 220-260 lbs 48.50-1 49.00. US 2-3 245-255 lbs 48.0048.25. US 3-4 260-270 lbs 46.0046.50. Cattle: 1150, compared to Monday, slaughter steers 1.50 lower. Slaughter heifers 1.00 to 1.25 lower. Compared to last week, slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 lower.' Slaughter bulls steady. Slaughter Steers: Choice, few prime 2-3 1100-1386 lbs 64.75-66.00.' Choice 3-4 1067-1205 lbs 63.0063.75. Mixed good and choice 63.25-64.50. Holsteins: Choice 2-3 1395 lbs 61.75. Slaughter Heifers: choice, few prime 2-3 960-1250 lbs 63.25-64.50. Choice 3-4 950-1115 lbs 61.50-63.25. Slaughter Cows: utility, few commercial 2-4 43.00-47.50. Low dressing 38.50-43.50. Cutter 1-2 41.75-44.75. Slaughter bulls yield grade 1 1250-2010 57.25-59.50. Yield grade 1-2 1250-2430 lbs 52.5057.50. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - ndiana direct hog market at 70 yards and markets Tuesday. Barrows and gilts mostly 1.50 lower. Demand light. US 1-2 210250 lbs 47.25-47.75, plant delivered to 48.00. US 1-3 210-260 lbs 46.5047.25. Sows: 1.00-3.00 lower. Most decline on weights over 500 lbs. US 1-3 300-500 lbs 39.00-43.00. 500650 lbs 42.00-44.00. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Grain prices Tuesday at Indianapolis area elevators: Corn No. 2 yellow 1.48-1.61, January 1988 1.79. Soybeans No. 1 yellow 4.97-5.10, January 1988 5.28. Wheat No. 2 soft red 2.57.

costs and also pinpoint problem areas. Sampling bags, boxes and forms are available free of charge through Purdue University Cooperative Extension Offices for use with the Purdue Soil Testing Lab. LAB CHARGES ARE $6 per sample for routine tests and recommendations.