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from The Farm DISK RANKS FIRST A tandem disk harrow does a better incorporation job than a field cultivator or a mulch treader according to Jack Butler, University of Illinois agricultural engineer. The U. of I. study was conducted during the past several years. The tandem disk harrow incorporated most of the surface-applied chemicals in the upper 3 inches of the soil when operated 5 inches deep. However, incorporation was not uniform horizontally across the soil. The disk incorporates chemicals as deep as the operation depth. But uniform incorporation occurs only to about 1 Vi inches less than operation depth. Disking deeper than 4 inches may dilute the chemical too much for peak effectiveness. The field cultivator was tested using both sweep and point-type shovels at several different speeds. In­ corporation was not as good as with the disk harrow - even after a second pass. Four important con­ siderations farmers should remember when using any incorporation tool are 1. Large clods hinder uniform incorporation and result in concentrations of the chemical. 2. A wet or sticky layer of soil under the surface hinders in­ corporation. 3. Incorporation is not as good in the tractor wheel tracks as elsewhere. 4. Soil should be loose and dry enough to prevent the chemical from sticking to large clods. DAIRY CALF SALE McHenry County 4-H and FFA dairy project members have an opportunity to buy a purebred calf in a "closed auction" at the University of Illinois, Feb. 26. Bonafide Illinois 4-H and FFA members have exclusive bidding rights at the 24th an­ nual dairy Calf sale where 61 purebred dairy calves will sell. The sale, sponsored by the Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle association, is scheduled to being at 11 a.m. in the U. of I. Stock pavilion, Urbana. All buyers at the sale must certify that they will use the calves for 4-H or FFA dairy projects. Consignments for the 1972 Dairy Calf sale are 20 Holstein, 14 Guernsey, 10 Jersey, 8 Brown Swiss, 4 Ayrshire and 2 Milking Shorthorn. More than 1,700 purebred dairy calves have sold to young Illinois dairymen since the sale began in 1948. :X;X;X:X;X;X:X;X:X;X:X:X\VXX PAGE 9-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1972 ;s & i g •X Student addresses sixth grade Optime team of Parkland Junior outside, following a program in the classroom. high school during Patriotic day. Opening ceremonies were held *" •' 1 1 Ceremonies started on the snow-covered campus of Parkland school, where sixth grade council members led the class in the pledge of allegiance. A Patriotic Observance The sixth grade Optime team of Parkland Junior high school conducted a Patriotic Day earlier this month. Sixth grade council members led the class in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the singing of the national anthem in opening ceremonies which were held outside The remainder of the program took place in the classroom, which was decorated in a patriotic theme. Dan Wilson welcomed guests and informed them why the class had decided to celebrate Patriotic Day. It was their feeling that attention should be given to the good things in the country, and the students wished to demonstrate that they were proud of the United States of America. f Robert Putnam, principal of Parkland, introduced the guests in attendance, Mayor Donald Doherty and Earl Walsh, who represented the McHenry City Council. During the week, contests were held in various school subjects - Language Arts, themes on "Why I Love America"; Social Studies, "A Famous American"; and Science, "Land". Winners were announced at the program. Later in the day, dramatic skits were presented by student groups depicting important events in history. Pictures of contest winners will appear in Friday's issue. PLAINDEALER PHOTOS City Clerk Earl R Walsh ad dresses the large assemblage. It was a serious Mayor Donald M. Doherty who spoke to students at the impressive program. £ ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER . . . WHERE READERSHIP & RESPONSE TURNS ON. 3812 W. ELM 385-0170