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N atural
2014
F arm R esources
Stoltzfus Family Farm
Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA
20 th Anniversary & Educational Edition
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Dedication
Dedicated to God and 2014 Team Members
This 2014 anniversary and educational catalogue is dedicated to God, our
Creator. Lancaster Agriculture Products was founded twenty years ago on
godly principles. We believe our business belongs to God and we are the
individuals through which He achieves
His purposes.
When you are browsing through this
catalogue, know that it is a reflection
of the dedicated team members who
work here at Lancaster Ag. They put
their hearts, soul, earnest prayers, and
sincere efforts into the tasks they perform for this company. They make a
difference in agriculture and human
health on a daily basis and we are
grateful for their committed service.
Our team’s goal is to be visionary and
bring together top-quality products,
services, and programs that build up
and improve life. This is a challenging
mission when considering chemicals,
pollution, GMO’s, and toxic food. However, with God’s guidance, team members are blessed and inspired to help
you, our faithful customers, advance
the cause of sustainable agriculture.
To our 2014 staff members: this catalogue is dedicated to you. Without your
hard work, it would be impossible to
carry out the daily duties of our agriculture business. May God bless you as
you support farmers and growers who
use our products and programs.
- Reuben C. Stoltzfus
and Partners
A Personal Tribute to Doc Skow
by Reuben Stoltzfus
I first met Doc Skow in the middle of a hay field near Paradise,
PA in the early 1990’s where he was explaining the awesome
properties and capabilities of plants. My mind was blown
away by his keen intellect and endless knowledge. In the next
years I took his class at ACRES U.S.A. over and over again and
he became my great teacher.
Dr. Daniel “Doc” Skow, DVM
August 11, 1941 – February 18, 2013
Born and raised on an Iowa farm, Dr. Dan Skow graduated
from the Iowa State Veterinary School in 1968 and served
with the Fairmount (MN) Veterinary Clinic for 43 years. He
excelled in animal husbandry and was passionate about soil
science and plant health. As a result, he was a pioneer with
ACRES U.S.A. publications and conferences, which is a voice
for Eco-Agriculture. Dr. Skow was a popular international
speaker on animal nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
Amazingly, Doc Skow also became a spiritual mentor to me. It
was customary for him to read scriptures at the beginning of
his classes. A defining moment in my life came while listening
to him read a devotional on the Love Chapter in I Corinthians
13. I sat in his class, totally overwhelmed by God’s love and
for the first time, understood the breadth and depth of His
love for me. Our conversation over dinner that evening was
the beginning of many inspiring phone calls and visits over
the years.
In both farming and spiritual matters, Doc Skow was a leader,
a teacher, a designer, a program builder, and an active listener. He was inspiring and brilliant and set a course for sustainable agriculture as well as following Christ in all of life.
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SAVE IT!
Catalogue Key
Please save this 20th Anniversary
and Educational Catalogue for future reference. Although we print
an annual catalogue of our products, we do not include the essays
and other resources every year.
The following symbols are used
throughout this catalogue for quick
identification.
CFU – considered for use in organic
production
Prices Subject to Change – Lancaster
Ag strives to keep prices current and
up-to-date, both with price increases
and decreases. Because agricultural
prices are tied to commodity prices
that are in constant fluctuation, it is
impossible to have accurate pricing
in our catalogue. Please call 717-6879222 for current pricing or check our
website.
Biological – chemical-free, GMO-free,
and soil-friendly ingredients
Green – certifiable organic and NOP
compliant; however, farmers should
check with their certifiers for acceptance before application
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Table of Contents
Dedication / Tribute.......................................................................... Inside Cover
Introduction....................................................................................................... 1 - 10
Seeds........................................................................................ 11 - 43
Garden & Produce...........................................................44-60
Soil Nutrients.......................................................................61-78
Animal Nutrition & Health........................................79-99
Animal Health.................................................. 100-110
Human Wellness.......................................................... 111-115
Books & Tools................................................................ 116-120
Terms and Conditions of Sale / Ads / Notes................................... 121-125
Product Index............................................................................................... 126-129
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Introduction
Lancaster Ag’s
Lancaster Agriculture Products is a business centered on godly principles and strong family values. With the help of their partners,
Reuben and Mary Stoltzfus strive to conduct business with integrity
and honesty. They enjoy having their four sons and two daughters
working with them. Samuel and Reuben Jr. are in charge of the warehouse and Ruth and Rebecca Ann assist with light duties in the office
and Retail Store. Daniel and Dave’s positions are featured along with
the rest of the Lancaster Ag staff.
Larry Groff – Chief Financial Officer
With his background in farming, banking,
and service abroad, Larry brings wide experience to his role at Lancaster Ag. His
primary responsibilities are in general management of operations and in managing the
financing and pricing. He gives solid advice
and deals with the customer financial issues that are extensive.
Nancy Stoltzfus – Customer Service Assistant
Mother to Reuben and widow of founder Stephen Stoltzfus, Nancy
helps to serve customers who pick up products. She also is in charge
of small package shipments.
Tina Horst – Accounting Administrator
Tina works with billing, accounts receivable,
and accounts payable. She is the staff person who troubleshoots when customers encounter problems with invoices.
Rosanne Garman – Administrative
Assistant & Events Coordinator
Organizing all the Lancaster Ag events
such as trade shows and farm meetings is
Rosanne’s responsibility. She keeps track
of the many calendar events and coordinates the details for our educational offerings. She also works in the Call Center.
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Joshua Slabaugh – Customer Pickup & Retail
Store Manager
Taking care of sales at the front counter,
Joshua’s expertise is in customer service. He
oversees the customer pickups and makes
sure the orders are correct and ready to go.
Dr. Paul Dettloff – Staff Veterinarian
Relying on his 40 plus years of working with
farmers and their livestock, Dr. Paul is Lancaster Ag’s animal health consultant. He lives
in Arcadia, Wisconsin, and travels to Lancaster County several times a year to work with
the staff here.
Bill Saadeh – Sales Representative
Bill is the Sales Rep for Delaware and Maryland. He is also involved in general office
administration and the Call Center.
Steve Hartzler – Sales Representative /
Produce Service Coordinator
Depending on his many years of hands-on
produce growing, Steve speaks from personal experience as he advises growers in
the Call Center. He works as a produce
coordinator and is the Sales Rep for Connecticut.
Tom Zundel – Ag Seeds Coordinator
Tom oversees the sale and inventory of
seeds. He shares his wide knowledge about
seed placement and seed ranges and serves
in our Call Center.
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2014 Service Staff
Allen Nolt – Spreading and Spraying
Operator
Allen is well equipped to handle the busy
months of spreading and spraying. He efficiently coordinates the dates, truck routes,
and acres that are waiting for applications.
Steven (Howie) Combs – Nutritional and
Poultry Manager
Howie’s main responsibility is in the area
of poultry nutrition. He advises farmers of
current trends in the poultry industry, encourages good nutrition in their flocks, and
troubleshoots when problems occur.
Daniel Stoltzfus – Operations and Dry
Blends Manager
Growing up in the family business, Daniel
has trained in the warehouse and at the feed
mill and has worked with the dry and liquid
blends. In the fall of 2013 he began a new
position of supervising all four of these areas.
Dave Stoltzfus – Spreading and Spraying
Operator
After working in the warehouse, feed mill,
and on the farm with the dry blends, Dave
now helps to operate the trucks that apply
valuable minerals to the crops.
Amos Martin – Sales Representative
Through his many years of working with local farmers, Amos is well acquainted with
sustainable practices. His region is Southern
Lancaster County.
Rodney Martin – Sales Representative
As a resident of Virginia, Rodney serves the
farmers and growers there. He has an extensive background in farming, having operated a dairy farm for 18 years.
Mark Fulford – Sales Representative
From his Teltane Farm in Monroe, Maine,
Mark works as the Sales Rep for the state of
Maine. He not only grows a wide range of
fruits and vegetables, but also is an educator and farm consultant.
Peter Russell – Sales Representative
Living in the small town of Contoocook, New
Hampshire, Peter is a certified organic berry
grower. He is the Sales Rep for Vermont,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Whitney Scott – Sales Representative
Whitney is the Sales Rep for the Central PA
region. On his own farm in Central PA he
spends time growing organic berries.
Gerry Roman – Service Representative
Gerry brings 40 years of experience in the
agriculture industry to Lancaster Ag. His
region includes Northern Lancaster County,
Lebanon & Berks Counties, and New Jersey.
Daniel Hoover – Service Representative
Giving customer support in New York is
Daniel Hoover, who has been involved in organic farming for 20 years. He helps farmers
make decisions for seed and fertilizer planning and ration and mineral changes.
David Swartzentruber –
Service Representative
With a wide range of hands-on farming
experiences from dairy to vegetables and
fruits, David is well qualified to assist farmers and growers in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
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Introduction
Lancaster Ag . . .
Call Center
Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm our knowledgeable and courteous staff of eight
are available in the Call Center. They will answer your questions ranging from animal
health to soil nutrition and explain how to use our products and programs. They
are ready to process your orders in an efficient and friendly way. Call us at
717-687-9222.
Education
Our mission is to educate you about the basics of sustainable
farming and keep you informed about new trends and discoveries in the industry. We provide workshops and seminars at
conferences, winter educational barn meetings, pasture walks,
newsletters, brochures, a catalogue of our products and services, and one-on-one consultations.
Testing – Forage
& Plant Tissue
Forage sampling provides farmers and livestock growers with a
foundation for a sound livestock nutrition program. Plant tissue
testing gives information about the nutrients in a growing crop.
On the basis of these tests Lancaster Ag can consult with you
about animal and crop nutrition and develop custom programs
to meet your individual needs.
Testing – Soil & Water
A soil sample determines the nutrient density of the soil and is used as a road
map for building up the soil. We give soil fertility recommendations based on
the soil analysis. The most important ingredient for livestock production in quantity
and quality is good clean water. Lancaster Ag encourages evaluating water quality to
improve animal health and performance.
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introduction
Your One-stop Service Provider!
Deliveries
After 20 years of Lancaster Ag deliveries, we have developed an outstanding delivery
system that is based on planning ahead, cooperation within communities, and consistent
pricing. Our system offers a great savings of time, money, and effort to both our customers and to Lancaster Ag. Our trucks make deliveries in our locality, and in surrounding counties, and in neighboring states. We are open to new requests
for this service.
Pallet Program
For our customers who live outside of our regular delivery area,
we ship up to 2,950 pounds on a pallet. For most areas, if
the order is placed before noon one day, there will be next
business day delivery. We encourage customers to group
orders to reduce shipping costs. This dependable service allows small farmers to receive their products in
an economical way. See page 7 for more details.
Spraying
We provide liquid fertilizer application to our local customers. Farmers outside of our local area
should work together to group their acreage for us
to spray efficiently. Our capacity per truck is 250
acres a day. We have three sprayer trucks and two
semi-tankers ready to service your needs.
Spreading
We apply dry fertilizer blends to local soils with our
spreader trucks. Customers outside our area should
call ahead so that we can efficiently schedule our spreading. We also have the capacity to use our bulk trailers in
combination with our trucks.
Bulk Delivery
Lancaster Ag can deliver 24 tons per load directly to a farm for those
who wish to do their own spreading. This gives us the capability of offering
you customized bulk blending of your dry fertilizer blends in the volume that
meets your needs. Another option is sharing a load with others in your area.
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Introduction
Deliveries
After 20 years of Lancaster Ag deliveries, we have developed an outstanding delivery system that is based on planning ahead, cooperation within communities, and consistent pricing. Our system offers a
great savings of time, money, and effort to both our customers and
to Lancaster Ag.
Logistics is one of our areas of expertise at Lancaster Ag. We excel
at processing orders, getting them right the first time, and shipping
them to our customers on a timely basis. We stand behind our commitment of prompt, reliable service. We are punctual and dependable.
Lancaster Ag’s trucks make monthly deliveries in our locality, in surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, and in neighboring states. We
are open to new requests for this service.
Lancaster Ag Truck Deliveries
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Quick, efficient delivery of small orders
Small parcels, skid lots, and truckloads
Monthly deliveries in Lancaster County
Monthly deliveries in PA, NY, VA (& other neighboring states)
Our Pallet Program for just-in-time deliveries for all areas
Additional charges apply for extra deliveries
Open to new requests for our delivery service
Magnetic calendars are available for your convenience. They are specifically prepared for our different delivery areas with our order-by and delivery
dates marked on them. Please note: Late orders will
be scheduled for the next delivery time unless the
customer chooses another method of delivery.
Bulk Truck
• Moves large amounts of bulk materials by road
• We combine multiple orders to fill trucks
• Flat beds, bin trailers, dry box trailers, or tankers
• We contract with owner operators
• Loads can be walked off for unloading
• Skids are moved to rear of trailer
• Unloading in 15 minutes
• Check with
our staff for
best shipping
method
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LTL Service
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Less-than-truck-load shipping
Shipping of relatively small freight
Average is 500-10,000 pounds
Carriers ship freight for multiple customers/neighbors in one area
Partnerships with UPS Freight & R+L Carrier
Superior track record of quality service
Offering reliable service at competitive rates
Spot quotes = weight, number of skids, pick up & delivery locations
Check with our staff for best shipping method
UPS Small Packaging
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Small parcels up to 60 pounds
We ship every business day
Next business day air or ground delivery if
order is placed before 2 pm
Excellent track record of shipping time-sensitive materials,
i.e. animal health products for livestock in crisis
Well-wrapped parcels arrive without breakage
Spraying
We provide liquid fertilizer application to our local customers.
Farmers outside of our Lancaster
County, PA area should work together to group their acreage for us to spray efficiently. Our capacity
per truck is 250 acres a day. We have the following equipment ready to
service your needs: • 3 sprayer trucks • 2 semi-tankers
Spreading
We apply dry fertilizer
blends to soils in Lancaster
County, surrounding areas,
and neighboring states with
our spreader trucks. Customers outside our local area should call ahead so that we can efficiently schedule our spreading. We have this spreading capacity...
• 2 spreading trucks • numerous bulk trailers
Bulk Delivery
Lancaster Ag can deliver 24 tons per load when our bulk trailers are
used in combination with our trucks. This gives us the capability of customized bulk blending of dry fertilizer blends in the volume that meets
your needs.
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Pallet Program
Lancaster Ag is Pleased to Offer an Affordable Pallet Program
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Pallets can be shipped to most locations east of the Mississippi River.
Shipments are usually received in 2-3 business days.
We strongly encourage our customers to group their orders together with others in their area
to take advantage of the Pallet Program.
If you are not able to unload your pallet mechanically, a lift gate is
available for an additional fee.
Rates are subject to change due to fuel surcharges and price increases.
Please contact us at 717-687-9222 for more details.
Width 42”
Size Limitations
Must be standard pallet size 42 W 48 L 66H
Weight 2,950# of product
We can also ship tote bags
Or liquid totes (up to 300 gal.)
Seeds can be bulky—sometimes only 1000# skids
Height
66”
Depth
48”
Pallet Program
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Introduction
Educational Program
A large part of our company’s mission
is education. We believe that sharing our research and findings with
you will improve your operation and
provide a greener tomorrow for everyone. These are educational events
and publications that we offer for your
benefit. We encourage you to participate and become a lifelong learner.
Catalogue
Lancaster Ag’s annual catalogues contain our product entries in seven
different sections. Also included are our programs and testing procedures. Important features are the educational essays we print at the
beginning of each section. Our catalogues serve as an informative resource and reference guide to our customers. We
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Conferences
We host a Real Health Conference in February near Valentine’s Day
at our 60 N. Ronks Road facility. It is a full day of keynote speakers
and many informative seminars from which to choose. Topics are
current and range from human wellness to gardens to organic farm
transition and much more.
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Newsletters
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Garden & Produce
Human Wellness
Soil Nutrients
Animal Nutrition &
Health
FALL 2013
4 Ways that
Dry Blends
are Available
1. 50-Pound
bags
2. Bulk totes
There is an exhibit area with vendors and a healthy lunch is available for purchase. This popular event draws nearly 400 people.
The whole family is invited!
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MER NEWS
LETTER
Our Farmer and Garden Newsletters are full
of current agriculture news and keep our customers up-to-date on our latest products,
programs, and events. The Farmer Newsletter is printed three times a year and contains
information about financial issues, seasonal
conditions, and animal health. The Garden
Newsletter is mailed twice a year and explains
spring and fall programs to gardeners and growers, as
well as featuring a recipe in each issue and an inspirational article.
Both newsletters are free publications.
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What’s Inside
Seasonal News
about Seeds ..............2
Our Service Reps
......3
Message from
Accounting Dept.
.....4
News from the
Front Counter
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Financial Advice
for Newlywed
s ..........6
God is Watching
Over Us ..................
....7
Custom Dry Blend
Components
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Warehouse News
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News from our
Dry
Blend Departmen
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Helpful Info about
Soil Samples ............11
Now is the
time to apply
your Fall
Dry Blend
minerals and
limestone.
Down the Farm
Volume 13 Issue
Lane
A Fall Conversation
with Farmers and
Growers
Greetings to our
fellow farmers,
customers, and
friends!
Weather has
always been
a challenge every
long as I have
year as
been involved
in agriculture.
dependent on
We are
the weather,
including those
produce and
who are
tree fruit growers
and row crop
farmers.
Some of the challenge
s can be very
year is different.
difficult and each
Many growers
based on what
manage their
operations
happened last
year. It is best
age based on
to manwhat is happenin
move forward
g currently. In
with confidenc
order to
e, learn from
think proactive
this year and
ly. Project what
will happen next
of dwelling on
what has just
instead
taken place.
Our recomme
ndation is to keep
can look back
a journal so that
and
you
the previous years? reflect. What was the outcome
from
Then make decisions
ments according
and judgly. Each year
brings its own
curve, but the
learning
more
resulting conditions you document the weather
and
,
the less you have
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those challengin
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g situations.
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Grazing this spring
annuals flourished; in the cool season was great.
Spring
however, as the
the perennial
season progresse
crops had some
d
difficulty because
lack of sunshine.
Sugar productio
of the
plant sap was
not as productiv n, chlorophyll, and
e due to fewer
days.
sunny
This year it was
really important
to cut hay early
second and third
for the
cuttings in order
the diseases and
to stay ahead
insects because
of
and sugar productio
of lack of sunshine
n. Even if the
better to cut
it early to accompli hay was short, it was
sh two goals:
preventContinued on
Winter Educational Barn Meetings
A great resource for farmers and growers, our barn meetings bring
education right to your operation during the months of January
through March. Small groups of 10-25 people meet on family
farms from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Our staff and other
consultants give input.
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Brochures
The customized topics vary from region to region and whether
farmers or growers are attending. We also host winter educational meetings in community centers or restaurants to accommodate
large groups in the communities where attendance is strong.
We have developed a series of handy brochures that focus on specific
topics such as spring agriculture seeds, our spring garden program and
products, our lines of Heritage Feeds and Nutri-Min Minerals Blends,
and the products and programs we have for different types of livestock. These brochures offer information and descriptions in a very
readable format that is easy to access.
Pasture Walks
Website
Groups of 25-30 farmers meet on family farms during the summer
months to learn about pasture management from our staff. An important part of the day is onsite identification of a large diversity of
grasses, plus information about their characteristics and benefits.
Other topics can include rotation, overgrazing, soil structure, and
fertilizers.
One-on-one Consultations
After you have completed the process of having your soil or tissue
tested and we have analyzed the results, we schedule a one-onone conversation with you to give our recommendations.
Our sales representatives in the different regions will pass along
our recommendations to you, which are based on the tests. This is
a valuable service since the consultations are totally customized to
you and your operation’s needs and interests.
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This is a wonderful resource that is convenient and available at all
times. Our website has been newly designed to make research quick
and easy. Much basic information is at everyone’s fingertips, and for
those who want to delve deeper into specific topics, essays and newsletter articles
are printed online. Shopping on our site
is user-friendly since our products are pictured along with descriptions and checkout is easy to navigate.
Call Center
Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm our knowledgeable and courteous
staff members are available in the Call Center. They will answer your
questions ranging from animal health to soil nutrition and explain how
to use our products and programs. They are ready to process your
orders in an efficient and friendly way. Call us at 717-687-9222.
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Introduction
Real Health Conference Speakers
Share Valuable Information
On February 18, 2012 Lancaster Ag hosted a Real Health Conference entitled “From the Ground Up!” at our Ronks Road facility. Hundreds of people
gathered to learn about all aspects of sustainable agriculture and living a healthy lifestyle from keynote speakers and in workshops.
Dr. Olree speaks about his unified theory of natural health involving trace
minerals. He lists iodine as the most important mineral in the body followed
by selenium, magnesium and boron. He advises eating right for your blood
type and knowing which minerals and sugars are compatible with your body.
His Standard Genetic Periodic Chart is analyzed in the book, Minerals for the
Genetic Code and he has developed Dr. Olree’s Grand Unified Mineral Complex. Dr. Olree is a chiropractor from Michigan.
Dr. Huber, professor emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, teaches about the effects of the use of the powerful compound Glyphosate in the
USA. He points out that it makes nutrients less available, it changes the soil
biology and the physiology of plants, is a very difficult compound to break
down, and has been accumulating in the soil for 30 years. He recommends we
provide nutrient availability, detoxify residual Glyphosate, restore microbial
activity, and increase plant resistance to diseases and toxins.
Ken Kauffman, Orchard Manager at Kauffman’s Fruit Farm in Bird-in-Hand,
PA, explains the difference between conventional, biological, and organic
practices for growing fruit. Ken led a workshop along with his son Clair, who
will soon become the new Orchard Manager.
Mark Fulford (on the right) from Teltane Farm in Maine answers questions after his workshop on expanding gardens to year-round production. Other Lancaster Ag staff who led workshops were Steve Hartzler
and Reuben and Mary Stoltzfus.
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Introduction
Details about Organic Certification
Farmers and growers who use Lancaster Ag products to grow
certified organic crops work with their own certification agencies. Our company cooperates with organic certifiers, provides
them with product labels and formulations, and answers questions as they arise.
Lancaster Ag formulates blends that are focused on nutrientdense crops for human health. Our certified organic products
and labels are indicated in these two ways:
• The CFU symbol in our catalogue
(Considered for Organic Use)
• A green band on our labels
This implies that the products are formulated to be compatible
with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). In other words,
the catalogue symbol and the product label ensure that our
product is acceptable to be used in the USDA organic system.
To organic farmers and growers:
You are responsible to have our products approved by your
own certification agent.
Ask your certification agent if a certain Lancaster Ag product
is approved by his agency. If the product has not yet been reviewed, please call Lancaster Ag at 717-687-9222. We will submit a complete label, formula, and backup documents to your
certification agent for approval of use.
Ultimately you as the grower are responsible for anything that is
applied or delivered to your farm. Thus, it is very important that
you get prior approval before receiving any products.
Lancaster Ag works with the following certification agencies:
Baystate Organic Certifiers (BOC)
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
Ecocert ICO (formally Indiana Certified Organic)
Global Organic Alliance, Inc. (GOA)
International Certification Services, Inc. (ICS)
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)
Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)
Nature’s International Certification Services (NCIS)
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ)
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY)
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Massachusetts (NOFA -MA)
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT)
Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)
Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO)
Pro Cert Organic Systems LTD (Pro Cert)
Quality Assurance International (QAI)
Quality Certification services (QCS)
Rhode Island DEM Division of Agriculture (RI DEM)
Stellar Certification Services
**Please note that this is not an exclusive list. We are open to working with other certification agencies as the opportunity arises.
Lancaster Ag Switches to Wind Power
At Lancaster Ag we make it a priority to run our operation as environmentally responsible as possible. For the past few years we
have been looking for sources of power that will reduce the impact
of our carbon footprint. We researched using wind, solar, and hydraulics.
In 2011 we installed new lighting fixtures that use lower wattage
bulbs, converting our entire building to improved, high efficiency
fluorescent lighting that has lowered our electricity consumption.
We also improved the capacity of our lighting fixtures to reflect
more light by installing conversion kits with reflectors.
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A significant alternate power supply
that we are using is green energy wind
power supplied by Clean Currents. As
of July 1, 2013 all electricity used on our
Ronks Road campus is 100 percent wind generated power. Plus
100 percent of our feed and fertilizer manufacturing is hydraulic.
We encourage our friends and customers to make a commitment
to environmental stewardship and look for non-fossil fuel energy
sources. If we as Americans can lower our consumption of power, we can improve our environment and conserve resources for
future generations.
Seeds
Introduction
Our goal is to build up the life in your soils so that the seeds
you sow will grow into crops that are highly mineralized. If
you feed your soils and improve the biological life there,
you will have better quality plants. At Lancaster Ag we stay
close to the natural system and use mineral sources that
are naturally occurring, beneficial for soil life, and readily
available to plants. We use the research of Dr. William Albrecht and Dr. Carey Reams to balance nutrients for the
farmers and growers we serve.
How can we provide all the myriad of nutrients and minerals in a proper balance for our animals? Highly mineralized
crops are the best nutrients for livestock. Our supplements
are easily assimilated and include natural plants and herbs
so that the livestock are supplied with what they need to
thrive. In your pastures, your livestock will be well supplied
with nutrients that boost their immune systems from grazing on nutrient-dense legumes and grasses.
Pasture Evaluation
Herdsmen need a proper pasture evaluation to assess the
value of a pasture that is providing forage for grazing livestock. They need to determine if the pasture will provide
the amount of forage needed or if some type of overseeding is needed to thicken the stand. Pasture evaluation begins by assessing one-square-foot areas around the pasture. Observe the kinds of plants that are growing there
and what percentage of the soil is covered.
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A pasture evaluation should include the following observations.
Bare Spots - What are the reasons? Animal traffic, soil fertility, compaction or shading?
Density – Are there enough plants growing in the pasture
to intercept at least 85 to 90 percent of the sunshine before it reaches the soil surface? Monitor density carefully
so that cows’ dry matter intake is as efficient as possible
with every bite.
Fertility – Are soil fertility and soil biology at optimum
levels? Having the proper proportions helps to provide a
dense production pasture.
Species – Is the proper forage species growing in the pasture to match the type of animal grazing? The grass-legume ration, short-tall growing species, and cool vs. warm
season forages are main considerations.
Poisonous Plants – Have poisonous and unpalatable plants
in the pasture and barnyard been eliminated?
Standing Water – Is there proper drainage in the pasture
so that there is no standing water? This will encourage the
more productive forage species and control diseases and
insects.
Yield – What is the over-all yield of the pasture? Yield determines the stocking rate the pasture will take, how long
it can be grazed in each rotation, and how long into the fall
the pasture can be grazed.
Important Note: The grazer should understand the role of
plant and animal interactions as well as their influences in
pasture production.
Pasture Renovation
Fall is the time to pay attention to pastures. In conventional farming, an option for pasture renovation is to kill all
of the existing grasses and started over with new seeding.
In organic farming, the goal is to thicken up the existing
grazing stand by using no-till.
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An excellent time to interseed is before grass comes out of
dormancy in the spring. Fall is when the grasses are dormant. Another good time to interseed is during a dry spell,
just before the rains come. This is when the old grasses are
dormant.
grazing on endophyte grass, tall fescue, or orchardgrass.
A new grass species can also make a difference in solving
fertility problems. In those cases, the soil must carefully
be analyzed. Lancaster Ag representatives can give recommendations on new species and fertility problems.
The new seeding has a better chance to survive when there
are many large bare spots in the pasture. It makes sense
that new seeds will not fare as well when sown among
green healthy grass that is already established. A rule of
thumb is: The thicker the stand, the less new seeding that
will be established.
Summer annuals are used to renovate pastures in the
spring. When farmers seed in April, they can have stock
grazing in June or July. Then early in the fall some yield
from the summer annuals will need to be sacrificed in order to sow permanent pastures. Farmers can expect to
get one or two cuttings from summer annuals to put into
the silo. Grazing to 6 inches is allowed and then in several
weeks stock may graze again to 6 inches. One round of
grazing may need to be sacrificed in order for the field to
be in better shape for the fall seeding. The growth of summer annual grasses slows down as soon as cooler weather
comes in early fall, but they do survive until the first frost.
Depending on weed pressure, disc or no-till can then be
used in fall seeding.
Having mentioned that rule, there is a seed variety that
we at Lancaster Ag have observed that does do well when
sown among a thick stand. We have seen much success
with no- tilling Greenfast Mixture into existing pastures.
That mixture is available at Lancaster Ag by calling 717687-9222.
When dealing with a pasture of thick Fescue grasses, the
best approach might be to get rid of the thick stand. Fescue is a tougher grass than some of the other varieties.
Our suggestion is to kill it or plow it down in the fall and
start over with a permanent grass mixture. Here are some
options of other varieties to consider: HillSide Mixture,
Star Mixture (CFU), King’s Haymaster Mixture, King’s Grazing Mix, and the Barenbrug brand mixtures.
Farmers need to analyze the situation in their pastures and
decide between two options. They can thicken up the species that they already have growing, especially if there are
big bare spots. Or they can entirely get rid of a species that
they do not like.
If there is residual refusal in grazing, it is wise to consider
a new variety of grass. For example, cows might not like
Call us at Lancaster Ag about the best mixture to use for
your specific situation. It is good to use mixtures because
certain grasses do well in certain conditions. A mixture will
cover several conditions. For example, triticale is excellent
for spring and fall when there is plenty of moisture, but
is dormant in the summer. Thus, the mixture should also
contain summer annuals such as sorghum sudangrasses
that do well during the dry season.
Dry Matter Measurement
It is important that farmers know the amount of dry matter an area of pasture has to offer. Mastering this evaluation helps to maximize pasture efficiency. The one mistake
common among farmers is wasting pasture by offering too
large an area of pasture at one particular time.
Dry matter yield per acre is a big challenge in pasture density. When the density of a pasture is correct, there is efficiency of grazing and the pressure of weeds is eliminated.
There are several ways to measure dry matter (DM) in a
pasture. Use one or more of these methods to better manage your pasture operations.
• Eye: train the eye to determine pasture yield, dry matter, and quality
• Direct Method / Hand Clipping: clipping, drying, and
weighing samples
• Indirect Method / Pasture Ruler: measuring the average pasture height
• Indirect Method / Rising Plate Meter: calculating both
height and density
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Grazing Management
Managing pastures is a daily requirement for cattle growers. First, you should determine how much forage the grazing animals need on a particular day. Evaluate forages and
grains fed in the barn and then determine how much dry
matter and quality need to be grazed on that day.
The different seasons play a big role in this determination.
For example, in the spring when grass is growing strong,
you need to graze faster so that the grasses do not get
ahead of your cattle. In the summertime, you can focus
more on yield and graze slower. Stage your grazing by taking the season of the year, yield, quality, and dry matter
into consideration.
Properly managed pastures can be very effective and dramatically change your bottom line. In order to achieve
proper management, you must be keenly aware of all of
the circumstances that effect pastures, such as rain, sunshine and the number of cattle grazing.
Options for Improving Pastures
If there is poor pasture even after fertilization, the cause
is often too hard grazing and too short grazing. Productive grass is lost. Here are a few organic options to remedy
poor pastures.
• Practice rotational grazing, especially if there are desirable grass species in the pasture.
• Wait to graze until the grass has come up and is established.
• Intensively manage with break wires and back fencing.
This will relieve small tender grasses and allow them to
regenerate faster.
• Establish cow lanes for cattle traffic instead of using
the entire pasture.
• No-till more seeds into existing stands in the spring.
• Plow down the old grass if the grass species are undesirable.
• Use spring grains, peas, or mixes, i.e. Milk Max Mix,
Pea Oats, Pea Tritlage, or Oats Plus Mixture.
• Or use summer annuals, i.e. teff for horses, sorghum
sudans, or straight sudans for cattle.
• In the fall, sow a favorite pasture blend again.
Forage Management
Good forage management will result in productive pastures and hayfields with maximum economical growing legumes and grasses that produce high-quality leaves to feed
livestock. The forage species used by grazers and hay producers are legumes, such as alfalfa, red clover, white clover, crimson clover, and the vetches, as well as cool season
grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, orchardgrass, timothy,
tall fescue, smooth bromegrass and ryegrass.
Light, temperature, and soil moisture are the three environmental conditions most critical to growing forage species.
Knowing how forage species respond to different environmental conditions determines which management practices are needed to maintain a productive sward. Choosing
specific forage species for grazing, haying, and cover cropping that will survive extreme conditions is important for
good management.
Energy Management
The storage organs of legumes and grasses are their roots,
rhizomes, corms, and lower stems. Energy management
of these storage organs is the key to the productivity of
legumes and grasses in a conventional three-to-five mechanical harvesting system or in season-long grazing. Forage management systems should be designed to promote
storage of carbohydrates/sugars in the storage organs/
plant cells from which regrowth will occur. Carbohydrates
are the foods that plants utilize to build new stems and
leaves that we call plant growth. Carbohydrates are made
in green plant cells by mixing water and carbon dioxide.
Sunlight is the power source for this reaction.
The amount of carbohydrates that are stored in the storage
organs of legumes and grasses follows an up-and-down cyclic pattern similar to the wooden structure of an old roller
coaster. The carbohydrates are used in the spring for initial
growth and then rise as more foliage is added. When the
forage is harvested, the carbohydrates take a sharp drop
and do not start accumulating again until there is 6-8 inches of new growth. This cyclic up-and-down level of carbohydrates in the forage plant continues throughout the
growing season.
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Knowing where different forage species store their carbohydrates is fundamental in the management of all forages.
The management practices that you use should not abuse
the plant structure that will begin the new growth in a
plant after harvest. Take note of the following list of where
specific forage species store their carbohydrates.
Principal storage organs:
Roots - alfalfa, red clover, and birdsfoot trefoil
Stolons - ladino clover
Stem bases - tall fescue, orchardgrass, reed canarygrass,
and perennial ryegrass
Roots and rhizomes - smooth bromegrass, reed canarygrass, tall fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass
Corm - timothy (the corm is special bulb-like storage organ)
The buds that form on the crowns of alfalfa and red clover are the sites for regrowth for later harvests. Since the
crowns are situated below the soil surface line, it is possible for alfalfa and red clover to survive shorter harvest
heights than the cool season grasses. The legume that is
the exception is birdsfoot trefoil. In trefoil the amount of
carbohydrate that accumulates at any point of time during
the growing season will be at a lower level than found in
alfalfa or red clover. Allowing leaves to remain on the base
of the trefoil plant after cutting or grazing will ensure its
survival.
Orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, smooth bromegrass and
timothy should have a 3-inch stubble remaining after harvest. Tall fescue and bluegrass can be harvested closer,
but leaving a 3-inch stubble will allow faster recovery. The
cutting height for reed canarygrass is weather related; the
more moisture available, the lower the harvesting height
and the more frequent the harvesting times.
Here are general rules about recovery after harvest. Tallgrowing forage species that have all or most of their leaves
high on the plant will depend on food reserves stored in
the roots and/or plant base for new growth after the top
growth is removed at harvest. Short-growing species that
have some leaves remaining after harvest are not as dependent on stored food for recovery.
High Quality Forages
Providing high quality forages is the key to milk production
and sound herd health. Grazing on lush young grasses gives
production that is among the best! The cow uses acetic
acid produced in the rumen by forage fiber digestion to
produce milk and butterfat. Grains that are fed to supple-
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ment forages are broken down into propionic and butyric
acids in the rumen, which the cow uses for body maintenance needs. Thus, it is not grain that will bring high milk
production; rather, it is highly digestible forage.
In the past alfalfa was the queen of forages and corn silage
was another mainstay of many diary farms. Alfalfa gives
protein and corn silage gives high energy content. Available today are improved grasses, which if managed well,
will produce higher protein than alfalfa and higher energy
than corn silage.
Higher digestibility fiber means cows will eat more and give
more milk without the high levels of grains, which can foster acidosis and degenerative diseases. It is a challenge to
manage your grasses so that by harvest or by grazing you
gain the optimum quality from the different grass species.
It is very helpful to know the traits of each variety and then
plan ahead by using that knowledge.
These improved, highly digestible grasses include ryegrasses (annual, Italian, & perennial), festuloliums, orchardgrasses, bromegrass, tall fescues BMR sorghum-sudan,
BMR forage sorghum. These grasses, if harvested in the
vegetative stage, are higher than alfalfa in digestibility of
the fiber and range from 65-80 percent digestibility, whereas alfalfa’s digestibility is 50-55 percent. Thus, there is a
potential for greater milk production with the improved
grasses. Please note that nutridense corns are also higher
in digestible nutrients than common corns.
Managing High Quality Forages
• Apply a Fall Dry Blend of minerals, traces and biologicals to improve soil life and nutrient level
• Apply liquid fish- and biological-based fertilizers to
spark growth at green-up in the spring and again after
each cutting
• Grow alfalfa or clovers with the grasses to gain the benefit of nitrogen fixing, which will also spur growth
• Harvest at the vegetative stage. Grazing, with intensive management, can accomplish this. Cutting for
haylage, baleage, or hay should be done at the proper
stage of growth. That way not as much will be lost
from rain on grasses as will be lost with alfalfa and clovers. Digestibility will decrease if grasses are allowed
to mature.
• For best herd health, do not feed more than 20-25
pounds of corn silage. Keep grain levels under 35 percent of ration dry matter. This considers corn silage as
half grain and half forage.
Seeds
Overseeding is spreading seed over an already existing
growing crop or plant cover. It means sowing seeds where
other plants are already growing without first clearing and
cultivating the ground. The idea for overseeding is to have
the already existing crop and introduced crop grow together. Purposes are to promote new growth or to replace one
type of grass with another. Please note that the introduced
crop can consist of two or more different species.
The usual type of overseeding is in a pasture where new
grass seed is spread on top of existing grass and sown into
an old sod. Overseeding is also used when adding a cover
crop into a growing small grain or a vegetable garden. A
seeder that incorporates the seed to a proper depth in the
soil is needed rather than tillage that disturbs the growing
crop.
The newly introduced plants will have a higher chance to
survive if they have shade tolerance. And achieving good
seed-to-soil contact is vital in assuring the success of germination of the seed and growth of the plants.
Frost Seeding
Frost seeding is an economical way to thicken a low-density
plant stand or to introduce a new species into a plant stand.
The technique in frost seeding is to spread seed on top of
the soil when the soil is undergoing a freeze-thaw cycle.
The surface of the soil will be honeycombed and have the
appearance of the inside of an English muffin.
The weather conditions that need to exist to make frost
seeding successful are present one or two nights in the late
winter-early spring time period. These conditions are when
there is a rain event or melted snow saturates the soil surface followed by a clear cold night in which temperatures
drop well below freezing and then followed by a clear cold
morning. This provides the conditions necessary for the
soil to honeycomb and provides the small nooks and crannies that the seeds fall into. The thawing of the soil by the
sun will grease over the soil and ensure the seed-to-soil
contact at the proper planting depth.
Other conditions that should be present to ensure success
of frost seeding are having open bare soil surface, use of
small rounded seed, starting seeding early in the morning
when the soil crunches under foot and finishing seeding
before the frost on the plants thaws. Ground that is covered with a growing crop could be insulated from the effects of freezing from the cold air above. The species that
have the most success are red clover, timothy, Kentucky
bluegrass, ryegrass and festuloliums. Alfalfa can be successfully frost seeded if the freeze-thaw cycle expands the
soil more than normal and there are larger holes.
Interseeding
Interseeding is the practice of sowing the seeds of new species of legumes and grasses into an existing crop with the
use of a seeding device that places the seeds at a proper
depth. Reasons for interseeding are to increase the production of worn-out stands for several more years, shorten
the time the field will be ideal between crops, or change
the dominate species because of a change in management
systems. The goal is to have a pasture or hayfield that is a
producer of good quality forage.
The interseeding should be done at the proper time so that
the new seedling will grow. The existing crop is also expected to grow and provide a grain or forage crop.
The most common kinds of interseeding are when soybeans are seeded into a growing stand of wheat or grass
is seeded into a thinning legume stand. Another example
is interseeding red clover or birdsfoot trefoil, which are
nitrogen-fixing legumes, into pastures or hayfields with orchardgrass and smooth brome that continually need nitrogen to maintain production.
Keep in mind when interseeding into an existing stand,
the existing grasses must be challenged or mowed short
so that the introduced grass species does not have a challenge with moisture, nutrients, or shading. It is very important that the introduced grasses have a chance to get
established.
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Forage Seeding
When seeding, growers need to take into account whether
they have heavy or light soil and how firm their seedbed is.
Forage legumes and grasses do best on fertile, well-drained
soils with good moisture-holding capacity. The seed needs
moisture to swell and oxygen to germinate. Plant legume
and grass seeds in firm soil: ¼ inch below the soil surface
in heavy soils and ½ inch deep in light, sandy-type soils.
When growers plant too deep in heavy soil, the seed is
starved for oxygen. They look for some seed lying on the
soil surface, which is a indication that the seed has not
been planted too deep.
In order for the seed to absorb the water that begins the
germination process, there needs to be good seed-to-soil
contact. Grass seeds need to take in twice their weight
in water and legume seeds three times their weight for
germination to occur. A seed placed in an open space or
planted too shallow may get enough water to swell but not
enough to continue the process of germination.
Seedbed Preparation
The two ways to properly prepare a firm seedbed for planting forage seeds are conventional tillage or no-till. Conventional till is breaking up the soil surface by plowing, chiseling, and/or disking. Secondary tillage tools such as disks
and cultimulchers are than used to pulverize and firm the
soil for planting. Four types of seeders can be used in tilled
seedbeds: conventional grain drills, corrugated roller seeders, spinners, and sprayers.
Special attention needs to be given to the type of soil and
firmness of the seedbed when setting the equipment for
seeding. Is the soil heavy or light? Will the seeder sink into
a soft seedbed after it has been set for placement of seed
depth? Please note that there needs to be compensation
for soil texture and firmness when the seeder is placed on
asphalt or gravel to make adjustments in preparation for
seeding.
Setting the equipment properly and compensating for the
type and firmness of soil is very important. Many farmers
are discouraged with their percentage of seed germination
or emergence. They conclude that they planted bad seed.
But in the end they discover that the seed was planted too
deep for their type of soil. We recommend that you make
your first pass through the field and then stop to examine
the seed depth/placement before continuing.
In no-till seeding the primary tillage tool is the no-till seeder. The seeder prepares a narrow seedbed by using one
or more disks right before it drops the seed into the soil.
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No-tillage seeding maintains a firm seedbed since the soil
has little disturbance.
Advantages of No-till
Lower cost for field preparation
Less fuel and labor
Planting into a good seedbed
Less soil erosion
Advantages of Conventional Tilling
Already have equipment to do the job
Soils warm up faster when tilled
Adding soil amendments such as limestone and minerals
to correct deficiencies
Reduction of insects and diseases
Adds oxygen to the soil
Increases microbial activity
Nurse Crops
A nurse crop is an annual crop used to assist in the establishment of a perennial crop. Its purpose is to fill out
the area, shade soil from excessive sunshine, help retain
moisture, prevent erosion, and discourage weeds. An example is small grains that are seeded alongside the primary
perennial crops such as legumes and grasses. Perennials
need to be planted with large spacing and by using a nurse
crop, less ground is exposed during the establishment of
the legumes and grasses.
Legumes will grow better during establishment if nurse
crops or weeds do not shade them. Alfalfa growth is greatly retarded from shading by companion grain crops or by
weeds. Red clover is less severely damaged by moderate
shading. This means that red clover is more readily established in winter grain crops than alfalfa.
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Leaving just 2-3 inches of residual is acceptable in the
spring when cool season forages are growing fast. Cows
need to graze close to keep pastures from getting ahead
of them and to help clovers compete with grasses. But as
the temperature rises, forage growth slows. You need to
decrease stocking rates or move your herd to new grass
sooner, leaving 4-8 inches of top growth so forages can recover faster.
When mechanically harvesting, use the flowering in legumes and heading in grasses as indicators for the first
harvest. For legumes watch for these stages: alfalfa and
birdsfoot trefoil 1/10 bloom, red clover ½ bloom, white clover 8 inches tall, and vetches early bloom. To harvest the
cool season grasses mechanically, watch for the boot stage
in orchardgrass, bluegrass, reed canary and ryegrass. For
timothy and smooth brome, harvest at heading. Aftermath
harvests are then scheduled after a 28-35 day rest period
to build up carbohydrate reserves. Sequent cuttings of
timothy and brome should be made again after heading.
Seed Inoculation
When harvesting forage mechanically or grazing with animals, there is a compromise between maximum yield verses maximum quality of the forage. Harvest the legumes
and grasses at a stage of growth in which both yield and
quality are at the highest point in the plant. Neither yield
nor quality should be sacrificed. Also harvest at a level
where the carbohydrate reserves will not be depleted.
In harvesting by grazing, farmers need to approach the harvest in a completely different way. First, determine what
you want to accomplish. From a management perspective,
know what you are after: top yield or high quality or both.
Top and Bottom Growth
Leaves are food
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store food that is
essential for regrowth. Short tops mean short roots. Short roots mean
less future grass production and less drought tolerance.
It is important to note that overgrazing destroys both the
leaves and the roots. The mistake many grazers make is
forcing livestock to graze too hard on the third and fourth
rotations, leaving forage too short to recover quickly. This
quote will help you determine when to stop the grazing. “If
you can see a golf ball out there in the pasture in June, you
will not have good grazing the rest of the summer.”
It is important to inoculate seeds in many different ways.
The industry standard has been the addition of rhizobia,
a type of common soil bacteria, to legume seeds prior
to planting. However, we are finding that inoculation of
grasses, corn, and vegetables is equally important.
To understand inoculation better, consider this analogy: a
fragile, newborn baby is placed into an unhealthy environment or into a challenged area. Like the infant, seeds are
young and fragile and do not have many built-in defense
mechanisms to ward off predators and diseases/insects.
Lancaster Ag has designed its own bacteria inoculant to
inoculate seeds, not only the legume rhizobia bacteria,
but using other bacteria as well. This inoculant defends
the young, vulnerable seeds as well as providing nutrients,
moisture, and minerals so that the seeds can be established and grow prolifically. (For product see page 26.)
Limestone
Most soils in the northeastern part of the United States are
acidic. Because the grasses and legumes commonly grown
for hay or pasture are sensitive to acid soils, livestock growers need to pay attention to nutrient balance in their soils.
Apply limestone to fields before seeding to make the calcium soluble. If a soil sample calls for four to five tons of
limestone per acre, Lancaster Ag highly recommends the
proportion of limestone at 1,000-2,000 pounds of limestone increments over time.
There is evidence that applying all the limestone to the surface of the soil is as effective as incorporation. Fineness of
grind, water content, total neutralizing power, soil magnesium levels, and cost of material determine what type of
liming material to use on a field. Fineness of the grind of
the limestone determines the effective neutralizing power
or quickness in balancing the soil. Water is a weight to the
liming material and does not contribute to neutralizing the
soil acidity. Pure calcium carbonate, used as the standard
from which other materials are measured, has a neutralizing power of 100.
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Seeds: ALFALFA
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Alfalfa
Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
Nutrient Requirements
Nutrient requirements for establishing and maintaining forages can be determined by taking soil samples. Legumes
and grasses are heavy feeders of phosphorus and potassium. At planting apply the amount and type of nutrients
called for in the soil sample. Broadcast over the field and
work in the soil at seedbed preparation.
Lancaster Ag focuses on a broad spectrum of nutrients in
the blends we have developed for legumes and grasses
for fall and spring application. Along with this, we apply
a broad spectrum of microbes that gives a multi-pronged
approach to making nutrients available.
Through the recycling of nutrients from roots and crop
residue, there are nitrifying bacteria that focus on making
nitrogen available from the atmosphere through hydrogen
and oxygen. There are also bacteria that make phosphorus
available in the soil. Thus, we encourage livestock growers to consider using one of our blends on acres for hay or
pasture instead of a single mineral fertilizer.
When considering nutrient applications on grasses, think
beyond only fertilizer. Consideration should also be given
to bacteria, organic matter, and humus. The higher the
bacteria and humus count in the soil, the better the grasses can flourish naturally and provide a broad spectrum of
nutrients.
When there are large quantities of bacteria in our soils,
they will bring availability of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for legumes and grasses from crop residue and dying off of roots. When this happens in the soil, along with
having adequate amounts of calcium and limestone, there
are many other nutrients that are automatically made
available.
Alfalfa is the highestyielding legume species.
It is a 3-5 year crop that
has a high feeding value,
is an excellent source of
protein, and provides
nitrogen for the soil,
but has a large potassium uptake. Alfalfa’s
fiber is not as digestible
as grasses, but its feeding qualities can be improved by adding late-heading grasses to an alfalfa stand.
Alfalfa reduces weeds and insect pressure and can be used
for hay, silage, or pasture. For best production, fields need
excellent surface drainage, good internal soil drainage, and
a soil reaction of pH 6.5 or higher. It is the most droughttolerant legume, but does not thrive under wet conditions.
New alfalfa fields should be seeded at a rate of 18-20
pounds per acre when seeded alone. When seeded with
grasses, the rate should be 10 pounds per acre. Seed in the
spring when the soil is tillable and/or in the late summer
with the moisture in the soil recharged by a one-inch rainfall. Do not interseed alfalfa in fields of old alfalfa or clover.
Thickening an established stand of alfalfa will be successful
when using grasses.
The alfalfa plants from summer seedings need to have six
or more weeks of growth and be approximately 8 inches
tall before a killing frost of 24° F. A spring-seeded alfalfa
stand can be cut in the year of establishment 60 days after
emergence. A good stand is 15-20 plants per square foot.
Alfalfa stands planted in the fall or one year old or older
can be harvested at 1/10 - ½ bloom with 28-35 days between
harvests, depending on the variety of alfalfa. See program
on page 78.
However, money wise, when planting a new seeding of forages, applying limestone to a field goes further for a successful stand of a legume or grass than money spent on
fertilizer alone.
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Seeding Rate for Alfalfa: 18 to 22 pounds per acre
Blue River Bluejay 3 HR
Organic Alfalfa
Alfalfa
• Excellent forage quality
• Resistance to potato leafhopper
• Young seedlings need time to develop
• First time growth needs to be 8-12” for expression of resistance
• 30/30 disease rating & winter hardiness of 2.0
• Apex Green seed coating
Stock#10-9111-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC.......... $249
Blue River Red Falcon BR
Organic Alfalfa
• Branch-rooted, multi-leafed variety
• Excellent quality forage
• Productive in poorly drained soils
• Tolerant of heavy wheel traffic
Stock#10-9121-250
Blue River Roadrunner
Organic Alfalfa
• Excellent leaf to stem ratio
• Good yield potential
Stock#10-9102-450
KingFisher 101 Economy Alfalfa
• Respectable variety at a low cost
• Replaces KingFisher Econo
• Organic coating
Stock#10-9112-350
50 Pounds.......................... $195
KingFisher PLH 322
Organic Alfalfa
• Next generation potato leaf hopper resistant variety
• Able to maintain high forage quality in a delayed harvest regime
• Organic coating
Stock#10-9032-250
KingFisher Secure BR Alfalfa
• New, high-yielding variety
• Branch-rooted
• Tolerates wet soils
50 Pounds UNTREATED...... $225
Stock#10-9454-150
WL353LH Alfalfa
• 7th generation leafhopper-resistant variety
• Excellent forage yields
• High persistence and excellent standability
• Very fast recovery after harvest
• Very good traffic tolerance
Stock#10-9353-150
WL353LH Organic Alfalfa
• 7th generation leafhopper-resistant variety
• Excellent forage yields
• High persistence and excellent standability
• Very fast recovery after harvest
• Very good traffic tolerance
Stock#10-9353-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............. ask
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SEEDS: BR A SSIC A
brassica
Seeds
B r a ss i c a
Brassicas are used to extend the grazing season into late fall or early winter. Because they do not lignify (become
rigid or woody) in hot weather, they provide very high-quality summer and fall grazing. Slowly introduce cattle to
brassicas. At first cows will not eat them readily, but they do make cows pick up in milk production. Since brassicas
are low in fiber, cows need to be fed additional adequate effective fiber.
Appin Turnip
• Bred for fast, vigorous establishment and quick maturity
• Very leafy crop with high digestibility
• Multi-crowned for improved re-growth potential
• Excellent grazing turnip
• Cold tolerant
• Seeding Rate: 4 to 5 pounds per acre
25 Pounds UNTREATED........... $96
Stock#10-0110-125
Barkant Turnip
• A vigorous summer/fall turnip from Holland
• Extremely high-yielding
• Bred specially for increased leaf growth
• Highest concentration of protein is in the leaf
• Tankard-shaped bulb offers good accessibility
• Can be grazed twice
Stock#10-0101-110
Pasja Hybrid (Turnip Type –
No Bulb)
• A hybrid brassica
• A cross between a turnip and rape
• Looks like a turnip without the bulb
• Super for multiple grazings
Stock#10-0107-125
Canola Seeds
Barnapoli
• Medium tall forage rape
• Produces high yields, protein levels, and digestibility
25 Pounds............................$94
Stock#10-0102-125
Bonar
• Late maturing forage rape
• Short stems and large leaves
Stock#10-0108-125
25 Pounds............................$81
Dwarf Essex
• Sweet, tender, and crunchy leaves
• Great choice for food plots
Stock#10-0108-105
5 Pounds.............................. ask
T Raptor
• Early maturing brassica
• Cross between forage rape and turnip
25 Pounds............................$91
Stock#10-0106-125
Tillage Radish
• Excellent cover crop
• Superior root structure
• Long singular root brings nutrients up to the surface
• Grows fast and shades out weeds
• Plant from mid-summer to a month before first killing frost
1 Pound UNTREATED........... $5.00
Stock#10-0103-101
Stock#10-0103-105
5 Pounds UNTREATED........ $22.00
Stock#10-0103-125
25 Pounds UNTREATED...... $95.00
Stock#10-0103-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED.... $172.50
Microbial Seed Guard CFU
See page 26 for description.
Stock#12-3008-001
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1 Pound........................ $38
SEEDS: CLOVER
• High-yielding, broad-leaved perennial herb
• Great grazing species
• Excellent, high-energy feed value for livestock
• Longer growing season
• Very strong tap root giving excellent drought tolerance
• Disease resistant
10 Pounds UNTREATED.............. $67
Stock#10-0104-310
Stock#10-0104-325
25 Pounds UNTREATED............ $156
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................ $38
Clover
Red Clover
Trifolium
pratense
Red clover is a legume
that grows best in moderate summer and winter temperatures with
adequate moisture. It
will not flourish in low
rainfall areas. Red clover
is similar to alfalfa in that
it prefers fertile, welldrained soil rather than
sandy-type soils with low moisture retention. It yields
less than alfalfa, is more susceptible to drought, and
is less winter hardy. Red clover can be used for hay,
silage, and pastures and as a cover crop.
Red clover seed should be seeded at a rate of 18
pounds per acre in a pure stand and 6-8 pounds per
acre when seeded with a grass. The best time to seed
is in the spring, but it can also be seeded in the fall.
Frost seeding can result in good stands of red clover.
It can also be broadcast in wheat at the time of early
spring fertilizer applications. Red clover is best grown
with grasses.
Cardinal Red Clover
• Multi-year medium clover
• Semi-erect growth with high yield and persistence
• Early green-up and fast recovery
• 2013-2014 seed supply is conventional untreated
Stock#10-8204-150
50 Pounds........................ $180
Common Medium Organic
Red Clover
• A low-cost legume cover crop
• Short-lived clover that is shade tolerant
• Soil builder and weed suppressor
• Attracts beneficials
• Good for forage
• Organic coating
Stock#10-8102-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC........ $199
Common Medium Red Clover
• A low-cost legume cover crop
• Short-lived clover that is shade tolerant
• Soil builder and weed suppressor
• Attracts beneficials
• Good for forage
Stock#10-8102-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED.... $132
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Clover
Because of the high energy of forage chicory, this grass
boosts milk production, fattens lambs and steers, and
is excellent for goats and wildlife. It can be a very valuable addition to most farms if managed properly. It
does need a 25-day rest period between grazings. Chicory is high in mineral content, digestibility, and protein,
and is low in fiber. It is included in grazing mixes and
works well with red clover and alfalfa for mid-summer
grazing.
Forage Feast Chicory
Seeds
Forage Chicory
Clover
Seeds
SEEDS: CLOVER
Crimson Red Clover
• An annual clover
• Good for hay, grazing, and green manure
• Soil builder
• Erosion prevention
• Plant in August or early fall
Stock#10-8105-150
Freedom! Red Clover
• Developed for faster drying
• Long-lived, high yielding, and good digestibility
• Less dusty than other varieties
• Good heat tolerance and winter hardiness
• Most recommended red clover for hay
Stock#10-8110-325
Red-wing Organic Blend
Red Clover
• VNS blend of medium red clover
50 Pounds ORGANIC........ $180
Stock#10-8119-250
White Clover
Trifolium repens
White clover is a shallowrooted, short-lived perennial
legume. It spreads by horizontal stems running on the
soil surface that are called
stolons/rhizomes and grows
best in well-drained soils
during cool, moist seasons
with good fertility. Because
white clover thrives under
warm moist conditions, it
does not tolerate drought.
It can persist in pastures through natural reseeding and the
rooting of young stolon ends. Please note that Ladino clover is a giant form of white clover.
White clover is the backbone legume of grazing systems.
It is the only legume that does not get tougher or lignify
in hot weather. The quality of white clover is very high.
It fixes its own nitrogen and can help supply nitrogen to
other plants. It can be mixed with other species in wet hay
systems. We recommend using red clover and white clover mixed together for grazing. Red clover is more drought
tolerant and productive than white clover, but white clover
has a higher quality.
The seeding rate of white clover into new and existing
pastures is 2-4 pounds per acre. The soil should be firm
for new pastures. In existing pastures, seed can be broadcast in the early spring by frost seeding. White clover can
be continuously or rotationally grazed. The white clover
should contribute 10-20 percent of the total yield of the
pasture, stocking rates, grazing intensity and fertility level.
To maintain this percentage, the amount of clover should
be adjusted accordingly. One general rule is to permit clover to grow to 8-12 inches and then graze to 2-4 inches.
The time to rest the pasture in rotational grazing may be
less than 30 days and as much as 120 days depending on
season and climate.
Alice White Clover
• Medium height with large leaves
• Palatable, high-quality, high-protein forage
• Vigorous spring and summer growth
• Good choice for cutting or grazing
• Persistence under intensive, continuous grazing
• Popular variety
Stock#10-8101-325
25 Pounds UNTREATED............$126
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SEEDS: CLOVER
Yellow Clover
Clover
• A short-lived legume cover crop
• Large leaf and medium height
• N source
• Performs well in wet soils and acidic or alkaline soils
• Use as forage or for grazing
• Toxic to horses
50 Pounds UNTREATED........... ask
Stock#10-8103-150
Seeds
Alsike Clover
Ladino White Clover VNS
• Large leaves and tall growing stems
• Can produce the most nitrogen per acre
• Dense shallow roots protect from erosion
• Roots suppress weeds well
• Great as a living mulch
• Beneficial for bees
50 Pounds UNTREATED.........$163
Stock#10-8125-350
RegalGraze White Clover
• High-yielding ladino clover with large leaves
• Palatable and very persistent
• Not so aggressive that it pushes out grasses
• Withstands tight grazing pressure
• Tolerates heat, cold, and drought well
• Excellent in the south and north
Stock#10-8108-325
Rivendel Organic White Clover
• Small leaf white clover
• Very persistent in pastures
• Suitable for both cattle and sheep grazing
Stock#10-8118-425
25 Pounds ORGANIC.............$250
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................ $38
Yellow Blossom Organic
Sweet Clover
• Deep tap root
• Helps break up compacted soils
• Not a good forage
Stock#10-8116-250 50 Pounds ORGANIC.............$156
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover
• Deep tap root
• Helps break up compacted soils
• Not a good forage
• Organic coating
Stock#10-8116-350 50 Pounds UNTREATED.........$125
Clover Mixtures
Premium Clover Blend
50% Freedom! Red Clover, 25% Alice White Clover,
25% RegalGraze Ladino White Clover
• Mixture of best perennial clovers
• Great for frost seeding, inter-seeding pastures, and thinning
alfalfa fields
• Complements many all-grass mixtures
Stock#10-8120-325
Three-Way Clover
Red clover, Yellow Blossom Clover, ladino clover
• Great cover crop
• Nitrogen-rich green manure
• Compaction fighter
Stock#10-8121-150
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Seeds
Corn
Corn
SEEDS: CORN
Corn is an excellent warm season grain crop that can be used for both grain and silage. Also known as maize (binomial name is
Zea mays), it was grown in the Americas by indigenous people and later spread to Europe and the rest of the world. Presently
corn is the number one field crop in America with 332 million metric tons grown annually. Its production measures more than
two times that of any other crop. Nearly one third of our nation’s crop is targeted for exports. Corn grows best on farmland
with good soils. Annual ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, and small grains make good double crops.
80,000 kernels per Unit
BR 23A71 – 86 Day
Blue River
Organic Corn
• Responds positively to higher fertility
• Plant at higher population
• Very good early vigor
• Excellent ear flex
Unit ORGANIC.................... $213
Stock#10-2371-250
BR 07M91 – 77 Day
• Very good early growth and emergence
• Plant hybrid only in its normal maturity zone
• Excellent dry-down
• Responds to moderate fertility environments
Stock#10-2617-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $194
PuraMaize is a naturally occurring gene system that impedes fertilization of foreign pollen by strongly favoring its
own PuraMaize pollen.
• Husks open to allow early drydown
• Very good stress tolerance
• Excellent roots, combines well
• Very early dual purpose hybrid
Stock#10-7M91-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $213
BR 14A91 – 82 Day
• Very good yield potential in all northern environments
• Excellent drydown
• Very good stalks and roots in its maturity zone
• Good performance south of maturity zone
Stock#10-1A91-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $222
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................ $38
BR 26A17 – 88 Day
BR 33L90 Leafy Silage – 93 Day
• Tall leafy silage hybrid with more young leaves above its ear
• Flexible stalks (contain less lignin)
• Earliest leafy silage hybrid
• Performed well in New York
Stock#10-3390-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $194
BR 34C17 – 94 Day
• Strong emergence and early growth
• Very good ear flex
• Maintains performance, even with unfavorable conditions
• Very good choice for hand picking
Stock#10-34C1-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $213
BR 41R00 – 98 Day
• Showy hybrid with very good yield potential
• Excellent fall integrity with very good standability
• Tall plants with silage potential
• Good performance in varied growing environments
Unit ORGANIC.................... $222
Stock#10-41R0-250
BR 43L96 Leafy Silage – 98 Day
• Tall leafy silage hybrid with more young leaves
above the ear
• Flexible stalks (contain less lignin)
• Good husk cover, opening nicely in the fall
• Softer grain texture improves digestibility
Stock#10-4L96-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $194
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SEEDS: CORN
MC 463 Organic – 87 Day
BR 45R37 – 99 Day
• Medium height hybrid
• Medium long ear with excellent ear flex
• Excellent yield potential
• Good husk cover, opening nicely in the fall
Stock#10-4537-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $222
BR 48B30 – 102 Day
MC 4050 – 90 Day
• Yield punch for silage and grain
• Outstanding emergence and seedling vigor
• Impressive late season staygreen and eye appeal
• Avoid drought prone soils
• Best suited for crop rotation systems
Unit UNTREATED................ $214
Stock#10-4050-150 • Very good yields in the early 100 day group
• Tall, nutritious plants, a good dual use hybrid
• A faster dry-down
• Superior performance in all corn growing regions
• Very good plant health
Unit ORGANIC.................... $213
Stock#10-4830-250
BR 56M30 – 106 Day
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Tall hybrid with excellent yield potential
Very good seeding vigor, plant health, and roots
Excellent ear flex, good performance under lower populations
Widely adapted, with excellent grain and silage performance in
western areas
Stock#10-5630-450
Unit ORGANIC.................... $222
BR 58PM36 – 107 Day
• Very tall hybrid
• Top-yielding for this maturity stage
• Good stalks and very good roots
• PuraMaize blocks GMO pollen
Stock#10-58PM-250
Unit ORGANIC............. $230
BR 63H30 – 111 Day
• Good dual purpose hybrid
• Very good plant health, dry-down, and yield potential
Stock#10-6330-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $194
BR 70R50 – 114 Day
• Very good yield potential
• Good stalks and roots
• Potential as a dual-purpose hybrid
• Did well at Lancaster Ag test farm
Stock#10-7050-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $194
BR 71M36 - 114 Day
• New full season hybrid with good performance in full season
areas (TX & CA)
• Flex-type ear with good grain quality and test weight
• Good heat tolerance
• Big and robust plants
Stock#10-7156-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $187
• High yielding silage capabilities
• Very good seedling vigor and root growth
• Long ears, deep kernels allow for impressive grain yields
• A good choice for first planting organic corn
Stock#10-6043-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $245
• Very good yield potential with ear flex and tip fill
• Good drought tolerance for lighter soils
• Very good emergence and seedling vigor
• Excellent choice for continuous corn
Stock#10-6050-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $245
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................ $38
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Corn
• Dark green and healthy
• Excellent emergence and seedling vigor for a quick canopy
• Maintains yield under stress conditions
• Requires good fertility for optimal yields
Unit ORGANIC.................... $239
Stock#10-6041-250
Seeds
Masters Choice Corn
SEEDS: CORN
Seeds
Corn
• Great ear flex and girth at moderate populations
• Consistent performance under varying soil types and management
• Excellent agronomics and health
• Performs well in both stress situations as well as high-yielding
environments
Stock#10-6060-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $239
MC 6580 - 115 Day
• Wide area of adaption, especially in the deep south
• Maintains yield and stature in the most stressed environments
• Performs well across varying soils and conditions
• Very good silage quality and starch availability
Stock#10-6580-150
Unit UNTREATED................ $214
MC 590 – 116 Day
MC 5250 – 102 Day
• Consistent top end yield punch on full flex white cob ears
• Enhanced silage and nutritional grain quality
• Excellent choice for varying soil
• Responds well to corn after corn
Stock#10-5250-250
Unit UNTREATED................ $214
• Wide leaf, robust plant which drives performance
• Strong emergence and seedling vigor for organic production
• Very good silage tonnage and bushels per acre
• Excellent nutritional qualities
Stock#10-5300-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $245
MC 530 - 105 Day
• Great quality, dense silage with large tonnage
• High digestibility makes “Feeding” designation
• High-yielding, nutritious grain in a solid root foundation
• Avoid late planting as stalk lodging may occur
Stock#10-0530-150
Unit UNTREATED................ $204
MC 535 – 107 Day
• Consistent quality and performance has “Feeding” designation
• High sugar silage quality is top in industry
• Plant first and harvest first to maximize performance and yield
Stock#10-0535-150 Unit UNTREATED................ $214
• Widely adapted for strong performing top end silage and grain
yields
• Solid stalks/excellent roots contribute to excellent late season
standability
• Deep kernels, open husk on large girthy ears
• Very good option for hand-picked ear corn
Stock#10-5801-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $245
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• Robust, high sugar with great tonnage and grain yield
• Large root system aids heat and drought tolerance
• High starch availability
• Scored in top 3 of World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Unit UNTREATED................ $214
Stock#10-0590-150
MASTERGRAZE – Organic
Forage Variety
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Top forage quality in 60 days
Consistent tonnage in a short amount of time
Harvested as haylage, baleage, or grazing
Plant in wide or narrow rows with a variety of planting populations
Stock#10-7001-250
Unit ORGANIC.................... $209
Inoculant
Lancaster Ag has designed its own bacteria inoculant to
inoculate seeds, not only the legume rhizobia bacteria,
but using other bacteria as well. This inoculant defends
the young, vulnerable seeds as well as providing nutrients, moisture, and minerals so that the seeds can be
established and grow prolifically.
Main ingredients: plant-beneficial bacteria and fungi (including
mycorrhizae) plus a nutrient package
• Dry blend with nutrients designed to support seeds in the initial
stages of growth
• Can be used as a seed or root transplant treatment
• Works on all crops
Stock#12-3008-006
6 Ounces......................... $18.20
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................... $38.00
Stock#12-3008-005
5 Pounds....................... $165.00
SEEDS: GRASSES
Bromus
Brome is a tall, cool season grass that is grown for forage
or ornamental purposes. It is closely related to the wheatgrasses, such as barley, oats, and rye. Two popular types of
brome are smooth bromegrass and meadow bromegrass.
Smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis) is a cool season,
leafy, upright-growing, perennial grass that is best suited
for hay or early spring pasture. It is deep-rooted and will
form a sod by short rhizomes. It is extremely winter hardy and drought and heat tolerant. Seldom grown alone,
smooth bromegrass is usually grown with alfalfa on welldrained silt loam soils or clay loam soils. Full production
may take 3 years.
Drill seed with a corrugated roller seeder at a rate of 15-20
pounds per acre if sown alone or at a rate of 6-8 pounds
per acre with a legume. The long, narrow bromegrass seed
will bridge in the seed boxes of drills without being stirred.
When using a grain drill, mix seed with a small amount of
oat seed and sow through the small grain box. Obtaining
soil coverage over the seed is difficult with bromegrass
seed.
Smooth bromegrass can be grazed for a short time in
the spring before the grass begins to elongate. Otherwise manage as a hay crop. The first cutting of hay in the
spring should not be harvested until the seed heads have
emerged. Subsequent harvests should be taken at 5-week
intervals.
Meadow bromegrass is much less aggressive than smooth
bromegrass and less likely to become sod bound. It remains green longer in the fall.
Carlton Smooth Bromegrass
• Slow starter, but after it is established, lasts a long time
• Spreads by rhizomes (underground stems)
• Forage quality is very good
• Makes great horse hay
Stock#10-2100-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED......... ask
Montana Meadow Brome
• New grazing type brome
• Excellent Penn State trial data over 3 years of harvest
• Good summer and fall quality and yields
• Heads out early
• Best when used in mixes
• Produces well in dry weather
Stock#10-2107-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED......... ask
Reed Canarygrass
Phalaris arundinacae
Reed Canarygrass is a cool season, leafy, tall-growing, perennial grass. It forms a dense
sod by short, thick rhizomes.
Reed canarygrass is slow to establish, but once established,
is very productive in a wide
range of conditions. These
include low wet soils and very
droughty soils. It is suitable for
silage, hay and grazing; however, it does require high management to get high quality.
Reed canarygrass can be seeded in the spring or summer
alone or with other legumes. When seeded alone, fields
should be seeded at a rate of 15 pounds per acre or at 6-8
pounds per acre with a legume.
In the spring cut before seed heads appear when harvesting for hay. This gives the highest quality with yield. Then
harvest the later leafy cuttings at 4-6 week intervals. Reed
canarygrass begins growth early in the spring and yields
heavily, so begin rotationally grazing to keep the grass
down to 12 inches, but avoid grazing below 3 inches.
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Grasses
Brome
• Tall, non-creeping with broad leaves
• Use for hay or grazing – cows love it
• Very fast to establish and then needs special management
• Good drought tolerance
• Likes well-drained soil
Stock#10-2102-150
Seeds
G r a ss e s
Hakari Alaska Brome
Grasses
Seeds
SEEDS: GR A SSES
Fescue – Meadow
Meadow fescue is a very winter hardy species. Appearance and palatability are similar to perennial ryegrass,
but has less summer headiness. Does well in cool moist
conditions, but once established, also does well in heat.
Recommended to be planted as part of a mixture. Good
fit for organic farms because nitrogen requirement is not
high.
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound........................ $38
Laura Meadow Organic Fescue
• Long-lived variety
• High yielding and high quality
• Very cold tolerant
• Excellent component of pasture and some hay mixes
Stock#10-3109-250 50 Pounds ORGANIC............$269
Tall Fescue
Festuca arundinacea
Tall fescue is a cool season,
vigorous-growing, sod-forming,
deep-rooted, perennial grass.
It is a very adaptable grass that
can grow in wet or dry conditions and in soils with low or
high fertility. It is also very
tolerant to heat and is used for
grazing and for hay.
Because tall fescue tolerates
hoof and wheel traffic, it is ideal
for sacrifice lots, farm lots and
lanes, waterways, outdoor wintering, wintering stockpiling, and erosion control.
Seed in the early spring or late summer at a rate of 35-70
pounds per acre when seeded alone or in mixtures at 8-10
pounds per acre. Begin to graze established tall fescue
pastures in the early spring when the grass has grown
5-6 inches. It will tolerate close grazing and must be kept
short to ensure palatability. To maintain the vigor of the
pasture, allow 3-4 inches stubble and a 30-day rest period
between grazing.
Tall fescue can be stockpiled by removing cattle in the
months of August, September and October and than grazing again in November-January. If harvested for hay, take
the first cutting hay at the boot stage with 30-day rest
period between cuttings. Studies show that it deserves
more recognition as a hay/haylage crop. At a 3-4 inch cutting height, tall fescue will last a long time.
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BarOptima Plus E34 Tall Fescue
• Improved soft leaf variety with beneficial endophyte
• High energy and high yielding
• Late heading is ideal for dairy production
Stock#10-3111-125
25 Pounds UNTREATED..........$89
Cajun II Tall Fescue
• A tough high-yielding variety
• Endophyte-free
• Early maturing
Stock#10-3113-150
Kora Organic Tall Fescue
• Newer, very high-yielding hay type
• Improved digestibility
• Highly recommended for dairy-quality haylage
• Tests show very high yields in many locations
• In mixes with alfalfa, drying time is shorter
Stock#10-3108-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC… $269
Kora Tall Fescue
• Newer, very high-yielding hay type
• Improved digestibility
• Highly recommended for dairy-quality haylage
• Tests show very high yields in many locations
• In mixes with alfalfa, drying time is shorter
50 Pounds UNTREATED........$112
Stock#10-3108-150
SEEDS: GR A SSES
Kentucky Bluegrass
STF 43 Tall Fescue
• A blend of two of the best soft leaf late-heading varieties
• Improved palatability for grazing
• Good for mixing with alfalfa for stored forage
50 pounds UNTREATED........$129
Stock#10-3111-150
Festulolium
Festuloliums are manmade crosses between ryegrass and
fescue. The newest varieties have high sugars and reduced summer heading. They look and taste like ryegrass,
but tolerate the summer heat and harsh winters. They
are best for silage and grazing.
Fojtan Festulolium
• Cross between Italian ryegrass and tall fescue
• High-yield potential and highly persistent
• Drought resistant and tolerance to periodic flooding
• Feeding value is between tall fescue and perennial ryegrass
• Very good fo grazing
Stock#10-3115-150
Poa pratensis
Kentucky bluegrass is a cool
season, sod-forming, highly palatable, perennial grass. Because it
is a shorter height sod-forming
grass, it results in a smooth pasture. Rhizome formation causes
bluegrass to spread and form a
dense sod, thus it can survive
very short grazing. Establishment
is slow, but persistence is excellent. Bluegrass produces a shallow root system, therefore is very
sensitive to high temperatures
and low soil moisture.
Balin Bluegrass
• Fast-establishing, taller bluegrass
• Based on data from Europe, works well when used in mixtures
• Seeding Rate: 15 pounds per acre
Stock#10-8010-150
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound................................ $38
Perseus Festulolium
• Cross between Italian ryegrass and meadow fescue
• Three-year Italian ryegrass-type
• Late maturing
• High yielding with high sugar content and palatability
• Use anywhere that perennial ryegrass is used
• Good for silage or hay or in mixes with late-maturing grasses
Stock#10-3109-150
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Grasses
• An Italian ryegrass cross with meadow fescue
• Gives 3 years of high production
• Great for extending the life of thin alfalfa fields
• Not to be grazed shorter than 3”
• Key ingredient in the Greenfast mixture
• Best used in Pennsylvania and further north
Stock#10-3102-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$247
Seeds
Perun Organic Festulolium
Grasses
Seeds
SEEDS: GRASSES
Orchardgrass
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass is a cool season,
tall, upright-growing, shadetolerant, perennial bunchgrass that has high yield
potential. It produces more
feed during the summer than
most cool season grasses because it is heat and drought
tolerant. Orchardgrass is
adapted to well-drained soils
and can be used with mixtures that include alfalfa, red
and ladino clovers. A reliable
standby in many parts of the U.S., it can be used for
pasture, hay or silage.
Because the grass does not produce rhizomes or stolons,
the sod can be open and bunchy, a condition made
worse if there is not proper management. The new varieties are more palatable than previous ones, have a later
heading, and are less clumpy. They respond well to high
soil fertility, especially nitrogen in the form of manure or
fertilizers.
Food reserves are stored principally in the stem bases
and will be weakened by frequent close cutting or grazing. See page 13 for proper grazing management. Even
though it establishes rapidly and is very vigorous growing, it is important to leave a 3-4 inch stubble when grazing or mowing or orchardgrass will not persist. Rapid to
recover after defoliation, orchardgrass will make more
summer growth than timothy or bromegrass.
Orchardgrass can be seeded in the spring or summer
at a rate of 18-20 pounds per acre when seeded alone
or at a rate of 2-6 pounds per acre when seeded with a
legume.
When using orchardgrass as a source for hay, the first
harvest in the spring should be at the boot stage for the
highest quality and yield. Then harvest the regrowth at
4-6 week intervals. The frequency depends on adequate
fertility, moisture, temperatures, grazing rotation, and
low disease incidence. Remember to leave a 3-inch
stubble for re-growth. Harvest orchardgrass-legume
mixtures on the legumes’ schedule.
Rotationally graze orchardgrass frequently and heavy,
starting when growth is at 8-10 inches high. Remove the
livestock when grazed to a 3-inch stubble.
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Athos Orchardgrass
• Latest-heading leafy orchardgrass that matches up well with alfalfa
• A semi-prostrate variety with fine, soft leaves
• Excellent for grazing
Stock#10-7100-150
Endurance Orchardgrass
• High yielding
• A persistent, early variety
• Selected in Georgia for intense grazing
Stock#10-7115-150
HLR Orchardgrass Blend
• HLR = High Leaf Ratio
• A mixture of late-maturing, leafy orchardgrass varieties
• Persistent
• High disease tolerance
Stock#10-7109-125
Niva Orchardgrass
• Late-heading orchardgrass
• Does well in lower fertility
• Few disease problems
• Use in Pennsylvania and further north
Stock#10-7107-150
Niva Organic Orchardgrass
• Late-heading orchardgrass
• Does well in lower fertility
• Few disease problems
• Use in Pennsylvania and further north
Stock#10-7107-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$269
Persist Orchardgrass
• New southern orchardgrass
• High-yielding variety
• Persists under hot humid conditions
• Also persists under abusive grazing management
Stock#10-7108-150
SEEDS: GRASSES
Ryegrass – Annual
Lolium multiflorum
MO 1 Ryegrass
A fertile, well-drained soil produces the greatest tonnage of forage of ryegrass and it is very competitive in
these conditions. Ryegrass can be grown in areas that are
waterlogged periodically. Limitations on growth are low
fertility, drought conditions or low and high temperatures.
Ryegrass comes in different forms: annual, Italian, and
perennial. The two types of ryegrass species for forage
production are Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiforum) and
perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). Italian ryegrass is
considered an annual and will flower throughout the
growing season. Perennial ryegrass has a cold temperature requirement to flower so will head out for the first
harvest in the spring. Not as winter hardy as other cool
season grasses, perennial ryegrass is well suited for grazing by all types of animals because of the high quality
forage and growing basal leaves.
• Diploid annual ryegrass
• Very high winter survival
• Excellent palatability
• Very vigorous with super yields
• Rapid establishment
Stock#10-4106-150
Ryegrass - Italian
Green Spirit Ryegrass
• A blend of tetraploid and diploid Italian ryegrasses
• Premium, late-maturing blend
• If seeded in the spring in northern Pennsylvania and further
north, makes excellent forage without heads
• Overall less headiness in the summer
Stock#10-4105-150
Ryegrass - Perennial
BG 34 Blend Ryegrass
• A blend of late-maturing European varieties of diploid ryegrasses
• Excellent winter hardiness
• Produces a very dense sward
• Yield is higher than it appears
• High sugar variety
Stock#10-4102-150 50 Pounds UNTREATED........$139
Italian and perennial ryegrasses are classified according
to the number of chromosomes within each plant cell.
Diploid ryegrasses have two chromosomes and tetraploid
ryegrasses have four chromosomes per cell. Diploid types
have denser ground cover, are more competitive, and persist longer. The tetraploid types have larger leaves, higher
sugar concentration, larger and fewer tillers, more open
growth, and are better suited in mixes.
Kentaur Ryegrass
The seeding rate for ryegrass is 35-40 pounds per acre
when seeded alone and when seeded with a legume,
seeding rate is 4-8 pounds per acre. Seeding with a
legume will improve yields and quality. Ryegrass can be
planted either in the spring or late summer.
Kentaur Organic Ryegrass
Harvesting in the year of establishment should be delayed until the grass has grown 10-12 inches tall. Already
established pastures can be grazed when 3 inches high in
the spring. Allow 7-10 inches regrowth before the next
grazing. When harvesting for hay, take the first cutting at
the boot stage. Aftermath harvests can be taken after a
4-6 week rest period.
• Later-maturing, tetraploid variety
• Excellent winter and summer hardiness
Stock#10-4112-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED….$117
• Later-maturing, tetraploid variety
• Excellent winter and summer hardiness
Stock#10-4112-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC….….$279
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound................................ $38
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Grasses
Ryegrass is a bunch-type, cool
season grass. It is the highest quality grass and provides
higher energy in a grazing or
wet hay system because of
its digestibility and sugars.
Cows on a diet of ryegrass
give more milk, stay in better
body condition, and may
even breed better. It is used for pastures, haying or silage
production. Ryegrass is not recommended for dry hay
production.
Seeds
Ryegrass
Grasses
Seeds
SEEDS: GRASSES
Storm Intermediate
Organic Ryegrass
• A 2-3 year high-yielding ryegrass
Stock#10-4111-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$229
Tivoli Organic Ryegrass
• A late-heading winter hardy European variety
• High sugars and good density
• Highest yielding in the 2001 Cornell hay trial
• Early production, but with late heading
• Does well in summer heat
• Great to mix in with alfalfa in deeper soils
Stock#10-4109-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$279
Tivoli Ryegrass
• A late-heading winter hardy European variety
• High sugars and good density
• Highest yielding in the 2001 Cornell hay trial
• Early production, but with late heading
• Does well in summer heat
• Great to mix in with alfalfa in deeper soils
Stock#10-4109-150 50 Pounds UNTREATED........$117
Timothy
Phleum pratense
Timothy is cool season, upright-growing, shallow-rooted, bunch-type, perennial grass that produces an open sod.
This is a very palatable grass. It is well
adapted to moisture and to cool soils,
but is sensitive to hot, dry weather conditions. Timothy has a huge production
in the spring, but significantly less in
summer and fall and is used for hay or
pasture.
The most successful time to seed timothy is during late summer, fall, or very early in the spring
because of the cool temperatures and less weed pressure.
It is a common practice to seed timothy along with winter
wheat. The seeding rate for timothy is 15 pounds per acre
when seeded alone and 2-6 pounds per acre when seeded
with a legume. It needs to be planted shallow, no deeper
than ¼ inch in a firm seedbed.
Timothy does not have a winter requirement for flowering
and flower heads are produced in the aftermath growth.
Because of the limited ability to store large amounts of
food reserves or carbohydrates, harvesting of timothy for
hay should be delayed until after the heads have emerged
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and flowering begins. Timothy can be grazed before the
stems form, at 3-4 inches, and will tolerate moderately
continuous grazing. A 3-week rest between grazing is
needed for timothy to persist in rotational grazing systems. Harvest for hay after the heads emerge for each
harvest during the summer.
Barfleo Timothy
• Leafy high-yielding new release in 2008
• Very high quality
• Many favorable comments about this variety
• Excellent for hay and grazing
Stock#10-5105-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED...........ask
Barpenta Timothy
• Similar to Barliza, but yields more in test plots
• Very late maturing
• Best in cooler climates
Stock#10-5106-150
50 pounds UNTREATED...........ask
Clair Timothy
• Early variety
• Does well in the south
• Seeding rate: 10 to 15 pounds per acre
Stock#10-5103-150
Climax Timothy
• Mid-maturity variety
• Old standard variety for Northeast USA
Stock#10-0118-150
Dolina Organic Timothy
• Hay-type European variety
• High yielding and persistent
Stock#10-5100-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$247
Tenho Timothy
• Mid-to-late maturity
• Good quality with high yields
Stock#10-5108-150
Winnetou Organic Timothy
• A late European variety
• Best for intensive grazing and multiple cuts
Stock#10-5107-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............$247
SEEDS: HAY & GR A ZING MIXES
Note: contents of the mixtures and the percentages may
vary from year to year depending on availability. Percentages are by weight and do not account for impurities. Be
sure to save seed tags for precise record of contents.
AlfaMate Mixture
52% Hakari Alaska Brome, 38% late-heading Orchardgrass, 10%
Barfleo Timothy
• A popular all-grass mix that was brought back in 2009
• Can be used alone or seeded with legumes such as alfalfa
• Makes a very soft, palatable hay
• Coated with Myco Seed Treat
Stock#10-6104-325
25 Pounds MST.................... $98
50 Pounds MST.................. $163
Stock#10-6104-350
Beefmaster Mixture
50% endophyte-free tall fescue, 20% perennial ryegrass,
20% orchardgrass, 10% white clover
• Special formulation of forage grasses for stocker cattle, beef
cows, and calves
• Contains soft-leaved tall fescue for high digestibility and overall
dry matter intake
• Close grazing tolerant
• Highly productive, high-energy variety
• Rapid weight gains in cattle
• Good persistence and forage quality
Stock#10-6103-150
Cargo
60% oats, 20% Crimson Clover, 20% annual ryegrass,
• Superb cover crop for southern Pennsylvania and further south
• Flowers early
• Fixes nitrogen early in the spring
• Nutrient scavenger
• Has very extensive root growth
• Improves soil structure
Stock#10-6111-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED........ $50
Clean & Green
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound................................ $38
80% rugged & endophyte-free tall fescues (2 varieties),
20% Marshall Ryegrass
• Primarily designed for conservation
• Can also be used for forage
• Gives a quick cover
• Best uses are for waterways, bank stabilization, & exercise lots
• Adjust seeding rate to erosion risk
Stock#10-6106-150
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Hay & Grazing Mixes
The hay and grazing mixes have the potential to make
great forage. These premium perennial forage mixtures
are adapted to the mid-Atlantic region and the Northeast.
The two most important factors that need to be considered
when choosing the best mixture are type of soil and harvest method. Other factors are livestock needs and fertility
inputs. It is possible to mix some of the mixtures together
to increase field diversity.
Seeds
Hay & Grazing Mixes
Hay & Grazing Mixes
Seeds
Companion Mix
80% ryegrass, 20% creeping fescue
• A short grass mix for orchards, vineyards, and around buildings
• Requires less mowing
Stock#10-6130-125
Creekside Grazing Mixture
40% Pradel Meadow Fescue, 32% Diploid Perennial Ryegrass, 12%
Barfleo Timothy, 8% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 5% Slezanka Kentucky Bluegrass, 5% Alice White Clover
• A very palatable, high-quality mixture designed for wet soils and
cold climates
• Forms nice sod to handle hoof traffic
• Excellent winter hardiness
• Holds well if conditions are too wet to graze or harvest
• No detrimental endophytes
Stock#10-6107-350
50 Pounds MST.................. $166
GrassPro Mixture
50% premium endophyte-free tall fescues, 38% premium late-heading orchardgrasses, 12% Barfleo Timothy
• A grass mix that dries easily
• Great for stored forage
• Based on premium endophyte-free tall fescues as the dominate
grass
• Can be seeded alone or with a legume
• Works well on a variety of soils
• Compatible with nurse crops
25 Pounds MST.................... $89
Stock#10-6102-325
Stock#10-6102-350
50 Pounds MST.................. $145
Dairy Green Organic Mixture
42% Laura Meadow Fescue, 31% Tivoli Perennial Ryegrass, 13% Dolina Timothy, 8% Renegade Red Clover, 6% Rivendale White Clover
• Superior winter hardiness
• High palatability and quality
• Performs well in moist and heavier soils
• Also tolerates drought well
Stock#10-6108-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC................ $273
Greenfast Mixture
Double Play Seed Mixture
45% Trical 815, 30% Jerry Oats, 25% Marshall Annual
Ryegrass
• Combines the strength of each product
• Higher sugars and digestibility
• Excellent nutrient usage
• Plant in late summer
• Good harvest yields in both fall and spring
• Also provides forage in the fall and for the following spring
Stock#10-6131-150
Equinemaster Exercise Paddock
tall fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass
• Designed specifically for exercise areas and heavy traffic
• Seed heavy for sacrifice lot
• Rugged and slower growing
• Does not become clumpy
• Endophyte-free
Stock#10-6137-125
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38% Persus Festulolium, 27% Niva Orchardgrass, 22% Perennial Ryegrass, 9% Freedom! MR Clover, 4% Barblanca Clover
• A fast-starting mix with lots of tonnage
• Good for short-term pastures, typically 3-5 years
• Excellent forage quality
• Can be used to thicken weak alfalfa stands and thin pastures
• Best used north of the Mason Dixon Line
Stock#10-6112-350
50 Pounds MST.................. $139
Hayboss Organic Mixture
60% KingFisher Organic Alfalfa (2 varieties),
30% Niva Orchardgrass, 10% Dolina Timothy
• Well-balanced alfalfa grass mixture
• Grasses are very digestible and easy to dry and mow
• Reduce potato leafhopper pressure
• Keep weeds from invading
• Nice hay to feed or sell
• Best on soils that are productive for alfalfa
Stock#10-6113-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC............... $267
SEEDS: HAY & GRAZING MIXES
• 50/50 mix of oats and peas
• Use for grain or forage
Stock#10-0117-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED... $29.50
50% palatable orchardgrasses, 22% Montana Meadow Brome, 18%
tetraploid perennial ryegrass, 5% Freedom! Red Clover, 5% Regalgraze Ladino Clover
• A highly palatable, orchardgrass-based mixture
• Contains drought-tolerant species for dry conditions
• Tolerates managed grazing well
• Great for organic farms
50 Pounds MST.................. $164
Stock#10-6116-350
King’s Performance Max Mixture
70% alfalfas (combination of KingFisher Excelerator, 444, and 30-30
Alfalfas), 30% late-heading endophyte-free tall fescue varieties including Kora
• Excels both in agronomics and nutritional performance
• Drought productivity
• Consistent high-fiber digestibility
• Traffic and wet-soil tolerance
• Long lasting with superb yields
Stock#10-6120-350
Horse Supreme Mixture
36% Persist & Athos Orchardgrass, 26% diploid perennial ryegrasses,
20% Montana Meadow Brome, 15% Balin Kentucky Bluegrass, 3%
Alice White Clover
• Productive and palatable
• Quick start, dense cover, and excellent for spring and fall
• Flexible grazing management
• Tolerates shorter grazing heights
• Excellent for horse and sheep grazing as well as other livestock
Stock#10-6117-325
25 Pounds MST.................... $89
50 Pounds MST.................. $154
Stock#10-6117-350
King’s Grazing Mix
46% European diploid & tetraploid perennial ryegrasses,
38% late-heading orchardgrasses, 7% Freedom! or Cyclone II Red
Clover, 6 % Alice White Clover, 3% forage chicory
• Highly palatable mixture
• Excellent for high-producing livestock
• Ideal for good soils that have high productivity
• Has mineral nutrition and other animal health benefits
50 Pounds MST.................. $164
Stock#10-6119-350
King’s Haymaster Mixture
35% KingFisher 444 Alfalfa, 35% late-heading orchardgrasses, 20%
Hakari Alaska Brome, 10% Barfleo Timothy
• Well-balanced mixture that is traffic tolerant
• Makes soft hay that livestock, calves, and horses love
• Hay dries very easily
• A great source of high-quality, effective fiber when added to dairy
rations
Stock#10-6114-350
50 Pounds MST.................. $199
Lowland Hay Mix
60% Kora & STF 43 Tall Fescue (endophyte-free),
20% Barfleo Timothy, 20% Freedom! Red Clover
• A late-heading mix with traffic tolerance
• Has a wide harvest window
• Tolerates wet soils and dries quickly
• Consistent high fiber digestibility
• Superb yields
• Can be mixed with alfalfa on marginal alfalfa soils
Stock#10-6121-350
50 Pounds MST.......... $165
Stock#12-3008-001
1 Pound................................ $38
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Hay & GrazingMixes
HillSide Mixture
Seeds
King’s Pea Oat Mix
Hay & Grazing Mixes
Seeds
Spring Champion
56% Spring Peas, 32% Jerry Oats, and 12% Hairy Vetch
• Good for cover crop
• Best seeded in the late winter to early spring
• Can also be seeded in late summer
• Grows rapidly in warm soil to grow quick spring nitrogen
• Will crowd out weeds and fix nitrogen once it is
established
Stock#10-8011-050
Oats Plus Mixture
60% Jerry Oats, 40% Marshall Annual Ryegrass
• Quick-growing annuals for high-quality forage
• Combines the strength of each product
• Plant in early spring and late summer
• Good for grazing and machine harvest
• Harvest prior to boot stage
Stock#10-6125-150
Partner Organic Grass Mix
60% Kora Tall Fescue, 25% Niva Orchardgrass,
15% Tundra Timothy
• An all-grass mix
• Gives both high-quality forage and yield
• Useful across many soils
• Can be seeded alone or with legumes
Stock#10-6123-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC................ $273
Pea Tritlage – Organic
55% 4010 Peas, 45% Spring Triticale
• Popular mix with high-feed value and versatility
• High in protein due to the leafiness of the triticale
• Can be grazed, made into silage, or baled
• Used for quick spring forage
Stock #10-6135-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC....... $30.55
Star Organic Mixture
39% Niva Orchardgrass, 16% Laura Meadow Fescue, 27% Perennial
Ryegrass, 7% Rivendel White Clover, 6% Red Clover, 5% Timothy
• For dairy-quality pasture on varying soil types
Stock#10-6126-450
50 Pounds ORGANIC............... $289
Tri-Star Grass Mix
34% Perun Festolulium, 40% Kora & STF 43 Tall Fescues, 26% premium orchardgrasses
• New all-grass, low-cost mix
• Designed to be seeded into established alfalfa and clover stands
• Will give more yield and more digestible fiber
• Also a great complement for new alfalfa and /or clover seedings
• Very aggressive, high-quality starter
• Shade tolerant
Stock#10-6134-150
Sale Topper Grass Mix
40% Athos Orchardgrass (premium), 40% Intensiv Orchardgrass (premium), 10% Clair Timothy, 10% Barfleo Timothy
• New all-grass mix
• Primarily designed to be seeded as a stand-alone crop
• Can also be a great complement for new alfalfa and/or clover
seedlings
• Suitable for horses, dry cows, heifers, and milking cows
• Can be used for hay-marketing purposes
Stock#10-6133-350
50 Pounds MST.................. $149
Stock#12-3008-001
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1 Pound................................ $38
Tritical Plus Mix
66% TriCal 815 & 33% annual ryegrass
• Better forage quality and more tonnage
• Use to thicken weak alfalfa fields in the fall
• Forage has bulk for easier silo unloading
Stock#10-6129-150
SEEDS: SMALL GRAINS
Purple Bounty Hairy Vetch
Barley
Stock#10-1105-248
Spring Barley
Stock#10-1106-248
• Winter-hardy annual
• Early maturing variety with early flowering
• Shortens the wait for flowering to allow seeding for the next crop
Stock#10-8002-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED....... ask
Oats
The oat plant is a cereal grain grown for its seed and forage.
It is an annual grass adapted to fall planting/midsummer
harvest or spring planting/late summer harvest. One of
the most common uses of oats is feed for livestock, especially horses and cattle. It is considered a very good forage source. It is also consumed by humans in oatmeal and
rolled oats.
Valor Winter Barley
• Excellent winter hardiness and yield potential
• Very short awns
• Taller variety results in a good multi-purpose crop
• Great choice for grain, straw, and forage
Stock#10-7221-148
Hairy Vetch
Everleaf 126 Forage Oats
• True forage oats with delayed heading
• Very bushy and leafy with a soft stem
• Extremely high-forage quality – cows love it
• Keep seeding rate low when using as a nurse crop
• Not recommended for grain
50 Pounds UNTREATED...... $31.50
Stock#10-1106-150
Hairy vetch is a legume that is grown for soil improvement,
for pasture, and as a forage crop. Preferring well-drained
soils, it can thrive in soils too acidic for other crops. It is a
vigorous cover crop that is hardy enough to survive cold
winters.
Hairy Vetch VNS – Organic
• Hardy winter annual legume
• Best used in mixtures
• Burn off or till into soil after flower
• Potential to produce 200 pounds of free nitrogen
Stock#10-8001-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC........... ask
Forage Maker 50 Oats
• High-yielding Canadian oats
• True forage variety with wide leaves
• Produces high-quality forage
• Seeding rate: 3 to 4 bushel per acre
Stock#10-1283-150
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Small Grains
Barley plants are either spring or
winter annual grasses. Winter varieties are planted in the fall because
they require a period of exposure to
the cold in order to produce flowers and set seeds. Spring varieties
do not require exposure to cold in
order to develop seed heads and
should be seeded as early as possible in the spring. Barley is a cereal grain that serves as a
major animal feed crop. As feed it is nearly equal in nutritive value to kernel corn. Barley is also grown as a forage
crop for livestock when harvested in the vegetative stage.
Winter Barley
Seeds
Small Grains
Small Grains
Seeds
SEEDS: SMALL GRAINS
Jerry Oats
• Fast-establishing, tall and leafy spring oats
• Popular variety
• Excellent for fall seeding
• Very good late summer and fall growth
• Typically winter kills this variety
• Use as a nurse crop
• Makes lots of straw
• Great for forage or grain
Stock#10-1111-148
48 Pounds UNTREATED........$20.25
Organic Winter Rye
• Can be planted from September to December
• For higher yields, plant earlier
• Produces straw and grain
• Withstands cold and survives with snow cover
Stock#10-1114-256
56 Pounds ORGANIC............$25
Spelt
Spelt is a late-maturing small grain closely related to wheat.
Most varieties are taller and more aggressive in growth
than wheat. Spelt is managed similar to wheat and has
found a new market as a health food.
Comet Spelt
Jerry Organic Oats
• Fast-establishing, tall and leafy spring oats
• Popular variety
• Excellent for fall seeding
• Very good late summer and fall growth
• Typically winter kills this variety
• Use as a nurse crop
• Makes lots of straw
• Great for forage or grain
Stock#10-1111-248
.48 Pounds ORGANIC…………$26.50
• Short variety with high grain yield
• Ideal for feeding grain to livestock
• Seeding rate: 125 pounds per acre
Stock#10-1119-150
Oberkulmer Spelt
• A true spelt containing no wheat germplasm
• Tall and robust
• Good forage quality and tonnage
• Great variety for forage harvest prior to flag leaf emergence
• Very late heading with wide harvest window
• Can be used for grain and forage
Stock#10-1118-150
Rye
Triticale
Rye is a grass grown as a cereal grain
and as a forage crop. Rye grain is
used for flour and rye bread, as well
as animal fodder. Nearly half of the
rye grown in the United States is harvested for grain with the remainder
used as pasture, hay, or as a cover
crop. Winter rye is planted in the fall
to provide ground cover and can be
harvested as a crop or tilled directly into the soil in spring
to add more organic matter.
Triticale is a hardy winter cereal crop that is a cross between wheat and rye. It provides excellent forage quality.
The heading date is similar to wheat, about two weeks after rye. Triticale is a good compromise between the hardiness of rye and the yield potential and nutritional qualities
of wheat.
Huron Rye
• A later-heading cereal rye
• Winter cover
• Prevents erosion and is a nutrient scavenger
• Green manure
• Use as a rolled straw mulch for no-till
Stock#10-1144-156
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SEEDS: SMALL GRAINS
Trical 815 Organic Triticale
• Leafy winter triticale
• Bred for high-forage yield and quality
• Maturity date is similar to most winter wheats
• Wide harvest window
• Harvest before heads emerge
• No till into thin alfalfa stands to increase first cut tonnage
• Great grain and straw product
50 Pounds ORGANIC.............. $24
Stock#10-1100-250
Trical 815 Triticale
• Leafy winter triticale
• Bred for high-forage yield and quality
• Maturity date is similar to most winter wheats
• Wide harvest window
• Harvest before heads emerge
• No-till into thin alfalfa stands to increase first cut tonnage
• Great grain and straw product
Stock#10-1100-150
50 pounds UNTREATED.......... $24
Wheat
Wheat is an annual cereal grain
that is cultivated worldwide. It
is grown on more acres than
any other crop. As a main human food crop, whole grain
wheat is a source of vitamins,
minerals, and protein while
refined grain is mostly starch.
It is ground to make flour for
bread, pasta, and pastries.
Malabar Soft Red Winter Wheat
• Mid-season, beardless variety
• Consistent yields and excellent disease resistance
Stock#10-2112-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED.......... $21
Soft Red Organic Winter Wheat VNS
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Bright green color
Can grow up to 5 feet tall
Plants can produce an average of 50 kernels of wheat
Seeding Rate: 100 to 150 pounds per acre
Stock#10-2112-260
60 Pounds ORGANIC.............. $22.50
Miscellaneous
Austrian Organic Winter Peas
• Highly nutritious winter annual
• Great for silage and green manure
• Excellent wildlife feed
Stock#10-1141-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC.............. $48
Buckwheat
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Summer annual cover crop
Quick soil cover in cool season or summer
Weed suppressor
Attracts many beneficial insects
Provides nectar for pollinators
Loosens topsoil and handles poor soils
Extracts phosphorous from the soil, making it more available to
the following crops
Stock#10-1140-150
Buckwheat - Organic
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Summer annual cover crop
Quick soil cover in cool season or summer
Weed suppressor
Attracts many beneficial insects
Provides nectar for pollinators
Loosens topsoil and handles poor soils
Extracts phosphorous from the soil, making it more available to
the following crops
Stock#10-1140-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC.............. $55
4010 Forage Peas
• Tall with large leaf
• Excellent for forage
• Great companion crop with small grains
Stock#10-1146-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED.......... $30.50
4010 Forage Peas - Organic
• Tall with large leaf
• Excellent for forage
• Great companion crop with small grains
Stock# 10-1146-250
50 pounds ORGANIC………..$36
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Small Grains
• Extremely high yielding
• Late summer seeding has potential for both fall and spring harvest
• Not compatible to mix with annual ryegrass
Stock#10-1718-150
Seeds
Trical 718 Triticale
SEEDS: WARM SEASON ANNUALS
Warm Season Annuals
Seeds
Warm Season Annuals
BMR Sorghum
Sudangrass
These warm season annuals can produce much forage in
a short period of time for the summer months. Their productivity thrives in heat, moisture, and fertility. This is a
low- cost crop that can be grazed or used for silage or balage. Sorghum sudangrass is useful as a part of a double
crop program, to thicken alfalfa fields that are thinning, or
to rotate out weak or undesirable pasture. Seed only after
soils have warmed above 60°F and are predicted to stay
above 60° (around June 1).
Caution: do not graze sorghum or sudangrass crops
prior to recommended heights or after frost because they
might contain prussic acid.
AS6401
• Full season
• High yield and high quality
• Excellent = hay, silage, drought stress, rotational grazing, recovery
after cutting
• BMR quality for improved palatability and digestibility
• Improved disease tolerance and cold tolerance
• Low water requirement
• Short maturity – 60 days
Stock#10-9401-150
AS6501
• High-yield potential
after cutting
• Photoperiod sensitive for extended harvest window
Stock#10-9501-150
Black Hawk 12 BMR Sorghum Sudangrass
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Excellent forage during the heat of the summer
Primary uses are for pasture and hay
Secondary use is for greenchop
Lower lignin content increases intake by animals and increased
digestibility
• Promote better regrowth by cutting at 35-42” and leaving 6-10”
• Thrived very well in Lancaster County in 2012
50 Pounds ORGANIC..............$78
Stock#10-9020-250
Sea Hawk 6 BMR Organic
Sorghum Sudangrass
• High-tillering, high-quality forage with good early vigor
• High leaf-to-stem ratio that results in high protein
• Good digestibility and palatability
• Drier stalk allows crop to be baled sooner
Stock#10-9030-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC..............$78
AS6402
• Very leafy, dwarf variety
• High-yield potential
after cutting
• Can be grazed or cut short
• Late maturity
Stock#10-9402-150
50 Pounds UNTREATED.....$83.50
Stock#12-3008-001
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1 Pound................................ $38
SEEDS: WARM SEA SON ANNUAL S
Seeds
Millet
Wonderleaf Forage Millet
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Hybrid Pearl Millet leafy type
Sow when soil temperature is at 65°F or more
Needs good seed-to-soil contact
Will grow bushy, but not tall
Palatability will be lost when growth is taller than 3’
Begin grazing at 12” - do not graze lower than 6”
No prussic acid
Safe for horses
Growth slows in September with cool weather
Seeding Rate: 10 to 20 pounds per acre
Stock#10-9012-150
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Exciting, newer sudangrass
Small seeded and thin stemmed
Exceptional forage yield and quality
Excellent = hay, silage, rotational grazing, early seedling vigor,
uniformity
• Quick dry-down
• Very heat and drought tolerant
• Highly nutritious brown midrib
50 Pounds UNTREATED...$102.50
Stock#10-9301-150
Pro-max Sudangrass
Sudangrass
Sudangrass is an erect annual grass that produces large
amounts of dry matter if planted in the summer well before the first frost. It grows from 4-7 feet tall and has 1/2
inch wide leaves. Its smaller stems give it excellent drying
characteristics for haymaking. Sudangrass can be harvested as pasture, green chop, hay, or silage.
AS9301 Organic Sudangrass
• Full season
• High yield and high quality
after cutting
• Improved disease tolerance and cold tolerance
• Short maturity – 60 days
Stock#10-9301-250
Stock#12-3008-001
AS9301 Sudangrass
1 Pound................................ $38
• True sudangrass with the BMR trait
• High-quality summer forage for direct pasture or hay production
• Improved digestibility and greater animal preference
• Improved animal performance
• Start grazing at 25-30” / do not graze below 6-8”
Stock#10-9018-150
Teff
Teff is a relatively new crop that is native to Ethiopia and
tolerates many soil conditions. It is a very small-seeded,
warm-season grass that has fine leaves and stems. Good
for grazing after first cutting. Horses and livestock love its
very palatable dry hay. Weed pressure must be controlled
prior to planting and after teff is established. There is ongoing refinement of this new crop’s management.
Corvallis Teff
• Researched in New York and excellent performer in 2007 Penn
State trials
• Very good for dry hay
• Plant tiny seeds in a shallow firm seedbed when soil is 60°F
• Looked best in Lancaster County farm plots
Stock#10-1101-125
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Warm Season Annuals
Millet is a small-seeded cereal crop used for food and fodder. Because it has small seeds, it has a lower seeding rate.
It is similar to sorghum sudangrass, but has no prussic acid.
A warm season annual, growth slows down in September
when cool weather arrives.
SEEDS: SOYBEANS
Seeds
Soybeans
Soybeans
Soybean is a legume that is native to East Asia. It is a hardy plant that will be protected from adverse weather and pests and
diseases if grown in healthy, fertile, and workable soil. The soil for optimum soybean production is a loose, well-drained
loam that supports its fibrous root system and allows for movement of air to the nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Soybeans
can produce at least twice as much protein per acre as any other major grain crop. Most soybean varieties are used for
animal feed and oil production. The United States has become the largest producer (75 million metric ton) and exporter (35
million metric ton) of soybeans in the world.
Blue River Organic
Soybean Seeds
The lower the number, the earlier the maturity
Planting Population
140,000 to 165,000 seeds per acre for organic cultivation
180,000 to 220,000 seeds per acre drilled
BR 06F8 Brand – Group 0.6
• Possible food grade
• Yellow hilum, 34.0% protein
• Taller, bush-type bean with good canopy
• 109% of plot average in Blue River trials
Stock#10-0068-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 12A2 Brand – Group 1.2
• Yields 8-10% above location averages
• Very good emergence and standability
• Good tolerance to PRR and BSR
Stock#10-0122-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 1F44 Brand – Group 1.4
• Yellow hilum
• Possible food/tofu use
• Taller plants with medium bush profile and good canopy
• Aggressive and energetic plant growth
• High protein (39.2%) and more yield than Vinton
Stock#10-0144-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 17C2 Brand – Group 1.7
• Improved yield potential
• Yielded 6% over the test average for this maturity
• Very good tolerance to white mold, PRR, brown stem rot, and IDC
Stock#10-0172-250 50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 19ARI Brand – Group 1.9
• Aphid-resistant variety
• Very good, yield potential
• Dark hilum, feed-type variety
Stock#10-0192-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
• Dark hilum, high-yielding feed type
• Good performance on poorer soils
• Very good stress tolerance
• 12% above means in 2006 Wisconsin organic trial
Stock#10-0212-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 26C4 Brand – Group 2.6
• Excellent yield performance
• Resistant to Soybean Cyst Nematode
• Moderate resistance to Sudden Death Syndrome
• Good Phytophthora Root Rot tolerance
Stock#10-0264-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
• Dark hilum, feed use, dependable over several years
• Taller plants with medium bush profile and good canopy
• Yield was 110% of plot mean in Wisconsin State Trials
Stock#10-0271-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
• Dark hilum, feed type, proven over multiple years
• Semi-bush, medium height
• Very good yield stability even in stressed environments
• Excellent yields in Group III variety
Stock#10-0347-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
BR 43A7 – Group 4.3
• Consistent high yields over a variety of regions
• Medium plant height and medium bush type plants
• Higher than average protein for a dark hilum variety
Stock#10-043A-250
50 Pounds ORGANIC............ $46
Stock#12-3008-001
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Garden & P r o d uce
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31
Introduction
ents found in present-day produce. Recognizing that the
challenges of obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and
various emotional and mental disorders are connected to
food in some way, we recommend returning to a healthy
lifestyle through the variety of foods we eat. Growing our
own salad greens, root vegetables, green vegetables, and
fruits in nutrient-dense soils is a great start.
We have not inherited this earth from our parents to do
with it what we will. We have borrowed it from our children and we must be careful to use it in their interests as
well as our own.
– Moses Henry Cass
The Value of Gardens
We are blessed by our Creator who loves us and provides
for our well-being. He has created a good earth for us
to live in and has entrusted us to care for it. As we learn
more and more about the condition of our soils and the
environment, we acknowledge that we have a great responsibility to leave a greener tomorrow than what we
found today. This quote is a challenge to all of us…
At Lancaster Ag we count it a wonderful privilege to work
with all the gardeners and produce growers who use our
programs and products. It is truly a pleasure to service
your needs, make recommendations, and troubleshoot
your problems. Currently this is an exciting segment of our
business and one to which we are deeply committed.
Healthy families are another wonderful blessing that our
Heavenly Father gives to us. At Lancaster Ag we focus
Reuben’s father, Stephen Stoltzfus,
on gardening so that we can improve
experienced a terminal health crisis
human health. When we plant our
Our passion is promoting
in 2001. That is what has driven our
own gardens or rows of produce on
healthy living through
company’s research efforts to creour acreage and grow nutrient-dense
ate a healthy environment and finefood, we are assured that we are dofarming and gardening.
tune sustainable agriculture. Through
ing our best to raise healthy families.
owner Reuben Stoltzfus’ own health
Our goal for our family members is for
issues, he has developed a determination to find answers
them to live long, vigorous, and productive lives.
that improve soil, plants, and human health. Our passion
is promoting healthy living through farming and gardening.
The link between human health and the food we eat has
been known for a long time. Americans are beginning to
We recognize the value of gardens and farms that produce
realize that a large part of our epidemic health problems
truly healthful food. There is order in the natural system
stems from two things: the lack of fresh fruits and vegthat God has created by which people can live off of the
etables in our diets and the decreased amount of nutri-
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Gardens in the 21st Century
A return to gardening is an exciting and innovative trend in
the 21st century. Even though it means counting the cost
of the time and effort involved and then paying the price
and following through, the benefits are great. Lancaster Ag
services many gardeners and they are a part of the thousands of people who are opting for healthier lifestyles by
working the soil and planting backyard gardens.
Gardeners need to be
willing to become knowledgeable about the process and then work hard
to be successful. Gardening involves preparing and
fertilizing the soil, planting the seeds, monitoring the growth, watering
the plants, and weeding
the rows. Later, the produce must be harvested
and the excess preserved
for future use. In spite of
the hard work, gardening
is easier than spending time in hospitals and better than
spending money for major medical care. It is like An ounce
of prevention that is worth a pound of cure.
For most gardeners the number one reason to garden is
for the food. Naturally, food nourishes the whole being.
In spring, summer, and fall it is a feast for the eyes when
bowls of steaming fresh vegetables are passed around the
family kitchen table just minutes after this same produce
was picked in the garden. Snacking on crisp raw vegetables
recently harvested is an incomparable delight in freshness
that cannot be found in the industrial food chain.
Gardening is a physical activity for the entire family. Multiple generations can work together. Young children, retirees, and those in between can share the many tasks
of gardening. It is great exercise for people of all ages
as grandparents and grandchildren pick peas and beans,
working their way down the rows side-by-side, with the
parents picking up the heavier work. Gardening for the
most part must be done outdoors. The fresh air and smells
of the earth invigorate the body and soul.
There are also financial benefits to planting a garden, especially when feeding a large family. At harvest’s end when
the canning shelves are filled, it is satisfying to know that
the family has high-quality, nutritious food to eat all winter
long. What started with a packet of seeds has blossomed
and grown and has been used to fill canning jar after canning jar. When there is such a bountiful harvest so that
there is more produce leftover than a family can possibly
use, the excess can be sold at a roadside stand. The extra income provides money to pay for improving the soil in
the garden. Neighbors and passersby are glad to purchase the
freshest vegetables available.
God has entrusted us with caring for His earth. The soil that He
created is a resource for us, one
that He has gifted to us so that
we can sustain human life. As
gardeners and farmers, we have
an obligation to work the land
carefully and in a responsible
way. We have the awesome task
of being stewards, which means
actively managing what God has
given us. Gardening is caring for God’s creation at its best.
The spiritual nurture that gardening provides comes from
walking and talking with God in the garden. He desires
daily conversations and fellowship with us. Our praise and
thanksgiving for the timely rains he sends and His bountiful
harvests go directly to the heart of God. Connecting with
God first thing in the morning as we work in the garden
before the noonday heat, starts the day right. We exercise faith in His mighty power when we depend on Him for
rain, sun, warmth, and the sprouting of new life. When
the seedlings break through the soil, it is the miracle of life
played out over and over again.
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land and sustain their life and health. At Lancaster Ag we
are constantly learning about the conditions of the soils,
environment, and climates with which our Creator has
blessed our earth. The challenge for us is to be faithful
stewards, manage our natural resources well, and leave
the land better than the way it was passed on to us. By
carefully and methodically enriching and balancing the
soil, we will bless future generations and pave the way for
a healthier nation.
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For some people it is emotionally satisfying to work in the
soil. Turning over the dirt around the plants helps the mind
to deal with the disappointments of yesterday and anticipate the joy in upcoming events. Some say that gardening
is a soul thing that goes down to the core of one’s being.
Others say the love of gardening is a gift from God. Still
others say that it refreshes and delights. They are drawn to
the garden and are nurtured by the time they spend there
watching things grow.
The Benefits of Family Meals
Tending a garden and eating family meals together go
hand-in-hand. The interconnection of working together
to tend the garden and then sitting down to a feast that
comes directly from the labor of one’s hands is rewarding.
The fresh, sweet tastes of food that is nutrient-dense make
the hard work worthwhile. Enjoying good health and a
happy family life are benefits from eating together around
the table on a regular basis.
An important part in family life is working together to prepare the food for the table or to preserve it at the end of
the harvest. Even the very young children in the family
can be given tasks such as breaking green beans in half or
picking silk from an ear of corn. Children are more eager
to be involved if they know they are valued and their work
is praised. If they see Mom and Dad working together to
can peaches or make applesauce, they want to be a part
of the scene. When young and old work together in the
kitchen to cook daily meals using fresh whole foods from
the garden, the children learn skills they will use for a life-
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time. Plus, it teaches them to eat the many different nutrients needed for a healthy diet and to eat their colors.
Family meals enhance communication and ensure the worth
of each person. Parents listen to their children talk about
their playmates and school activities and parents share about
on-the-job happenings and whom they met at the auction
or store. All members of the family take turns sharing about
their day’s events. Mealtimes are a great time to teach and
learn! Research shows that the children whose families eat
together on a regular basis make more positive choices in life.
Buying Fresh and Local
Presently most produce in the United States is shipped an average of 1500 miles before it is sold. In order to reverse this
situation, one of the healthy choices that many families in
our country are making is to buy locally. Raising a garden on
a large scale obviously does not fit with everyone’s lifestyle
and circumstances. Being able to buy the extra produce from
neighbors’ gardens or from local produce growers or farmers
has many advantages for the whole community. Here are ten
reasons to think local first and buy from local, independently
owned businesses whenever possible.
• Eliminates the middleman – more of the food dollar goes
directly to the grower
• Strengthens the local economy – keeps food dollars local
• Creates local jobs – small businesses provide the most
jobs to residents
• Better service – local people have a better understanding
of the produce they are raising and selling
• Supports community non-profit groups – small businesses contribute more than large businesses
• Makes a community unique – one-of-a-kind businesses
are not based on a national plan, but rather, their own
interests and the needs of their customers
• Saves on fuel – very little transportation costs by not
shipping food across the country or internationally
• Provides freshness at its peak – food starts losing nutrients as soon as it is harvested
• Better appearance and taste – fruits and vegetables are
picked when they are ripe
• Assures that harmful growing practices are not used –
consumers can speak directly to growers about their applications and soil conditions
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Demand for Real Foods is Increasing
When there is a lack of sufficient minerals in our foods, the
eleven vital systems in our bodies suffer. Keeping our bodies well tuned with real foods will go a long way to prevent
serious health problems in these systems: endocrine, immune, reproductive, musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory,
digestive, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and skin.
The high cost of real food is of great concern. Buying local and planning summer meals around the seasonal vegetables that are ripe in the garden and available at nearby
roadside stands and farmers markets are ways to save
on the food budget. Another way is to cook meals from
scratch by using fresh, whole ingredients instead of opening pre-packaged food. Eliminating food waste is also a
savings of the food dollars that a family has to spend. Over
forty percent of America’s food is thrown away and of that
amount, only three percent is recycled in creative ways
such as compost piles.
Lancaster Ag encourages you to transform barren backyards into lush gardens. When your body craves fresh vegetables, simply step outside your back door, walk 30 feet
and pick the ingredients for a real foods dinner. When
you follow Lancaster Ag’s Garden Programs your garden
will flourish. This means carefully following the programs
step-by-step, nurturing your soil, and using our beneficial
garden products that are described on pages 50-55. Then
your family will enjoy the health that comes from a diet of
real foods.
Soil Conditions in Gardens and Fields
In conclusion, we must garden and farm from the bottom
up. The beginning of great gardens and produce acres
that produce healthy, nutrient-dense produce is the
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Real foods are nutrient-dense herbs, fruits, and vegetables
raised in soils rich with balanced minerals and alive with
biology. Nutrient-dense is the key word in the definition
of real foods because both the soil in which the fruits and
vegetables are grown and the foods themselves are nutrient-dense. This means it is important to put minerals back
into our soils and make those soils sustainable for future
generations.
Small family farms help communities stay vibrant. Many
people today are worried about the great distances their
food travels before they consume it. When farmers and
produce growers can sell their real foods locally, it lessens
the dependence on long supply lines for food and profits
the local economy. For example, the Buy Fresh, Buy Local
initiative in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania reported this
finding in April 2012, “If all Lancaster County households
shifted 5 percent of their grocery budgets to local foods,
our local economy would capture an additional $45 million
annually.” That is a significant influx of cash.
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vegetables. Without balanced minerals, it is possible to
achieve high production, but not the highest quality nutritional food.
**Please refer to pages 61-71 for a detailed discussion of
minerals and soil nutrients**.
We at Lancaster Ag are awed by the complexity of the many
elements needed in the soil for good healthy life to exist at
that level. It is interesting to note that all of these elements
are supplied through the natural system in amounts that
are adequate and balanced. When we neglect the natural
system, deplete the soil, or add detrimental ingredients,
we upset the balance of nature and create a domino effect of problems that begin in our soils and consequently
extend to our plants and then to animals and eventually to
our own human health.
soil. The number one goal for gardens
The beginning of great
gardens and produce
acres that produce
healthy, nutrient-dense
produce is the soil.
and produce acres is the production of
top quality herbs, fruits, and vegetables
that taste delicious as opposed to lowgrade, inferior produce. Unfortunately,
from 1940 to 1991, the produce quality in the United States dropped. On
the average, fruit lost 60% of its mineral density and vegetables lost nearly
80%. The largest sphere of influence with which to raise
the quality of our current produce is the soil.
The condition of our soils is important because all life on
earth is dependent on soil. A close look at healthy soil reveals that it is teeming with life and activity. It is rich in
organic matter, insects, earthworms, air, water, and nutrients. Healthy soil retains nutrients and has a texture that
allows water and air to permeate it. The four major components of soil are mineral matter, organic matter, water,
and air. The mineral matter (stones, gravel) usually originates from the bedrock that lies beneath the soil. Organic
matter (humus) is the decayed remains and waste products
of plants and animals.
It is important to note that the mineral composition of
the soil is what makes the difference between rich fertile
soil and poor infertile soil. Plants need minerals to be in
an available and balanced form. Minerals are what create sweetness, flavor, and nutrition in fruits, grains, and
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Lancaster Ag offers a quality line of garden products and programs in the following pages that enhances the natural
system and enables growers to raise
nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables
that benefit human health.
Measuring the Quality of
Fruits and Vegetables
Dr. Carey Reams, an agricultural and human health consultant, discovered an easy, efficient, and inexpensive method
of determining produce quality. He realized that minerals
in the food give energy to people and that those minerals
are actually carriers of energy. Humans need minerals, not
for the elements themselves, but for the energy associated
with those elements.
Dr. Reams discovered that a rise in plant sugars as measured on an instrument called a refractometer indicated a
corresponding rise in mineral density. The units of a refractometer are measured in degrees Brix (°Bx). One degree
Brix corresponds to 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution and thus represents the strength of the solution as a
percentage by weight. The general rule is the higher the
Brix value, the higher the quality.
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Fall Dry Blends
Soil samples: The soil samples from gardens and produce acres that are sent to Lancaster Ag are evaluated
for the major and minor minerals. Based on the results
of these soil samples, Lancaster Ag is able to give specific
recommendations for which Fall Dry Blend to use and its
application rate. If needed, we can make custom mixes
tailored to specific soil samples.
Application: Adding Fall Dry Blends in the months from
August to December allows the soil to make improvements over the winter and begin the process of making
nutrients available for the following spring and summer.
It is best to apply them before the ground freezes, however, the full rate can be applied up to four weeks before
planting. Closer to planting, we recommend using lower
application rates. If the soil is to be plowed, apply the Fall
Dry Blend on the surface after plowing.
By offering these Fall Dry Blends, we help customers
attain the goal of balanced soil that is biologically alive.
When there is a high, balanced nutrient reserve in the
soil, the result will be plants that are disease and insect
resistant and fruits and vegetables that are high quality,
nutrient-dense food.
Ingredients: ground limestone, humus, marl, gypsum, soft rock
phosphate with colloidal clay, salt, calcium borate, copper sulfate,
zinc sulfate, humates
• A dry blend formulated to improve the calcium level
in the soil
• Can be used on gardens, flower beds, lawns, small
fruits, and fruit trees
• Helps the fertility level and balance of the soil for
next growing season
• For autumn application between August & December
• Apply 50-75 pounds per 1000 square feet
50 Pounds.......................$9.35
Stock#05-1005-050
Fall Blend M 0-1.5-3-26-2-2.7 CFU
Ingredients: ground limestone, marl, sulfate of potash-magnesia,
humus, soft phosphate with colloidal clay, gypsum, brown phosphate rock, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, humates
• A dry blend formulated to improve the magnesium
level of the soil
• Can be used on gardens, flower beds, lawns, small
fruits, and fruit trees
next growing season
• Apply July 15-September 15 for maximum benefit
50 Pounds.....................$11.40
Stock#05-1006-050
Fall Blend P 0-5-0-24-1.5-1.5 CFU
Ingredients: ground limestone, soft phosphate with colloidal clay,
brown phosphate rock, humus, gypsum, marl, salt, calcium borate,
copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, humates
• A dry blend formulated to improve the phosphorus
level of the soil
next growing season
• For autumn application between August & December
Stock#05-1007-050
50 Pounds.....................$12.09
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Fall is an important time to improve the soil in gardens
and produce acres. Lancaster Ag offers three Fall Dry
Blends that are formulated for three different general
conditions of the soil. They will put nutrients back into
the soil and prepare it for next year’s crops. These blends
are specially designed to improve the nutrient balance
and content in the soil and are formulated with ingredients that are friendly to soil’s microorganisms.
Fall Blend C 0-1-0-26-1.5-1.5 CFU
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Products
Lancaster Ag prefers to make recommendations based on a soil test
and will design a complete soil nutrient program for individuals.
**Certified organic growers should check with certifiers for approval prior to use.
Aragonite Dry 33%
CFU
Ingredient: marl
• Shell flour, comes from the ocean
• Highly-available source of calcium and trace minerals
• See Lancaster Ag for specific fertility guidance
• Application recommendations are based on soil tests
Stock#05-1000-050
50 Pounds.....................$11.16
Asparagus Mix 1-2-1-7-0-0.5 CFU
Ingredients: humus, ground limestone, soft rock phosphate with
colloidal clay, sulfate of potash-magnesia, sodium nitrate, calcium
borate
• A blend that helps to meet the nutrient needs of asparagus
• Can enhance quality and yield in the next year of
production
• Provides a boost to the roots by replenishing nutrients
• Apply 75 pounds per 100 feet of row after last harvest
(best results by August 31), providing sufficient soil
moisture during August & September
Stock#05-1001-050
50 Pounds.....................$15.32
Blueberry Mix 0-3-2-11-0-30 CFU
Ingredients: sulfur, ground limestone, soft rock phosphate with colloidal clay, gypsum, potassium sulfate, iron sulfate, marl, humus, fish
meal, organic dried kelp, zinc sulfate, calcium borate, copper sulfate,
manganese sulfate, humates
• A blend that helps to provide the nutrients that
blueberries need
• Apply in the fall, shortly after harvest
• Apply 2-5 pounds per bush depending on size
• Spread throughout the bed, avoiding high concentration
at the base of plants
50 Pounds.....................$26.50
Stock#05-1002-050
Dagger CFU
Ingredients: 72.5% fish oil, 20% neem oil, 5% lecithin, 2.5% cottonseed oil
• Unique blend of spray oils
• May control a wide variety of insects and mites (aphids,
citrus rust mites, spider mites, leaf miner, leaf roller, mealy
bugs, psyllids, thrips)
• May control eggs, larvae, and nymphs of insects
• May also control certain fungal diseases (powdery mildew,
greasy spot on citrus, and black spot)
• Enhances the color and visual appearance of plants
• Shake vigorously 30 seconds before pouring
• Apply 2 quarts to 20 gallon water per acre
• Use pressure or fine-mist sprayer to ensure coverage of plant
and leaf surfaces
1 Quart..........................$12.53
Stock#05-2004-032
1 Gallon.........................$43.85
Stock#05-2004-001
2.5 Gallons..................$105.00
Stock#05-2004-212
Blossom Set
Ingredients: molasses, apple cider vinegar, ammonia, phos acid,
manganese sulfate, seaweed, defoamer, salt
• A foliar plant food
• Used when fruit and vegetable growth is longer than
desired
• Apply once per week for 2-3 weeks
• Small areas – apply 4 ounces to 0.5 gallon water per 1000
square feet
• Large areas - apply 1.5 gallons to 25 gallon water per acre
Stock#05-2003-032
1 Quart............................$4.85
Stock#05-2003-001
1 Gallon.........................$10.24
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d-Compose CFU
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) CFU
Ingredient: microscopic fossils of diatoms (a type of green algae that
produces a shell)
• This fossilized diatom flour is abrasive and absorptive
• Razor sharp at the microscopic level
• Physically wears through insect’s waxy outer cuticle
• Absorbs insect’s body fluids till it dies from dehydration
• Insects cannot develop immunity
• Stainless, odorless and permanent
• Apply to soil and plants
• May control various species of larvae when added to
animal feeds
• Apply to foliage in early morning while there is dew
• Also apply as dusting powder or insect repellant
Stock#09-2738-005
5 Pounds.........................$5.00
Stock#09-2738-050
50 Pounds.....................$23.50
Dipel CFU
Ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis
• Natural repellant used to control worms in vegetables,
fruits, field crops, flowers, ornamentals, and lawns
• Controls gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, cabbage looper,
tomato hornworm, leafroller
• Biodegrades quickly
• Apply 1 pound per 3,500 square feet and completely cover
both sides of foliage
• Use higher rates against heavier infestations
• Retreatment at 7-10 day intervals may be necessary
Stock#05-1004-001
1 Pound.........................$19.60
Entrust
F-1 CFU
Ingredients: humus, liquid seaweed, sea minerals, photosynthetic
microbes, hypercellulase, symbiont microbes, humic nutrients,
beneficial cultures
• A foliar product to aid in disease control in fruits and
vegetables
• Contains biology made up of bacteria, enzymes, and
amino acids
• Small areas - foliar apply 1 pint to 2.5 gallon water per
1000 square feet every 7-10 days
• Large areas – foliar apply 4 gallons to 16 gallon water per
acre every week
• Apply thoroughly to entire plant as a light mist in early morning
or late evening
Stock#05-2005-001
1 Gallon...........................$6.80
Stock#05-2005-212
2.5 Gallons....................$15.42
Stock#05-2005-015
15 Gallons.....................$92.52
Fall Blend C 0-0-0-26-1.5-1.5 CFU
Ingredients: ground limestone, humus, marl, gypsum, soft rock
phosphate with colloidal clay, salt, calcium borate, copper sulfate,
zinc sulfate, humates
• A dry blend formulated to improve the calcium level in
the soil
• Can be used on gardens, flower beds, lawns, small fruits,
and fruit trees
• Helps the fertility level and balance of the soil for next
growing season
• For autumn application between August and December
Stock#05-1005-050
50 Pounds.......................$9.35
Fall Blend M 0-1.5-1.5-26-2-2.7 CFU
Ingredients: ground limestone, marl, sulfate of potash-magnesia,
humus, soft phosphate with colloidal clay, gypsum, brown phosphate rock, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, humates
• A dry blend formulated to improve the magnesium level
of the soil
and fruit trees
growing season
• Apply July 15-September 15 for maximum benefit
Stock#05-1006-050
50 Pounds.....................$11.40
CFU
Ingredients: spinosad (a mixture of spinosyn A and spinosyn D)
• Organic insecticide
• Used to control Colorado Potato Beetles and worm pests
Stock#12-3004-032
1 Quart........................$338.00
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Ingredients: humic acid, fulvic acid, sea minerals, microbiological
soil stimulant
amino acids
• A blend that can aid in the breakdown of plant debris from
this year’s plants
• Designed to enhance the biological life of the soil
• Helps the soil rejuvenate itself over winter
• Apply 1 quart to 1 gallon water per 1000 square feet
• Apply evenly to soil surface and plant debris
• Following application, lightly till into the soil
Stock#05-2001-001
1 Gallon...........................$6.79
Stock#05-2001-212
2.5 Gallons....................$16.47
15 Gallons...................$101.05
Stock#05-2001-015
GARDEN & PRODUCE
Garden & Produce
Fruit Mix
Fall Blend P 0-5-0-24-1.5-1.5 CFU
brown phosphate rock, humus, gypsum, marl, salt, calcium borate,
• A dry blend formulated to improve the phosphorus
level of the soil
growing season
• For autumn application between August and December
Stock#05-1007-050
50 Pounds.....................$12.09
Fine Limestone
(Hi Cal, Pulverized) CFU
Ingredient: ground calcium carbonate
• Major source to improve the level of calcium in the soil
• The finer the grind, the faster the calcium is available to t
he plants
• Application rates vary from 100 pounds to 3 tons per acre
50 Pounds.......................$6.25
Stock#04-1005-050
Force
Ingredients: calcium nitrate, ammonia thio-sulfate, phos acid, phosphorus stabilized fish, molasses, humus, potassium sulfate, humic
acid, fulvic acid, calcium carbonate, sea minerals, liquid seaweed,
sodium nitrate, microbiological soil stimulant, manganese sulfate,
copper sulfate, calcium borate, salt, zinc sulfate, photosynthetic
microbes, hypercellulase, symbiont microbes, humic nutrients,
beneficial cultures, elemental sulfur, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin
B1, Vitamin B12
• Designed for soil drench applications for fruits and
vegetables
• Can boost immunization systems of plants
• Invigorates crops by mineralizing and fertilizing
• Mix thoroughly before applying
• Small areas – apply 1⁄2 pint per 100 foot of row
• Large areas – apply 30 gallons to 30 gallon water per acre
• Drip line – 4 ounces per week
Stock#05-2300-001
1 Gallon...........................$8.18
Stock#05-2300-212
2.5 Gallons....................$18.28
Stock#05-2300-015
15 Gallons...................$106.43
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Ingredients: calcium nitrate, phos-acid, potassium nitrate, potassium phosphate, dextrose, humic acid, seaweed, copper sulfate, zinc
sulfate, calcium borate, manganese sulfate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E,
Vitamin C, Vitamin B12
• All-around garden and produce foliar fertilizer
• A unique blend of NPK with calcium
• Penetrates the leaf surface and helps carry other
nutrients into the plant
• Use can reduce the number of foliar applications
• Foliar apply every 7-14 days when there is sufficient foliage
• Continue throughout the growing season
• Shake well before use
• Apply as a light mist in early morning or late evening
• Small areas – apply 1.5 ounces to 1 gallon water per 1000
square feet
• Large areas – apply 2 quarts to 20 gallon water per acre
1 Pint...............................$4.75
Stock#05-2007-016
1 Quart............................$9.25
Stock#05-2007-032
1 Gallon.........................$19.42
Stock#05-2007-001
2.5 Gallons....................$46.80
Stock#05-2007-212
Stock#05-2007-015
15 Gallons...................$279.00
Garden Top Dress 2-4-4-17-1.5-4
Green - CFU
gypsum, amino acid complex, humus, marl, sulfate of potash-magnesia, sulfate of potash, organic kelp, calcium borate, copper sulfate,
zinc sulfate, fish meal, microbiological soil stimulant
• A starter fertilizer with readily available nitrogen
• Can provide fast germination
• Multiple sources of nitrogen for proper cell development
• Wide array of nutrients to feed the soil for this year’s crop
• Helps to improve the energy level of disturbed soil
• In rainy seasons, use every two weeks to improve energy
level of the soil
• Use along with SeedGro to maintain good growing
produce
• Small areas – broadcast apply 25 pounds per 1000
square feet before planting
• Large areas – broadcast apply 750 pounds per acre
before planting
• On-row application: apply 10 pounds per 200 feet of
row on the soil after seeds are planted
Stock#05-1010-050
50 Pounds.....................$20.38
GARDEN & PRODUCE
Garden Top Dress 2-6-4-15-1.5-4
Biological
Gypsum CFU
Ingredient: calcium sulfate
• High availability of calcium
Stock#04-1039-050
50 Pounds.......................$8.50
Lime Sulfur CFU
Ingredients: 30% calcium polysulfide
• For use as a dormant spray and in growing season
• Controls insects such as scale, mites, and borers
• Can prevent numerous fungal diseases such as peach leaf
curl, maple gall, leaf blotch, powdery mildew,
anthracnose, rust and black spot
• Use on fruit and shade trees, shrubs, roses, and berries
• Spray to cover foliage till wet
• For brambles- apply at 1⁄2” leaf bud stage
• For dormant spray, use 1 pint to 3 gallon water
Stock#12-1029-005
5 Gallons.......................$95.50
• Used to improve the phosphorus levels in the soil
• Use when growth is slow even after SeedGro and Garden .Top
Dress have been applied
• Can be used later in the season to boost energy and
improve yields in low CEC soils
• If soil is dry, water the area before application
• Apply 10 pounds per 200 square feet of row
Stock#04-2010-050
50 Pounds.....................$22.25
Neem Oil CFU
Ingredient: neem oil
• Product of the neem tree, an evergreen native to tropical
regions
• Bio-pesticide – mealy bugs, beet armyworms, aphids,
cabbage worms, nematodes, Japanese beetles
• Household pesticide – ants, bedbugs, cockroaches,
houseflies, sand flies, snails, termites, mosquitoes
• Fungal control – black spot, powdery mildew,
anthracnose, rust
• The dilution rate is .5 to 1.0%
• Small areas – 1.25 ounces Neem Oil
and 3 ounces
Phyto-guard to 1 gallon water
• Large areas – 50 ounces Neem Oil
and 1 gallon
Phyto-guard to 39 gallon water
Stock#05-2009-016
1 Pint.............................$19.95
Stock#05-2009-032
1 Quart..........................$29.99
Stock#05-2009-001
1 Gallon.......................$102.95
Phyto-guard CFU
Ingredients: coconut-based surfactant, castor oil, grain alcohol, oil
of citrus reticulata, oleoresin of pinus palustris, oil of cymbopogon
citratus, oil of caraphyllus, oil of pimpinella anisum, oil of cinnamomum camphora, oil of mytracea E. globulus
• All-natural plant protectant composed of many oils
• Can be helpful to deter insects and worm pests
• Contains secondary plant metabolites that plants
themselves produce to arrest feeding by insects
• The dilution rate is 2.0-2.5%
• Small areas – apply 3 ounces Phyto-guard and 1.25
ounces Neem Oil to 1 gallon water
• Large areas – apply 1 gallon Phyto-guard and 50 ounces
Neem Oil to 39 gallon water
Stock#05-2000-032
1 Quart..........................$27.81
Stock#05-2000-001
1 Gallon.........................$99.75
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Ingredients: soft phosphate with colloidal clay, ground limestone,
gypsum, ammonium sulfate, humus, sulfate of potash-magnesia,
marl, mono ammonium phosphate, potassium sulfate, kelp, calcium
borate, fish meal, bone meal, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, kelp meal
• A starter fertilizer with readily available nitrogen
• Can provide fast germination
• Multiple sources of nitrogen for proper cell development
• Wide array of nutrients to feed the soil for this year’s crop
• Helps to improve the energy level of disturbed soil
• In rainy seasons, use every two weeks to improve energy
level of the soil
• Use along with SeedGro to maintain good growing produce
• Small areas – broadcast apply 25 pounds per 1000 square
feet before planting
• Large areas – broadcast apply 750 pounds per acre before
planting
• On-row application: apply 10 pounds per 200 feet of row
on the soil after seeds are planted
50 Pounds.....................$20.01
Stock#05-1009-050
MAP (Monoammonium
Phosphate) 11-52-0
GARDEN & PRODUCE
Garden & Produce
Potting Soil–Perennial Blend .CFU
• A well-drained mix for starting perennials in containers
and planting beds
• A blend fortified with organic compost
• Users add their own nutrients for their specific needs
22 Quart Bag...................$6.80
Stock#05-1013-022
Potting Soil–Premium Lite
Growing Mix CFU
• Contains both organic compost and a full supplement of
organic nutrients
• For use by organic growers who need a lighter mix for
germination, seed starting, and growing plants in flats
1/20-Cubic Yard Bag............$11.50
Stock#05-1018-120
Potting Soil–Premium Organic Potting Soil CFU
• Excellent for making soil blocks, potting seedlings, and
transplanting
• Fortified with organic nutrients
• Has excellent moisture retention and drainage
Stock#05-1014-120
1/20-Cubic Yard Bag...........$10.50
Premier CFU
Ingredients: calcium carbonate, potassium sulfate, seaweed, humic
acid, organic apple cider vinegar, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1
• Use in fruit or vegetable crops
• Designed to correct calcium and potassium deficiencies
in vine crops and vegetables
• Helps determine size, taste, shelf life, and quality of vine
crops and vegetables
• Mix thoroughly before using, shaking vigorously
• Apply 2-4 ounces per 100 feet of drip line every week
Stock#05-2400-212
2.5 Gallons....................$63.29
SeedGro CFU
Ingredients: phosphorus stabilized fish, sea minerals, potassium
sulfate, organic molasses, humus, humic acid, fulvic acid, liquid seaweed, organic acetic acid, boron, magnesium sulfate, microbiological
soil stimulant, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Beauveria bassiana
• A multipurpose all-natural liquid fertilizer
amino acids
• Formulated to improve the biological life of the soil and
supply plant-available nutrients
• Sparks germination and early growth
• Excellent to use as a supplement for growing fruits and
vegetables
• In rainy seasons, use every week to improve the energy
level of the soil
• Under normal conditions, use every two weeks during
growing season
• Pre-plant: apply 1 gallon to 4 gallon water per 1000
square feet
• After planting: apply 1 pint to 2 gallon water per 200 feet
of row with watering can
• Drip system: use 4 ounces per 100 feet of row per week
during growing season
Stock#05-2011-001
1 Gallon...........................$7.94
Stock#05-2011-212
2.5 Gallons....................$18.75
15 Gallons...................$110.37
Stock#05-2011-015
Soft Rock Phosphate (Calphos) CFU
Ingredient: soft phosphate
• All-purpose garden mineral
• A natural, untreated soft phosphate clay
• Combines 74 essential minerals and amino acids
• 100% available for excellent root development and plant
growth
• Stays attached to the soil structure
• A powerful tool to meet the nutrient needs of crops
and fruit trees
Stock#04-1051-050
50 Pounds.....................$10.61
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Root Pro CFU
Vinegar, White (200 Grain) CFU
Ingredients: white vinegar, 20% acetic acid
Stock#08-1003-001
1 Gallon...........................$9.26
Stock#08-1003-212
2.5 Gallons....................$23.15
Stock#08-1003-015
15 Gallons...................$134.46
Garden Seeds
Fall Garden Program
•Obtain a Soil Sample
Take a soil sample every two to three years.
•Manage the Residue
Chop or shred the plants immediately after harvest is
complete.
•Apply d-Compose
Apply d-Compose at the rate of 1 quart d-Compose to
2 gallon water per 1000 square feet. Or d-Compose
can be mixed with the quantity of water that is easiest
for you to apply and distribute across your garden and
residue.
•Till the Soil
Shallow incorporate the plant residue and d-Compose
into the soil with your choice of tillage method. We
recommend no more than 6-inch deep tillage.
•Apply Fall Dry Blend
Apply Blend C (calcium), Blend M (magnesium), or
Blend P (phosphorus) according to Lancaster Ag’s recommendation.
•Seed Cover Crop
High Mowing Seeds are Available at Lancaster Ag
~ Organic vegetable seeds for your garden ~
We at Lancaster Ag are stocking our Retail Store with a full line
of organic garden seeds for this 2014 spring season. This is a
service that we offer as a convenience to our local customers
who stop by our North Ronks Road facility to pick up garden
products. Instead of ordering organic seeds from a catalogue
or online, customers can choose their seed packets in our store
and avoid mailing costs.
Our selection includes
varieties of beets, cabbage,
soybeans, carrots, corn,
cucumbers, greens, lettuce,
cantaloupe, watermelon,
onions, peas, radishes,
spinach, zucchini, tomatoes,
dill, parsley, lima beans, and green, yellow, and purple beans.
Stop by our store and pick up organic seed packages early for
the best selection.
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Ingredients: various strains and types of microbes
• A compost tea that provides many nutrients
• Use as a soil drench for transplanting plants or bare
rootstock
• Inoculates the roots with macro trace nutrients and
biologicals
• Gives plants a major boost during transplant stress
• Organic growers should check with certifiers for approval
prior to use
• Broadcast application: apply 2 to 12 gallons per acre
• In-furrow application: apply 1 gallon per acre
• Foliar application: apply 0.5 to 2 gallons per acre
• Seed piece or bulb: mix 1:1 with water and spray
• Root dip application: mix 1:1 with water and thoroughly
soak roots prior to transplant
• Greenhouse: apply 16-32 ounces per 1000 square feet
after emergence
1 Gallon...........................$9.43
Stock#05-2010-001
2.5 Gallons....................$22.97
Stock#05-2010-212
Stock#05-2010-015`
15 Gallons...................$135.00
GARDEN & PRODUCE
Garden & Produce
Fall Produce Program
Step 1 – Soil Sample
Obtain a soil test kit from your Lancaster Ag Represen-
Spring Garden Program
Ground Preparation
• Till the cover crop and let soil rest.
• Work garden into a finished seedbed
Pre-plant
• Apply SeedGro at the rate of 1 gallon per 1000 square
feet.
• Apply Garden Top Dress at the rate of 25 pounds per
1000 square feet.
• Till soil lightly.
Side Dress
• Apply SeedGro at the rate of 1 pint SeedGro to 2 gallon
water per 200 foot-row every 2 weeks during the growing season or as needed for energy or growth.
Foliar System
Alternate the following two products every 5-7 days during the growing season:
• 1.5 ounce Fruit Mix with 1 gallon water per 1000 square
feet
• 1 pint F-1 with 1 gallon water per 1000 square feet
Note: If you are growing certified organic, please use all
organic versions.
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tative. Take a soil sample between July and September
following the kit instructions. We recommend soil
sampling your soil every two or three years and that
each following sample is taken during the same month
of the year. Send your soil sample to your Lancaster Ag
Representative for testing and yearly product recommendation.
Step 2 – Plant Residue
complete.
Step 3 – d-Compose
Mix 4 gallons d-Compose with 20 gallons of water and
apply to one acre of soil. Or d-Compose can be mixed
with the quantity of water that is easiest for you to apply.
Step 4 - Tilling
Shallow incorporate the plant residue and
d-Compose into the soil with your choice of tillage
method. We recommend no more than 6-inch deep tillage.
Step 5 – Dry Blend
After tillage, broadcast apply the Dry Blend at the rec-
ommended rate per acre with your choice of spreading method. This application should be done between
August and December or before the ground is frozen.
Step 6 – Cover Crop
Sow the cover crop seed using your choice of spreading
method.
GARDEN & PRODUCE
Spring and Summer Produce Program
Please review the following steps carefully. This is a
handy guide to help you plan for a successful growing
season in your produce fields.
Step 1 - Tilling
If you have followed the fall program, shallow till the
soil of your field by your preferred method to prepare
the soil for planting.
Step 2 – Pre-planting
• Spray apply SeedGro at the rate of 30 gallon SeedGro to
30 gallon water per acre.
• Caution: Till only as much as necessary.
acre
or
200-foot row after the seed is covered
Step 3 – Planting
When the soil is ready, plant your seeds. Apply Garden
Top Dress to the soil surface if it was not applied before
planting and lightly incorporate via cultivation. When
it is time to plant your transplants, prepare a solution
of Root Pro (soil drench) and water by mixing them in
a 1:1 ratio. Place this solution in a small bucket and
dip the entire root mass of transplants in this solution
before placing them in the soil.
Step 5 - Observation
Thoroughly observe the plants in your produce acreage once a week. This will help you correct problems
before they are out of control. Observe each type of
plant for proper general appearance, structure, color,
growth, and reproduction. Also observe your plants for
insect problems. Many insect problems begin on the
underside of the leaf surface.
Step 6 – Foliar Feeding
Alternate the following two products every 5-7 days
during the growing season:
• 2 quart Fruit Mix with as much water as possible (20-50
gallons) per acre
• 4 gallon F-1 with as much water as possible per acre
Step 7 - Weed Control
Control weeds throughout the growing season with
plenty of perseverance by the method of your choice.
Step 8 – Water Irrigation
Regulating your water irrigation continually throughout
the growing season is of utmost importance. If your
plants are dry or excessively wet, the results can be
disastrous. Water is the most important nutrient that
you can apply to your produce.
Step 9 – Drip Irrigation
• Apply 4 ounce SeedGro per 100 foot-row once a week
• Apply 2 ounce Premier per 100 foot-row once a week
• After fruit sets to the size of a marble or golf ball,
apply Premier and SeedGro twice a week
Note: If you are growing certified organic, please use all
organic versions.
Step 4 – Tissue Sampling
The foliar feed and drip systems must be custom formulated according to the needs throughout the growing
season via tissue samples taken every 2-3 weeks. Contact your Lancaster Ag Representative to have your leaf
samples tested.
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A very basic ingredient in growing produce is water. It
is the most important nutrient that you the grower can
apply to your acres of produce. Water can play a key role
in the success of your produce. Success or failure can
depend on the lack or excess of water. If you miss with irrigation, it does not matter how many nutrients you have
applied up front, your yield in the end will be affected.
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GARDEN & PRODUCE
Spring Greenhouse
Crops
Field Tomatoes,
Produce, & Vine Crops
Biological = Fruit Mix
Biological = Force & Fruit Mix
Organic = SeedGro & Premier
Organic = SeedGro & Premier
Pre-planting System
• Broadcast SeedGro at the rate of 1 gallon SeedGro to 5
gallon water per 1000 square feet
• Broadcast 25 pounds Top Dress per 1000 square feet
Foliar System
Alternate the following two products every 5-7 days
during the growing season:
• 1.5 ounce Fruit Mix with 2.5 gallon water per 1000
square feet
• 1 pint F-1 with 1 gallon water per 1000 square feet
Drip Irrigation
• Apply 4 ounce SeedGro per 100 foot-row once a week
• After fruit sets to the size of a marble or golf ball, apply Premier and SeedGro twice a week
Spring Sweet Corn
Program
Pre-planting System
• Broadcast 500 pounds Corn Row Starter. This amount
varies depending on the amount of manure and Fall
Blend that was previously applied and whether there
was a cover crop.
• Spray broadcast Force at the rate of 10 gallon Force to
20-30 gallon water per acre pre-plant.
Foliar System
• Spray Force at the rate of 5 gallon Force per acre every
two weeks during the growing season.
Pre-planting System
• Apply 750 pounds Top Dress
per acre
• Apply Force or SeedGro at
the rate of 30 gallon Force to
30-40 gallon water per acre
Drip Irrigation
• Apply 4 ounce Force or SeedGro per 100 foot-row once
a week
• After fruit sets to the size of a marble or golf ball, apply Force or Premier and SeedGro twice a week
Foliar System
Alternate the following two products every 5-7 days during the growing season:
• Apply Fruit Mix at the rate of 2 quart Fruit Mix to 20 gallon water per acre
• Apply F-1 at the rate of 5 gallon F-1 to 20 gallon water
per acre
Residue Management
•Chop the Plant Residue
complete.
•Apply d-Compose
Apply d-Compose at the rate of 1 quart d-Compose to
2 gallon water per 1000 square feet or 4 gallon d-Compose to 20 gallon water per acre. Or d-Compose can be
mixed with the quantity of water that is easiest for you
to apply and distribute across your garden and residue.
•Till the Soil
Shallow incorporate the plant residue and d-Compose
into the soil with your choice of tillage method. We
recommend no more than 6-inch deep tillage.
•Seed Cover Crop
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GARDEN & PRODUCE
Program for Grapes
2.In early spring (April) apply 2.5 pounds Garden Top
Dress per 100 square feet on the soil under the branch
area of your grapevine. Suggestion is 3-foot band the
width and length of the branch area.
1.Apply a Fall Blend according to Lancaster Ag’s recommendation, which is based on the analysis of your soil
test. For best results, apply immediately following
harvest. For those with 24+ trees, call Lancaster Ag for
a custom recommendation.
2.When trees are dormant, spray with lime sulfur.
3.Monthly during the growing season, mix 2 pint SeedGro with 2 gallon water per 200 foot-row and apply on
the soil with a watering can under the branch area.
3.Also, when trees are still dormant or have up to 1/2”
green growth and temperature is above 40 degrees, apply a dormant oil of choice.
4.Each week mix 1.5 ounce Fruit Mix with 2.5 gallon
water. Apply as a light mix.
4.Mix 1 gallon SeedGro with 2 gallon water per 1000
square feet and apply one time on the ground in the
branch area of your trees.
5.Mix 5 ounce F-1 with 1 gallon water and apply thoroughly to the grape plant as a light mist.
6.Throughout summer and fall, make sure grapes have
sufficient water. Grapes begin preparing for next year’s
crop by replenishing root reserves after harvest ends
this year.
Tip: Foliar applications are best in very early morning or late in the evening.
5.Monthly from April to August, apply 2 pounds Garden
Top Dress on the ground in the branch area of your
trees. The rate can be increased to boost energy levels
in poor or wet soils.
6.From spring green-up till 2 weeks after harvest, mix 1.5
ounce Fruit Mix with 2.5 gallon water per 1000 square
feet or mix 2 quart Fruit Mix with 20 gallon water per
acre and apply as a light mist every 5-7 days.
7.Mix 16 ounces F-1 with 2.5 gallon water and apply thoroughly to the trees as a light mist every 5-7 days.
Tip: Foliar applications are best in very early morning
or late in the evening.
Note: If you are growing certified organic, please use all organic versions.
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1.Apply a Fall Blend according to Lancaster Ag’s recommendation, which is based on the analysis of your soil
test. For best results, apply before the end of December.
Program for
Fruit Trees
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Garden & Produce
Program for
Asparagus
Fall Months
• Apply recommended Fall Blend amount before the end
of December.
Early Spring
• Apply Garden Top Dress at a rate of 25 pounds per
1,000 square feet.
• Disc patch to aerate and control weeds.
Harvest Season
• Apply SeedGro at the rate of 1 gallon per 1,000 square
feet on or before April 1.
• Apply SeedGro at the rate of ½ gallon per 1,000 square
feet just before harvest begins
Program for Berries
After Harvest
Fall Months
Summer and Early Fall
Early Spring
• Apply 75 pounds of Asparagus Mix per 100 feet of row
by August 31 for best results.
• Water well to replenish root reserves after harvest. Asparagus needs sufficient water throughout the summer
and early fall as it prepares for next year’s crop yield.
• Apply recommended Fall Blend amount before the end
of December.
• Apply 1 gallon SeedGro per 1,000 square feet in a 3-foot
band at the base of the plants before leaf bud break.
One Month Before Harvest
• Apply ½ gallon SeedGro per 1,000 square feet.
Two Weeks After Leaf Bud Break
• Mix Fruit Mix at a rate of 1.5 ounce per 2.5 gallons
water. Apply per 1,000 square feet as a light mist beginning two weeks after leaf bud break and once a week
thereafter.
• Mix F-1 at a rate of 5 ounces per 1 gallon water. Apply thoroughly to plants as a light mist beginning two
weeks after leaf bud break and once a week thereafter.
Summer and Early Fall
• Water well to replenish root reserves after harvest.
Berries need sufficient water throughout the summer
and early fall as they prepare for next year’s crop yield.
Foliar applications are best in
very early morning or late in the evening
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Soil Nutrients
Definition of Good Soil
The soil is a dynamic body,
teeming with microorganisms
whose activities vary from day to day
and from season to season
with changes in temperature,
moisture, and food supply.
Healthy Soil
The condition of our soils is important because all life
on earth is dependent on soil. A close look at healthy
soil reveals that it is teeming with life and activity. It is
rich in organic matter, insects, earthworms, air, water,
and nutrients. Healthy soil retains nutrients and has a
texture that allows water and air to permeate it. The
four major components of soil are mineral matter, organic matter, water, and air. The mineral matter such
as stones and rock powders usually originates from
the bedrock that lies beneath the soil. Organic matter
(humus) is the decayed remains and waste products of
plants and animals.
Fertile Soil
Healthy soil must be fertile and for soil to be fertile, it
must have nutrients readily available and a pH value at
a recommended level for the plants that will be grown
in it. The pH level of the soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and each plant has it own preferred value range.
Soil pH is one of the most important soil properties that
affect the availability of nutrients. In the desired pH
range of 6.5 to 7.5, nutrients are more readily available
to plants and microbial populations in the soil increase.
Minerals in the Soil
It is important to note that the mineral composition of
the soil is what makes the difference between rich fertile soil and poor infertile soil. Plants need minerals to
Nutrition brings genetic potential.
History of Soil and Nutrition in the USA
In the western movement of farmers to the American
frontier, the search was always for good fertile land.
Virgin soils were the most continuous attraction drawing people to the wilderness in the west. Those pioneers who were the most successful in finding the best
soil actually felt, smelled, and tasted it before putting
down stakes.
Year by year the farmers lived on the soil and eventually
discovered that their unrotated crops diminished their
returns. They had not replenished the soil nutrients
their crops had used up. With the offer of virgin soil
farther west at nominal prices, many farmers moved
on after a few years. Unfortunately the economics favored using up the nutrients in the soil without replacing them. They had not learned the lesson that soils
are dynamic. They were not committed to maintaining
soil fertility by encouraging soil life and replacing the
nutrients and minerals their crops had used.
Today in America sustainable farmers and growers
are very aware of the importance of building healthy,
balanced, nutrient-dense soil for their present use
and also for succeeding growers. They know that the
health of their soil correlates directly with the mineral density of the crops and produce they harvest.
They also know there is a strong connection between
soil, food, dinner plate, and human health. Healthy
soil results in healthy food and healthy food results in
healthy humans.
There is a link between soil quality and nutritional decline. Unfortunately, from 1940 to 1991, the produce
quality in the United States has dropped. The USDA
confirms this loss of nutrients. On the average, fruit
lost 60% of its mineral density and vegetables lost
nearly 80%.
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Soil Nutrients
Soil is the material on the earth’s surface that can support the roots of plants and provide nutrients for plant
life. Plants are dependent on water, the sun, and the
soil’s nutrients to give them energy for vegetative
growth and reproduction. The health, vitality, and yield
of the plants are directly related to the nutrient content
of the soil in which they are grown.
be in an available and balanced form. Minerals are
what create sweetness, flavor, and nutrition in fruits,
grains, and vegetables. Without balanced minerals,
it is possible to achieve high production, but not the
highest quality nutritional food.
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We need to work hard at reversing this trend of declining nutrition in our foods and make sure that we grow
nutritious, wholesome foods. The number one goal for
growers must be the production of top quality herbs,
fruits, and vegetables that are full of nutrients and vitality and taste delicious.
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The largest sphere of influence with which to raise the
quality of our current produce is the soil. In the end, we
must garden and farm from the bottom up. The beginning of great gardens and produce acres that produce
healthy, nutrient-dense produce is the soil.
Good Soil Management
into the soil, thus adding nitrogen and organic matter.
Plus, a cover crop also prevents wind, water, and soil
erosion during the winter months.
In the spring, inoculate cover crops with d-Compose.
Then turn under the cover crops well ahead of planting
time. The nutrition in cover crops is now available in the
soil for spring plants.
Trace Minerals in the Soil
Minerals in the soil need to be
plentiful, available, balanced, and diverse
The road back to healthy soil includes managing residue
and seeding cover crops, both done in the fall after harvest.
Minerals are as essential to healthy soils and plants as
air is to young infants when they begin to breathe. No
one would think of closing off an infant’s airway, but
that is in essence what we are doing by not applying
minerals to our soils.
Residue management is an excellent way to incorporate nutrients back into the soil. This involves chopping
or shredding the stalks of the previous season’s plants
immediately after harvesting them. These stalks have
pulled many minerals out of the soil to nourish the
plants. Minerals, nitrogen, sugars, protein, and saps are
left in the stalks and it is beneficial to return them to
the soil.
Minerals are important for beneficial bacteria to flourish in the soil, fungi to form, algae to develop, plant root
exudates to grow, and roots to elongate. All of these are
needed for increased plant resistance to stresses from
disease, insects and weeds, and an increased ability of
the plants to efficiently use soil water.
Digestion in the soil is as important as digestion in the
human body. Just as human bodies need enzymes to
break down food, so the soil needs microbes to break
down the corn stalks, vines, and other plants that were
growing in gardens. The residue needs to be turned
back into the soil because it contains nutrients for next
year’s crop.
Use a good microbial package such as Lancaster Ag’s dCompose for fall application and distribute across residue and entire garden to aid digestion in the soil. A bacteria product, like d-Compose that contains enzymes,
will break down the residue. Shallow incorporate the
plant residue and d-Compose into the soil by tilling
no more than 6-inches deep. There are several tillage
methods that work well.
Seeding a cover crop before putting a garden to bed for
the winter adds many benefits to the soil. After incorporating the residue, seed a cover crop such as Jerry
Forage Oats. The cover crop’s roots will hold the nutrients that were just applied. It is a way to feed soil by
providing readily available nutrients when residue goes
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Plants have a marvelous immune system, similar to a
human’s immune system. When that immune system
is supplied with resources such as minerals, it will combat diseases and ward off insects. Thus, it is possible
to control insects and diseases with nutrition instead of
relying on fungicides and insecticides.
A focus on disease and insect prevention through nutrition requires a balance of trace minerals. It is important
to plan for ways to get trace minerals back into the soil
because plants that have trace minerals applied along
with their general fertilizer program, will have better
health and more sustainability. A major benefit will be
higher quality grains, fruits, and vegetables with more
potency and pungency.
The lack of trace minerals in soils will definitely have an
adverse effect on plants. They will be starving for these
nutrients if trace minerals are not put in the soils every
year to feed the soil biology. Soil nutrient deficiencies
need to be addressed so that this trend can be reversed.
Feeding soil life with full nutrition and a broad spectrum
of trace minerals is the place to start.
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Trace minerals determine the quality of the plants
grown and that has an ongoing domino effect on humans who consume the plants. These minerals are very
vital for humans to survive, function, and enjoy good
health. Thus, to improve human health, our soils need
to be improved with trace minerals.
Listing of Soil Nutrients and Minerals
Soil Nutrients
The three essential nutrients in soil for proper plant
growth are nitrogen (leaf growth), phosphorus (root
growth), and potassium (overall health). Plants use
large amounts of these primary nutrients for their
growth and survival and they must be replaced in order
to maintain the proper soil conditions for ongoing plant
production.
Nitrogen: helps plants with rapid growth, increases
seed and fruit production, and improves the quality of
leaf and forage crops
Phosphorus: affects rapid growth, encourages root
growth and blooming, aids in proper plant maturation,
helps plants withstand stress, and is vital for mineral absorption and sugar production
Potassium: helps photosynthesis, aids in the building
of protein, affects fruit quantity, reduces diseases, and
determines size and bulking
Secondary Nutrients
Also important in soil are these secondary nutrients;
calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. Large amounts of calcium and magnesium are added when limestone and rock
powders are applied to acidic soils. Sulfur is produced
by the microbial life in the soil in a form that plants can
use. The slow decomposition of soil organic matter
helps to keep the proper amount of sulfur in the soil.
Calcium: an essential part of plant cell wall structure;
provides for normal transport and retention of other
elements; gives strength to the plant,; counteracts the
effect of alkali salts and organic acids in the plant; and
Magnesium: essential for photosynthesis, activates
many plant enzymes needed for growth, and is an essential mineral to be added to forage crops for optimum
animal herd health in many ways
Sulfur: produces protein, improves root growth and
seed production, aids in chlorophyll formation, promotes development and activity of enzymes and vitamins, helps with vigorous plant growth and resistance
to cold, and is vital in the digestive tract in livestock production
Trace Minerals
In all there are 40 minerals that plants need for proper,
healthy growth. Many of these are needed in only very
small quantities. We call these trace minerals. Many
are abundantly available in the soil, but they need the
action of microbes to make them usable by the plants.
The following are five of the most essential trace minerals in the soil.
Boron: essential for seed and fruit development, helps
in the use of nutrients such as in calcium uptake in the
tissues, regulates other nutrients, aids in the production
of sugar and carbohydrates, required so that calcium
can perform its metabolic chore.
Copper: important for reproductive growth, key to elasticity in the plant, controls mold, interacts with iron and
manganese
Iron: draws energy to the plant leaf by absorbing heat
from the sun; essential for the formation, maintenance,
and synthesis of chlorophyll and RNA metabolism in the
chloroplasts
Manganese: breaks down carbohydrates; aids in nitrogen metabolism; is synergistic with iron; brings the electrical charge into the seed, creating the magnetic force
to draw the other elements into the seed
Zinc: regulates plant growth and consumption of sugars, essential for the transformation of carbohydrates,
contributes to test weight, helps to make acetic acid in
the root to prevent rotting
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Soil Nutrients
Here is a listing of soil nutrients and minerals that will
improve our soils and preserve this rich natural resource
for future generations. The following entries that describe soil nutrients will help us on our sustainable journey to a greener tomorrow.
along with phosphorus, is the nutrient that is the most
important for farmers to apply to soil for quantity and
quality of plants
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Soil Nutrients
We are awed by the complexity of the many elements
needed in the soil for good healthy life to exist at that
level. It is interesting to note that all of these elements
are supplied through the natural system in amounts
that are adequate and balanced. When we neglect the
natural system, deplete the soil, or add detrimental ingredients, we upset the balance of nature and create a
domino effect of problems that begins in our soils and
consequently extends to our plants and eventually to
our own human health.
Additional Details about
Important Nutrients
Microbes
We have been aware of the importance of microbes in
our life since the Germ Theory of Disease, based on the
findings of Pasteur and other scientists. Now we recognize the idea that one certain bacteria causes us to get a
cold is naïve. The etiology of disease is much more complex than that. Two men may be exposed to the same
bacteria, but only one will be affected, perhaps because
of a weakened immune system and other factors.
Microbes affect us much more for good than they do
for ill. We need them in our bodies to aid digestion and
in our soils to make nutrients available for the plants.
“Whether in our bodies or in the soil,” writes Paul W.
Kaiser, “microbes demand a complete meal. They reject
cheap, adulterated foods and fertilizers. N-P-K (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium) chemical fertilization of our
soils causes biological problems.” We want to keep our
microbes healthy and happy by supplying them with the
minerals they need in a readily available form, and by
avoiding the use of harsh chemicals. Here at Lancaster
Ag we follow this principle in developing our soil treatments and foliar sprays.
Microbes are also essential in the composting process.
By inoculating the materials we composting with an assortment of microbes, and by checking moisture levels
and other conditions often, we can substantially add to
the value of the organic matter being composted. Our
Fall Dry Blends use this type of beneficial compost.
Note: If conditions are not controlled properly, the resulting compost can do more damage than good to our
soils. For example, this is the case with mushroom soil.
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Another way we help our soil is by inoculating the soil in
the autumn with strains of microbes that are known to
be of benefit. Our Bio-D and d-Compose will boost the
levels of different microbes and will supply them with
foods that they need to flourish. This can be supplied
directly as a liquid treatment to the soil or it can be applied as part of the mix in our Dry Blends.
Carbon
Carbon is a non-metal element that occurs in all organic life and is the basis of organic chemistry. It is a basic
element of our life-sustaining universe. Carbon is contained in all proteins, sugars, starches, and other carbohydrates. Without carbon, there would be no fats, oils,
vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, or hormones. Some of
these compounds are very basic to the life cycles and
functions of plants, animals, and people. Carbon is so
linked to all of life’s processes that life cannot exist without it. It has the interesting chemical property of being
able to bond to itself as well as to a wide variety of other
elements, forming almost 10 million known compounds.
Some of these compounds give flavor to many fruits.
Calcium
In the soil
Calcium is the king of nutrients. It has the responsibility
of moving the soil’s nutrients into the plant. It must be
present in sufficient quantities in the soil so that plants
receive the proper quantities of calcium, phosphorus,
and all other nutrients. . Calcium levels at 70-75% of the
soil exchange capacity indicate proper amounts of calcium are present. This will improve the root system, the
stem, and the leaves of the plants. Proper levels of calcium improve soil texture (flocculation) by causing the
soil particles to be loosely bonded to each other, rather
than sticking closely to one another. Soil that is properly
flocculated allows more air and water to enter the soil
structure. When air and water enter the soil structure,
they provide the soil structure with oxygen and nitrogen
as well as other nutrients. A proper level of calcium provides an environment that is conducive to the life of soil
microorganisms.
Effects of low calcium
In most plants, calcium deficiency is first observed in the
roots of the plant. When calcium is deficient, the root
growth is reduced and root rotting is noticed before
there are symptoms expressed by the vegetative part of
the plant. When calcium deficiencies are severe, grow-
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ing points are distorted, look spotted, fail to grow, and
even die.
In livestock
Livestock with effective calcium levels will exhibit some
or all of the following characteristics: better bone and
tooth formation, improved nerve function, effective
muscle contraction, better blood coagulation, and increased cell permeability. Calcium is essential for milk
production and for formation of eggshells in poultry.
Magnesium
In the soil
Magnesium should occupy 10-20% of the soil’s exchange
capacity. It is a key element in photosynthesis, because it
resides at the heart of the pigment that contains molecular chlorophyll. If photosynthesis declines, crop quality
and yield will also decline. Magnesium is a constituent
of chlorophyll, aids in phosphate metabolism, and activates several enzyme systems. Magnesium and calcium
are the keys to proper air and water in the soil. Magnesium helps to hold the soil together and tighten it up.
Improper magnesium levels lead to poor crop growth.
An effective solution is to apply magnesium sulfate. In
contrast to low levels, excessive magnesium results in
heavy tight soil, weeds, and low levels of nitrogen. This
can be corrected by applying gypsum.
In livestock
Magnesium in cattle is absolutely essential for normal
skeletal development because it is an ingredient of bone
material. It is an enzyme activator and helps to decrease
tissue irritability & grass tetany.
In the soil
Phosphorus is the catalyst of life. A catalyst is something
that must be present for the consumption of other
things; however, the catalyst itself does not become
completely used up in the process. All nutrients, with
the exception of nitrogen and sometimes potassium,
must be compounded with phosphorus to be provided
to the plant. It is the job of phosphorus to compound all
these nutrients, combining them with itself so that calcium can carry everything into the plant. Organic phosphates are the compounds that provide the energy for
most of the chemical reactions that occur in living cells.
Therefore, enriching soils with phosphate fertilizer enhances plant growth. Phosphorus contributes to root,
flower, and fruit development.
Phosphorus is contained in all tissues and it is the workhorse of plant nutrition. It is responsible for cell division, cell growth, and photosynthesis. Phosphorus is
used in a 1:1 ratio with potassium. Soil must have good
phosphorus uptake to build good sugar levels in plants.
Effects of low phosphorus
Low phosphorus levels retard soil life and contribute to
low sugar levels in plants. It also results in poor quality
produce because phosphorus is needed to move other
nutrients in the plant. This condition can be corrected
by applying soft rock phosphate. Colloidal sources of
phosphorus will not leach out of the soil.
In livestock
Phosphorus is integral in livestock bone and tooth formation. It is important for metabolism and cell membrane structure. Phosphorus is a component of RNA and
DNA, is required for protein synthesis, and contributes
to the metabolism of several enzyme systems.
Nitrogen
In the soil
Nitrogen is a governing factor in the decay of plant materials. It is used to form chlorophyll, proteins, and amino acids and to stimulate growth. Ammoniacal nitrogen
is the form of nitrogen used by a plant for reproduction.
If sufficient ammoniacal nitrogen is not present, plant
reproduction will be hindered. Every cell in plant life requires nitrogen.
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Soil Nutrients
Calcium is very important to animal life. It is a large
factor in proper bone and tooth formation and proper
skeletal growth. Calcium somewhat regulates cell permeability, meaning adequate calcium must be present
to cause nutrients to be able to enter into the cell, thus
providing for proper cell development. As a result, this
function gives proper nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood coagulation. The calcium content of milk
shows the importance of calcium for milk production in
mammals. Inadequate calcium in animal diets will cause
general unthriftiness in mild cases or serious illness in
extreme situations. Calcium regulates proper eggshell
and skeletal formation in poultry.
Phosphorus
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Effects of low nitrogen
If nitrogen levels are decreased adversely, soil reactions
are slowed and there will be lower protein levels. The
end results will be less growth and decreased quality.
Low nitrogen can be corrected by applying compost,
manure, fish, or by planting cover crops. Work with the
soil biology to increase overall biology and boost the
ecosystem of the soil.
Note: Over-applying nitrogen will result in excessive
growth and will cause soil runoff into streams.
In the soil
Sulfur is a constituent of proteins and resembles oxygen, but is less active and more acidic. It is essential for
formation of sulfur-containing proteins and its release
in the soil is governed by the size of the organic matter
held in reserve.
Nitrogen is a main constituent of animal tissue and flesh,
along with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Sulfur remains a key element in crop proteins. Sulfur is
necessary for the formation of high-quality protein. It
is a requirement for nitrogen fixation in legumes and is
vital to vitamin synthesis in all plants. These two actions
are important determinants of crop quality. Sulfur gives
onions, garlic and mustard their distinctive flavors.
Potassium
Effects of low sulfur
In livestock
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Sulfur
In the soil
Complacency about potassium levels in the soil is dangerous. Potassium is a catalyst in chlorophyll production; a governor for taking free nutrients from the air
such as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; and is needed
so that plants can make starches, sugars, proteins, vitamins, enzymes, and cellulose. Additionally, potassium is
essential for protein synthesis and formation. Potassium
improves the flavor and color of fruits and vegetables
and promotes drought tolerance, winter hardiness, and
disease and insect resistance. It contributes to stem and
root growth and is necessary for the translocation of
sugars, the proper color of fruit, and the bulk (size) of
a crop.
Effects of low potassium
Insufficient potassium results in negatives such as low
energy for crops, lack of drought tolerance, smaller
stalks, and lower yield.
Effects of high potassium
In contrast, too much potassium from excessive manure
application results in grassy weeds, reduced calcium uptake in plants, lower plant health and quality, and poor
livestock health. This can be corrected with hi-calcium
limestone.
In livestock
In livestock potassium is a major cation (positivelycharged element) of intracellular fluid and is required
for muscle activity. It also aids in enzyme reactions involving creatine and influences carbohydrate metabolism.
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If sulfur levels are adversely low, plant proteins will be
incomplete, humus will not form properly, and soils will
have low energy. These conditions can be treated with
gypsum or sulfate of potash-magnesia.
In livestock
In livestock, sulfur helps to contain amino acids. It is a
component of biotin, thiamin, and coenzyme and is important in lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism,
and energy metabolism.
Boron
In the soil
In healthy soil boron provides translocation of sugar,
regulates flowering and fruiting, and helps cell division,
salt absorption, and calcium uptake. It is necessary for
hormone movement, pollen germination, carbohydrate
metabolism, water use, and nitrogen assimilation in
plants. Boron is a trace mineral that can leach depending on the soil biology. It is necessary for proper shaping
of the fruit of plants, such as filling the tips of the ears
of corn, and is needed in the building blocks of protein.
In livestock
In livestock, boron functions in the synthesis of glycogen
and the maintenance of body fat in animals.
Copper
In the soil
Copper is vitally important to root metabolism and is essential for disease resistance and elasticity of cell walls.
It also helps to form compounds and proteins, amino
acids, and many organic compounds. Copper provides
the catalyst component in enzyme systems, helps pro-
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duce dry matter via growth stimulation, and prevents
development of chlorosis.
In livestock
Copper is necessary for hemoglobin formation in livestock and is essential in enzyme systems. It assists in
hair development and pigmentation, bone and collagen development, conception, sperm production, and
ovulation. It is also necessary for lactation and normal
growth.
Zinc
Zinc is absolutely vital to the life processes of soil microorganisms. It aids in the promotion of normal growth,
increases moisture uptake, and regulates plant sugar
use.
In livestock
Iron is a constituent of hemoglobin, the iron-containing
compound in the blood that transports oxygen. It plays
a role in cellular oxidation, is a component of certain enzymes that are involved with oxygen transfer, and helps
the immune system and normal growth.
Selenium
In the soil
An advantage of selenium is that it transfers easily from
the soil to the plant. This makes application easy.
In livestock
Selenium is an antioxidant along with vitamin E. It is involved in the absorption and retention of vitamin E and
is essential to the immune system. Selenium is required
for normal growth and for reproduction. It prevents degeneration and fibrosis of the pancreas in poultry.
Zinc is needed for bone, hair, and feather development
and for normal protein and RNA synthesis. It is a factor in sperm production, reproduction, feed utilization,
healing of wounds, vitamin A metabolism, hemoglobin
production, and immune system function and metabolism.
Molybdenum
Manganese
In livestock
In the soil
Manganese plays a major role in photosynthesis and
chlorophyll synthesis. Carbohydrate metabolism and
seed formation will not occur without it. Manganese
accelerates seed germination, fruiting, and ripening of
crops. It also assists in the assimilation of nitrates.
In livestock
Livestock need manganese for normal bone formation
and activation of enzyme systems. Manganese helps
provide for amino acid and protein metabolism, fatty
acid synthesis, and cholesterol metabolism. It is needed
by the hormone and immune systems and is required
for growth and reproduction.
Iron
In the soil
Iron is an indispensable carrier of oxygen that is required
in the production of chlorophyll. It aids in the prevention of chlorosis and is necessary for immune system
function and normal growth.
In the soil
Molybdenum is essential for plants, but only in trace
amounts. It governs microorganisms that are needed to
set the stage for anion nutrient uptake and assists nodulation in legumes.
Molybdenum is required for the conversion of nitrogen
to protein.
Cobalt
In the soil
Cobalt in the soil benefits soil microorganisms, is a precursor to enzymes, and is a biostimulant. This means it
is required by nitrogen-fixing bacteria, especially on the
root nodules of legumes. Cobalt is needed for the synthesis of nutrient-dense feeds and foods. These nutrient-dense compounds are necessary to resist insect and
disease attacks.
In livestock
Cobalt is a component of vitamin B12. Rumen microorganisms use cobalt for the synthesis of vitamin B12
and the growth of rumen bacteria. Cobalt is needed for
normal growth of the animal and healthy animal physiology. As in the soil, cobalt is a precursor to enzymes.
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In the soil
In livestock
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Chlorine
In the soil & in livestock
Chlorine is essential to growth in some plants. In livestock, it is a major anion involved in osmotic pressure
and acid base balance. Chlorine is a chief anion of gastric juice, where it unites with hydrogen ions to form hydrochloric acid.
Soil Nutrients
The Importance of Soil Analysis
Soil is the material on the earth’s surface that can
support the roots of plants and provide nutrients for
plant life. Plants are dependent on water, the sun, and
the soil’s nutrients to give them energy for vegetative
growth and reproduction. The health, vitality, and yield
of the plants are directly related to the nutrient content
of the soil in which they are grown.
Soil Sampling
The purpose of soil testing is to determine the nutrient
density of the soil and the relation of the different nutrients to each other. A soil test is used as a road map for
treatment of our soils. By reading this road map, we can
understand where we presently are and gain a vision
for what we need to do in the future. With regular soil
testing and recordkeeping, we can see the changes and
the nutrients that we used to bring about the changes.
We recommend that soil samples be taken every two
or three years. Under some circumstances, such as very
poor fertility, the growing of high-value crops, or severely out-of-balance soil, Lancaster Ag may recommend soil
testing more frequently.
There are several things to consider when taking a soil
test. These things include proper depth, representative
sampling of the area, the time of year, and how fields
were previously sampled. The proper depth is important to give the correct pounds of nutrients per acre.
Sample depth should be 5.25 inches. The cores of soil
taken need to represent the area or field that is being
sampled. To be able to compare this year’s sample to
that of previous years, fields should be sampled in the
same way every time. Fields should be sampled at the
same time of year, preferably during July and August.
Soil Reports
Our soil testing service provides us with information using Ammonium Acetate, Bray II, Water-Soluble, and/or
Soluble methods. The Ammonium Acetate and Bray II
methods provide the standard measurements in pounds
of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium in
the soil. These numbers are compared to each other by
mathematical calculations that provide the base saturation of the cations of the soil. The Soluble Test section
near the top of the printed test results shows nutrient
levels that are actually available to the root for plant
nourishment. As the energy produced in the soil by the
interaction of the nutrients of the soil becomes available, the root of the plant exchanges hydrogen for nutrients. The sun provides the energy for the whole process
of plant growth. These tests are designed to give us the
best possible understanding of our soils.
Interpreting Soil Tests
A soil test is a snapshot of the condition of your soil at
a given time. When you look at test results, remember
that the soil is a living, changing, and dynamic entity.
Many soil labs and firms that sell fertilizer reference soil
testing as a precise science. They suggest that if you
take enough samples, you can build exactly the right
program to give you the maximum economic yield. It is
correct that very sophisticated equipment exists to permit a lab to determine in parts-per-million the presence
of various elements or compounds. Many growers who
regularly use those soil tests apply the same program
regardless of the soil test results. At the other extreme,
some companies are now purchasing soil application
equipment with on-board computers that automatically
adjust the rate of flow of three or four separate fertilizers according to the soil test results. An important question to ask is, “How was the soil test number used to decide which elements to apply and how much of each?”
In other words, the real challenge is to interpret from
a set of numbers on a paper what energy frequencies
and levels will be available to the next plants to grow in
that field. A further challenge is to predict the impact of
warmer-than-normal temperatures, excess moisture, or
a lack of moisture on available energy.
Consult your Lancaster Ag representative
for a complete soil nutrition program.
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solution of sodium acetate in 3% acetic acid and has a
pH of 4.8. This provides a weakly ionized, organic acid
buffered with its sodium salt.
Most commercial and university soil labs use a test that
measures the holding capacity of a soil (the cation exchange capacity) and then determines how much nutrient is actually being held by the clay and humus colloids.
This test uses several chemical solutions to extract elements from the soil being tested.
According to this theory, soil, clay, and humus are negatively charged and will hold positively charged mineral
nutrients. The higher the clay and humus content of the
soil, the higher the C.E.C. or greater the number of nutrients the soil can hold. The nutrients deemed to be
present are the ones removed by the extract solution.
There are two limitations of this test. First, the abilities
of the soil extract solution and the plant rootlet to remove the nutrient from soil colloids are probably not
the same. Secondly, no consideration is given to the
energy made available to the plant during the growing
season by the soil biological system. For example, if a
soil is biologically dead, much less energy will become
available than in a well-mineralized, biologically alive
soil. There is a tendency for this test to overestimate nutrient availability.
In summary, the cation exchange test is helpful if it is
used as an approximate inventory of potential plant
food. It might be regarded in the same way a mining
company looks at a mining essay report.
We use the Morgan Soil Testing System, sometimes referred to as the LaMotte Test, in addition to C.E.C. test
procedures. The distinctive feature of this test is the
employment of a single extracting solution. It is a 10%
The soil is a dynamic body, teeming with microorganisms whose activities vary from day to day and from
season to season with changes in temperature, moisture, and food supply. Nitrate and ammonia nitrogen
contents of the soil are especially variable. A rapidly
growing crop depletes the soil of its nutrients required
for plant growth. There are also seasonal fluctuations
in the soil acidity that influence the availability of plant
nutrients to some extent. The degree of acidity is associated with the leaching of bases and production of nitrates. Acidity is normally at a minimum in early spring
and a maximum in midsummer.
All of the above factors must be taken into consideration in the interpretation of the tests. For general soil
diagnosis, tests on samples taken in early spring are
most reliable. Soils studied during the growing season
give test results closely related to the performance of
the crop. These results are particularly valuable in determining immediate need for supplemental fertilization. Tests in the autumn, after the crop is harvested,
best indicate whether or not the fertilizer has been in
excess of crop needs. Fall testing has the added advantage of allowing ample time in which to obtain materials and make plans for spring work. Choosing the time
of the year when the sample is taken depends upon the
purpose for which the test is conducted.
The following is an example of how the two tests can be
used together to compliment each other. If the C.E.C.
Test shows a medium-to-high base saturation of calcium, but the LaMotte Test shows low available calcium
levels, we will use biological products to enhance the
soil bacterial action in the breaking down of any added
lime, which then will make the calcium available.
When using a LaMotte Test, the soil test data should
be considered with reference to the limiting effects on
crop growth that may be expected from other factors.
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A soil test is important but only provides approximate
information to answer these questions. A test for the
levels of biological life and the species of biological life
present in a soil would be very helpful as well. These
tests are presently very expensive and time- consuming,
thus they are not widely used.
In theory this should extract nutrients from the soil
sample in a manner similar to that used by a plant rootlet. It is thought that the LaMotte Test gives a better approximation of nutrients actually available to the plant
than the C.E.C. Test.
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Other factors can include poor aeration, a restricted
root system caused by undesirable soil structure or soil
tilth, deficient drainage, low organic matter content,
unfavorable seasonal conditions, plant pests, and plant
disease. Irrespective of the chemical fertility of the soil,
the crop expectation is less than normal when any or
several of these factors are present.
Soil Nutrients
If you are evaluating any soil test, balance is more important than building high readings. The highest yields
with the lowest input costs come from balanced fields.
When using a C.E.C. Test to evaluate soil fertility, the
following base saturation levels will indicate a well-balanced soil:
Nutrient
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Hydrogen
Sodium
Desired % Base Saturation
70-80%
10-15%
2-4%
5-10%
1- 1.5%
Dr. Carey Reams was a strong advocate of the LaMotte
Soil Test. He recommended the following levels of soluble nutrients as being desirable, using the Morgan Testing System extract solution:
Soluble Calcium 2000-8000 lb./acre
Soluble Magnesium 285-1145 lb./acre
(We want a ratio of 7 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium.)
Soluble Phosphorus 100-200 lb./acre
(Our soil test report reads in pounds of phosphorus per acre,
to convert to P205 and K20 values, not the straight soil test
readings.)
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Ammoniacal Nitrogen 40 lb. per acre
(This is nitrogen combined with hydrogen and is cationic in
energy form.)
Nitrate Nitrogen 40 lb. per acre
(This is nitrogen combined with oxygen and is anionic in energy form.)
Nitrogen exists in the soil largely in the form of partially
decomposed, organic residue that contains proteins.
Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi gradually
transform this nitrogen into ammonia compounds. Organic nitrogenous fertilizer materials and legume crop
residues are readily attacked due to their high protein
content.
The chief reason the ammonia test fails to reveal more
than small amounts present under normal field conditions is due to the rapid change of ammonia to nitrates
by bacterial activity.
High tests for nitrate nitrogen in field soils are to be expected only when the root system of the crop is not yet
fully developed.
High test results indicate a large reserve of readily available nitrogen for the use of the crop. Rapidly growing
annual crops require a large reserve during the period
of most active growth. The gradual processes of nitrogen liberation are rarely sufficiently rapid to meet their
requirements at the time. Crops with perennial root
systems such as sod grasses, shrubs and trees, take up
nitrogen through a much longer period of the year, and
low nitrate tests do not necessarily indicate a lack of
available nitrogen.
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Low tests are to be expected at the end of the cropping period, during winter and early spring, and after a
period of heavy rainfall. Under such conditions, when
all other factors are favorable, the absence of nitrates
may not necessarily indicate poor availability of soil nitrogen, but the crop is likely to respond to the addition
of a readily available nitrogenous fertilizer.
pH
pH is usually considered a measurement of acid or alkaline properties, but it can also be used as a measure
of resistance. Technically it is the negative logarithm of
the hydrogen ion concentration. In practice a pH of 7
means that there is an equal resistance between anions
and cations. pH does not indicate if calcium needs to be
added to a fertility program; it only indicates frequencies. Ideal soil pH is from 6.5-6.8.
pNa
pNa is a measurement of the sodium ion activity level.
This reading is taken to check for potential salt toxicity
levels. It is best to have the pNa of a soil read between
2.6 and 3.0. Readings below 2.5 have sodium ion activity above the desirable level. A low reading means high
salt.
In conclusion, the practical value of any soil test is limited chiefly by the qualifications of the person who is
responsible for translating the data into amounts and
kinds of fertilizers, manures, lime, and other soil amendments or treatments that are most likely to be effective
in promoting profitable crop production.
Please Note: All equipment must be clean
Step 1 – Choose Locations
Choose various areas in the field that represent the
soil in the whole field. Suggestion: 15 locations in a
20-acre field. Crop land and pasture land should be
sampled separately.
Step 2 – Prepare Equipment
Use a clean spade, auger, or soil probe. Stainless
steel probes are available for purchase from Lancaster Ag at cost. Use a clean plastic bucket in
which to place the samples.
Step 3 – Collect
Samples
Scrape away any surface
residue. Bore down 5 inches with the probe and place
sample into bucket or dig a
5-inch v-shaped hole with
a spade. Cut a slice of soil
making sure to include soil
from top, middle, and bottom of hole. Place in bucket.
Step 4 – Mix Samples
Thoroughly mix all of the samples together in the
bucket.
Step 5 – Fill & Label Bag
Place 2 cups of soil in the soil sample bag provided,
up to the line. Clearly print the following on the
bag: full name, complete address (including house
number and name of street or road), number of
acres or square feet of area, name or number of
sample.
Step 6 – Draw Map
Making a map of the locations in your fields where
you obtained your samples is very helpful. Send
one copy with the sample and keep one copy for
your records.
Step 7 – Mail Sample
Mail sample bag to Lancaster Ag Products, 60 N.
Ronks Road, Ronks, PA 17572. After your sample
reaches us, a copy of your results will be available
in 7-10 days. Please contact us at 717-687-9222 to
discuss recommendations. A copy of your results
will be mailed to you and a copy will be kept on file
at Lancaster Ag.
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Ergs
An erg is a measure of soil energy release equal to
grams/sec. Ergs are directly equal to conductivity units
on the conductivity meter, micromhos/cm/sec. The
ergs test will tell if there is enough energy reaction going on in the soil to grow a plant. It will change during
the growing season. Ergs should be between 40 and
150 at planting time. If it is too low, it means there is
not enough energy coming out of the ground to support
the plant. This means a waste of energy and money. At
pollination time, the ergs should reach the maximum
needed. It should not be less than 100 or more than
400. It is best to keep an average around 200.
Procedure for Taking a Soil Sample
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Procedure for Taking a Tissue Sample
Dry & Liquid Blends
Step 1 – Collection
The start of a healthy plant is in the soil. Lancaster Ag
has developed the highest quality Dry and Liquid Blends
that add an array of nutrients and trace minerals to the
soil. Based on the results of soil samples, Lancaster Ag
can recommend just the right blends for specific soil situations. The rate of application is determined by the balance and level of fertility in the soil. These blends work
hard to properly align the calcium, magnesium, potassium, trace minerals, and pH in the soil. They stimulate
the ability of the plants to take up more nutrients and
supplement the needs of growing crops.
Step 2 - Storage
Fall Season: This season of the year is very important for soil. The months from August to December are
the prime times to put nutrients back into the soil and
prepare it for next year’s crops before the ground freezes. Adding Dry Blends in the fall allows the soil to make
improvements over the winter and begins the process of
making the nutrients available for the following spring
and summer.
Soil Nutrients
Please Note: Tissue samples are time-critical
Pull 20 leaves from a plant or tree. The type of information you want will determine the location on the plant or
tree from where you will pull the leaves. Please be consistent.
• Information about the past: pull leaves from the bottom,
mid-branch
• Information about the present: pull leaves from the midplant, mid-leaf
• Information about the future: pull leaves from the top,
new branch, mid-leaf
Place leaves in bags that breathe, such as brown paper
bags or bags that have holes, so that the samples start to
air dry before they get to the lab. Ask your Lancaster Ag
Representative for special bags for your tissue samples.
Step 3 - Labeling
Write full name and complete address (including house
number and street or road name) on the bag. Include a
description of your fertilization practices up to this point.
Step 4 - Delivery
Your Lancaster Ag Representative can deliver the samples
after a farm visit, if schedules permit, or please ship them
to Lancaster Ag. Please Note: Producers out of the local
area need to use one-day shipping service.
Step 5 - Analysis
Lancaster Ag processes the samples for analysis the same
day they arrive in our office. These samples are timecritical.
Procedure for Taking a Forage Sample
Please Note: Forage samples are time-critical
Taking a Sample from a Baled Product
• Thrust the probe into the center of the bale
• Pull a sample from as near the center as possible
• Place samples in a plastic bag
Taking a Sample from a Loose Product
• Reach into the pile to a depth of several inches
• Pull samples from several different areas
• Place samples in a plastic bag
Mail samples to Lancaster Ag Products, 60 North Ronks Road,
Ronks, PA 17572 or bring samples to the Retail Store as soon
as possible. Lancaster Ag will have your test results in approximately two days from the time we receive your sample.
A copy of your results will be mailed to you and a copy will be
kept on file at Lancaster Ag.
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Lancaster Ag’s Liquid Blends are formulated with ingredients that are friendly to the microorganisms of the soil
by aiding in the breakdown of plant debris. We use rock
dusts that are available from rock formations in nature
in our Dry Blends to improve the soil’s nutrient content.
These are used in the customized blends that Lancaster
Ag can individually formulate for our customers to meet
their specific needs. Our goal is to provide farmers and
growers with products that will balance soil, make it biologically alive, and give it the ability to produce nutrientdense crops.
Spring Season:
Lancaster Ag’s Liquid Blends can
boost early growth, and improve plant health in pastures
and hay crops by spraying at green-up in the spring. The
Dry Blends can prepare the soil and influence the growth
of row crops. The nutrients of the plants, improved by
the fish, calcium, seaweed, biologicals, boron, sulfur, and
other trace minerals at this early growth stage, determine
the size that the plants will grow to for the first harvest.
Also the quality of the forage depends on adequate minerals in a healthy soil. Highly mineralized plants will not
be attractive to insects, will resist diseases, and will enable livestock to have better health.
It is important to foliar spray crops after each cutting or
grazing. This provides for more energy from the sugars
and better quality grazing. It also provides for consistent
growth early in the spring and optimal growth throughout the growing season.
SOIL NUTRIENTS
There are various ways to approach fertilizing the soil.
We at Lancaster Ag can give our best recommendations
if they are based on soil tests. Our representatives will
design a complete soil nutrient program specifically for
individual farmers and growers.
Custom Dry Blend Components
Over 30 blend products available to be custom
blended to your specifications or farm needs.
Manganese Sulfate
Microbial Seed Guard
Molasses
Monoammonium
Phosphate (MAP)
Monoculture Blend
Oasis Meal
Performance II
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Sulfate
Seaweed
Sodium – Redmond
Sodium – SEA-90
Soft Rock Phosphate
Sulfate of Potash-Magnesia
Sulfur
Zinc Sulfate
This is a parital listing. Call for more options
Liquid Soil Nutrients: Along with dry soil nutrients, liquid
soil nutrients are listed in this section. Lancaster Ag offers the service of custom spraying to meet the individual farmer’s needs. Please note that bulk gallons must
be purchased in quantities of 100 gallons or more to receive the bulk price. Call 717-687-9222 for information
on more sizes.
Soil Nutrients
Ammonium Sulfate
Aragonite
Bio-D
Bio-Traces
Boron
Brown Rock Phosphate
Copper Sulfate
Dynamin
Fish Meal
Gypsum
Humate
Humus
Iron Sulfate
Kelp
Limestone – Coarse #2
Limestone - Dolomite
Limestone - Hi Cal
Magnesium Sulfate
Liquid & Dry
Nutrient Products
Cal-Phos
Ingredients: calcium nitrate, compost tea, phosphorus stabilized fish,
microbiological soil stimulant, molasses, manganese sulfate, copper
sulfate, calcium borate, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, cobalt sulfate, seaweed, salt, sea minerals, ammonia thiosulfate, humic acid, fulvic acid,
Root Pro, phos acid, vitamin B12
• Liquid blend that can stimulate ability of plant to take
up more nutrients
• A biological product that produces nitrogen when
it becomes a part of the soil structure
• Helps to significantly boost crop quality
• Designed to supplement the needs of growing crops
• Apply 5 to 10 gallons per acre
Stock#08-2011-600
Bulk per Gallon...........$4.30
Corn Row Starter (Dry)
2-4-4-17-1.5-4 Green – CFU
4 Ways that Dry Blends are available:
1. 50-Pound bags
2. Bulk totes
3. Lancaster Ag’s spreader trucks custom
spreading to your specifications
4. Bulk trailer-load lots delivered to the farm
***Price is based on customized recommendations***
Ask about our competitive freight rate options.
amino acid complex, marl, gypsum, sulfate of potash-magnesia, potassium sulfate, humates, organic kelp, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, bone meal, fish meal, microbiological soil stimulant
• Dry blend that is formulated to provide an array of
minerals to feed the soil
• Helps plants make use of nutrients for this year’s crop
• Apply 150-300 pounds per acre at planting time as a broadcast
or beside-the-row application
Stock#04-2007-050
50 Pounds.................$18.08
Stock#04-2007-600
1 Ton Tote................$679.92
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SOIL NUTRIENTS
Fish (Liquid)–Lanc. Ag Phos Fish
CFU
Soil Nutrients
Corn Row Starter (Dry)
15-5-5-2.5-1-13 Biological
Ingredients: ammonium sulfate, monoammonium phosphate, gypsum, sulfate of potash, sulfate of potash-magnesia, urea, soft phosphate with colloidal clay, marl, manganese sulfate, calcium borate,
• Apply 150-300 pounds per acre at planting time as
a broadcast or beside-the-row application
50 Pounds.................$18.66
Stock#04-2006-050
Stock#04-2006-600
1 Ton Tote................$702.57
Corn Row Starter (Liquid)
Ingredients: ammonium nitrate, calcium nitrate, compost tea, fish,
molasses, sea minerals, ammonia thiosulfate, fulvic acid, humic acid,
microbiological soil stimulant, seaweed, phos acid, manganese sulfate, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, vitamin A, vitamin
E, vitamin C, vitamin B12
• Liquid blend that is formulated to provide an array of
• Can be split-applied at planting time, then applied
by side-dressing during weed cultivation
Stock#08-2019-600
d-Compose CFU
Ingredients: humic acid, fulvic acid, sea minerals, microbiological
soil stimulant
• A blend that can aid in the breakdown of plant debris
from this year’s plants
• Contains biology made up of bacteria, enzymes,
and amino acids
• Designed to enhance the biological life of the soil
• Helps the soil rejuvenate itself over winter
• When applied with dry nutrients, will carbonize each
particle ensuring better performance
• Apply 4 gallons to 20 gallon water per acre
• Apply evenly to soil surface and plant debris
• Following application, lightly till into the soil
Stock#05-2001-600
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• Supports microbial populations
• Improves stand strength and root growth
• Reduces damage to crops
• Can increase yield
Stock#08-1022-001
1 Gallon.......................$8.52
Stock 08-1022-212
2.5 Gallons................$21.00
Stock08-1022-015
15 Gallons...............$119.50
Stock#08-1022-055
55 Gallons...............$318.85
Stock#08-1022-600
Force
Ingredients: calcium nitrate, ammonia thiosulfate, phos acid, phosphorus stabilized fish, molasses, humus, potassium sulfate, humic
acid, fulvic acid, calcium carbonate, sea minerals, liquid seaweed,
sodium nitrate, microbiological soil stimulant, manganese sulfate,
copper sulfate, calcium borate, salt, zinc sulfate, photosynthetic microbes, hypercellulase, symbiont microbes, humic nutrients, beneficial cultures, elemental sulfur, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B12
• Designed for soil drench applications for fruits & vegetables
• Can boost immunization systems of plants
• Mix thoroughly before applying
• Large areas – apply 30 gallons to 30 gallon water per acre
• Drip line – 4 ounces per week
Stock#05-2300-001
1 Gallon.......................$8.18
Stock#05-2300-212
2.5 Gallons................$18.28
Stock#05-2300-015
15 Gallons...............$106.43
Stock#05-2300-600
Meadow Top Dress
2-4-2-17-0.5-4 Green - CFU
marl, amino acid complex, gypsum, sulfate of potash-magnesia, humus, humates, potassium sulfate, organic kelp, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, bone meal, fish meal, microbiological soil
stimulant
minerals to feed the soil and grasses
• Apply 150-300 pounds per acre at planting time
as a broadcast or beside-the-row application
Stock#04-2020-050
50 Pounds.................$19.87
Stock#04-2020-400
1 Ton.......................$721.49
Stock#04-2020-600
1 Ton Tote................$751.49
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Meadow Top Dress
15-5-5-2.5-1-13 Biological
Ingredients: ammonium sulfate, monoammonium phosphate, gypsum, sulfate of potash, sulfate of potash-magnesia, urea, soft rock
phosphate with colloidal clay, marl, manganese sulfate, calcium borate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, kelp meal, humates
minerals to feed the soil and grasses
• Apply 150-300 pounds per acre at planting time
as a broadcast or beside-the-row application
Stock#04-2008-050
50 Pounds.................$20.50
1 Ton.......................$750.93
Stock#04-2008-400
Stock#04-2008-600
1 Ton Tote................$780.93
Ingredients: phosphorus stabilized fish, sea minerals, potassium
sulfate, organic molasses, humus, humic acid, fulvic acid, liquid seaweed, organic acetic acid, boron, magnesium sulfate, microbiological
soil stimulant, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1
• Liquid blend designed to supplement the needs of
growing crops
• A biology product that produces nitrogen when it
becomes a part of the soil structure
• Helps to stimulate ability of plant to take up more nutrients
• Can significantly boost crop quality and yield
• Formulated to naturally enrich forages and thus can
reduce the need for vitamin and mineral supplements
in livestock feeds
Stock#08-2031-600
Performance II 0-5-3 CFU
Ingredients: humus, ground limestone, calcium borate, marl, soft
phosphate with colloidal clay, brown rock phosphate, zinc sulfate,
copper sulfate, potassium sulfate, organic kelp, humate, humic acid,
fulvic acid, sea minerals, microbiological soil stimulant
• Dry blend that is formulated to enhance biological
feeding of the soil
• Designed to replace trace mineral deficiencies
Stock#04-1072-050
50 Pounds.................$15.95
Stock#04-1072-400
Bulk Ton..................$560.00
Stock#04-1072-600
1 Ton Tote................$590.00
Ingredients: humus, organic molasses, microbiological soil stimulant
• Designed to be put into liquid manure pits
• Aids in keeping manure in suspension
• Works very well to reduce crusting and odor
• Application: apply in the spring after holding facility
is emptied
• Rate: for 100,000 gallon pit capacity mix 30-45 gallon
Pit Mix with 150 gallon water, 1 bag yeast, and 4 gallon
hydrogen peroxide
• Add 1 gallon Pit Mix per week as pit is filled
1 Gallon.......................$7.50
Stock#08-1033-001
Stock#08-1033-212
2.5 Gallons................$17.50
Stock#08-1033-015
15 Gallons.................$90.00
Stock#08-1033-055
55 Gallons...............$302.50
Stock#08-1033-600
Calcium Sources
Aragonite (Dry) 0-0-0-37
CFU
Ingredient: marl
• Apply to the soil for a highly available source of
calcium and trace minerals
• Comes from the ocean
Stock#05-1000-050
50 Pounds.................$11.16
Stock#04-1000-400
Bulk Ton..................$215.00
Stock#04-1000-600
1 Ton Tote................$280.00
Calcium Nitrate (Dry) 15.5-0-0-19
• A source of calcium and nitrogen
• Used where readily available calcium is needed for
crop production
• Does not meet the requirement of increasing the soil
calcium level
Stock#04-1015-050
50 Pounds.................$22.00
Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum)
0-0-0-24-17 CFU
• Highly available source of calcium and sulfur
• Nourishes the plant as it becomes part of the soil structure
• Does not build the calcium in the soil
• Helps the porosity of the soil
• Improves soil life and aeration
• Use a mined product in organic production
• Apply up to 200 pounds per acre
Stock#04-1039-050
50 Pounds...................$8.50
Gypsum Organic damp screened
Stock#04-1039-600
1 Ton Tote................$253.24
Limestone (Dolomite)
0-0-0-21-12 CFU
• A major source of calcium with magnesium
• Improves the level of calcium in the soil
• Apply from 100 pounds to 3 tons per acre
Stock#04-1003-050
50 Pounds...................$6.61
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MPM 1-1-0 CFU
Pit Mix CFU
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Limestone (Hi Cal Pulverized) 0-00-38 CFU
• Major source of calcium used to improve the level of
calcium in the soil
• Often a preferred choice when choosing sources of
limestone
• Fineness of the grind determines the speed with
which the calcium becomes available
• Apply from 100 pounds to 3 tons per acre
Stock#04-1005-050
50 Pounds...................$6.25
Limestone (Hydrated)
Soil Nutrients
Stock#04-1006-050
50 Pounds.................$10.23
Soft Rock Phosphate 0-3-0-0-20 CFU
• Natural and untreated soft phosphate clay
• Powerful tool to meet the nutrient needs of crops
• Contains calcium, phosphorous, and trace minerals
• As colloidal phosphate, it is almost 100% available
• A non-soluble material that stays attached to the
soil structure
50 Pounds.................$10.61
Stock#04-1051-050
Stock#04-1051-600
1 Ton Tote................$360.00
Thomasville Barn Grip
CFU
Ingredients: calcium carbonate
• Barn grip is a mined product
• Whitens concrete surfaces for cattle to reduce
animal slippage
Stock#09-2033-050
50 Pounds...................$4.84
Walk Grip #6 0-0-0 CFU
Ingredients: calcium carbonate, gypsum, marl
• A blend of rock dusts
• Apply as needed to livestock walk areas to provide traction
Stock#09-1026-050
50 Pounds...................$6.71
1 Ton Tote................$188.71
Stock#09-1026-600
Magnesium Sources
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt)
0-0-0-16-13 CFU
• Moderately available source of magnesium
• Use where available magnesium is low
• Ground application: 100 pounds per acre as a dry
broadcast to the soil
• Foliar application: 4 ounces per acre to the plants
Stock#09-2015-055
55 Pounds.................$25.85
Nitrogen Sources
Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24
• A granular that provides an ammoniacal form of
nitrogen with a readily available source of sulfur
• Used by the plant for its reproductive needs
Stock#04-1009-050
50 Pounds.................$16.25
Stock#04-1009-400
Bulk Ton..................$525.00
Ammonium Thiosulfate (Liquid)
12-0-0-26
• A liquid that provides an ammoniacal form nitrogen with
a readily available source of sulfur
• Used by the plant for its reproductive needs
Stock#08-2046-600
Calcium Nitrate See description on page 75.
Cal-Phos See description on page 73.
Corn Row Starter (Dry) Green–CFU
See description on page 73.
Corn Row Starter (Dry) Biological
Corn Row Starter (Liquid)
Fish See description on page 74.
Liquid Nitrogen
• Non-organic source of ammoniacal nitrogen
• Used as a nitrogen source for general crop production
Stock#08-2052-600
MPM See description on page 75.
Potassium Nitrate (Soluble) 13-0-44
• Soluble source of potassium with nitrogen
Stock#04-1047-050
50 Pounds.................$65.55
Sul-Po-Mag (Trio) 0-0-22-11-20 CFU
Ingredients: sulfate of potash-magnesia
• Unique, naturally occurring blend
• Nutrient-dense mineral
• 3-in-1 combination that provides sulfur, potassium,
and magnesium
• Can change an ordinary crop into an extraordinary one
Stock#04-1055-050
50 Pounds.................$40.11
Stock#04-1055-400
Bulk Ton..................$750.00
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Phosphorus Sources
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
Monopotassium Phosphate 0-52-34
Ammonium Sulfate See description on page 76.
Ammonium Thiosulfate See page 76.
Calcium Sulfate See description on page 75.
Sulfur (Fertilizer Grade) 0-0-0-90 CFU
Stock#09-2736-050
50 Pounds.................$19.95
Trace Mineral Sources
Calcium Borate (Granular) 0-0-0-10 CFU
Stock#04-1012-050
50 Pounds.................$23.75
• Very water-soluble salt used to fertilize crops
• A source of phosphorus and potassium
• Frequently used in greenhouse, hydroponic, and v
egetable production
• Useful in non-organic biological vegetable crop production
Stock#04-1007-050
50 Pounds.................$69.22
Calcium Borate (Soluble) 0-0-0-20 CFU
Soft Rock Phosphate
• A moderately available source of copper in the
sulfate form
• Can be helpful in disease prevention and control
when used in a foliar application
• Application rate: up to 20 pounds per acre
Stock#09-2737-050
50 Pounds.................$95.80
Potassium Sources
Greensand CFU
• Mined in New Jersey from naturally occurring deposits
• Contains 30+ trace minerals and iron and potassium
silicate
• Can be used as a soil conditioner to improve soil
water-holding capacity
• Excellent properties to loosen clay soils
Stock #05-1019-050
50 Pounds.................$14.50
Potassium Nitrate See description on page 76.
Sulfate of Potash CFU
• A soluble borate for liquid fertilizers and nutrient sprays
• Derived from sodium borate
Stock#04-1013-050
50 Pounds.................$83.94
Copper Sulfate 0-0-0-12-25 CFU
Humates
CFU
• Complex colloidal supramolecular mixtures of
substances, which are the result of decomposition
of the remains of animal and vegetable organisms
• Make up a large portion of the dark matter in humus
• Can stimulate growth and plant development
Stock#09-2010-050
50 Pounds.................$25.50
Stock#09-2010-600
1 Ton Tote................$950.00
Iron Sulfate 0-0-0-30 CFU
Stock#04-1036-050
50 Pounds.................$20.64
Granular 0-0-50, Soluble 0-0-52
• Is a mined rock
• Provides potassium and readily available sulfate sulfur
• Granular form for soil application up to 200 pounds
per acre
• Soluble form for fertigation
50 Pounds.................$30.50
Stock#04-1054-050 Granular
Stock#04-1054-400 Granular
1 Ton Tote................$950.00
Stock#04-1053-050 Soluble
50 Pounds.................$49.64
Sul-Po-Mag
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Soil Nutrients
Granular 11-52-0
Soluble 12-60-0
• Non-organic source of phosphorus with some
ammoniacal nitrogen
• Used to improve phosphorus levels in the soil
• Can be used later in the season to boost energy and
improve yield in low CEC soils
• Granular form for in-row or broadcast application
• Soluble form to use in fertigation
Stock#04-2010-050 (Granular) 50 Pounds.................$22.25
Stock#04-2010-400 (Granular) Bulk per Ton............$865.00
Stock#04-2011-050 (Soluble)
50 Pounds.................$95.00
Sulfur Sources
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Soil Nutrients
Kelp (Thorvin) CFU
Salt, Sea-90
CFU
• Comes from a sea plant grown in the far North
Atlantic Ocean
• Contains 60+ macro and trace minerals, vitamins,
carbohydrates, plant growth hormones, and a complex
of 17 amino acids
• Nutrients are almost 100% available
• Can stimulate root development and plant growth
• Helps retain soil moisture and reduces the effects of frost
Stock#09-2013-050
50 Pounds.................$48.00
Stock#09-2013-600
1 Ton Tote.............$1,835.00
Sold only in metric ton quantities = approximately 2,260 lbs
Ingredients: sea mineral solids
• 100% natural mineral solids and trace elements
from the sea
• Perfectly balanced to help stimulate and sustain
biological life
• Can make soil very porous and rich
• Provides sodium for good plant growth and development
Stock#09-2411-050
50 Pounds.................$18.37
Stock#09-2411-600
1 Ton Tote................$693.81
Manganese Sulfate 0-0-0-18-32 CFU
• Used as a source of selenium for soil fertility
Stock#09-1028-050
50 Pounds.................$11.68
Stock#09-2014-050
50 Pounds.................$63.25
Performance II See description on page 75.
Salt, Redmond #10 Fine CFU
Ingredients: 93% sodium and chloride, 7% trace minerals
• Natural mineral salt mined in Redmond, Utah
• Helps to enhance energy and microbial activity in the soil
• Adds nutrients to the soil for better plant growth
• Can help reduce excessive potassium levels
Stock#09-2022-050
50 Pounds.................$11.55
1 Ton Tote................$349.86
Stock#09-2022-600
Alfalfa Program
Selenium 0.06% CFU
Zinc Sulfate (Granular) 36% CFU
• Moderately available source of zinc
Stock#09-2034-050
50 Pounds.................$41.49
Miscellaneous
Vinegar, White (200 Grain) CFU
Stock#08-1003-001
Stock#08-1003-212
Stock#08-1003-015
1 Gallon.......................$9.26
2.5 Gallons................$23.15
15 Gallons...............$134.46
Corn Program
Lancaster Ag’s recommendations will help farmers
establish a healthy, nutritious stand of alfalfa. In the fall,
apply dry blends to your stand. If you want consistent
early growth in the spring, we recommend applying
MPM or Cal Phos with a liquid application at green up
and approximately every 45 days thereafter. In summary, the following is the Lancaster Ag’s Foliar Spray
Schedule for optimum growth.
• At green up
• After first cutting
• After second cutting
• After third cutting
Program There are different stages that a corn plant
goes through during which it needs support to grow
upward. Lancaster Ag has both dry and liquid Corn
Row Starter for you to use to influence your corn crop.
Your choice depends on the equipment you have available.
Pastures / Grasses
Lancaster Ag’s recommendations for
applying liquid fertilizer:
• Broadcast up front
• 2x2 alongside the row
• Side dress at cultivation time
• Foliar spray
• Drop nozzle at tasselling
Lancaster Ag’s ultimate program for pastures includes
one dry application in the spring and three liquid applications thereafter.
• Dry blend in the fall
• 150 pounds dry Top Dress in mid-February
when the weather is still cold
• 10 gallons MPM or Cal Phos at green up,
March 25-April 1
• 5 gallons, approximately May 15
• 5 gallons, approximately July 1
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Lancaster Ag’s recommendations for
applying dry fertilizer:
• Broadcast up front
• Alongside the row
• Broadcast after the corn is up
Animal Nutrition & HEALTH
Animal Nutrition
& Health
Nutrition – The Basis for Health
Good health is a blessing for which we should all be
thankful. We should strive for excellent health for ourselves and for the animals under our care. The level
of both human and animal health that we experience
depends to a large extent on our actions. One of the
most important factors that influences the condition of
health is nutrition. In order for a flock or herd to reach
its full potential for both production and health, it is
necessary to provide a balanced diet that is proper for
the type of animal being raised. Supplying animals with
a nutrient-dense diet containing feeds grown on wellbalanced, biologically active soil is the foundation for
superior livestock health.
Soil health and balance is the basis for plant and animal health. If we experience disease problems in either
crops or livestock, it is important that we take a step
back and re-examine the soil fertility program of our
operation. Disease and pest problems are most often
the result of nutrient deficiencies that ultimately can be
traced to issues of soil nutrient imbalance.
Although there are many natural remedies that can be
applied to both crops and livestock when disease problems appear, it is important to take a larger view of the
picture and find the root causes of these problems. The
application of quick fix remedies or Band-Aids will at
times have a positive effect on an afflicted individual,
crop or group. Unfortunately, if the underlying issues of
soil imbalance are not addressed we will find ourselves
facing the same problems repeatedly.
Remember to start at the beginning. Construct a strong
foundation of healthy soil and crop and livestock wellbeing will naturally follow. Investment in soil improvements must be viewed in the larger context of disease
prevention for both plants and animals, not just what
will be returned as an increase in crop yield for this year.
This requires both a look at the bigger picture and taking
a holistic view. We need a long-term outlook rather than
merely looking for the quick fix. With time and patience,
we will see the benefit of building a strong foundation
of healthy soil that will be reflected in improved crop
and livestock health and production.
Overview of Ration Formulation
The art and science of nutrition provides an animal with
the proper nutrient balance required for its needs. The
goal of matching feeds and supplements to animal requirements is carried out in different ways depending
on the approach used by the livestock farmer and his
advisors. Computerized rations are only as accurate as
the numbers that are used in their calculations. Feed
samples represent an estimate of gross nutrient content
but do not tell us how digestible or absorbable the nutrients are. Standard values of nutrient requirements for
animals represent average needs for the type of animal
under consideration; they do not make adjustments for
individual animal differences.
The well-defined science of animal nutrition becomes
more of an art when we look closely at the assumptions
that are used to calculate the ration numbers. This is not
to say that computerized ration sheets do not have a
place, only that it is important to keep the numbers in
perspective. Lancaster Ag does use a computerized ration program to calculate the feeding needs for herds
that prefer this service but we try to find a happy medium between the science of ration balancing and the
art of good animal husbandry.
We must always remember to pay close attention to
what the cows or other animals are telling us. If our
sheet gives the batch size for 50 cows and all the feed
is gone in two hours, the cows are obviously telling us
that they will eat more than the computer says they
will. Good herdsmen will perceive small changes, both
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Animal Nutrition & Health
Soil – The Foundation
Feed quality is a direct reflection of soil balance and
health. Feeds rich in absorbable minerals and vitamins
promote strong immune system function that in turn
minimizes health problems. Well-mineralized feeds with
high Brix readings indicate that the soil fertility program
in place on a farm is working. A refractometer can be
used to get Brix readings for both standing and harvested crops. Keeping track of Brix values over time can
show how well the farm is making progress in its soil fertility program. High Brix readings are an indication that
feed energy and mineral content are being maximized
for the animals. High-quality feed ingredients minimize
the need for added supplements.
positive and negative, in performance and contentment
of the herd before production numbers confirm their
suspicions. This is the art of stockmanship – listening to
what the animals are telling us.
A basic concept of animal nutrition that is too often forgotten is to supply animals with a diet that is appropriate for their makeup. Cattle are ruminants; they were
created to eat forages. This simple fact is ignored in the
quest for higher milk production. Forage should make
up 60-80%+ of the diet fed to cows. We have seen dairy
cow rations containing 60-70% grain or seeds, being
fed with the idea of increasing production by boosting
nutrient density in the diet. The high grain diets fed to
dairy cattle in much of the USA have led to many of the
health problems that are common today. Rumen acidosis, laminitis, liver abscesses, immune suppression and
other chronic health conditions of dairy cattle are the
direct result of feeding an unnatural ration that is too
high in grain.
Dairymen are misled by short-term increases in milk production when feeding a high grain diet and do not consider the long-term costs associated with this practice.
The long-term costs of feeding a high concentrate diet
include more lameness, decreased immune function resulting in more infections, and decreased productive life
or earlier culling for the cows. Common sense tells us
that the cow is a ruminant and thus should be fed a high
forage diet. Good animal husbandry tells us that feeding
a high grain diet has a negative effect on herd health.
Too often this fact is overlooked as dairymen pursue a
higher bulk tank average. We must remember to listen
to what the cows are telling us. Increased disease problems and high cull rates are cries for help and are not to
be ignored as a normal consequence of high production.
Forage Quality and Nutrient Balance
One of the key factors that determines the success of
a dairy farm is the quality of forage that it produces.
High-quality forage provides good nutrient balance
when feeding cattle a diet that is high in roughage. This
is true either when grazing or feeding stored feeds. The
need for grain is minimized if cows have access to large
amounts of high-quality forage. If on the other hand,
we must use low-quality forage in the diet, the task of
supplementing the ration becomes much more difficult.
It is not completely possible to make up for low-quality
forage by adding supplements and feeding grain. The
amount of indigestible fiber in low-quality forage takes
up too much space in the ration and rumen to allow
enough room for the amount of additional supplement
needed to balance the ration.
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We also must keep in mind that we want to maximize
forage and minimize grain feeding to keep cows healthy.
Ultimately we return to our starting point - the soil. In
order to produce the high-quality forage necessary to
feed a high forage diet we must grow our crops on wellbalanced, fertile soil.
Feed Evaluation
Feed Samples
Taking a feed sample establishes the feed quality of a
feed stuff. It is our road map for our present situation.
Feed samples need to be taken in a way that ensures
that the sample is representative of the feed stuff, because the recommendation for the complete diet will
be based on this sample. If the sample is not a good representation of the feed stuff, there is the risk that the
suggested diet will be considerably off-target.
Feed Analysis Reports
A feed analysis report gives us the nutrient value of
the sampled feed stuff. This report is like a road map to
guide us to our end destination. The number of the relative feed quality (RFQ) expresses the complete nutrient
value of a feed stuff. This value gives a complete expression of nutrient value in order to compare one forage to
another. The one with the higher RFQ is generally the
better forage.
1. The first important component of the forage is
the energy content. For lactating dairy cows, this
is measured by evaluating the fiber content of the
feed stuff. The energy content of the forage determines how productive the cow can be, if this is the
only feed she were fed. If a higher energy diet is desired, grains are usually added to the diet.
Here is an article by Jerry Brunetti that explains more
about the importance of fiber in a cow’s diet.
Understanding Fiber
by Jerry Brunetti, founder of Agri-Dynamics and speaker
on soil fertility, animal nutrition, and livestock health.
Fiber is forage plant cell walls. The mineral element calcium is critical for building healthy, normal, and digestible cell walls. The components
of the fiber in forages are the following complex
carbohydrates:
1. Pectin
Rapidly digested by microbes. It is in the form of
a water-soluble gel like the ingredient Grandma
uses to make jams and jellies. It is nearly a sugar
and is highly digestible. The great benefits are
that it promotes acetic acid production, acting
like other fiber sources, and it generally will not
promote acidosis. Legumes have the potential
to produce large amounts of this high-energy fiber. To stress the benefits, here is a quote:
Maybe some of the herds that have a very high
level of milk without the use of special bypass
protein (supplements) really are feeding alfalfa
that is very high in pectin, with the result that
the total production of bacterial protein is greater.
- Marshall E. McCullough,
October 25, 1992 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman
3. Cellulose
The chief substance making up the cell wall. It is
considered relatively digestible, but not as rapidly as pectin. This is what we like to see in the
alfalfa stem—a stem full of white pith.
4. Lignin
Not considered to be digested by rumen microbes to any great extent. It is the portion that
adds strength and stiffness to plants. It is necessary to provide effective fiber to stimulate the
cow to ruminate. An excess of lignin can be a
problem because it provides relatively no nutrients, and it becomes filler, using up valuable
space in the cow’s rumen.
The bottom line on fiber quality is how much of
the fiber is actually digestible. One way to estimate the digestibility of your forages is to note
the spread between ADF and NDF on your forage
analysis. An ideal spread for alfalfa will be ADF
plus 12 points; for example, 28% ADF and 40%
NDF. Grasses will naturally have a wider spread,
so take that into consideration. Most importantly, the goal for alfalfa should be a solid-stemmed
(not hollow), soft-textured forage plant. The pith
Midwestern bio-ag farm experience leads us to
believe that a proper mineral balance may also
be a meaningful gauge to judge fiber quality.
Calcium to potassium ratios in alfalfa should be
kept as near 1:1 as possible. An alfalfa that tests
over 1.5% calcium, over 0.35% phosphorus, over
0.35% magnesium, and is not excessively high in
potassium (not much over 2%), with a 10:1 nitrogen to sulfur ratio, will normally perform very
well, regardless of the ADF/RFQ. I have seen forage with 35% ADF or more perform like prime
forage when it is balanced in minerals.
Do not overlook the trace element boron in your
soil program if you hope to promote the uptake
of calcium. Fertilizing according to the balance
of the major cations (calcium, magnesium, and
potassium) is a must. Soluble calcium and sulfate sulfur will need to be a part of your fertility program. It should be the common source of
soluble potassium. Potassium chloride - muriate
of potash, 0-0-60, 0-0-62, with its high solubility
and excess addition of chloride - will have to stay
off your hay fields.
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2. The second major component of feed is the protein.
The crude protein is a measurement of the total
amount of protein that is in the feed stuff. The crude
protein content is analyzed by measuring the nitrogen content of the feed stuff and multiplying the
result by 6.25. There are also some measurements
that show us the protein fractions, which make up
the total protein. This is one way that the quality of
the protein is expressed. Some of the fractions are
an expression of how quickly the protein is available
for absorption by the animal. Other fractions show
us how much has been damaged by the storage process. There are also fractions that tell us how much
is available to be used by the animal.
3. The third major component of feed is the mineral
content. The ratio of minerals gives us another indication of the quality of the protein, as well as the
overall quality. These ratios also affect the digest-
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2. Hemicellulose
A digestible cell wall component that is more
complex and more slowly digested than pectin,
but is not quite in the category of cellulose. May
be complexed or tied to other fiber fractions,
making it more or less digestible. Generally considered a digestible fraction.
that fills the center of the stem is high in digestible fiber. We should keep in mind that although
the test for ADF and NDF may be actual laboratory measurements (if done wet chemistry vs.
NIR), they do not always predict true digestibility
and performance.
ibility of the fiber, thus improving the energy of the
feed stuff. These ratios vary depending on the kind
of feed stuff that we are analyzing.
Purpose
The purpose of animal nutrition is to observe which nutrients and which levels of nutrients are most conducive
to promoting a healthy animal and a profitable monetary return. The challenge in dairy nutrition is to take
the part of the forage that, when it is fed to the cow,
cannot be changed, and add other ingredients to it in
an attempt to optimize the diet. The success of this attempt is directly related to the quality of the forage. The
ruminant was created to eat forage, which makes forage
the basis for all dairy nutrition. The quality of forage can
make or break the success of dairy nutrition. The better
the nutrient value of the forages used in the diet, the
less that needs to be added to bring the ration to the
desired nutrient content.
Research and Development
Researchers who are involved in the industry of dairy
nutrition continue to improve ways of testing forages
relative to the digestion of the rumen. These testing
methods help determine which varieties of forages are
the most conducive to milk production in dairy cattle.
Additionally, the companies involved in supplying the
seeds of forage-producing plants continue to develop
forage varieties that meet the increasing demands for
improved digestibility.
Introduction to Grazing
Grass Grows Green
Proper grazing will keep it growing.
Leaves are food factories. They use sunlight to combine CO2, water, and minerals to make plant food. Roots
gather water and minerals to be converted by the leaves
into plant food. Roots also store food, which is essential
for regrowth. Short tops mean short roots. Short roots
mean less future grass production.
Please Note: overgrazing destroys both the leaves and
the roots - know when to stop grazing.
The biggest mistake most graziers make is forcing stock
to graze too hard on the third and fourth rotations, leaving forage too short to recover quickly. Here is a guideline: “If you can see a golf ball out there in your pasture
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in June, you are not going to have good grazing the rest
of the summer.”
Leaving 2-3 inches of residual is fine in spring when cool
season forages are growing fast. To keep pastures from
getting ahead and to help clovers compete with grasses,
graze cows close. But as the temperatures rise, forage
growth slows. Decrease stocking rates or move cows to
new grass sooner, leaving 4-8 inches of residual so that
forages can recover faster.
A grazing management system is actually management
of the plant growth cycle. Use permanent and/or temporary fence to allow forage to grow and then be grazed
very quickly. Remove the animals, allow the plants to
grow, and then graze the forage again. Essentially intensive grazing in grassland farming substitutes fencing and
grazing management for cropping equipment, fuel, and
associated labor and expenses.
Tips for Good Pasture Management
• 90-95% of plant food is from the leaves.
• Plants have these goals in life: to grow up, set seed,
and reproduce themselves.
• The goal of intensive rotational grazing is to keep
plants in the leafy growing stage, which is the most
productive stage and very highly nutritious.
• Plants should never be grazed twice during the same
time period because it depletes the root reserves.
• This grazing time period should be short: one day is
best, six days maximum.
• Rest periods need to be the proper length. They
may be short during spring and in warm and moist
weather, long during mid- to late-summer and in
hot, dry weather.
Short rests 10-20 days
Long rests 30-45 days (may go as high as 60 days)
Drought
60-150 days
• To begin grazing, heights should be approximately
6” for cattle and a little shorter for sheep. This is
a general statement. Grass heights will vary, but
should be pre-boot to boot state.
• Percent grass and/or legume in sward, i.e. percent
protein, can be changed by regulating the grazing
heights.
• Height should be 1-1½” when animals go off pasture.
• When the rest periods are too short, yields are cut.
• When the rest periods are too long, feed value is
lower and regrowth reduced.
• To provide the necessary rest periods a minimum
of 8-10 paddocks are required and 20-40 are much
better.
• Square paddocks are best—they use less fencing
and provide better distribution of grazing effects.
• Most pasture sites will not require renovation or reseeding.
If these practices are followed, forage production, forage quality, the grazing season length, sward condition,
and moisture-holding capacity and retention will all improve. Most importantly, feed costs will be reduced.
Areas of Concern
Affecting Nutrition
There are three areas of concern that can have an impact on the nutrition of animals and their overall wellbeing. Unfortunately these conditions can exist for long
periods of time without farmers and livestock producers
realizing what is causing the problems that they are experiencing with their herds.
The primary instigator of stray current is stray electrical
voltage, which shocks animals and is an irritation that
should not be happening. Stray current has affected
many herds across the country. Since it is prevalent on
farms, livestock producers need to be vigilant. Either the
utility company and/or the property owner can cause
stray current.
Some problematic areas that should be tested on dairy
farms are milking parlors and tie-stall barns, holding
areas, metal pipes and beams, electric fencer or metal
fence, metal and plastic water tanks.
Observing the herd is very important. Some visual signs
that stray current might be affecting livestock are…
• Extreme twitching of tails even if few or no flies are
present
• Shifting of feet and lifting feet off of the ground one
at a time in the parlor
• Shuffling back and forth in the stall
• Jolts or jerks of the head
• Jumpy at the milk machines
• Patterns of rhythms and waves in a row of cows as
the current moves down the barn
• Refusal to enter the milking parlor or holding area
• Looking around before drinking from the water tank
• Only lapping at the water and not drinking long and
deep
• Refusal to drink at certain water cups
• Standing too long / not laying down after being
milked or fed
An important note:
Stray current can also affect farms that do not rely on
electrical power.
If you see multiple signs of the symptoms described
above in your herd of cattle, take action. Consult with
your Lancaster Ag Service Rep and he will guide you to
one of our stray current specialists who can investigate
the problem for you.
Hard Water
Farmers and livestock producers need to be concerned
about the source, amount, and quality of water available
on their operations. Paying careful attention to drinking water quality for cattle and other livestock is very
important because water influences nutrition and livestock health. Thus, frequent water sampling and testing
are highly recommended. Testing will show hardness
as well as salinity, nitrate-nitrogen levels, other excess
nutrients, and the presence of bacteria.
One of the physiochemical properties of water is hardness. Hard water is mainly due to high concentrations of
calcium and magnesium, but small traces of iron, manganese, zinc, strontium and aluminum are also present.
One visual way to detect problems with hard water is
low pressure and restricted water flow caused by the
accumulation of mineral deposits from the calcium and
magnesium.
The degrees of hardness in water are… (gpg = grains per
gallon)
0-3.5 gpg
soft
3.5-7.0 gpg
moderate
7.0-10.5gpg
hard
over 10.5 gpg
very hard
On farming operations where the water is extremely
hard, there can be effects on the livestock. There can
be reduced water intake of cattle and as a result, reduced milk production. Declination of the absorption
of nutrients in animals can also occur, which can lead to
reproduction problems. Producers might also observe
an increase in the intake of free choice minerals.
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Stray Current
Stray current can be harmful to animal health in a number of ways, such as high somatic cell counts, chronic
mastitis, incomplete milk letdown, poor breeding efficiency, low conception rates, nutritional stress, and
even death. There can be a domino effect of low water
consumption due to stray current. Reproduction is impacted and the end result is low milk production.
The harder the water, the more severe the problems.
When the water tests at very high levels of grains of
hardness, there is an acceleration of the problems and
more supplementation of nutrition is needed to maintain optimum health. The following are examples.
10 – 12 gpg
Reports of increased uptake of free choice minerals in
certain seasons. It can be up to a third more mineral
intake. If the free choice minerals are not offered, there
have been consistent reports of decline in the health of
livestock.
15 -17 gpg
Reports of livestock consuming 50 per cent more minerals as well as declining herd health and reproduction
problems.
20+ gpg
Reports of ongoing and chronic herd health with 75 per
cent more consumption of mineral nutrition.
Problems caused by hard water vary greatly from farm
to farm. Experience teaches that it depends on the type
of free choice minerals, free choice mineral salt, kelp,
and other feeds and forages being offered to livestock
that account for the difference. It also depends if the
farmer is supplementing minerals to his soils. That will
result in more minerals in his forage and will lessen the
effect of hard water on his herd. Many farmers are able
to deal with the detriments of hard water by fixing the
water problem or feeding high-quality forage
These observations are based on the accumulative experiences of our staff at Lancaster Ag. The late Dr. Dan
Skow, who was a veterinarian with 45 years of experience in biological agriculture, also observed them.
Grazing in Wet and Marshy Areas
Stagnant ponds and marshy pastures are historical
problems on farming operations. Bacteria thrive in
these kinds of dirty and/or stagnant waters. The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other
conservation organizations are encouraging farming
communities to install stream bank fencing and enclose
old ponds with fencing. Lancaster Ag also strongly recommends fencing off marginal areas in marshy pastures
and investing in good water pipes so that fresh, clean
water is available to cattle in these areas.
show up. Dirty drinking water causes somatic cell count
issues, mastitis, intestinal organ problems, fatty liver
syndrome, and liver fluke.
Fatty liver is caused by the incomplete metabolism of
body fat and results in the accumulation of fat within
the cow’s liver. The characteristics are reduced milk
yield, loss of body weight, loss of appetite, and on occasion, nervousness. Poor environmental conditions can
cause stress in cattle and lead to fatty liver syndrome.
Liver fluke is caused by a parasite that attaches itself to
grass blades and is then ingested by grazing cattle. Wet
areas on farms are a high risk, especially with mild temperatures and above average rainfall. Liver fluke wrecks
havoc on cattle and results in reductions of the following: weight gain, milk productivity, and fertility. It can
lead to compromised immune systems, condemned livers, and even death if left unchecked.
Slaughterhouses have reported an ongoing problem of
up to 25% rejected cattle because of fatty liver and liver
fluke as the result of poor drinking water, grazing on wet
pastures, and overly grain-fed animals. Lancaster Ag
recommends providing clean drinking water and feeding free choice and Thorvin Kelp for 60 days or beyond.
Lancaster Ag uses the one humate in our products that
is approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). In addition, we recommend feeding Thorvin Kelp to young stock from birth as prevention
for a multitude of problems and for overall good nutritional health.
From many years of serving livestock producers, our staff
has learned about the relationship between poor drinking water/grazing in wet areas and fatty liver syndrome
and liver fluke. The best prevention is to keep cattle from
grazing on areas such as pond borders, river and stream
banks, and marshy ground. Pasture rotation should be a
part of a strategic grazing management approach. When
there are persistent problems, please seek professional
veterinarian advice for diagnosis and remedies.
Drinking contaminated water affects the nutrition of
cattle because it inhibits the uptake of minerals. That
means even if a producer is feeding livestock the optimal mineral amount, a deficiency of minerals can still
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Nutri-Min Mineral Blends
Lancaster Ag’s Line of Animal Minerals
In 2010 Lancaster Ag worked at significantly redeveloping our line of animal mineral blends. At that time the
USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) was reviewing
labels for agriculture products and we were proactive
by improving our mineral blends and consequently, updating our labels. Our goal was to comply so that our
labels will meet NOP’s standards and will meet their approval for everything listed. This process has brought
on a new high-powered lineup of animal mineral products in Lancaster Ag’s Nutri-Min line.
After reformulating our products with these ingredients, we have offered the Nutri-Min line for the past
three years. We feel that we now have some of the
best minerals on the market today. It is true that in the
United States we have lost the feeding qualities in many
of our animal feeds, causing problems in animal health
and eventually in human health. The good news is that
our Nutri-Min Mineral Blends can be your solution to
this dilemma.
The main way growers compare minerals is by looking at
numbers. For example, if a bag reads 16-8, that means
it is 16% calcium and 8% phosphorus. That is known as
a 2 to 1 mineral (2:1). A 12-6 is also a 2 to 1 mineral,
but with less in the bag than a 16-8 mineral. However,
numbers are not everything. It is more about what is
absorbed and recognized by the cell wall.
Lancaster Ag has always taken the high road when
sourcing calcium, phosphorus, and other mineral ingredients. We look beyond the numbers and ask probing
questions. What kind of calcium source is used? Is it
limestone coarsely ground with poor absorption or is it
fine ground? What about aragonite, which is derived
from the ocean as deposits of sea animals that are very
high in calcium?
All of our Nutri-Min products have kelp on the label.
Kelp is definitely not filler, but rather, it is a veterinarybill-reducer. Kelp is a trace element cocktail that is in
a colloidal state (once lived) so it is very absorbable.
For every dollar a grower spends on kelp as a constant
feed ingredient, he has the potential to cut his vet bill
by $2.00. Benefits are: cows breed better, somatic cell
counts will drop, foot health and hair coat will improve,
and there will be fewer lice. Plus, intestinal parasites
do not like high iodine levels. Lancaster Ag uses Thorvin Kelp, which has double the iodine than other kelp
brands.
Kelp is very high in iodine and manganese. Iodine runs
the entire system of metabolism by the thyroid gland.
Manganese runs the entire reproductive system. It is in
an enzyme for reproduction. Ninety percent of a cow’s
manganese (Mn) is in her ovaries and a bull or male
stores 90% of his manganese in his testes.
Diatomaceous earth is another product that is included
in some formulations. DE, as it is called, is derived from
diatoms, an item found in the oceans. Fish and whales
feed on diatoms. DE is microscopically shaped and is a
great source of minerals and trace elements.
The herbals, botanicals, and probiotics are already
blended into our minerals and there is no need to feed
them separately. They will help to condition the microbes of the intestinal tract, and as a result, will provide a better manure system for your fields. Lancaster
Ag builds a mineral package that has a full circle of mineralization in mind, not just production. The full circle
is: cows > manure > soils > crops.
These special formulations provide the needs of
healthy, growing, and highly productive animals. They
support all their systems for optimum health. A complete listing of Nutri-Min products is included on the
following pages. Study the descriptions carefully and
then contact one of the Lancaster Ag field representatives at 717-687-9222 to see which minerals fit into
your enterprise. You may also call us for a complete
listing of ingredients or a copy of our labels.
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By the summer of 2010 we were ready to replace our
custom animal mineral line with a new line called NutriMin. Why did we choose the name Nutri-Min? This
name describes nutrition through colloidal minerals.
Colloidal minerals can be easily absorbed and readily
used. We have developed our Nutri-Min products using
chelated vitamins and minerals and many colloidal minerals and traces, such as kelp, reed-sedge peat, diatomaceous earth, aragonite, conditioner, probiotics, herbals, botanicals, and similar ingredients that are highly
absorbed when passing through an animal’s system.
Our Nutri-Min labels show that we use aragonite in
many of our mineral products. An important fact to
know is: anything that once lived is more absorbable
than a natural mineral deposit. We also use a combination of calcium sources. This allows for some very
quick calcium absorption and also some to be absorbed
slowly, thus giving the animal a more uniform absorption rate.
Grain Rations
Three Stages of Poultry
Grower Program
1. Poultry Starter 21%
All Poultry 0-3 weeks of age
Corn, shelled 1030 lbs.
Soybeans, roasted 725 lbs.
Fish Meal ORG (8-6-0)
100 lbs.
Kelp, granular
70 lbs.
Poultry Starter Mineral75 lbs.
2. Poultry Grower 19%
Broiler 4-7 weeks, Turkey 4-16 weeks
Corn, shelled
980 lbs.
Soybeans, roasted
545 lbs.
Oats
175 lbs.
Poultry Grower Mineral
100 lbs.
Fish Meal ORG (8-6-0)
100 lbs.
Aragonite
50 lbs.
Flax Seed
50 lbs.
3. Poultry Finisher 16%
Broiler 8-10 weeks, Turkey 17-22 weeks
Corn, shelled
1204 lbs.
Soybeans, roasted
510 lbs.
Oats
125 lbs.
Poultry Grower Mineral
50 lbs.
Aragonite
10 lbs.
Soft Rock Phosphate
50 lbs.
Salt
1 lbs.
Flax Seed, whole
50 lbs.
Six Stages of Feed for Layers
1. Poultry Starter with Mineral 21% 0-3 weeks of age
Fish Meal ORG (8-6-0) 100 lbs.
Kelp, granular 70 lbs.
Chick Mineral 75 1bs.
2. Pullet Grower 18% 4-8 weeks of age
Oats 175 lbs.
Layer Mineral 100 lbs.
Aragonite 50 lbs.
3. Pre-Layer 16% 9-18 weeks of age
Oats 450 lbs.
Aragonite 50 lbs
4. Peak Layer 18% 19-34 weeks of age
Oats 175 lbs.
Aragonite 100 lbs.
5. Post Peak Layer 15% 35 plus weeks of age
Oats 430 lbs.
Aragonite 120 lbs.
6. Molt 12% 21-Day Program
Corn, shelled Soybeans, roasted Oats Layer Mineral Alfalfa Meal Wheat Midds Aragonite Calf Ration
Corn, ground
Soybeans, roasted
Oats Molasses Nutri-Min Calf Mineral
Dairy Ration
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Corn Oats Soybeans, roasted
Nutri-Min Dairy Mineral
750 lbs.
100 lbs.
700 lbs.
100 lbs.
100 lbs.
200 lbs.
50 lbs.
735 lbs.
515 lbs.
500 lbs.
150 lbs.
100 lbs.
950 lbs.
400 lbs.
400 lbs.
250 lbs.
Stock #09-1030-050
Consult your Lancaster Ag Products representative for specific nutrition guidance.
This product is formulated to meet the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program.
Certified organic producers should obtain approval from their certifier prior to use.
Net Weight 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
Rev.01.12058LAP
Sample Nutri-Min Mineral Blends Labels
Nutri-Min Dairy Mineral
A Highly Available Mineral Premix for Dairy Cows
Nutrition through Colloidal Minerals
Guaranteed Analysis
Calcium
10.60 % (min)
Calcium
11.10 % (max)
Phosphorus
2.00 % (min)
Manufactured By:
LANCASTER AG
PRODUCTS
60 N. Ronks Rd.
Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-9222
Naturally Interested
in Your Future
Stock #09-1030-050
Salt
Salt
Magnesium
13.00 % (min)
14.00 % (max)
0.40 % (min)
Potassium
Selenium
Vitamin A
0.50 % (min)
63 ppm (min)
11394 IU/lb (min)
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Soft Rock Phosphate, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Yeast Culture, Organic Dried Kelp, Reed-Sedge Peat, Magnesium
Sulfate, Fossil Shell Flour, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Organic Linseed Meal, Organic Wheat Middlings, Organic Dried Tomato
Pomace, Attapulgite Clay, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Dried Whole Milk, Organic Soybean Oil,
Choline Chloride, Organic Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Dehydrated Eggs, Organic Sugar, Lecithin, Vitamin B12, Potassium
Chloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Niacin, Thiamine, Sodium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Choline Citrate Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric
Choline Citrate Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate,
Vitamin D3, Natural Source of Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl acetate), Biotin, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Carotene,
Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Choline Citrate Complex, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus
faecium, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Organic Sources of (Cayenne Pepper, Peppermint, Fabaceae, Poaceae, Garlic, Parsley, Dandelion
Root Extract, Elder Flowers, Dandelion Extract, Ginger Extract, German Chamomile, Lemon Grass Extract, Thyme, Sweet Fennel Extract, Sweet Basil,
Sage, Cloves), Natural Tocopherols, Vitamin E, Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract,
dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus lentus Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma
viride Fermentation Extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Propionibacterium freudenreichii Fermentation Product,
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation
Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Pediococcus cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Primary Yeast, Dried Bacillus subtilis
Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Selenium Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D3, Dried Propionibacterium freudenreighii strain P 169 fermentation products, Vitamin A, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate,
Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin C, Sodium Selenite
Mixing and Feeding Directions: Feed 12-16 ounces to adult animals daily, depending on animal condition.
Certified organic producers should obtain approval from their certifier prior to use.
This label for Nutri-Min Dairy Mineral is an example of the list of abundant ingredients that we include in our Nutri-Min line of mineral
blends. The ingredient lists for the rest of the Nutri-Min products are very similar. They vary according to the species of livestock, age, and
requirements. Please note that all of the Nutri-Min product labels with a complete listing of ingredients are available on our website at www.
lancasterag.com.
Nutri-Min
Dairy
Mineral CFU
Nutri-Min Poultry Grower Mineral CFU
Nutri-Min
Dairy
Mineral
• A highly available mineral premix for dairy cows
• Mineral premix for all classes of broilers
A Highly Available Mineral Premix for Dairy Cows
• Directions: feed 12-16 ounces to adult animals daily,
• Directions: add 3 bags per ton of feed
Nutrition through Colloidal Minerals
depending on animal condition
Stock#09-1010-050
50 Pounds...........................$42.75
Stock#09-1030-050
50 Pounds...........................$34.54
Guaranteed Analysis
Calcium
10.60 % (min)
Salt
13.00 % (min)
Potassium
0.50 % (min)
Calcium
11.10 % (max)
SaltStock#09-1030-600
14.00 % (max)
Selenium 1 Ton Tote......................$1,334.85
63 ppm (min)
Nutri-Min Calf Mineral CFU
Phosphorus
2.00 % (min)
Magnesium
0.40 % (min)
Vitamin A
11394 IU/lb (min)
Nutri-Min Dairy Mineral 2 CFU
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Soft Rock Phosphate, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Yeast Culture, Organic Dried Kelp, Reed-Sedge Peat, Magnesium
Sulfate, Fossil Shell Flour, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Organic Linseed Meal, Organic Wheat Middlings, Organic Dried Tomato
Pomace, Attapulgite Clay, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Dried Whole Milk, Organic Soybean Oil,
Choline Chloride, Organic Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Dehydrated Eggs, Organic Sugar, Lecithin, Vitamin B12, Potassium
Chloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Niacin, Thiamine, Sodium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Choline Citrate Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric
Choline Citrate Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate,
Vitamin D3, Natural Source of Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl acetate), Biotin, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Carotene,
Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Choline Citrate Complex, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus
faecium, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Organic Sources of (Cayenne Pepper, Peppermint, Fabaceae, Poaceae, Garlic, Parsley, Dandelion
Root Extract, Elder Flowers, Dandelion Extract, Ginger Extract, German Chamomile, Lemon Grass Extract, Thyme, Sweet Fennel Extract, Sweet Basil,
Sage, Cloves), Natural Tocopherols, Vitamin E, Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract,
dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus lentus Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma
viride Fermentation Extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Propionibacterium freudenreichii Fermentation Product,
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation
Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried Pediococcus cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Primary Yeast, Dried Bacillus subtilis
Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Selenium Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D3, Dried Propionibacterium freudenreighii strain P 169 fermentation products, Vitamin A, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate,
Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin C, Sodium Selenite
• A highly available mineral premix for growing cattle
Manufactured
By: ton of feed
• Directions: include
2 bags per
Stock#09-1003-050
50 Pounds...........................$34.31
LANCASTER AG
PRODUCTS
60 N. Ronks Rd.
Nutri-Min
Free Choice
Ronks,Complete
PA 17572
717-687-9222
Mineral CFU
• A highly available mineral premix for dairy cows
• Directions: feed 12-16 ounces to adult animals daily,
depending on animal condition
Stock#09-1031-050
50 Pounds...........................$37.23
Nutri-Min Dry Cow Mineral CFU
Ingredients: salt, organic dried kelp, montmorillonite clay, reedNaturally Interested
• A highly available mineral premix for dry cows
sedge peat, fossil shell flour, calcium carbonate, soft rock phosphate,
in
Your
Future
Directions:
feed 12-16
ounces
Mixing and Feeding Directions: Feed 12-16 ounces•
to adult
animals daily, depending
on animal
condition. to adult animals daily,
organic sweetener, ascorbic acid, sodium selenite
depending
on
animal
condition
• Mineral blend formulated to meet the individual needs of dairy
Stock #09-1030-050
Stock#09-1032-050
50 Pounds...........................$34.44
animals
Stock#09-1032-600
1 Ton
Tote......................$1,327.60
Certified organic
producers should obtain approval from their
certifier
prior to use.
Rev.01.12058LAP
• Directions: offer free choice at all times
Stock#09-1012-050
50 Pounds...........................$31.40
Nutri-Min Cow Goat Lick CFU
Ingredients: ground limestone, organic dried kelp, copper sulfate, sulfur
• Not for sheep
Stock#09-1013-050
50 Pounds...........................$27.00
Nutri-Min Enhance
CFU
• A highly available mineral premix for stressed cows of all classes
• Helps with the stressors of breeding and lactation
• Use in times of compromised immune system
• For times when digestion might be in need of support
• Directions: Feed at a rate of 2 ounces per head
Stock#09-1043-010
10 Pounds...........................$45.86
Stock#09-1043-025
25 Pounds.........................$107.01
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Nutri-Min Free Choice Horse Mineral
Ingredients: calcium carbonate, salt, organic dried kelp, montmorillonite clay, soft rock phosphate, fossil shell flour, sulfur, yeast culture,
molasses, wood ashes
• Formulated to provide nutrients that are readily available and
meet the needs of the horse
Stock#09-1016-050
50 Pounds...........................$25.35
Nutri-Min Heifer Mineral CFU
• A highly available mineral premix for growing cattle
• Directions: feed 7-8 ounces daily to growing dairy cattle, depending on animal condition
Stock#09-1033-050
50 Pounds...........................$34.08
Nutri-Min Horse Conditioner
Ingredients: salt, wood ashes, sulfur, dextrose, walnut hulls
• Formulated to relieve the stress in horses from certain
internal conditions
• Directions: feed 2 ounces in the morning feed for 2 weeks, then
skip 2 weeks. Continue this pattern for a total of 10 weeks
50 Pounds...........................$26.75
Stock#09-1029-050
Nutri-Min Kelp Aloe Plus CFU
Ingredients: organic wheat midds, organic dried kelp, reed-sedge
peat, organic sweetener, aloe vera
• Formulated to give maximum nutritional support to stressed animals
• Convenient pellets for easy handling and feeding
• Maintenance level- feed 1/4 ounce per 100 pounds of body
weight
• Stressed animals – 2/3 ounce per 100 pounds of body weight per day
• Do not exceed 10 ounces per head per day
Stock#09-1019-712
7.5 Pounds..........................$24.01
Stock#09-1019-050
50 Pounds...........................$83.99
Nutri-Min Aloe Supreme CFU
Ingredients: organic wheat midds, organic dried kelp, reed-sedge
peat, organic sweetener, aloe vera, garlic, Pau d’Arco
· Can lubricate joints and help heal skin and cutaneous tissue
· Formulated to cancel the effects of stress and infections
· Compliments many different herbals
· Contains the rediscovered herb Pau d’Arco
which is antiviral and antibacterial and is an
antioxidant
· Convenient pellets / 8 ounce cup = 5 ounces of
pellets
· Maintenance level – feed 1 ounce per 100
pounds of body weight per day
· Stressed animals – feed 2 ounces per 100
pounds of body weight per day
· Do not exceed 10 ounces per head per day
Stock#09-1015-022
22-Pound Bucket.................$62.99
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Nutri-Min K-S-DE Blend CFU
Ingredients: organic dried kelp, salt, diatomaceous earth
• Formulated for use with all types of dairy animals
• Allows livestock to satisfy their individual needs for salt
• Can aid in larva control
Stock#09-1022-050
50 Pounds...........................$37.08
Nutri-Min Layer Mineral CFU
• A mineral premix for all classes of layers
• Directions: add 2 bags per ton of feed
Stock#09-1017-050
50 Pounds...........................$42.66
Nutri-Min Pull Power Plus CFU
• Very palatable free choice premix for all classes of equine
• Formulated to provide optimum nutrition for the active horse
Stock#09-1024-050
50 Pounds...........................$50.46
Heritage Feeds
Going Back to the Future with Heritage Feeds
In Lancaster County we have a rich heritage in the way
our forefathers worked the land and fed their livestock.
They excelled in farming and their livestock thrived.
This was accomplished without the use of GMO grains,
antibiotics, hormones, and fillers.
Our family stories tell us that our grandparents and
great-grandparents took their wholesome produce,
meats, butter, eggs, and cheese from their Bird-inHand farms to the farmers markets in Lancaster City.
Our family and other local farmers supplied the urban
areas of Lancaster, Coatesville, West Chester, and Allentown with fresh, nutritious foods.
That day is here again. The residents of our cities are
demanding natural, whole, fresh foods that are untouched by GMO grains or pesticides. Using the farming concepts of the past, we at Lancaster Ag offer both
complete certified organic feed and non-GMO feed in
our Heritage Feeds line. Heritage Feeds are the perfect
choice for farmers and growers looking for feeds with
wholesome and nutritious ingredients. We offer the
best because we firmly believe that good nutrition results in good animal health.
Heritage Feeds
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Our organic feeds are PA Certified Organic
Our grains exceed USDA minimum test weights
Our feeds contain minerals from our own Nutri-Min line
Our feed formulas always remain standard
We custom mix according to specifications
The Objectives of the Heritage
Feeds Program
Since the late 1990’s GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) in everything have been on the forefront of agriculture. There is a growing demand from consumers
in our urban areas for good, healthy, nutritious meats.
After much research across the whole country, countless hours, and personal funding, it has been found that
GMO crops do not have the nutrition that crops had
before genetic modification took place. To add to that
fact, Roundup itself removes many minerals from our
food chain. These are the reasons that the GMO-free
market is here.
Since 2004 there has been a growing interest from
consumers in meats and eggs produced without the
influence of GMO crops. We coupled the values of
GMO-free grains with good nutrition, using probiotics,
botanicals, and herbal products. For example, our feeds
give poultry a good immune system with which to fight
off disease and illness. Heritage Feeds produce the best
quality meat the consumer can buy.
Test Weights of Our Grains
The grains that we use in our feed meet the USDA minimum test weight. However, over the years we have
found that the USDA standard is not a good enough
measure. We go beyond their recommended test
weights to enhance the quality and longevity of life. For
example, the USDA minimum test weight for oats is 32
pounds and for corn 56 pounds. We strive to go well
above these minimum standards in the grains we use in
our Heritage Feeds.
Unfortunately mainstream feeds do not base their qualities on these standards. Rather they focus on buying
their grains in the cheapest form available. Lightweight
With our Heritage Feeds line we take Dr. Arden Andersen’s quote literally: “Nutrition will bring genetic expression.” The fact is that the heavier the grains, the more
nutrient dense the foods will be that are produced by
the livestock.
The Standard Formulas
of Heritage Feeds
We do not change our Heritage Feeds formulas or concentration of minerals when the prices in the market
fluctuate. We feel it is more important to have adequate
nutrition than producing feeds based on price. We also
believe in the old adage, “You are what you eat.” Therefore, if you want high-quality meat, you need to feed
your livestock grains with high quality and adequate nutrition regardless of the price.
Feeding high-quality minerals and feeds is expensive.
On the other hand, hospital stays and chemotherapy
treatment are also very expensive.
The Most Common Ingredients
in Heritage Feeds
Here at Lancaster Ag we have our own top-quality nutritional line called Nutri-Min that we manufacture
in-house. These minerals were formulated with input
from well-known experts, such as Jim Helfter, Dr. Dan
Skow, Dr. Paul Dettloff, Dr. Richard Holliday, and Dr. Arden Andersen. By listening to these men, we came to
realize that diversity is the key.
As you look over our labels, you will notice that many ingredients in our various feeds are similar, but with varying amounts. We have herbals, botanicals, probiotics,
amino acids, nitrates, proteinates, and sulfate traces, as
well as the major elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and sodium. All of these individual ingredients play
an important role in the health of the animal and eventually in the health of the consumer. You may call us for
a complete listing of ingredients or a copy of our labels.
Sample Heritage Feeds Labels
This label for Heritage Layer Mash (next page) is an example of the list of abundant ingredients that we include
in our Heritage line of feeds. The ingredient lists for the
rest of the Heritage Feed products are very similar. They
vary according to the species of livestock, age, and requirements. Please note that all of the Heritage Feeds
product labels with a complete listing of ingredients are
available on our website at www.lancasterag.com.
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In 2004 Lancaster Ag invested a significant amount of
money to construct a feed mill to keep non-GMO grains
separate from conventional grains. At that time, no feed
mill could be found that made feed in this way. Out of
necessity, we built our own so that we could manufacture a line of feeds without using GMO grains. In 2010
we named this line “Heritage Feeds.”
grain has little or no minerals: the lighter the grain, the
less concentration of minerals there will be.
Rev.01.13176LAP
Heritage Layer Mash
For All Classes of Layers
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
17.75 % (min)
Lysine
0.80 % (min)
Methionine
0.30 % (min)
Manufactured By:
LANCASTER AG
PRODUCTS
60 N. Ronks Rd.
Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-9222
in Your Future
Crude Fat
Crude Fiber
Calcium
Calcium
7.00 % (min)
2.00% (max)
2.75 % (min)
3.00 % (max)
Phosphorus
Salt
Salt
0.80 % (min)
0.29 % (min)
0.31 % (max)
Ingredients: Shelled Corn, Roasted Soybeans, Oats, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dried Kelp, Oyster Shell Flour, Soft Rock
Phosphate, Salt, Yeast, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Organic Linseed Meal, Organic Wheat Middlings, Reed-Sedge Peat, Organic Dried Tomato Pomace,
Attapulgite Clay, Diatomaceous Earth, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Organic Acetic Acid, Organic Dried Milk Feed Grade, Organic
Vegetable Oil, Choline Chloride, Organic Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Organic Potato Products, Organic Egg Product, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Vitamin
B12 Supplement, Potassium Chloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Niacin,Thiamine, Sodium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Choline Citrate Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric Choline Citrate Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Amino Acid Complex,
Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,
Carotene, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Choline Citrate Complex, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus faecium,
Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cayenne Pepper, Peppermint, Fenugreek, Garlic, Parsley, Dandelion Extract, Elder
Flowers, Ginger, German Chamomile, Lemon Grass Extract, Thyme, Sweet Fennel Extract, Sweet Basil, Sage, Cloves, Natural Tocopherols, Dried
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus
subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus lentus Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma viride Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Propionibacterium freudenreichii Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Dried
Pediococcus cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, DL-Methionine, Manganese Sulfate, Pantothenate
(Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex
Mixing and Feeding Directions:
Offer free choice to all stages of egg-laying hens. This diet can be supplemented with fresh-grown forage.
Stock #03-1011-050
Rev.01.13176LAP
Heritage Organic Goat Feed CFU
Heritage Organic Calf
Grower 16% CFU
• A complete feed for goats
• Directions: feed 3-5 pounds per day
Stock#03-1400-050
50 Pounds...........................$28.95
Heritage Layer Mash
• A complete feed for grower calves
• Directions: feed 4-8 pounds of these pellets with high quality hay
Stock#03-1200-050
50 Pounds...........................$31.27
For All Classes of Layers
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
17.75 % (min)
Lysine
0.80 % (min)
Methionine
0.30 % (min)
Heritage Horse Feed
7.00 % (min)
Phosphorus
• For maintenance
of mature
horses0.80 % (min)
2.00% (max)
Salt
0.29 % (min)
2.75 % (min)
Salt or as needed
0.31 % (max)
• Directions:
feed 5 pounds
for endurance
3.00 % (max)
Stock#03-1017-050
50
Pounds...........................$15.73
Ingredients: Shelled Corn, Roasted Soybeans, Oats, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dried Kelp, Oyster Shell Flour, Soft Rock
Heritage Calf Starter 16%
Crude Fat
Crude Fiber
Calcium
Calcium
• A complete feed
for starter By:
calves
Phosphate, Salt, Yeast, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Organic Linseed Meal, Organic Wheat Middlings, Reed-Sedge Peat, Organic Dried Tomato Pomace,
Manufactured
Clay, Diatomaceous Earth, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Organic Acetic Acid, Organic Dried Milk Feed Grade, Organic
• Directions: feed amount that calf will eat upAttapulgite
to 5 pounds
Vegetable
Oil, Choline Chloride, Organic Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Organic Potato Products, Organic Egg Product, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Vitamin
B Supplement, Potassium Chloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Niacin,Thiamine, Sodium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Choline Citrate Com or till calf is 6 months old
plex, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric Choline Citrate Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Amino Acid Complex,
Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,
Stock#03-4006-050
50
Pounds...........................$18.86
Carotene, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Choline Citrate Complex, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus faecium,
60 N. Ronks Rd.
• ForSulfate,
all classes
of layers
Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium
Cayenne Pepper,
Peppermint, Fenugreek, Garlic, Parsley, Dandelion Extract, Elder
Ronks, PA 17572
Flowers, Ginger, German Chamomile, Lemon Grass Extract, Thyme, Sweet Fennel Extract, Sweet Basil, Sage, Cloves, Natural Tocopherols, Dried
•
Formulated
to
meet
the needs
egg-laying
chickens
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
Fermentation
Product,
Dried
Aspergillus
oryzae
Fermentation
Extract,
Aspergillusof
niger
Fermentation Extract,
Dried Bacillus
717-687-9222
subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus lentus Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma viride Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Propionibacterium
freudenreichiiimproved
Fermentation Product,
Dried Lactobacillus
lactis Fermentation Product, Dried
• Promotes
digestion
and health
Pediococcus cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, DL-Methionine, Manganese Sulfate, Pantothenate
(Vitamin B ), Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite,
Menadione
Bisulfate Complex of nutritious eggs
aidSodium
the production
• Can
Mixing
and
Feeding
Directions:
in Your Future
• This diet can be supplemented by fresh-grown forage
Offer free choice to all stages of egg-laying hens. This diet can be supplemented with fresh-grown forage.
• A complete feed for starter calves
• Directions: feed free choice
Stock #03-1011-050
• Meets the nutritional needs of small calves
Stock#03-1011-050
50 Pounds...........................$18.95
Rev.01.13176LAP
• Compliments a good
forage base
Stock#03-1011-600
1 Ton Tote.........................$713.00
• Directions: feed 4-8 pounds of these pellets with
high-quality hay
Stock#03-1100-050
50 Pounds...........................$31.67
• New product coming in 2014
NEW!
• Call for details
Stock#03-1111-050
50 Pounds............................ask
• A complete feed for lactating dairy cows
Stock#03-1111-600
1 Ton Tote............................ask
• Directions: feed 5 pounds per head per day during
lactation
Stock#03-1018-050
50 Pounds...........................$23.08
LANCASTER AG
PRODUCTS
Heritage Layer Mash
12
Heritage Organic Calf Starter 18%
CFU
5
Heritage Layer Mash Soy-Free
Heritage Daisy’s Delight
90
Heritage Organic Layer
Ration CFU
• A complete and balanced ration for laying chickens
• Directions: feed throughout entire time of egg production
Stock#03-1300-050
50 Pounds...........................$25.41
Heritage Pork Power
• A complete feed for all classes of swine
• General purpose feed that can be used from feeder pig
up to market weight
• Works well with pasture-based production
• Directions: offer free choice as a supplement to pasture or
other roughage
Stock#03-1019-050
50 Pounds...........................$17.25
Stock#03-1019-600
1 Ton Tote .........................$651.20
Heritage Pork Power Finisher
Heritage Poultry Finisher
• For finishing poultry
• Directions for turkeys: Feed as the sole ration for 5
weeks prior to slaughter
• Directions for broilers: Feed as the sole ration for up to
1 1⁄2 weeks prior to slaughter
Stock#03-1550-050
50 Pounds...........................$18.47
Heritage Poultry Grower Mash
• For all classes of broiler
• Formulated for chickens being raised for meat production
• Directions: feed free choice
Stock#03-1010-050
50 Pounds...........................$20.60
Stock#03-1010-600
1 Ton Tote.........................$780.39
Heritage Poultry Grower
Mash Soy-Free
NEW!
• New product coming in 2014
• Call for details
Stock#03-1120-050
50 Pounds............................ask
Stock#03-1120-600
1 Ton Tote............................ask
Heritage Poultry Starter
•
•
•
•
• A complete feed for turkeys 8-12 weeks of age
• Directions: feed as sole ration for turkeys 8-12 weeks
of age
Stock#03-1500-050
50 Pounds...........................$29.96
Lancaster Ag Animal
Nutrition & Health
Products
Aloe C
Ingredients: whole-leaf organic
aloe vera, ascorbic acid, rose hips
• Fine nutritional qualities and
antioxidant properties
• Can aid digestive issues
• Soothing for wounds
Stock#01-3163-001
1 Gallon .............................$24.95
CGS Remedy CFU
Ingredients: elcampe root, walnut leaf, black walnut hulls, mugwort
• Use in cattle, goats, and sheep
• Blend of materials is formulated to relieve the stress
of certain internal conditions
Stock#01-3111-001
0.6 Pound............................$35.00
Stock#01-3111-005
1.75 Pounds........................$74.50
Graze Guard CFU
Ingredients: powdered cellulose, diatomaceous earth, sodium bentonite, organic
pumpkin seeds, organic dried tomato pomace, lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation
product, calcium, lignin, organic soy oil,
organic sources of cayenne pepper, peppermint, garlic, parsley, dandelion root extract,
elder flowers, dandelion extract, German
chamomile, lemon grass extract, thyme,
sweet fennel extract, sweet basil, sage,
cloves
• A mineral supplement fortified with botanical
ingredients for ruminant animals
• Helps with nutritional challenges associated with grazing
Stock#01-3128-712
7.5 Pounds..........................$23.75
For all classes of starting chicks
Same nutrition that chicks consume in the last six days in the yolk
High in protein, amino-acids, and energy and low in fiber
Directions: feed free choice from hatch to 2 weeks of age
Stock#03-1030-050
50 Pounds...........................$22.47
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• Complete feed for finishing mature swine
• General feed that can be used for swine finishing up to
market weight
• Directions: feed free choice as a supplement to
pastures and other roughages
Stock #03-1078-050
50 Pounds...................$15.95
Heritage Organic Turkey
Grower CFU
Happy Cow CFU
Ingredients: Whole-leaf organic aloe vera, sea salt,
bentonite clay, ascorbic acid, dandelion, plantain,
rose hips, organic apple cider vinegar, soft rock phosphate with colloidal minerals, calcium carbonate, vitamin B12
• Can be an aid for ketosis and weak cows
• Helps with overall energy
Stock#01-3177-001
1 Gallon............$38.05
Hedgerow Aloe CFU
Ingredients: whole-leaf aloe vera, ascorbic acid,
rose hips, 55 botanicals tinctured in organic grain
alcohol
• Provides added nutritional support
• Promotes healing and well-being
• Can aid digestive issues
• Soothing for wounds
Stock#01-3164-001
1 Gallon .............................$32.95
High Energy Blend Biological
Ingredients: molasses, apple cider vinegar, seaweed, yucca, kelp,
humic acid, sodium bicarbonate, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B12,
vitamin B complex, garlic, sodium selenite, aloe vera
• A nutritive liquid with available energy
• Highly concentrated form of energy from sugar
• Dietary supplement and digestive aid
• Boosts the immune system in times of stress
Stock#08-1024-212
2.5 Gallons..........................$13.30
Stock#08-1024-015
15 Gallons...........................$75.00
Stock#08-1024-600
Bulk per Gallon.....................$3.88
High Energy Blend
Green - CFU
Ingredients: molasses, apple cider vinegar, seaweed, yucca, organic
dried kelp, humic acid, sodium bicarbonate, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin B complex, garlic, sodium selenite, aloe vera
· Formulated for adult dairy cows to aid digestion
· Boosts the immune system in times of stress
· Directions: Feed 6 to 8 ounces per head per day
2.5 Gallons..........................$22.12
Stock#08-1025-212
Stock#08-1025-015
15 Gallons.........................$114.70
Stock#08-1025-600
Bulk per Gallon.....................$6.39
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Kelp (Thorvin)
CFU
• Comes from a sea plant grown in the far North
Atlantic Ocean
• Contains 60+ macro and trace minerals, vitamins,
carbohydrates, plant growth hormones, and a complex
of 17 amino acids
• Nutrients are almost 100% available
• Adds to herd health and performance
• Can increase milk production in dairy and weight gain
in pigs
• Helps to improve egg production, including yolk color
• Aids fertility and wool production in sheep
Stock#09-2013-050
50 Pounds...................$48.00
Stock#09-2013-600
1 Ton Tote...............$1,835.00
Sold only in metric ton quantities = approximately 2260 pounds
Ketonic CFU
Ingredients: inverted sugars, volatile fatty acids (VFA’s), lactobacillus
fermentation solubles, fat and water soluble vitamins, grain alcohol,
herbal extracts, amino acids
• An energy supplement
• Can be used with fresh cows, sheep, and goats
and stressed lambs, calves, and kids
• An exceptional formula to use when nutrients
associated with ketosis, poor appetite, lethargy,
dysentery and diarrhea/scours may be required
1 Gallon .............................$46.00
Stock#01-3133-001
MaxiBird CFU
Ingredients: natural minerals, sea minerals
• A mineral supplement formulated to
boost the body energy of poultry
• Disease prevention
• A liquid that is added to drinking water
1 Quart ...............................$9.99
Stock#01-3100-032
Stock#01-3100-001
1 Gallon .............................$35.50
2.5 Gallons..........................$74.50
Stock#01-3100-212
Neema-Tox CFU
Ingredients: water extracts of sage, horehound, cusparia bark, vegetable glycerin, grapefruit seed extract, yucca schidigera extract, extracts of peppermint, clove, angelica, cassia, xanthan gum
• A nutritional drench for compromised gut ecology
• Addresses the gastro-intestinal challenges in
livestock such as parasites, scours, and dysentery
Stock#01-3187-032
1 Quart .............................$29.99
Nutri-Min Whey
Ingredients: liquid whey
• All natural liquid bovine colostrum whey
• Improves overall herd health
• Can give added protection to the immune system
• Use orally along with mother’s colostrum
Stock#01-3127-250
250 ml .............................$25.00
Salt, Sea-90 CFU
Ingredients: sea mineral solids
• 100% natural mineral solids and trace elements from the sea
• Perfectly balanced to help stimulate and sustain biological life
• Can promote beneficial biological activity in the gut
• Helps to improve weight, size, fertility, and milk production
• Can enhance meat flavor and nutrient density
Stock#09-2411-050
50 Pounds............$18.37
Stock#09-2411-600
1 Ton Tote..........$693.81
Ingredients: purified water; tincture of garlic; oils of garlic, thyme, and peppermint; yucca schidigera extract, xanthan gum, manganese proteinate, zinc proteinate
• A nutritional drench for ruminants
• Addresses the gastro-intestinal challenges in livestock
such as parasites, scours, and dysentery
Stock#01-3093-032
1 Quart..................$60.00
Dr. Paul’s Tinctures
World’s Best Tinctures
Dr. Paul Dettloff from Arcadia, Wisconsin is on staff at Lancaster Ag as
a consultant and veterinarian. He shares his wisdom gleaned from
more than 40 years of working with farmers and their livestock. His
line of tinctures is among the best in the world because he strives to
maintain high standards.
Dr. Paul’s Tinctures are made from certified organic and/or wildcrafted botanicals and all contain organic grain alcohol. Dr. Paul harvests some of his herbs from his own farm and is in control of the
whole process. These are truly some of the finest tinctures available.
The following is a listing of high-quality tinctures from Dr. Paul’s Lab
in Wisconsin. Ingredients are listed with the product name. All tinctures are organic.
Activity
4oz
celery, licorice, burdock, alfalfa, yarrow
Antioxidant Blend
4oz
rose hips, red clover, echinacea, chaparral, golden seal, cayenne,
apple cider vinegar
2oz
8oz
Arnica
tincture of certified organic and/or wild crafted arnica, apple cider
vinegar
2oz
BeeT-OH
organic apple cider, vinegar, beet root, OSHA root
Burdock Root
2oz
8oz
burdock, apple cider vinegar
Calendula
2oz
calendula, apple cider vinegar
8oz
Prices for Dr. Paul’s Tinctures
2 ounces............................ $16.95
4 ounces............................ $26.95
8 ounces............................ $39.95
32 ounces........................ $139.00
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Ingredients: 93% sodium and chloride, 7% trace minerals
• Natural mineral salt mined in Redmond, Utah
• Helps to enhance energy and microbial activity in animals
• Can result in better performance with less health challenges
• Helps diminish foot problems, pinkeye, and grass tetany
• Can boost appetites and give healthier looking coats
50 Pounds............$11.55
Stock#09-2022-050
1 Ton Tote..........$349.86
Stock#09-2022-600
Vermi-Tox CFU
First Step
4oz
8oz
32oz
caulophyllum, garlic, golden seal, calendula, symphytum,
apple cider vinegar
FLC
2oz
tincture of fennel, chamomile, lavender
Garlic Bulb
2oz
garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar
LT Solution
2oz
lobelia, slippery elm, fenugreek
CAL-THU
calendula, thujo
Caulophyllum
2oz
caulophllum, apple cider vinegar
4oz
4oz
8oz
32oz
Cayenne 8oz
cayenne, apple cider vinegar
CEG
2oz
8oz
cayenne, echinacea, garlic, apple cider vinegar
Comfrey
2oz
8oz
comfrey, apple cider vinegar
32oz
Dull It 8oz
apple cider vinegar, white willow bark, St. Johns wort, chamomile,
arnica, fennel
Easy Life
4oz
St. John’s wort, chamomile, catnip, lavender, ginko, apple cider vinegar
Echinacea Root
2oz
echinacea root, apple cider vinegar
8oz
Eucalyptus 8oz
eucalyptus, apple cider vinegar
Fab 55
2oz
combination of 55 different organic tinctures
8oz
32oz
4oz
My-Bone
2oz
apple cider vinegar, meadow sweet, yarrow, symphytum,
calendula
Nature’s Cycle H
4oz
8oz
blue cohosh, wild yam root, viburnium (black haw), red clover, saw
palmetto, dong quai, apple cider vinegar, cloves
8oz
OLS
oregano, lobelia, slippery elm, apple cider vinegar
32oz
Oregano
8oz
oregano, apple cider vinegar
Quad-Support 8oz
garlic, eucalyptus, echinacea, golden seal
St. John’s Wort
2oz
St. John’s wort, apple cider vinegar
8oz
System Support
4oz
apple cider vinegar, golden seal, juniper, watercress, plantain, dandelion, astragalus
Thujo Occ.
arbor vitae, apple cider vinegar
4oz
Tonic
4oz
apple cider vinegar, burdock root, barberry, echinacea,
dandelion, celery seed, shiitake
Will-John 8oz
white willow bark, St. John’s wort
FEV-4
8oz
32oz
bergamont, elder berry, feverfew, shiitake, apple cider vinegar
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Feed Ration Additives
Lancaster Ag offers a variety of hand additives to
add to feed rations if needed.
Aragonite CFU
Stock#05-1000-050
50 Pounds...........................$11.16
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) CFU
Stock#09-2002-001
1 Pound .............................$18.00
Calcium Chips CFU
Stock#09-2005-050
50 Pounds.............................$5.75
Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum) CFU
Stock#04-1039-050
50 Pounds.............................$8.50
Copper Sulfate 25% (Feed Grade) CFU
Stock#09-2737-050
50 Pounds...........................$95.80
Dextrose
Stock#09-2006-050
50 Pounds...........................$28.38
Diamond V XP Yeast Green CFU
Stock#09-2008-050
50 Pounds...........................$54.60
50 Pounds...........................$31.54
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) CFU
Stock#09-2738-050
50 Pounds...........................$23.50
Dyna-Min CFU
Stock#09-2009-050
50 Pounds...........................$18.75
Iron Sulfate (Feed Grade) CFU
Stock#-09-2012-050
50 Pounds...........................$21.29
Kelp (Thorvin) CFU
Stock#09-2013-050
50 Pounds...........................$48.00
Limestone Dolomite CFU
Stock#04-1003-050
50 Pounds.............................$6.61
Limestone Hi-Cal Pulverized CFU
Stock#04-1005-050
50 Pounds.............................$6.25
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) CFU
Stock#09-2015-050
50 Pounds...........................$25.85
Mag Ox 54% CFU
Stock#09-3005-050
50 Pounds...........................$20.70
Manganese Sulfate CFU
Stock#09-2016-050
50 Pounds...........................$40.00
Molasses (Dry)
Stock#09-2733-050
50 Pounds...........................$16.35
Molasses (Liquid) CFU
Stock#08-1006-001
Stock#08-1006-212
Stock#08-1006-015
Stock#09-1006-600
1 Gallon ...............................$8.98
2.5 Gallons..........................$21.90
15 Gallons.........................$116.40
Bulk per Gallon.....................$5.76
1 Pound .............................$24.99
MSM-C (Vitamin C)
Stock#01-3186-001
Stock#01-3186-002
1 Pound .............................$34.50
2 Pounds.............................$69.00
Oyster Shell CFU
Stock#09-2019-050
50 Pounds...........................$10.42
Redmond Conditioner CFU
Stock#09-2021-050
50 Pounds...........................$13.98
1 Ton.................................$475.00
Stock#09-2021-600
Salt, Redmond Barn Rock CFU
44 Pound Block...................$11.01
Stock#09-2020-044
50 Pounds...........................$11.55
Stock#09-2022-050
1 Ton Tote.........................$349.86
Stock#09-2022-600
Salt, Sea-90 CFU
Stock#09-2411-050
Stock#09-2411-600
50 Pounds...........................$18.37
1 Ton Tote.........................$693.81
Salt White CFU
Stock#09-2026-050
50 Pounds.............................$5.17
Selenium .06% CFU
Stock#09-1028-050
50 Pounds...........................$11.68
Sodium Bentonite CFU
Stock#09-2029-050
50 Pounds...........................$17.56
Sodium Bicarbonate CFU
Stock#09-2030-050
50 Pounds...........................$15.39
Soft Rock Phosphate CFU
Stock#04-1051-050
50 Pounds...........................$10.61
Stock#04-1051-400
1 Ton.................................$360.00
Sulfur (Feed Grade) Flour CFU
Stock#09-2735-050
50 Pounds...........................$32.30
Sulfur (Feed Grade) Granular CFU
50 Pounds...........................$32.30
Stock#04-1057-050
Vinegar, Apple Cider Organic CFU
Stock#08-1002-001
1 Gallon ...............................$9.38
2.5 Gallons..........................$23.44
Stock#08-1002-212
15 Gallons.........................$131.46
Stock#08-1002-015
Stock#08-1002-055
55 Gallons.........................$416.24
Bulk per Gallon.....................$6.30
Stock#08-1002-400
Vinegar, Apple Cider (50 Grain)
Stock#08-1004-001
1 Gallon ...............................$7.04
Stock#08-1004-212
2.5 Gallons..........................$17.60
Stock#08-1004-015
15 Gallons.........................$101.46
Stock#08-1004-055
55 Gallons.........................$306.24
Stock#08-1004-600
Bulk per Gallon.....................$4.30
Zinc Sulfate CFU
Stock#09-2035-050
50 Pounds...........................$53.30
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Diamond V XP Yeast
Stock#09-2007-050
MSM
Stock#01-3185-001
Helfter Feeds, Inc.
BVC Mix CFU
Helfter Feeds, Inc. has been dedicated for 45 years to using nutritional technology to improve the quality of life for animals for the
production of drug-free and hormone-free meat and milk. Their
mission is to achieve maximum animal health with natural organic
nutrients through Applied Common Sense, Technology, and Services.
C-Mix CFU
Tomorrow’s technology today
Free Choice IDM Mineral Program
Formulated for all classes of dairy and beef livestock. Please note
that several of the minerals are also available for equine.
A-Mix CFU
• Designed to provide vitamins A, D and E, plus
buffering agents with kelp
• Directions: offer free choice separate from other parts
of the ration
Stock#01-2364-025 ruminants & equine 25 lbs................$29.79
Buffer Plus CFU
• Provides a blend of buffer agents
of the ration
Stock#09-2234-025 dairy
25 Pounds...................$24.69
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• Formulated as a digestive aid
of the ration
• Designed to provide calcium
of the ration
Cu-Mix CFU
• Designed to provide copper
of the ration
Dairy Mineral Plus 1:1 CFU
• Provides a 1:1 ratio of calcium and phosphate
• Directions: add mix 2 ounces per head per day
50 Pounds...................$59.12
Dairy Mineral Plus 2:1 CFU
• Provides a 2:1 ratio of calcium and phosphate
• Directions: Add mix 2 ounces per head per day
50 Pounds...................$56.43
D.U.A. CFU
(Digestive Utilization Absorption)
Formulated as a digestive aid
• Directions: varied for dairy cows, beef cattle, swine,
poultry, and silage
Stock#-9-2101-050 dairy
50 Pounds
in Powder Form.........$178.12
50 Pounds
in Pellet Form............$112.71
Hi Phos Mineral Plus
CFU
• Provides a high ratio of phosphorus to calcium
• Directions: add 2 ounces per head per day
50 Pounds...................$89.30
CFU
• A blend of salt and iodine
• Directions: add 13⁄4 pounds per 100 pounds of feeding
salt and free choice for a consumption rate not to exceed
1 ounce per head per day – provides iodine at the rate of
10 mg per head per day
• Note: White salt should be available at all times
25 Pounds...................$47.13
K-Mix CFU
• Designed to provide potassium with sodium bicarbonate
of the ration
25 Pounds...................$27.35
M-Mix CFU
• Designed to provide sulfur, controlling intake by salt
of the ration
Stock09-2369-025 dairy
25 Pounds...................$27.05
SE Top Choice Mix CFU
• Designed to provide selenium with buffers, bacteria,
and kelp, controlling intake by salt
• Directions: top dress – not to exceed 1 ounce per head
per day due to limitation governing selenium
• Beef cattle not to exceed 3 mg per head per day
Stock#01-2599-T35 equine 3.5 Pound Bucket................$18.11
Stock#01-2599-025 ruminants & equine 25 lbs.................$17.07
TS-K Mix CFU
• Designed to provide magnesium
of the ration
• Provides copper, selenium, zinc, and iodine with kelp
• Directions: recommended consumption rate not to
exceed 5 ounces per head per day due to governing
limitations on iodine and selenium in cattle
Stock#09-2707-025 dairy 25 Pounds...................$27.96
P-Mix CFU
Zn-Mix CFU
• Provides a high phosphorus to calcium ratio with
sodium bicarbonate
of the ration
25 Pounds...................$46.24
Ingredients: salt, zinc sulfate, organic soy oil
• Provides zinc, controlling intake by salt
of the ration
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I-Mix 2%
S-Mix CFU
Helfter Equine
• A supplement for the digestive system
• A nutrient pack for digestive microflora only
• Directions: offer free choice to fulfill individual
nutritional needs
Stock#01-2762-025
25 Pound Bag......................$83.70
Stock#01-2762-T25
25 Pound Bucket.................$83.70
Stock#01-2762-050
50 Pound Bag....................$161.60
• Support the joint capsules, ligaments, and tendons
• Assists in the body’s own healing process
• Can be used for bruises and inflamed or swollen joints due
to stress or sprains, fractures, after surgery, laminitis,
uveitis, and other injuries and wounds
• Initial application: 2 scoops per day for 7 days in
2 feedings if possible
• Maintenance application: 1 scoop per day in 2 feedings
if possible
Stock#01-2808-002
2 Pound Bucket...................$64.76
Stock#01-2808-008
8 Pound Bucket.................$239.10
A.B.C.’s Fortified CFU
PRO BI CFU
A.B.C.’s Plus CFU
• Same as A.B.C.’s Plus, but with vitamins and minerals added
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Animal Health–Prevention is the Key
An Animal Health Overview
by Jerry Brunetti, founder of Agri-Dynamics and speaker
on soil fertility, animal nutrition, and livestock health.
Maintaining good livestock health is a key ingredient to
successful farming. Working to improve soil fertility and
Maintaining herd health is too often a case of assumproduce nutrient-dense feed, followed by the applicaing that animals become ill at random, that medication of proper nutritional practices will minimize the
tion is an inevitable part of all livestock operations,
presence of disease in a herd or flock. Despite our efand that there is a uniform response to treatment
forts, animal health issues remain a challenge to many
according to manufacturer’s data and research. This
livestock producers. We must resist the temptation of
perspective is a gross simplification and ignores the
searching for remedies that serve as a quick fix and recomplexity associated with an animal’s innate potenmember to always work on pretial to remain healthy and heal itself,
venting problems. This is not to
An ounce of prevention is
provided certain interferences are
say that we should not treat sick
eliminated and specific requirements
worth a pound of cure.
animals; but rather, we need to
are provided for optimum physiological and metabolic activity. Herd health
go deeper, find the root causes of
is no coincidence, but neither is it a matter of good
problems, and then work at eliminating them.
luck!
It is human nature to address the problem directly
Toxins - Unseen and Deadly
whenever we are confronted with a disease challenge.
Contaminants that affect a variety of organs (i.e. ruOnce an animal or group has recovered (or not) and the
men, liver, kidneys, lungs, uterus) and the blood itillness is gone, our job is not finished. It is then that we
self are often overlooked. Nitrogen (or ammonia) can
must ask ourselves the hard questions, such as what
create B.U.N. levels that can damage the liver and
needs to be done to prevent a similar situation from
contribute to udder and reproductive infections by
happening again. Soil fertility, nutrition, housing, and
nourishing pathogens and suppressing immune acmanagement are issues we need to examine in order
tivity. Nitrates in the feed and water, excess protein
to find any shortcomings that need correction. The old
(esp. soluble protein), and urea are all examples of
what can provide such a source. Mycotoxins (mold
adage, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,
poisons) can wreak havoc on rumen function, supis appropriate here.
press the immune system (leading to other illness),
destroy livers and kidneys, and upset reproductive
performance. Acidosis in cattle from too many carbohydrates (grain) or even low-pH water will abscess livers and create breeding difficulties. Rumen pH is ideal
at a pH of 6.5–6.9. Heavy grain-fed ruminants often
have a pH of 5.0–5.5, destroying rumen integrity and
leading to poor productivity. Poor digestion, chronic
infections, unhealthy feet, low fertility, and unthrifty
calves may suggest some kind of contamination.
Water - The Universal Solvent
Good water is nearly impossible to find. Water should
be thoroughly tested for bacteria, nitrates, iron, sulfates, pH (acidity/alkalinity), pesticides, heavy metals, detergents, and volatile chemicals. Even naturally
occurring contaminants such as iron, low pH, and sulfates can create unthriftiness in livestock.
(The most important ingredient for livestock production in quantity and quality is good clean water.
Please see pages 83-84 in the Animal Nutrition &
Health section for more in-depth information.)
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Nutrition - The Pulse Of Productivity
Nutrition is clearly a critical consideration that pertains to any aspect of herd health. It is now recognized that nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin E,
beta-carotene, zinc, selenium, copper, and iodine
are necessary to ensure optimum immune function
and reproductive performance. Considerations such
as digestible fiber and quality protein (amino acids
vs. NPN) play an invaluable role in production and
health. Rotational grazing provides livestock the essential digestive enzymes and vitamins as well as
sunlight, oxygen, and exercise.
wise, a positive change can show up as cows being more
relaxed or healthy even though milk production remains
unchanged. The ability to see beyond production numbers is to some extent intuitive, a God-given ability or
gift. Plus different people do better with certain types
of animals. However, if we apply ourselves, we can often
improve our powers of observation. Here is an outline of
things to watch for in cattle, so that you notice whether
a change is having a good or bad effect on your herd. A
detailed description of how to perform a physical exam
on an individual cow will follow.
NOTE: It is not recommended to feed antibiotics to
healthy animals. Drug-resistant organisms have become a major threat in the agriculture world.
The attitude is the first thing that one should take note
of when observing any animal or group of animals. Are
the cows alert, relaxed, depressed or nervous? Does the
individual animal carry itself with ease? What is the ear
position? Does the cow appear sluggish? An animal’s attitude is an important overall indicator of health and vigor. Be careful to initially observe the animal(s) in question from a distance so as not to influence its behavior.
It is best if the animal does not know it is being watched.
Calves that are feeling ill will often hang their heads and
cough sporadically. If the same calves are approached in
a direct or threatening manner they will often perk up,
stop coughing, and appear normal.
Poor nutrition for dry cows is usually the culprit for
problems like milk fever, ketosis, retained placenta,
calf unthriftiness, and mastitis following freshening.
Work closely with an open-minded, experienced nutritionist who recognizes the need to gather information and learn more.
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Soils - The Missing Link
Soil nutrition is the most important consideration in
animal health because properly balanced rations rely
on forage and plant tissue analysis. Nutritional content of plant tissue is wholly dependent on soil fertility, which in turn, is dependent upon sound biological
management practices. It is expeditious to network
with an agronomist who can make appropriate recommendations to balance soils, ultimately providing
your animals with grains and forages high in minerals, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and
vitamins, and low in NPN, mycotoxins, pesticides,
heavy metals, and mineral imbalances.
Our Lancaster Ag staff is able to assist you with your questions about animal and soil nutrition. Check with your
Service Representative or call our Call Center at 717687-9222.
Physical Evaluation of Livestock–
Dairy Cow Visual Observation
Successful livestock producers and herdsmen are
blessed with good powers of observation. They know
when their animals are doing well and when they are
not. The ability to sense whether a change in feeding
or management is having a positive or negative impact
on the herd should extend beyond typical measures of
production (i.e. daily pounds of milk per cow). A good
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The next detail to evaluate is physical appearance. The
eyes and hair coat are good places to start. The eyes
should be clear and bright to indicate good health. In
contrast, a dull or cloudy eye can be an indication that
the animal is not feeling well. Excessive discharge from
the eye is abnormal and indicates irritation, infection or
both. Look at the eye position in the eye socket to get
an idea of the state of hydration or dehydration. Sunken eyes usually indicate dehydration and a need to get
fluids into the patient. The severity of the dehydration
often correlates well with how badly the eyes are recessed.
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The hair coat should have a glossy appearance or sheen
to it. Dull hair coats and faded colors can indicate nutritional deficiencies and/or parasitism. Patches of missing hair or skin sores point to even more serious health
issues. Livestock that consume free choice kelp usually
have very good, shiny hair coats. This may help them to
resist infection problems from external parasites such
as lice.
The next important area to consider is the appearance
of the feet and legs. This is particularly important in the
case of dairy cattle since they are often at risk for being
fed a diet lacking in forage. The feet and legs should be
straight with a small amount of set to the joint angles.
There should be no noticeable swellings or sores present. If in doubt as to whether a part of the foot or leg appears normal, use the opposite leg on the same animal
as a check or reference point. Try to observe the cow
walking as this will reveal much more than when she is
standing still. Subtle lameness is much easier to identify
in the walking animal.
The last item to consider in the overview of the animal
is the manure. Manure quality and quantity tell much
about the state of digestion and health of the individual
animal. Scant, dry feces indicate a slowing of digestion
and/or dehydration. Loose, watery manure or diarrhea
can indicate indigestion or bowel irritation. Calves and
other young stock will frequently show soiling around
the tail area if they are suffering from chronic diarrhea.
This can be an indication of internal parasites such as
coccidia and worms. The manure condition of a group of
cows can also be used as an aid to evaluate the feeding
program for the group. Undigested feed particles (grain
pieces or long fiber) show that digestion is not as complete or efficient as it should be.
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Disclaimer: The information given here is strictly for educational purposes. Lancaster Agriculture Products does not diagnose, prescribe, treat, or recommend for any health condition,
and assumes no responsibility. In no way should this information be considered a substitute for competent veterinary care.
Physical Examination–Dairy Cow
TPR – temperature, pulse, & respiration
The first step to complete a physical examination after
visual observation is to measure the body temperature,
pulse (heart rate), and respiratory rate. This is known
as the TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration) for short.
Measure temperature using a digital or mercury-free
thermometer placed in the rectum. Mercury thermometers should be avoided as they can cause serious contamination problems if they break. The normal temperature of a cow is about 101.5° F (the range can be
from 100° to almost 103°). Temperatures above 104°F
indicate a fever and may require action to help bring
the body temperature down. The normal heart rate or
pulse is about 60 beats per minute for a cow. Respiration (breathing) rate is normally about 30 per minute.
Like body temperature, increased heart rate and respiration rate often indicate health problems.
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Normal TPR for Cattle
Temperature –
101.5°F (101 to 102.5)
Heart Rate –
60 beats per minute (50 to 70)
Respiration Rate – 30 breaths per minute (24 to 48)
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Some increase in heart and respiration rate is normal
during certain times. A heifer that becomes excited
and is afraid will have an increased heart rate. Cows’
breathing also becomes more rapid and often doubles
in hot weather. Take the specific situation into account
when making these measurements. A heart rate of 100
or greater generally means serious trouble, especially
when combined with other signs, such as sunken eyes
or a hard quarter with watery milk.
Rumen Motility – Feel the Wave
Good rumen function is critical for optimum cow health.
The rumen is the engine that powers the system of beef
and dairy production. The rumen is much more than a
large digestion vat that can convert high fiber; generally indigestible feed into energy-rich fuel for the cow.
It is an ecosystem that depends on the regular intake of
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feed, water and other nutrients in the right proportion
to attain best performance. Rumen health is directly
linked to cow health. Cattle need a strong, healthy rumen to thrive. Observing rumen motility (movement)
acts as a window that allows one to see how well the
rumen is working. A healthy rumen has a strong wavelike contraction twice per minute.
Approach the cow from the left side to observe rumen
motility. The rumen is the largest part of the cow’s digestive system and it occupies most of the left side. The
paralumbar fossa (PLF) is the triangle formed behind
(above) the last rib, its other two sides are the ends of
the short ribs (loin) forming the top and a line from the
front end of the hook bone (large hip bone) back to the
last rib. (See figure 1.)
Gently place your hand in the PLF and wait to feel a rumen contraction. The movement of the rumen will lift
your hand momentarily and then drop it back as the
smooth muscle contraction travels past. In a healthy
cow this process will repeat itself approximately every
30 seconds. If the contractions are slow or weak the
rumen is probably not working properly. A complete
absence of contractions is cause for serious concern.
If you are unsure whether the rumen motility of a cow
is normal, check one or two cows that are eating and
feeling well. Repeat this exam on one or two healthy
cows to get a feel for what normal rumen motility is.
Auscultation – Listening In
The act of listening to body organs is called auscultation. Veterinarians include auscultation as an important part of the physical examination and generally use
Rumen, Stomach, and Intestines
Using the stethoscope start by listening in the left PLF
for the rumen. This is the same area described above
for feeling rumen movement. Rumen contractions can
be heard as a rumbling sound that grows louder as the
contraction wave moves toward the PLF. Practice listening to rumen contractions on healthy cows to get
an idea of the sound. It is easier to detect differences
in rumen motility by auscultation than by feel. Slow or
weak rumen sounds mean that the rumen is not working properly. In an off-feed cow the rumen often slows
down as the amount of feed available for fermentation
decreases. A drop in blood calcium (i.e. milk fever) or
the presence of toxins (like those from a case of E. coli
mastitis) will also slow down and weaken rumen motility. The absence of rumen sounds is a serious finding.
It means that either the rumen has stopped moving or
something, like a displaced abomasum (DA), has pushed
the rumen away from the body wall so that it can no
longer be heard. In either case there is a need to take
action to correct the situation. The rumen needs to keep
working in order for the cow to be alive and productive.
It has been often said that a cow has four stomachs. In
reality there are 4 compartments that make up the first
part of the bovine digestive system. The rumen is the
largest part where mixing and fermentation of feed occurs. In a large cow, it holds 50+ gallons. Much of the energy content in the feed is absorbed through the rumen
wall in the form of volatile fatty acids (VFA’s). The reticulum is a pouch on the front of the rumen into which
heavier feeds and hardware fall. It is the place where
the esophagus (food tube) empties into from the throat.
The omasum is the next compartment of the digestive
tract. It absorbs extra water and some VFA’s. The abomasum is the fourth compartment and closely resembles the true stomach in other animals. The abomasum
secretes acid for digestion and is prone to movement
since it is not attached tightly to any other parts of the
stomach. The normal position of the abomasum is near
the bottom of the abdomen (belly) on the right side.
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Fig. 1
(position of last rib)
The triangle area denotes the paralumbar fossa (PLF).
Outline shows the extent of the rumen.
a stethoscope for this purpose. Many herdsmen have
been trained in this technique and stethoscopes are
used more around livestock operations than in the past.
Our intention is not to replace veterinary care provided
by a licensed professional but rather to empower livestock farmers and their employees with tools to make
better decisions about animal care. Knowing when to
call for professional assistance is important. If you are
unsure of how serious an animal’s condition is or how
to help the animal, please call your local veterinarian for
assistance.
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The rumen normally keeps the abomasum in place by
not allowing the abomasum to move because the rumen is filled with a large volume of feed or forage. Any
condition that decreases a cow’s appetite results in less
rumen fill and this predisposes the cow to a displaced
abomasum (DA).
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Continuing to auscult the abdomen, you should next
listen for pings on the left side. Place the end of the
stethoscope 3”- 4” forward from the last rib in line with
the center of the PLF. Strike or thump the cow’s side
firmly with a finger snap off the thumb. You should hear
a dull thud when performing this percussion about 3”4” from the stethoscope end. A dull thud or thump is
normal. A high-pitched ping or ringing sound indicates a
hollow space with an empty gas-filled area under slight
pressure. The sound has a resonant quality that sounds
like a cold basketball bouncing on concrete. Pings are
one of the signs of a DA. Repeat the percussion at different points in a circular pattern around the end of the
stethoscope. Move the stethoscope and repeat the percussion until the area has been covered from the PLF
forward to the middle of the ribcage and halfway down
the side from top to bottom. When only dull thuds are
heard using this method, it is considered normal. If pings
are heard, it is possible that the cow has a DA.
Next listen to the right side of the cow for intestine
sounds in the area of the right PLF. Usually there is little
or no sound and this is normal. Sometimes you will hear
gas bubbles and gut movements if the cow has indigestion. Repeat the procedure on the right side for pinging
the cow as described above. A right side ping can indicate a right DA (RDA). An RDA is a true emergency. The
cow will need surgery to correct the condition. Another
option is to ship the cow as she will deteriorate quite
rapidly if left untreated. Often lower pitched boinks
are heard when pinging the cow’s right side. These are
not the same as a ping. A ping has a high pitch with a
resonant quality. Boinks are heard when loops of bowel
located near the right PLF have small pockets of gas in
them. Remember to practice listening to healthy cows
to get a feel for what is normal.
Heart and Lungs
The next part of the physical exam is to auscult the
heart and lungs. The heartbeat is best heard from the
left side. Place the stethoscope end near or under the
point of the elbow (slightly forward) on the left side and
listen for the lub-DUB sound of the heartbeat. The twopart beat should be regular and strong but not pounding. Calculate the heart rate by counting the number of
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beats in 15 seconds and multiply by four or count beats
for 20 seconds and multiply by three. Remember that
the normal heart rate is about 60 beats per minute and
rates over 90 mean that the cow is seriously ill.
Next move the stethoscope end upwards from the point
of the elbow to the middle of the chest and listen for
breath sounds. The breathing will be loudest just behind
the muscles of the front leg near the middle of the chest.
This is above the place where the windpipe enters the
chest and divides into smaller and smaller airways much
the way a tree trunk branches into many limbs. Listen to
a few breaths and move around the ribcage area taking
notice of how the breathing sounds. Normal breathing
is smooth and fairly quiet. It is hard to hear in cows
with large, thick chests. Loud raspy or crackling sounds
are not normal and may indicate pneumonia. Wheezes
and rubbing noises are also bad signs. Spend some time
listening to the breathing and heartbeat of several cows
and you will have a better feel for what is normal and
what is not. Our goal is not to have you take the place of
a veterinarian but with practice, you can get an indication of whether a cow is in serious trouble or not. Please
call for veterinary assistance if you are unsure of a cow’s
condition or how to best help her.
Udder and Milk
We will continue the physical exam by checking the cow
for udder problems and mastitis. A quick visual exam
can reveal enlarged quarters or injuries to the gland
or teats. Palpate any quarter that looks swollen or red.
Heat is a good indication of inflammation. The degree
of hardness of a quarter also indicates how severe the
mastitis is. Be careful when checking injuries or swollen
quarters as the cow may kick in reaction to pain.
Next check the milk by stripping some from each quarter into a strip cup or area that can be easily cleaned.
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Look for clots, chunks, blood or a watery secretion. Run
a California Mastitis Test (CMT) to see how many quarters are affected and how they compare. Every dairy
farm should have a CMT kit and use it on a regular basis.
Early detection and treatment of mastitis is critical to
achieving a high cure rate. This is especially true when
using organic treatment methods.
External Lymph Nodes
The cow has several superficial lymph nodes that are
just under the skin and can be seen and/or felt. Enlarged
lymph nodes can develop in response to infection in the
local area or they can be signs of serious systemic illness. Severely swollen external lymph nodes can be an
indication of cancer in cows. The most prominent lymph
nodes in the cow are just ahead of the stifle joint on the
cow’s side. These nodes are usually 1.5”- 2” long and
0.5”- 0.75” wide and can easily be located and palpated
(see diagram). A second pair of lymph nodes is located
just ahead of the point of the shoulder where the neck
meets the body with one lymph node on each side. A
third set occurs above the rear quarters of the udder
and can be felt from behind the cow. Enlargement of
any of the superficial lymph nodes should be noted and
watched over time to see if any lymph nodes are getting
larger or smaller.
Rectal Exam
The final part of the physical exam is the rectal exam.
This is one of the most valuable parts of the physical
exam because it gives much useful information. The
amount of manure and consistency tell what a cow has
been eating and how well the feed is being digested. A
small amount of dry manure indicates that the cow has
been off feed for a while. Watery diarrhea with undigested feed indicates serious indigestion.
Other organs that can be evaluated during a rectal exam
include the rumen, intestines, bladder and kidney. The
rumen lies to the left side and often extends back into
the pelvis. Check rumen size and the consistency of the
contents (feed) during the rectal exam. A small, shrunken rumen with no obvious fiber mat present is an indication that the cow has not been eating for quite awhile
and needs serious help to get the rumen functioning
again. A cow with an overfilled rumen may indicate a
blockage of the gut or damage to the nerves that make
the gut work. Bloat of the rumen will also be obvious
during a rectal exam. The intestines are located to the
right of the midline and forward from the front of the
pelvis. Normally they are not obvious, as they tend to
be soft and indistinct. Loops of bowel with gas and/or
fluid under pressure can indicate a serious condition like
an obstruction. Occasionally you can palpate a DA when
doing a rectal exam, most often a right DA. Remember
to palpate a few normal cows for comparison if you are
unsure that what you are feeling is normal. The pulse
can be easily felt by turning the hand over (palm up)
and feeling with the fingertips along the backbone at
the front of the pelvis. The aorta travels from the heart
just below the backbone to the front of the pelvis where
it divides into the two main arteries that supply the
back legs. The split of the aorta forms a V-shape and
the pulse should be strong at this point. A rapid, weak
or irregular pulse can indicate serious problems of the
heart and circulation. There are also several small lymph
nodes located near the V. Normally these are difficult to
feel. Enlarged lymph nodes the size of Ping-Pong balls to
softball size in this area can be an indication of cancer
in the cow.
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Fig. 2 Position of the superficial lymph nodes of a cow.
A number of internal organs can be palpated during a
rectal exam. A veterinarian routinely checks the uterus
and ovaries during reproductive exams. Dairymen who
perform artificial insemination (AI) will be familiar with
locating the cervix. Completion of an AI course offered
by one of the cattle breeding companies is a good way to
learn the basics of finding and manipulating the cervix.
We recommend that livestock producers become familiar with the technique of AI before attempting uterine
infusions. The size and fullness of the uterus in a fresh
cow can indicate if there is an infection present. Palpation of the ovaries to determine stage of the estrus cycle, detection of cysts and pregnancy diagnosis are best
left to your regular herd veterinarian. It is important to
utilize the help of an experienced professional to diagnose pregnancy and treat reproductive problems.
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The bladder and left kidney can also be palpated during
the rectal exam. The bladder is located directly below
the reproductive tract. Size of the bladder is directly related to how much urine it contains and can range from
baseball to basketball size. The bladder feels like a ball
that is very soft and pliable. A cow will sometimes urinate in response to moderate pressure applied to the
bladder during a rectal exam. The left kidney is found
under the backbone forward of the pelvis. Kidney infection often leads to swelling of this organ.
This completes the basic physical examination of the
cow. We do not expect that every dairy farmer will have
the desire to learn or master this material. Our intent is
to give the animal caretakers or owners the tools they
need to make well-informed decisions concerning animal care. Always remember to work with your local veterinarian for disease prevention and treatment.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements in this catalogue. These statements
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease condition. In the event of any animal health
concern, always consult a licensed veterinarian.
Disclaimer: The information given here is strictly for educational purposes. Lancaster Agriculture Products does not diagnose, prescribe, treat, or recommend for any health condition
and assumes no responsibility. In no way should this information be considered a substitute for competent veterinary care.
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dilution of 1 part Ecto-Phyte to 20 parts
water
• Major infestations – use dilution of 1
part Ecto-Phyte to 10-15 parts water
Stock#01-5001-001
1 Gallon.......................$99.75
Animal HEALTH
Mineral Oil – White CFU
• Used to mix with fly repellents
Stock#08-1030-001
1 Gallon.......................$17.95
Stock#08-1030-212
2.5 Gallons..................$43.14
Dr. Paul’s Animal
Health Products
Soybean Oil
Boost-Her CFU
CFU
• Used to mix with fly repellents
Stock#01-5005-005
5 Gallons.....................$45.85
Teat Saver II CFU
Ingredients: purified water, glycerin, surfactant, buffered iodine
(0.5% active ingredient), comfrey
• Teat dip to help condition teats and support udder health
• Gentle for soothing tissue relief
• Effective germicidal application
• Use as pre- and/or post-milking spray or dip
• Do not dilute
1 Gallon.......................$15.25
Stock#01-3097-001
Veterinary Dairy Liniment
Calf Ease CFU
Ingredients: colloidal carbon, aloe vera, calcium carbonate, sodium
bicarbonate, kelp, yucca, garlic, dried brewers yeast
• A basic calf scours pill
• Administer orally at first sign of scours. Repeat every
12 hours.
Stock #01-3196-030
30 Capsules.................$29.50
Calf Start
CFU
Ingredients: MFG 150, tinctures of garlic, slippery elm, and cayenne
in organic grain alcohol
• A preventative of calf scours, crypto, E. coli, and salmonella
• In first four weeks of life, administer 1⁄2 oz every 2nd or 3rd feeding into milk or colostrum
Stock#01-3169-032
32 Ounces...................$29.99
Stock#01-3169-064
64 Ounces...................$49.99
Stock#01-3169-001
1 Gallon.......................$89.95
Comfort Bolus
CFU
Ingredients: kelp, cayenne, parsley, juniper, bergamot
• Can be used for udder edema, swelling, and nerve injury
• Administer 2 capsules orally. Repeat every 12 hours.
Stock#01-3171-025
20 Capsules.................$35.95
Dr. Paul’s
Detox CFU
Ingredients: burdock root, red clover blossoms, dandelion root, licorice root, nettle,
marshmallow root, ginger, peppermint, elder
flower
• Formulated for horses
• Ideal for animals recovering from illness
or stress
• Helps to detoxify and purify body systems
• Directions: 1 scoop daily for 5 days and
then 1⁄2 scoop for 5 more days
Stock#01-3193-001
1 Gallon.......................$64.95
Animal Health
Active Ingredients: natural sources of wintergreen and menthol
Ingredients: purified water, aloe vera, kosher glycerin, lecithin,
glyceryl monostearate, stearic acid, mineral oil, cetyl alcohol, xanthan, gum, wintergreen, menthol, camphor, natural plant oils of
tea tree, eucalyptus, grapeseed, jojoba, watercress, and chamomile, methylparaben, propylparaben
• Can aid sore, stiff muscles and joints
• Can improve circulation in a cow’s udder and other sore, irritated areas
• Counter-irritant for udder edema
• Supports mastitis treatments
• Helps to give soothing support to minor cuts and scrapes
Stock#01-3094-016
16 Ounces...................$18.25
Ingredients: niacian, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, thiamine mononitrate,
pyridoxine hydrochloride, brewers dried yeast, hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, garlic bulb, yucca root
Guaranteed Analysis: selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E,
calcium carbonate, selenium yeast
• Natural dietary supplement
• Nutriceutical for adult dairy, lactating and non-lactating
• Can rejuvenate a run-down cow
Stock#01-3191-025
25 Capsules.................$39.95
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Animal HEALTH
Detox Plus CFU
Ingredients: burdock root, red clover blossoms, dandelion root,
licorice root, nettle, marshmallow root, ginger, peppermint, elder
flower, colloidal carbon
• Natural supplement used for an upset rumen from moldy feed,
feed overload, feed change, or rumen pH problems
• Nutriceutical for horses and livestock
Stock#01-3194-025
25 Capsules.................$39.95
Downer Bolus CFU
Ingredients: Aragonite, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, monosodium
phosphate
• Mineral vitamin supplement
• For stressed animals at calving
• Directions: 2 capsules twice daily for 2 to 3 days or as needed
25 Capsules.................$32.95
Stock#01-3199-025
Eliminate CFU
Ingredients: ginger root, Diatomaceous Earth, neem bark, garlic,
yucca root
• Natural dietary supplement to aid intestinal integrity
• For lactating and dry dairy and beef
• Directions: 1 capsule per 500 pounds. Repeat in 3 weeks.
Stock#01-3198-025
25 Capsules.................$59.50
Dr. Paul’s Animal Health
Foot Fix Spray CFU
Ingredients: organic aloe barbadensis leaf extract,
organic grain alcohol, organic apple cider vinegar, camphor essential oil, eucalyptus essential
oil, rosemary essential oil, tea tree essential oil,
clove essential oil, thyme essential oil, grapefruit
seed extract, vegetable glycerin, calendula flower
extract, sunflower extract, carrageenan extract,
marshmallow root extract arnica, garlic, eyebright,
fennel, chamomile St. Johns wart, citric acid, tumeric powder
• High concentration of essential oils and herbal
extracts
• Effective against organisms causing foot rote,
abscesses and hairy warts
• Can decrease the pain at the site of infection
• Directions: daily spraying at time of milking
Stock#01-3122-032
32-Ounce Spray Bottle.................$68.50
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Foot Salve CFU
Ingredients: Diatomaceous Earth, mineral oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, evergreen, camphor
• Soothing salve for cows with sore feet due to foot rot or warts
• Supports healthy foot tissue
• Helps a cow maintain mobility
• Clean affected area and apply salve liberally. Wrap with gauze
for 3-4 days.
Stock#01-3119-006
6 Ounces.....................$48.50
Fresh Cow Bolus CFU
Ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, garlic, aloe, vitamin C
• Used for uterine and retained placenta
Stock#01-3125-020
20 Capsules.................$35.95
Hoof Healer Cream CFU
Ingredients: grape seed oil, sweet almond oil,
castor oil, camphor essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, rosemary essential oil, tea tree essential oil, clove essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, thyme essential oil, neem oil, grapefruit
seed extract, kelp powder, parsley powder
• Oil-based salve
• High concentration of essential oils and
herbal extracts
• Effective against bacterial, fungal, and other
infections including foot rote, abscesses, and hairy warts
• Increases healing and promotes new tissue growth on the hoof
• Spread on twice daily for hairy warts
Stock#01-3120-016
16 Ounces...................$25.95
Knit Away CFU
Ingredients: organic ginger root, organic garlic, neem, sodium bicarbonate
• Can aid in the reduction of lice and mange
• Sprinkle with cup or shake on affected area
Stock#01-3197-075
7.5 Pounds..................$42.50
Milking Comfort CFU
Ingredients: water, grape seed oil, calendula extract, essential oil,
eucalyptus lemon essential oil, rosemary essential oil, tea tree essential oil, clove essential oil, thyme essential oil, lavender essential
oil, grapefruit seed extract, vegetable glycerin, chamomile extract,
organic grain alcohol, organic apple cider vinegar, honey, polysorbate20 (emulsifier), beet juice
• “Pretty in Pink”
• Antibacterial post teat dip, conditioner, and soother
• Can have wonderful healing properties
• Effective with fly control and residue left on the teats
• Slight oil sheen makes cleaning easier
• Directions: use after every milking
Stock#01-3098-001
1 Gallon.......................$57.95
Animal HEALTH
Poke Oil CFU
Ingredients: olive oil, pokeweed (phytolacca), camphor
• Liniment for inflamed or infected udders
• Use on udders for treating mastitis and swelling
• Massage on affected gland to soothe and increase circulation
Stock#01-3141-008
8 Ounces.....................$22.00
S & G Pills CFU
Ingredients: neem tree, ginger root, garlic bulb, sodium bicarbonate
• Can be used with goats and sheep to promote health
• Directions: 1 capsule per 75 pounds body weight. Repeat in 3
weeks.
Stock#01-3112-020
20 Capsules.................$27.50
Soft Skin
CFU
Ingredients: soybean oil, sesame seed oil, neem
oil, Karanja oil, lemon grass
• Can repel and soothe skin irritated by insects
• Apply a light coat on the infested area. Rub in
well using a glove.
Stock#01-3195-016
16 Ounces...................$26.00
Stock#01-3195-032
32 Ounces...................$46.50
Stock#01-3195-064
64 Ounces...................$89.95
Super Wound Spray CFU
Swine-X
CFU
Wild Herb Drench CFU
CFU
Ingredients: organic olive oil; grapeseed oil; sweet almond oil; safflower oil; essential oils of tea tree, eucalyptus, clove, peppermint,
cinnamon, oregano, thyme, lavender, and ginger; grapeseed extract
• Abscess infusers
• Apply topically or infuse directly into a wound
Stock#01-3092-001
1 Infuser........................$6.50
Stock#01-3092-000
Box of 12 Infusers.......$69.00
De-Lice & Mange
CFU
Ingredients: water, sweet almond oil, essential oils of tea tree, eucalyptus, clove, cinnamon, rosemary, oregano, and an emulsifier
• Unique blend of essential oils
• Can kill lice
• Can be effective in mange infections
• Spray on affected areas and use as needed
Stock#01-5008-032
32 Ounces...................$53.95
Protect-Her
CFU
Ingredients: castor oil; organic olive oil; grapeseed oil;
sweet almond oil; safflower oil; essential oils of camphor,
cinnamon, clove bud, eucalyptus, ginger, oregano, peppermint, pine needle, rosemary, sage, tea tree, thyme, and
wintergreen; vitamin E oil
• Essential oil liniment for skin absorption
• Rub for 1-2 minutes on inflamed or infected udders,
swollen legs, or other injuries and infections
Stock#01-3192-132
32 Ounces...................$39.95
Savvy-Udder Salve
CFU
Ingredients: aloe vera oil, organic olive oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil,
sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, bees wax, cocoa butter, vitamin E oil, and essential oils of camphor, peppermint, sage, tea tree,
clove, pine needle, wintergreen, ginger, and yarrow
• Soothing natural formulation for damaged, chapped, inflamed, or
infected teats
• Massage onto damaged or cracked teats and infected or inflamed
udders
Stock#01-3192-008
8 Ounces.....................$13.99
Stock#01-3192-016
16 Ounces...................$23.59
Stock#01-3192-032
32 Ounces...................$43.95
Savvy-Udder Spray CFU
Stock#01-3191-032
32-Ounce Spray Bottle...............$45.95
Ingredients: wild cherry bark, mullien, coltsfoot, horehound, licorice,
lobelia, elder flower
• Tonic tea for the lungs or any respiratory problems
• Provides vitamins and antioxidants
• Steep one pouch in 2 quarts water till tea is dark. Drench hot or
cold.
Stock#01-3158-001
1 Gallon.......................$46.95
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Dr. Sarah’s Essentials
Ingredients: diatomaceous earth, neem bark, ginger root, garlic
• Cleanser for swine
• 24 ounces cleanses 32 pigs weighing 30 to 35 pounds
• Directions: Mix with feed and repeat in 3 weeks for severe infestations
Stock#01-3136-024 24 Ounces...................$21.95
Stock#01-3136-052
52 Ounces...................$45.95
ABC Relief
Animal Health
Ingredients: organic grain alcohol, aloe vera,
garlic, comfrey, calendula, eyebright
• Natural spray that is soothing for minor cuts,
open sores, wounds, abrasions, skin irritations, and pinkeye
• Broad range of uses
• Spray liberally on cuts and abrasions. Repeat
as necessary.
Stock#01-3159-022 22 oz Reusable
Spray Bottle.................$19.95
Stock#01-3159-064
64 Ounce Refill............$49.50
Dr. Sarah’s Essentials
Animal HEALTH
Savvy-Wound Salve CFU
Ingredients: aloe vera oil, organic olive oil, grapeseed oil, coconut
oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, bees wax, cocoa butter,
vitamin E oil, and essential oils of camphor, peppermint, sage, tea
tree, ginger, and yarrow
• Natural dressing to soothe wounds
Stock#01-3121-008 8 Ounces.....................$13.99
Stock#01-3121-016
16 Ounces...................$23.59
Shoo-Fly
CFU
Ingredients: water, sweet almond oil, lemon grass essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, rosemary essential oil, tea tree essential oil, peppermint essential oil, neem oil, polysorbate20 (emulsifier)
• Essential oil-based insect repellant
• Easy to spray
• Can be wiped or used in an oiler
• Use liberally on areas where insects land
• Directions for spray: dilute 1 part Shoo-Fly to 7 parts water
• Direction for oilers: dilute 1 part Shoo-Fly to 20 parts
mineral oil
Stock#01-5006-032
32-Ounce Spray Bottle................$16.50
Stock#01-5007-012
64-Ounce Concentrate (makes 4 gallons)....................$131.95
Stock#01-5007-001
1-Gallon Concentrate (makes 8 gallons)......................$239.00
(35%)
(35%)
1 Gallon.......................$11.00
15 Gallons...................$93.25
IV Hose Set
Stock#01-4112-000............................................................$14.57
Stethoscope
• Lightweight dual heads
• Thick-walled 22” tubing minimizes
background interference
• Extra eartips and replacement diaphragm
Stock#01-4118-000........................................$15.34
Teat Infusion Cannulas
Stock#01-3091-000..............................................................$7.46
Uterine Infusette Pipettes
Stock#01-4100-025
25 per Package.....................................................................$6.66
Needles
16 gauge – 1 inch
Stock#01-4116-116..............................................................$0.46
Veterinary Supplies
16 gauge – 11⁄2 inch
Stock#01-4116-016..............................................................$0.46
Equipment
18 gauge – 1 inch
Stock#01-4116-018..............................................................$0.26
Calf Balling Gun
Stock#01-4123-000..............................................................$3.76
Vet Supplies Animal Health
Hydrogen Peroxide
Stock#07-1100-001
Stock#07-1100-015
Cow Balling Gun
Stock#01-4117-000..............................................................$4.75
Drench Gun
• 300 ml
• Brass nozzle
Stock#01-4103-000............................................................$61.28
Drench Gun O-Ring
Stock#01-4103-001..............................................................$7.50
Empty Capsules
• For calf
Stock#01-4124-100
• For cow
Stock#01-4108-100
3cc
Stock#01-4101-003.........................$0.30
6cc
Stock#01-4101-006..............................................................$0.45
6cc with small pipette
• tincture applicator
Stock#01-4101-106..............................................................$2.50
12cc
Stock#01-4101-012..............................................................$0.50
100 per Package..........$22.00
100 per Package..........$32.00
Exam Sleeves
• Shoulder-length poly sleeve for strength and sensitivity
Stock#01-4120-000
100 Gloves per Pack................$21.95
Herd Health Record Binder
Stock#01-4110-000............................................................$17.66
Herd Health Record Refill Sheet
Stock#01-4111-000..............................................................$0.38
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Syringes (Monoject)
20cc
Stock#01-4101-020..............................................................$0.75
35cc
Stock#-1-4101-035...............................................................$1.25
60cc
Stock#01-4101-060..............................................................$1.75
140cc
• With regular luer tip
Stock#01-4101-140..............................................................$8.50
HUMAN WELLNESS
Human Wellness
Exploring the relationship
between sustainable agriculture
and healthy living
The link between an agricultural company such as Lancaster Ag and human wellness lies in the quote, “We are
what we eat.” Human health is failing today with dire
predictions by demographers who say that this is the
first generation of Americans whose lifespan may be
shorter than the lifespan of their parents. The proof is
in the industrial food that we Americans are consuming.
Food and nutrition are the basis of life. All of life’s systems - whether soil, plants, animals, or humans - rely
on food and nutrition. The common denominator is
minerals. Minerals need to be present in every aspect
of life. That is why Lancaster Ag focuses on all of these
systems and their interconnectedness. We strive to offer soil nutrient products to farmers, produce growers,
and gardeners that are rich in the vital minerals needed
to grow nutritious food, which in the long run, will help
maintain human health.
Earlier generations had more diverse menus: grass-fed
pigs, chickens, and beef in their pastures, vegetables
out of their gardens, and fruits from their backyard orchards. They had a wide smorgasbord of nutrients going into their systems. Plus, their food was 100% chemical free. Dr. Alan Greene from California has research
that shows vegetables bought through the industrial
The reason Lancaster Ag puts such a great effort into
helping gardeners and produce growers is to edify human health. If we increase the nutrients in our food,
we can improve human health. Over the years we
have found these common causes and effects to be
true: the healthier the soil, the healthier the plant, and
the healthier the plant, the healthier the human. The
fewer diseases and insects to the plant as a result of
balanced, mineral-rich soil, the more vibrant life and
fulfillment humans will have.
God has created the human race with the ability to
make choices. Here are some healthy choices that we
at Lancaster Ag recommend. Know that diversity is important when it comes to nutrition and the minerals
that plants bring to humans, so choose from a wide variety of foods. For example, one should not depend on
meat and potatoes alone as a daily diet. A simple rule
of thumb is to choose colorful foods, as in the phrase,
“Eating your color.” Meat and potatoes can be a great
diet when accompanied by leafy greens, garden salads,
peas, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, and root
vegetables such as carrots. Eat as wide a diversity of
color (reds, greens, whites, etc.) as possible.
It is also important for consumers to know where their
food originates. Buying locally has recently become a
very attractive choice for many people who are concerned about wellness. They appreciate getting to
know the farmer or gardener who has grown the fruits
and vegetables they buy. The grower can explain what
minerals have been applied to the soil. Consumers can
be reassured that no detrimental products inhibiting
mineral uptake into the plants have been applied Buying locally helps people enjoy produce at the peak of
its freshness and nutritional value. Remember, it is important to have healthy soil producing healthy plants,
which in turn bring health to mankind.
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Human Wellness
Human health begins in the soil. Farmers and gardeners who work the land need to carefully balance their
soils with minerals, trace minerals, and soil amendments and put back into the soil what the crops have
taken out. The goal is higher minerals and balanced
soil. Otherwise the depleted soil will produce vegetables and fruits that are seriously lacking in nutrients.
Independent researchers across the country find that
we have 80% less proper nutritional density in the average vegetables than we did in the 1940’s. Another
study discovered that fruits have lost 60% of their nutritional value and vegetables have lost 80%. On the
other hand, a balanced garden will bring a complete
holistic approach to food by providing a wide variety of
minerals – a complete battery of minerals.
food chain today can contain up to five parts per million of insecticides. Our bodies now have chemicals in
our systems to deal with, which earlier generations did
not have. Food needs to be our medicine. That means
it has to be chemical free and toxic free. It has to be
food abundantly full of life and packed with nutrients.
HUMAN WELLNESS
Lancaster Ag also suggests that a healthy diet be supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Along with eating
plenty of nutritious fruits and vegetables, a daily multivitamin mineral is beneficial to staying well. The human
body will build up immunity when minerals are added.
If the human body’s immune system is strong enough,
three days after it is exposed to colds and flu, it will go
through a weak spot and then recover. For example, on
an airplane where air is recycled, three passengers out
of 150 are hacking and coughing. By the time the plane
lands, everyone on-board has been infected and exposed to this disease. The question is, whose immune
system is strong enough to ward off the germs or whose
system will the germs overrule?
Food Serves as Medicine
Nutrition brings healing.
Nutrition brings genetic expression.
Nutrition brings us to healthy living.
Human Wellness
A comprehensive approach including both medicine
and nutrition needs to be taken when human health
issues occur. There is more in food that will help our
bodies than previously thought, even superseding the
benefits of pharmaceutical drugs. Amazingly enough,
health conditions and illnesses improve when specific
wholesome foods are carefully chosen and properly
prepared to match the needs of the human body. In
this way, food becomes our medicine.
Organic food that is chemical free is not enough. We
need to go well beyond that concept to food that is also
abundantly full of life and packed with nutrients. In other words, we need mineral-dense and nutrient-dense
organic food.
It is possible to grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables that
add quality to life and minimize pain and sickness. Paying attention to minerals, vitamins, and nutrients in food
is a great first step to avoiding serious illnesses and expensive medical treatments. Even many physicians and
university professors are discovering that there is more
to prevention than there is to treatment and are calling
for good nutrition.
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Unfortunately, the commercially purchased food in the
USA no longer has the adequate nutritional value to sustain life at the cellular level. The decline of agriculture
has come slowly and our dependence on medicine has
increased gradually. If America wants to restore human
life at the human health cellular level, we must have
good food and complete nutrition.
There is a strong connection between
the soil, food, dinner plate,
and human health.
Growers and gardeners know that when they grow their
own herbs, fruits, and vegetables in their back yards,
they have full control over the nutrients in the soil, what
is applied to the plants, and how they are grown. The
healthier the plant, the healthier the human. A number
one reason to put effort into gardening is to edify human health.
Diversity is important when it comes to nutrition and
the mineral profile that plants bring to humans. For example, one should not depend on meat and potatoes
alone as a daily diet. The basics of meat and potatoes
need to be accompanied by herbs, leafy greens, garden
salads, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, root
vegetables such as carrots, a wide assortment of fruits,
and the list goes on.
The goal lies in this phrase, “Eating your color.” Eating as wide a diversity of color (reds, greens, whites,
oranges, etc.) as possible helps to ensure that healthy,
wholesome, nutritious foods appear on America’s dinner plates.
Now is the time to turn to food as medicine.
• Food to prevent illnesses and diseases
• Food for a better quality of life
• Food for joy and pleasure
• Food for being all that God intended us to be
The human wellness products listed on the following
pages are of the highest quality available today. We at
Lancaster Ag will be glad to make recommendations and
answer any questions at 717-687-9222.
HUMAN WELLNESS
Dr. Andersen’s
Favorites
Supplements for optimal health from Holographic Health, Inc.
Lancaster Ag carries this line of products in our retail store at 60 North Ronks
Road. Please stop by the store or call us at 717-687-9222 for details about
these human wellness products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these products.
They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. The
outcome of using these products is the user’s responsibility.
Dr. Arden Andersen is a scientist and physician who
has bridged the gap between crop integrity and human
health. During his longtime career in preventative and
nutritional medicine, he has chosen a list of his favorite
nutritional supplements manufactured by Holographic
Health, Inc.
The biokinetic formulas of these products are alkalineforming combinations of supplements to help alkalize
the body. These products are home remedies with allnatural ingredients and are designed to enhance and
quicken healing. Uses include: nutritional support during viral infections; natural antibiotics; improved heart
balance; cancer prevention; relief from open cuts and
skin irritations; bone health; colds and congestion; ear
infections; eye health; stimulating and rebuilding adrenal glands; nutritional support of the respiratory, digestive, and immune systems; and generally promoting
overall good heath.
Groff Brothers Farm
Natural herbal remedies at their best
Lancaster Ag carries this line of products in our retail store at 60 North
Ronks Road. Please stop by the store or call us at 717-687-9222 for details
about these human wellness products.
Household Products
Lancaster Ag is committed to green, sustainable household products. Numerous items are available in our
retail store. We encourage the use of biodegradable
laundry products, household cleaners, and personal
care products to help protect our natural environment.
Contact Lancaster Ag at 717-687-9222 for more information about these natural human wellness items.
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Human Wellness
Groff Brothers products have been developed based
on historical, traditional, and individual user results.
Their herbal formulations can be used to fight bacterial and viral infection, clear skin irritations, relieve
pain, cleanse in a detoxification process, support vital
organs, balance hormones, enhance mineral activity,
provide energy, and generally maintain good health
and rejuvenate the body. If individuals are on medications, they should consult their physicians about the
compatibility of these herbal formulations with the
medications. It is the prayer of Groff Brothers that all
will have excellent health and that their herbal remedies will help accomplish this.
HUMAN WELLNESS
Real Salt
by Redmond Trading Company
Real Salt is table salt in its natural state – without additives, chemicals, or heat processing. It is 98% sodium
chloride and 2% trace minerals. There are 60+ beneficial
trace minerals in Real Salt that the body can absorb and
use as nature designed. Real Salt has a unique pinkish
appearance and the naturally occurring trace minerals
appear as flecks of color. The result is a delicate “sweet
salt” flavor, a unique taste that complements and enhances the natural flavor of foods. This natural salt is
found in Redmond, Utah, in the central part of the state.
Real Salt - Gourmet All Natural Sea Salt
Stock#06-8008-009
9 oz Shaker..........................$4.25
Stock#06-8011-026
26 oz Pouch.........................$6.25
Stock#06-8011-025
25 lb Bag...........................$69.99
Real Salt Organic Garlic Salt
Stock#06-8003-434
4.75 oz Shaker......$5.48
Stock#06-8004-009
9 oz Shaker...........$8.34
Real Salt Organic Onion Salt
Stock#06-8005-434
4.75 oz Shaker.....................$5.48
Stock#06-8006-009
9 oz Shaker..........................$8.34
Human Wellness
Real Salt Organic Season Salt
Stock#06-8009-434
4.75 oz Shaker.....................$5.48
Stock#06-8010-009
8.25 oz Shaker.....................$8.34
Redmond Clay
• A healing, swelling-type sodium bentonite clay
• Natural state with no additives, chemicals, or preservatives
• “A clay of a thousand uses” as a home remedy
• Apply as a paste on stings, bites, burns, and cuts
• Drink daily for relief and comfort for internal disorders
Stock#06-8002-010
10 oz.................................$11.00
Stock#06-8002-006
6 lb Bucket........................$49.00
Miscellaneous
Nutritional Products
Ada’s Herb Mix
Ingredients: parsley, basil, celery leaves, oregano, tarragon, thyme
• Use in soups, salads, casseroles, potatoes, and
hamburgers
Stock#06-8013-001
1 Package............................$5.40
Kelp Shaker
by Maine Coast, offering delicious seaweed products that are sustainably harvested and certified organic
Stock#06-8015-003
3 oz.....................................$4.25
Stock#06-8015-006
6 oz.....................................$6.75
Stock#06-8015-001
1 lb Bag...............................$7.00
Washington
Homeopathic
Products
Homeopathic excellence since 1873
Washington Homeopathic Products is the oldest full line
homeopathic company in the United States and is a responsible leader in the industry. Homeopathy is founded on the principle of “like cures like” and focuses on
treating the root causes of the disease. These remedies
assist the natural defenses of the body, stimulating the
body’s own healing mechanisms. Homeopathic medicine is safe, effective, and easy to administer with no
side effects or drug interactions. These medicines are
a great choice for parents, adults, babies, and animals.
Washington Homeopathic Products compiles with the
good manufacturing practice policies of the U.S. Food
& Drug Administration and its manufacturing standards
are among the highest in the industry.
Lancaster Ag carries many of the Washington Homeopathic products in our retail store at 60 North Ronks
Road. Please stop by the store or call us at 717-6879222 for details about these human wellness products.
Prices for Washington Homeopathic Products
1 ounce = $8.72
4 ounces = $23.05
The indications for both humans and animals are in parenthesis.
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HUMAN WELLNESS
Aconitum Napellus (fear)
1oz Antimonium Tartaricum (loose cough)
1oz
Apis Mellifica (stings)
1oz
Arnica Montana (trauma/bruises)
4oz
Silicea (suppuration)
1oz
Sulphur (skin problems)
1oz
4oz
4oz
Urtica Urens (burns)
1oz
4oz
1oz
4oz
Arsenicum Alb (food poisoning)
1oz
4oz
Belladonna (fever)
1oz
4oz
Bryonia Alba (worse motion)
1oz
4oz
Calcarea Carbonica (overwork)
1oz
4oz
Calcarea Phosphorica (stiffiness)
1oz
4oz
Cantharis (urinary tract)
1oz
4oz
Carbo Vegetabilis (exhaustion)
1oz
Caulophyllum Thalictroides (cramps)
1oz
Chamomilla (irritability)
1oz
Chelidonium Majus (diarrhea)
1oz
Cinchona Officinalis (debility)
1oz
Echinacea Angustifolia (infection)
1oz
4oz
Gelsemium Sempervirens (lethargy)
1oz
4oz
Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum (croupiness)
1oz
4oz
Hydrophyllum Virg (eye inflammation)
1oz
4oz
Hypericum Perforatum (pain)
1oz
4oz
Iodium (debility)
1oz
Ledum Palustre (puncture wounds)
1oz
Lycopodium Clavatum (digestion)
1oz
Magnesia Phosphorica (cramps)
1oz
Merc Viv (sore throat)
1oz
4oz
Rescue Remedy
• For people in emergency stressful situations
• Combination of essences: Cherry Plum, Clematis, Rock Rose, Star
of Bethlehem
• Comforts, reassures, and calms
• Cream can be used on burns, stings, and sprains
10 ml Dropper...........$10.49
Stock#01-5154-010
20 ml Spray...............$17.49
Stock#01-5154-020
30 Grams Cream.......$13.99
Stock#01-5154-030
Rescue Sleep
4oz
Myristica Sebifera (formation of pus)
1oz
Nux Vomica (vomiting)
1oz
4oz
Phosphorus (bleeding)
1oz
4oz
Phytolacca Decandra (mastitis/breast pain)
1oz
4oz
Podophyllum Peltatum (diarrhea)
1oz
Pulsatilla (weeping)
1oz
4oz
Pyrogenium (abscesses)
1oz
4oz
Rhus Toxicodendron (better motion)
1oz
4oz
Ruta Graveolens (tendonitis)
1oz
4oz
Sabina (joint pain)
1oz
Sepia (indifference)
1oz
4oz
Young Essential
Living Oils
The Young Living Promise: Ensuring the authenticity of every essential oil from seed to seal
Lancaster Ag carries this line of products in our retail store at 60 North Ronks
Road. Please stop by the store or call us at 717-687-9222 for details about
these human wellness products.
Young Living Essential Oils is a leading provider of more
than 300 essential oil singles and blends. These oils are
known as nature’s living energy and are the natural, aromatic volatile liquids extracted from shrubs, flowers,
trees, roots, bushes, and seeds via steam distillation.
They are highly concentrated. Young Living’s careful attention to details, from seeds sown to plants harvested,
ensures that they are the purest, most potent essential
oils available. Uses include aromatherapy, massage
therapy, emotional health, personal care, family health,
nutritional supplements, cleansing, weight management, and household solutions.
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Human Wellness
Natrum Muriaticum (sneezing)
• All natural, non-narcotic, non-habit forming
• Provides relief from sleeplessness
Stock#01-5154-007
7 ml Spray.................$10.95
BOOKS & TOOLS
Books & Tools
Devil in the Milk: Illness, Health,
and the Politics of A1 and A2 Milk
Books
by Keith Woodford PhD
A Recommended Reading List
A groundbreaking work that examines the link between a protein in
the milk we drink (A1 beta-casein) and a range of serious illnesses,
including heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism, and schizophrenia. Milk that does not contain A1 is called A2 and formerly all
milk was A2. Author Keith Woodford brings together the evidence
published in more than 100 scientific
papers that underpins the A1/A2 hypothesis and he examines the research
undertaken with animals and humans.
The evidence is compelling: We should
be switching to A2 milk.
Alternative Treatments for
Ruminant Animals
by Paul Dettloff D.V.M.
A guide for moving from current conventional veterinary practices, which
help to create disease and harm the
planet, toward a more holistic, sustainable practice that values the lives
of animals as well as the humans
who consume their products. This
book is a hands-on reference and
provides the necessary tools to create a more sustainable way of caring for ruminants, primarily cattle,
sheep, and goats.
Dr. Paul Dettloff from Arcadia, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1967 and began his career as a conventional
practitioner. After more than 40 years of veterinary experience,
he currently specializes in the sustainable and organic/biological
treatment of dairy and beef cows, sheep and goats using natural
remedies, botanicals, and holistic treatment on the farm.
Stock#06-7004-700.............................................................$28.00
Amishman’s Handy Guide to Minerals,
Vitamins and Food Supplements
by Dr. Richard N. Olree Jr. DC
MINERALS, VITAMINS and FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
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Keith Woodford has a PhD in Agricultural Science and is a Professor of
Farm Management and Agribusiness
at Lincoln University in New Zealand,
following 20 years at the University
of Queensland in Australia. A regular
agribusiness commentator in the news
media, he lives in Christchurch, New
Zealand.
Stock#06-7010-700.............................................................$25.00
Healthy Crops:
A New Agricultural Revolution
by Francis Chaboussou
NEW!
Newly published in 2012, Dr. Olree’s Amishman’s Handy Guide to
Minerals, Vitamins and Food Supplements, is written in common,
ordinary language so that it is easily understood and practical for
everyday use. Combining his knowlAmishman’s Handy Guide To
edge of human biology, his clinical exMINERALS, VITAMINS perience, and his understanding of geand
netics, he offers insights into nutrition
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
in this guidebook.
Dr. Olree has a Bachelor of Science in
Human Biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic. Since 1981 his family-based
practice has been located in Hillman,
Michigan and he also serves two Amish
Dr. Richard Olree
communities in northern Michigan. Besides his chiropractic practice, Dr. Olree established a health food
store called Hillman Health Foods in 2001 so that he can offer his
patients quality nutritional supplements. He travels the country
teaching about the wonderful benefits of understanding, obtaining, and eating organic food.
A reference book that calls for improving the health of our crops
rather than using chemicals to eliminate pests and diseases. It
is based on Chaboussou’s trophobiosis theory that healthy crops
resist attack while chemical pesticides and fertilizers weaken plants,
making them vulnerable to disease.
In other words, a pest starves on a
healthy plant. This book serves as a
reminder that there are genuine alternatives to the chemical treadmill.
Francis Chaboussou was an agronomist, biologist, and researcher at the
French National Institute of Agricultural Research in Bordeaux, France.
Stock#06-7006-700.............$30.00
Stock#06-7009-720 ................................................53.50 + shipping
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BOOKS & TOOLS
NEW!
How I See It
Musings of an Old Country Vet
The playful cartoons
and drawings in this
book are the result of
long hours of driving
as a country vet in the
Midwest. Dr. Paul let
his mind wander as
he drove many miles
to care for large animals. He remembers
the humorous and
even the not-so-good situations he encountered in his many
years of service. He comments, “Life is short and is easier with humor.”
Dr. Paul draws from his rich experience of working as a country vet
in this wonderful collection of poems, short stories, narratives, and
cartoons. He shares a timeline of his life and then recalls both the
ordinary events and unusual happenings of a full career. From 2
A.M. Milk Fever to Farm Wives, farmers and their families can relate
to the stories. Newly published in 2013, this 225-page hardcover
book makes a great gift.
Dr. Paul Dettloff from Arcadia, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1967 and began his career as a conventional
practitioner. After more than 40 years of veterinary experience, he
currently specializes in the sustainable and organic/biological treatment of dairy and beef cows, sheep and goats using natural remedies, botanicals, and holistic treatment on the farm.
Stock#06-7004-500.............................................................$15.00
Mainline Farming For Century 21
by Dan Skow, D.V.M. and Charles Walters
A graduate course in agriculture that probes for the answers that
farmers want to know. This resource teaches how to measure fertility down to the atomic level and project forward bins and bushels
with brix high enough to grant immunity to fungal, bacterial, and
insect attack and to ward off weeds.
It gives practical, hands-on advice
that will lead to increased yields and
more fertile acres, all without the
use of toxic, synthetic chemicals.
Dr. Dan Skow is a veterinarian who
studied under the late Carey Reams,
learning his methods of soil and
crop management. He consults
with farmers across North America
through International Ag Labs based
in Fairmount, Minnesota.
Charles Walters is the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A.
He has written many articles and books about the technologies of
organic and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Paul Dettloff from Arcadia, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1967 and began
his career as a conventional practitioner. After more than 40 years of
veterinary experience, he currently
specializes in the sustainable and organic/biological treatment of dairy
and beef cows, sheep and goats using natural remedies, botanicals, and
holistic treatment on the farm.
Stock#06-7024-700.............................................................$38.50
Real Medicine Real Health
by Arden B. Andersen Ph.D., D.O.
A resource that describes the holistic medical therapies that mirror holistic farming options. Real medicine starts with nutrition on
the farm and a proper diet. Good nutrition is built from agriculture
through growing food in soil rich with necessary minerals. Dr. Andersen gives readers the tools needed to take charge of their own
health and explains options available
to treat issues from heart disease to
autism to cancer.
Dr. Arden B. Andersen holds a B.S.
in agricultural education, a Ph.D. in
biophysics and a D.O. in medicine.
He works in general preventative
and nutritional medicine and does
consulting work for large farming
operations around the world. He is
the world leader in the field of sustainable agriculture and has bridged
the gap between crop integrity and
human health.
Stock#06-7000-700.............................................................$20.00
Stock#06-7009-700.............................................................$19.00
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BOOKS & TOOLS
Treating Dairy Cows Naturally:
Thoughts and Strategies
by Hubert J. Karreman, V.M.D.
In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Karreman offers a handbook for
organic and sustainable dairy farmers. It is a valuable reference
that bridges the world of natural
treatments with life in the barn
in a rational and easy-to-understand way. With much thought
and direct experience, Dr. Karreman describes how cows can be
viewed from a holistic perspective
and treated for a wide variety of
problems with plant-derived and
biological medicines. He covers
practical aspects of biologics, botanical medicines, homeopathic
remedies, acupuncture, and conventional medicine. He combines
veterinary treatments from the days before synthetic pharmaceuticals with modern knowledge and clinical experience.
As a dairy practitioner for more than 25 years, Dr. Hubert Karreman
is uniquely qualified to write this work on ecological dairy farming.
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and has been continually active in mainstream and alternative professional veterinary organizations that
promote the health and welfare of animals. In past years he has
served on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Task Force
on Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine and on the
USDA National Organic Standards Board.
Stock#06-7008-700.............................................................$40.00
Dr. Karreman has written the following
companion guide to Treating Dairy Cows Naturally.
The Barn Guide to Treating
Dairy Cows Naturally
Books & Tools
by Dr. Hubert J. Karreman, V.M.D.
This hands-on barn and field guide teaches farmers about practical
organic cow care. Dr. Karreman has organized the guide into four
helpful parts: visual signs, hands-on
exam, medicine cabinet, and seven
broad categories in which he features
nearly 100 case studies. Because he
includes easy-to-follow visual and
hands-on physical exams and immediate answers to a cow’s health problems, he enables farmers to become
more self-reliant. His natural treatments are field-tested from his 15
years of dairy veterinary practice. By
using 250 full-color pictures and vivid
descriptions of primary symptoms,
he helps farmers diagnose ailments
when problems appear. The book is instantly usable in the barn and
will assist farmers in making the best decisions about cow care.
We Eat Clay (And Wear it, too!)
by Neal E. Bosshardt
This 23-page booklet explores the healing
effects of natural Redmond Clay and relates personal stories of those who have
experienced positive results. It contains
clear directions for preparing the clay in
the powder or gel form for internal and
external applications. The booklet includes a listing of conditions for which it
has successfully been used.
The grandparents of author Neal Bosshardt bought a farm near Redmond,
Utah in the early 1930’s. A white mineral deposit on the land proved to be
a vein of bentonite clay, which the family began using for various
medical conditions. It is now marketed as Redmond Clay and comes
as a powder, gel, or in capsules.
See page 114 for Redmond Clay products.
Stock#06-7013-100...............................................................$1.00
Weed the Soil, Not the Crop
A Whole Farm Approach to Weed Management
by Anne & Eric Nordell
The Nordells have compiled a series of articles written for The Small
Farmers Journal (OR) into a softcover booklet that describes a bioextensive system for weed management. Topics focus on the
relationship between rotations,
nutrient management, and
weed pressure. The concepts
are illustrated with many photos, graphs, charts, and sketches, making this an interesting
booklet to read.
Using horse-drawn implements on their six-acre market
garden in Trout Run, PA, Anne
and Eric Nordell provide restaurants, supermarkets, and
a Williamsport farmers market with produce. They practice cover
cropping, bare fallow periods, rotation, and shallow tillage to raise
weed-free vegetables on their Beech Grove Farm.
Stock#06-7009-710.............................................................$10.00
Stock#06-7008-750............................................................. $40.00
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BOOKS & TOOLS
Cookbooks
CD’s
Seasonal Garden Cooking and Family Favorites
Lancaster Agricultural Products Presents...
An Evening with Dr. Arden Andersen
on Diet & Human Health
by Lillian Fisher
Discover the Joy of Cooking with
Garden Blessings and Simple Ingredients
This cookbook from Lancaster
County, PA is a collection of 450
Amish homemade recipes that
encourages using fresh produce
in season. Thirty different fruits
and vegetables (i.e. apples, asparagus, blueberries, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.) have their
own sections offering various recipes that use that product as one
of the main ingredients. Additional sections cover breads, beverages, soups, meats, desserts,
etc. with a total of 278 pages. The
cookbook also features food for
thought with poems, quotes, and full color pictures. It is dedicated
to the little orphans throughout the world. Part of the proceeds are
given to Christian Aid Ministries, a non-profit organization that helps
to feed and clothe orphans around the globe.
Stock#06-7002-001.............................................................$15.00
Wholesome Home Cooking
by Katie L. Stoltzfus
Preparing Nutrient-Dense Foods
Stock#06-7001-700.............................................................$15.00
DVD’s
Cancer, Nutrition & Healing
by Jerry Brunetti
This 90-minute DVD follows the path that
eco-consultant Jerry Brunetti chose to take
when diagnosed with an aggressive form
of lymphoma. At the time of his diagnosis
he was told that without aggressive chemotherapy treatment, he would have only six
months to live. He opted not to travel that
route and instead, embarked on his own
journey of seeking advice, treatments, alternative protocols, and hands-on care from a
wide variety of sources.
As a result of his decision, Jerry has a depth of understanding that is
beyond compare as he has enjoyed steady improvement in his overall health and a return to normalcy of the affected lymph nodes. He
gives an explanation of the cancer treatment protocols he chose and
shares his experiences, thoughts, and understandings in a concise
and easy-to-follow manner. The set includes a reference brochure
with supplement lists and recipes.
Stock#06-7007-800.............................................................$24.50
Recordkeeping
Herd Health Record Binder
This 3-ring notebook binder is a tool to assist livestock producers
with their recordkeeping. It keeps individual cow lifetime health record sheets neatly organized. All pertinent information about each
cow is in one safe place for handy reference.
Stock#01-4110-000
One Notebook.....................$17.66
(includes 30 sheets)
Herd Health Record Refill Sheet
These card stock sheets have been designed by Lancaster Ag to help
livestock producers keep track of each individual cow’s record. Sections include Breeding Record, Calving Record, Johne’s Status, BLV
Status, Production/Lactation, Genital Tract Exam and Treatment,
Treatment Record, Vaccination Record, and Mastitis Treatment Record plus general information about each cow.
Stock#01-4111-000
One Sheet..............................$0.38
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Books & Tools
Wholesome Lancaster County,
PA recipes are printed in this
spiral-bound book featuring
whole grains, sourdough, natural sweeteners, healthy fats,
cultured and fermented food,
and bone broth. This cookbook
contains a collection of recipes
from cooks who are committed
to serving nourishing food and
putting forth the effort to grow
and prepare much of it themselves. For those who want to
change their eating habits, this
is a book that has many ideas
for changing step by step. Examples of the 14 chapters dedicated to food recipes are Breakfast,
Fermented Beverages & Foods, Meats, Cookies & Bars, and Canning
& Preserving. Other chapters in this 250-page book contain gardening tips, home remedies, testimonials, and articles about nutrientdense foods.
With his relaxed style and easy manner, Dr. Andersen answers questions such as “Where does good health begin? Where is the primary
source of nutrition to be found? Is there ever a need for prescription
drugs?” Recorded before a live audience, Dr. Andersen addresses
issues that everyone faces relative to diet and health.
Stock#06-7005-800.............................................................$20.00
BOOKS & TOOLS
Tools
Conductivity / TDS Tester by Hanna
• Quick and accurate readings
• Reliable, waterproof, pocket-sized instruments
Stock#05-3007-001.............................................................$58.00
Conductivity Tester (Ergs)
Stock#05-3007-000.............................................................$62.00
Mineral Feeder Free Choice with Stand by Helfter
Stock#01-4115-000........................................................$1,000.00
pH Solution 4.01
Stock#05-3008-002...............................................................$5.99
pH Solution 7.01
Stock#05-3008-001...............................................................$5.99
pH Testing Strips
Stock#06-1100-090
90 Strips.............................$14.95
Refractometer Master T by Atago
Stock#05-3001-000.............$199.00
Refractometer by Vee Gee
Stock#05-3006-000...........................................................$113.50
Sap Press for Refractometer by Vice Grips
Stock#05-3005-000.............................................................$42.99
Mineral Feeder (no stand)
Stock#01-4113-000...........................................................$230.02
Soil Probe (stainless steel)
Stock#05-3003-000.............................................................$63.00
Mineral Feeder Stand
Stock#01-4114-000...........................................................$120.08
Soil Probe Tip
Stock#05-3003-001.............................................................$12.50
pH Meter
• Pocket-sized
• With replaceable electrode
Stock 05-3009-000..............................................................$38.00
Test Strips for Hydrogen Peroxide
1 Test Strip.............................$1.29
Stock#07-2102-000
Pack of 50 Test Strips...........$31.50
275 Gallon Tote.................$162.50
330 Gallon Tote.................$200.00
Books & Tools
Tote Tank with Valve
Stock#08-4042-275
Stock#08-4042-330
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INDEX
Product Index
Alfalfa PLH 322 .......................................................................... 19
Cajun II Tall Fescue .................................................................... 28
Alfalfa WL 353 LH...................................................................... 19
Calcium Borate........................................................................... 77
Buffer......................................................................................... 96
Calcium Chips ............................................................................ 95
A Mix ......................................................................................... 96
Calcium Nitrate .......................................................................... 75
ABC Fortified .............................................................................. 98
Calf Ease................................................................................... 107
ABC Plus ..................................................................................... 98
Calf Grower 16% Heritage Org Pellets........................................ 90
ABC Relief ................................................................................ 109
Calf MINERAL ............................................................................. 87
Ada’s Herb Mix......................................................................... 114
Calf Start .................................................................................. 107
Alfamate MST ............................................................................ 33
Calf Starter 18% Heritage Org Pellets ........................................ 90
Alice White Clover OC ............................................................... 22
Calf Starter, 16% Heritage, Reg. ................................................. 90
Aloe C ........................................................................................ 91
Cal-Phos ................................................................................ 54,73
Aloe Supreme ............................................................................ 88
Cardinal Red Clover ................................................................... 21
Alsike Clover OC ......................................................................... 23
CARGO UT .................................................................................. 33
Ammonium Sulfate gran. 21-0-0 - ............................................. 76
Carlton Smooth Brome Grass .................................................... 27
Ammonium Thio-Sulfate ........................................................... 76
Caulophyllum Tincture , Dr. Paul................................................ 94
Appin Turnip .............................................................................. 20
CEG Tincture,Dr. Paul.................................................................. 94
Aragonite.......................................................................... 50,75,95
CGS............................................................................................. 91
Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) ................................................................. 95
Clair Timothy.............................................................................. 32
Asparagus Mix............................................................................ 50
Clean and Green Mixture........................................................... 33
Athos Orchardgrass ................................................................... 30
Climax Timothy........................................................................... 32
Austrian Winter Peas.................................................................. 39
Comfort Bolus .......................................................................... 107
Balin Bluegrass........................................................................... 29
Comfrey Tincture, Dr. Paul.......................................................... 94
Barfleo Timothy UT .................................................................... 32
Common Medium Red Clover ................................................... 21
Barkant Turnips.......................................................................... 20
Companion Mix ......................................................................... 34
Barley Spring ............................................................................. 37
Complete Free Choice MINERAL ............................................... 87
Barley Winter ............................................................................. 37
Copper Sulfate ...................................................................... 77,95
Barley, Spring.............................................................................. 37
Corn Row Starter .................................................................. 73,74
Barnapoli Rape .......................................................................... 20
Corn Seed- Blue River............................................................ 24,25
BarOptima Plus E34 ................................................................... 28
Corn Seed -Masters Choice................................................... 25,26
Barpenta Timothy ...................................................................... 32
Cow and Goat Lick--Nutri-Min ................................................... 87
Beefmaster Mixture ................................................................... 33
Creekside Grazing Mixture ........................................................ 34
BG 34 Ryegrass........................................................................... 31
Crimson Clover .......................................................................... 22
Blackhawk Sorghum Sudangrass ............................................... 40
CU Mix- ...................................................................................... 96
Blossom Set................................................................................ 50
D.U.A.......................................................................................... 97
Blueberry Mix ............................................................................ 50
Dagger ....................................................................................... 50
Bluejay HR ORG Alfalfa .............................................................. 19
Dairy Green Mixture .................................................................. 34
Bonar Rape Seed UT .................................................................. 20
Dairy MINERAL .......................................................................... 87
Books........................................................................................ 116
Dairy Mineral Plus ..................................................................... 97
Boost-Her................................................................................. 107
Daisy’s Delight............................................................................ 90
Boron,QB 21............................................................................... 77
D-Compose............................................................................ 51,74
Boron,QB-10............................................................................... 77
De-Lice & Mange ..................................................................... 109
Buckwheat ................................................................................. 39
Detox - Gallons (equine)........................................................... 107
Buffer Plus ................................................................................. 96
Detox Plus - 25 Capsules........................................................... 108
BVC Mix ..................................................................................... 96
Dextrose - 50 lb Bag................................................................... 95
C Mix .......................................................................................... 96
Diamond V XP Yeast ................................................................... 95
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INDEX
Product Index
Diatomaceous Earth ............................................................. 51,95
Hakari Alaska Bromegrass ......................................................... 27
Dipel .......................................................................................... 51
Happy Cow ................................................................................ 92
Dolina Timothy .......................................................................... 32
Hayboss...................................................................................... 34
Double Play Seed ....................................................................... 34
Hedgerow Aloe .......................................................................... 92
Downer Bolus-.......................................................................... 108
Heifer MINERAL.......................................................................... 88
Dry Cow MINERAL ..................................................................... 87
Hi Phos Min Plus ........................................................................ 97
Dull It Tincture, Dr Paul.............................................................. 94
High Energy Blend ..................................................................... 92
Dwarf Essex Rape Seed .............................................................. 20
Hillside Mixture MST.................................................................. 35
Dynamin (Desert Dynamin) - 50 lb Bag...................................... 95
HLR Orchardgrass Blend ............................................................ 30
Echinacea Tincture, Dr. Paul....................................................... 94
Homeopathic Products Washington.................................. 114,115
Economy 101 Alfalfa................................................................... 19
Hoof ........................................................................................... 98
Ecto-Phyte................................................................................ 106
Hoof Healer Cream .................................................................. 108
Eliminate .................................................................................. 108
Horse CONDITIONER.................................................................. 88
Endurance Orchardgrass............................................................ 30
Horse FC MINERAL..................................................................... 88
Enhance...................................................................................... 87
Horse FEED ................................................................................ 90
Entrust ....................................................................................... 51
Horse Supreme........................................................................... 35
Equinemaster Paddock............................................................... 34
Humates .................................................................................... 77
Essential Oils-Young Living........................................................ 115
Huron Rye .................................................................................. 38
F-1 .............................................................................................. 51
I Mix ........................................................................................... 97
Fall Blend C ................................................................................ 49
Iron Sulfate............................................................................ 77,95
Fall Blend M ............................................................................... 49
Jeremy’s Joint Jolt ...................................................................... 98
Fall Blend P ................................................................................ 49
K Mix........................................................................................... 97
First Step Tincture, Dr. Paul........................................................ 94
Kelp - Thorvin ........................................................... 78,92,95,114
Fish Liquid.................................................................................. 74
Kelp Aloe Plus............................................................................. 88
Fojtan Festulolium...................................................................... 29
Kentaur Ryegrass........................................................................ 31
Foot Fix Spray........................................................................... 108
Ketonic........................................................................................ 92
Foot Salve ................................................................................ 108
King’s Grazing Mix ..................................................................... 35
Forage Feast Chicory ................................................................. 21
King’s Haymaster Mixture.......................................................... 35
Forage Maker ............................................................................. 37
Kings Pea Oats Mix..................................................................... 35
Forage Maker 50 Oats................................................................ 37
Kings Performance Max OC ....................................................... 35
Force...................................................................................... 52,74
Knit Away.................................................................................. 108
Freedom! Red Clover ................................................................. 22
Kora Tall Fescue ......................................................................... 28
Fresh Cow Bolus....................................................................... 108
K-S-DE Blend............................................................................... 88
Fruit Mix .................................................................................... 52
Ladino White Clover .................................................................. 23
Garden Top Dress.................................................................. 52,53
Laura Meadow Fescue ............................................................... 28
Garlic Tincture ,Dr. Paul.............................................................. 94
Layer MASH ............................................................................... 90
Goat Feed--Heritage Org Crumble ............................................. 90
Layer MINERAL........................................................................... 88
GrassPro Mixture........................................................................ 34
Layer RATION.............................................................................. 91
Graze Guard ............................................................................... 91
Lice & Mange Wash.................................................................. 109
Green Spirit Ryegrass ................................................................. 31
Lime Stone................................................................... 52,75,76,95
Greenfast Mixture MST -............................................................ 34
Lime Sulfur ................................................................................. 53
Greensand ................................................................................. 77
Lowland Hay Mix........................................................................ 35
Groff Brothers Farm.................................................................. 113
LT Solution ................................................................................. 94
Gypsum ............................................................................ 53,75,95
M Mix -....................................................................................... 97
Hairy Vetch................................................................................. 37
Mag Ox ...................................................................................... 95
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INDEX
Product Index
Magnesium SULFATE ............................................................ 76,95
Potting Soil................................................................................. 54
Manganese Sulfate ............................................................... 78,95
Poultry FINISHER........................................................................ 91
MaxiBird .................................................................................... 92
Poultry GROWER MASH ............................................................ 91
Meadow Top Dress .................................................................... 74
Poultry GROWER MINERAL........................................................ 87
Microbial Seed Guard ................................................................ 20
Poultry STARTER......................................................................... 91
Milking Comfort Teat Dip ......................................................... 108
Premier ...................................................................................... 54
Mineral Oil White..................................................................... 107
Premium Clover Blend................................................................ 23
MO1 Annual Ryegrass ............................................................... 31
Pro-Bi ......................................................................................... 98
Molasses .................................................................................... 95
Promax UT Sudangrass .............................................................. 41
Monoammonium Phosphate(MAP)...................................... 53,77
Protect Her............................................................................... 109
Monopotassium Phosphate ...................................................... 77
PULL Power Plus ........................................................................ 88
Montana Meadow Brome.......................................................... 27
Real Salt.................................................................................... 114
MPM .......................................................................................... 75
RealSalt Table .......................................................................... 114
MSM........................................................................................... 95
Red Falcon Alfalfa ...................................................................... 19
Nature’s Cycle H Tincture .......................................................... 94
Redmond Clay .......................................................................... 114
Neem Oil .................................................................................... 53
Redmond CONDITIONER ........................................................... 95
Neema-Tox ................................................................................. 93
Red-Wing Clover ........................................................................ 22
Nitrogen,Liquid........................................................................... 76
RegalGraze White Clover ........................................................... 23
Niva Orchardgrass ..................................................................... 30
Rescue Sleep............................................................................. 115
Oats Pea Mix............................................................................... 35
Rivendel White Clover ............................................................... 23
Oats Plus Mixture ...................................................................... 36
Roadrunner Alfalfa .................................................................... 19
Oats VNS Org.............................................................................. 38
Root Pro...................................................................................... 55
Oats-Cover Crop ........................................................................ 38
Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral.............................................................. 98
Oats-Everleaf 126 Forage .......................................................... 37
Rye - Winter .............................................................................. 38
Oats-Forage ............................................................................... 37
S Mix .......................................................................................... 97
Oats-Jerry................................................................................... 38
S&G Pills................................................................................... 109
Oats-Shelby ............................................................................... 38
Sale Topper Grass Mix OC........................................................... 36
OLS Tincture -Dr Paul.................................................................. 94
Salt, Redmond.................................................................. 78,93,95
Oregano Tincture - Dr. Paul........................................................ 94
Salt, Sea-90 MINERAL....................................................... 78,93,95
Oyster Shell ............................................................................... 95
Salt,Redmond Rock .................................................................... 95
P Mix .......................................................................................... 97
Savvy UDDER Salve................................................................... 109
Partner Grass Mix ...................................................................... 36
Savvy WOUND Salve ................................................................ 110
Pasja Hybrid UT Taproot Turnip.................................................. 20
SE Equine Mix ............................................................................ 97
Pea Tritlage ................................................................................ 36
Sea Hawk 6 BMR ORG Sorghum Sudan...................................... 40
Peas 4010................................................................................... 39
SeedGro...................................................................................... 54
Performance Blend II ................................................................. 75
Selenium ............................................................................... 78,95
Perseus Festulolium................................................................... 29
Shoo-Fly Spray................................................................... 106,110
Persist Orchardgrass .................................................................. 30
Sodium Bentonite....................................................................... 95
Perun Festulolium ...................................................................... 29
Sodium Bicarbonate .................................................................. 95
Phyto-guard ............................................................................... 53
Soft Rock................................................................................ 76,95
Pit Mix Bacteria ......................................................................... 75
Soft Skin.................................................................................... 109
Poke Oil .................................................................................... 109
Sorghum -Blue River................................................................... 40
Pork Power ................................................................................ 91
Sorghum Sudangrass AS 6401.................................................... 40
Pork Power FINISHER ................................................................. 91
Potassium Nitrate....................................................................... 76
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INDEX
Product Index
Soybean Oil.............................................................................. 107
TriCal 718 ................................................................................... 39
Soybean Seed- Blue River........................................................... 42
TriCal 815 ................................................................................... 39
Soybeans-Blue River................................................................... 42
Tri-Star Grass Mix ...................................................................... 36
Spelt Oberkulmer....................................................................... 38
Tritical Plus ................................................................................ 36
Spelt VNS Comet ....................................................................... 38
TS K-Mix...................................................................................... 97
Spring Champion UT................................................................... 36
Turkey Grower............................................................................ 91
Star Mixture ORG OC.................................................................. 36
Valor Barley ............................................................................... 37
STF 43 Fescue UT ....................................................................... 29
Vermi-Tox ................................................................................... 93
Storm Intermediate Ryegrass .................................................... 32
Veterinary Dairy Liniment........................................................ 107
Sudangrass AS 9301 ................................................................... 41
Vetrtinary Supplies................................................................... 110
Sulfate of Potash ........................................................................ 77
Vinegar (Apple Cider) ................................................................ 95
Sulfur..................................................................................... 77,95
Vinegar 200 .......................................................................... 55,78
Sul-Po-Mag ................................................................................ 76
Walk Grip #6 .............................................................................. 76
Super Wound SPRAY ................................................................ 109
Wheat - Org- Winter Soft-Red ................................................... 39
Swine X .................................................................................... 109
Wheat-Malabar-Soft Red Winter ............................................... 39
T Raptor Rape UT ....................................................................... 20
Whey-Nutri-Min......................................................................... 93
Teat Saver II ............................................................................. 107
White Salt ........................................................................ 78,93,95
Teff ORG ..................................................................................... 41
Wild Herb Drench..................................................................... 109
Tenho Timothy ........................................................................... 32
Winnetou Timothy .................................................................... 32
Thomasville Barn Grip ............................................................... 76
Wonderleaf Forage Millet........................................................... 41
Three-Way Clover ...................................................................... 23
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover .................................................... 23
Tillage Radish ............................................................................. 20
Zinc Sulfate............................................................................ 78,95
Tintures-Dr Paul.......................................................................... 93
ZN Mix ....................................................................................... 97
Tivoli Ryegrass ........................................................................... 32
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Valuing a Heritage of Family, Land, and Sustainable Farming
Reuben Stoltzfus’ earliest experiments with agriculture
products began when he and his father Stephen began
mixing and blending dry soil amendments in one end of
the broiler house on the Stoltzfus Family Farm in the late
1980’s. That was the forerunner of the agriculture business that Reuben and Mary founded in 1994 when they
tested soil and compost in the basement of their Bird-inHand home. Thus, it is fitting that today Lancaster Ag’s
new Dry Blend facility is located on the farm.
Through the years this was a diverse Lancaster County
farm with poultry, beef, dairy, and crops such as potatoes,
tobacco, tomatoes, corn, hay, and wheat. Today it is an
organic farm with grass-fed cows and free-range chickens.
Although the farm has been adapted for modern use, the
windmill that used to pump the water and the Kesselhaus
that had been used for canning and heating laundry water
over wood fires still remain as part of a rich history. Reuben is the seventh generation of the Lapp-Stoltzfus family
to own the farm.
- Reuben Stoltzfus
and all of your friends at Lancaster Ag

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