D6-Lancaster Fanning Saturday, December 14,1985
BUSINESS NE
Heavy demand causes
shortage of IsoPlus
NEW YORK - A sharply in
creasing demand by dairymen
from an 18-state area for East
manl IsoPlus™ Nutritional
Supplement has caused a tem
porary strain on production, ac
cording to the product’s
manufacturer, Eastman
Chemicals Division of Eastman
Kodak Company.
“We feel positive about the
situation,” says Roger K. Mowen,
Jr., field marketing manager for
Eastman’s Animal Nutrition
Supplements. “At the same time,
this demand has created a tem
porary backlog of orders. We are
working diligently to fill these
orders and eliminate the tightness
in supply.”
IsoPlus is available to dairymen
in commercial feed supplements,
carrier packs and premizes from
feed companies, co-ops and premix
companies. Dairy cows fed IsoPlus
as directed produce an average of
4 to 6 lbs. more milk per day.
The product was introduced this
fall in a number of northern and
New England states following its
marketing debut in Michigan in
early 1965.
“Initial demand from dairy
farmers and feed companies has
exceeded our original estimates,”
reports Mowen. “To meet this
New Idea expands
planter line
COLDWATER, Oh. - Expansion
of the New Idea Planter line has
recently been announced by Mr.
Tom Kinzenbaw, Vice President,
Marketing of New Idea Farm
Equipment Division.
The most recent additions to the
line can be seen at 1985 fall farm
shows in conjunction with the
unveiling of the company’s new
image and the introduction of their
new equipment colors.
The 900 Series Planter line,
which includes the well
established Double Frame Planter
and the Single Frame Planter
models, has grown with the ad
dition of New Idea’s Forward Fold
Planters.
The Forward Fold models
provide speed, precision and
economy for 8 and 12 row planting
operations. The heavy duty folding
frame is easy to fold and unfold as
the planter wings are well
balanced to swing effortlessly on
New Idea's Forward-Fold Planters.
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demand, efforts are currently
underway to expand the capacity
of our existing semi-works plant in
Longview, Texas. In addition, the
company’s new ‘world-scale’
plant, under construction at that
same location, is expected to be in
operation in June, 1966.”
Mowen continues, “We know
IsoPlus has incredible potential for
increasing efficiency and
production in the dairy industry
based on results of both university
and field testing over several
years.
“For example, in 54 on-farm
trials conducted this year at top
dairies across Michigan, nearly 85
percent of the 7,500 cows fed
IsoPlus showed an improvement in
milk production. The average
response from all cows fed IsoPlus
for three months was 4.2 lbs. more
milk per cow per day.
“Given these results,” adds
Mowen, “plus the fact that a
dairyman should be able to obtain
an average of at lea«t a two-toone
benefit to cost ratio using IsoPlus,
it is understandable why demand
is high for the product. A 4 we make
every possible effort to minimize
any inconvenience to our
customers, we appreciate their
understanding and patience. We
hope to have our supply line filled
in the very near future. ’ ’
pivot hinges.
Once the planter is unfolded, all
that is required is to lock the wings
in place and the planter is ready
for operation.
The Forward Fold Planter
features dual transmission
assemblies, one on each end of the
planter, to provide power to the
center frame and each wing
section.
Row markers on the Forward
Fold Planters are low profile in
design. The 8-row planter features
bi-fold markers and the 12 row is
equipped with triple folding
marker arms.
The 900 Series Forward Fold
Planters feature Kinze Row Units
for highly accurate planting
performance. Both sizes are
available with a number of op
tional attachments for added
flexibility to 8 and 12 row planting
operations.
A new Case International 475 cushion gang disk harrow, designed to operate in
rugged field conditions, is now available. This 21-foot folding version with 7*/2-inch disk
spacing is the largest model 475 harrow. All harrows in the line are equipped with
patented long-lasting, durable Earth Metal blades.
Case unveils cushion gang disk harrow
RACINE, WI. - The Case In
ternational medium-duty 475 disk
harrow is now available in a
cushion gang model that provides
superior performance in rocky and
rugged conditions.
The flexible C-shaped cushion
gang bearing standard allows the
gang to move backward and up
ward when colliding with ob
structions to prevent gang
damage. The single leaf design is
capable of absorbing high shock
loads without bottoming out, while
retaining the necessary soft
cushioning at initial impact.
Like the conventional 475 disk
harrow, the cushion gane harrow
Deutz-AUis develops advanced
INDEPENDENCE, MO. - In
keeping with its leadership edge in
harvesting technology, the
Gleaner Combine Division of
Deutz-AUis Corporation recently
unveiled its new R-Series rotary
combines. The R-Series brings a
new generation in Gleaner com
bines - another in a series of new
products from Deutz-AUis.
“The R-Series is the
evolutionary offspring of the
popular N-Series, which was in
troduced in 1978. The E-Series goes
a step beyond the N-Series with
many technological improvements
that will provide farmers an even
more efficient, quality line of
rotary combines,” commented
tom Stadtmueller, Gleaner
combine marketing manager.
Of the many unique features on
the R-Series, the most important
include: 1) a new straw spreader
system, 2) a new high-reach bin
unloader, 3) a new operator seat,
and 4) new Deutz-AUis styling.
Stadtmueller said, “the im
provements make the R-Series the
most advanced and efficient
combine line ever offered by the
Gleaner Combine Division.”
The R-Series consists of three
models; R 5, Rfi, and R 7. The R 5
can handle four-tonight row com
heads for 13 to 24 f t. flex headers
and has a new grain bin capacity of
225 bu. The R 6 is designed for six
to-twelve row com heads or 15 to 24
ft. flex headers and has grain bin
capacities of 225 or 240 bu. The R 7
has the industry’s largest grain bin
capacity at 310 bu. and handles flex
headers to 24 ft. wide and 12-row
com heads. All three R-Series
models operate with 15 to 30 ft.
rigid headers.
The new R-Series fits the in
creasing popularity of ridge-till
and minimum tillage farming
practices. With available wheel
tread spacmgs of 120 in. and 145 in.,
the wheels of the R-Series fit ridge
till rows perfectly. The optional 145
in. spacing is achieved without
spacers simply by reversing the
drive tires.
is equipped with patented Earth
Metal crimped-center disk blades.
Earth Metal blades feature a non
directional internal structure
which greatly increases blade life
and durabUity. Earth Metal blades
are up to 60 percent stronger and
last 20 percent longer than con
ventional blades.
Designed with opposed action
gangs, Case International harrows
are easier to level and result in
superior seedbed conditioning
when compared with competitive
offset-tandem models.
A spring-cushioned, self-leveling
hitch is standard on both 475
models. This advanced hitch
rotary combine
The new R-Series rotary combine from the Gleaner
Combine Division of Deutz-Allis Corp.
The new VariFlow dual straw
spreader is a feature tailored to the
increased practice of conservation
tillage. An optional natural spred
chaff spreader with adjustable
tailboard and fins is also available
for wider distribution of the
cleaning shoe discharge. The
speed of the dual straw spreaders
can be quickly changed to obtain
four different width settings to
spread the straw evenly over a
range of widths. The VariFlow
spreader width settings of 15 ft., 20
ft., 24 ft., and 30 ft. are designed to
meet the spreading requirements
of the available header cutting
widths. Paddle pitch is adjustable
to produce a variety of spreading
patterns.
The standard dual VariFlow
straw spreader complements the
optional chaff spreader to
distribute crop residue evenly over
a wide area. This distribution
behind the R-Series combine line
1) promotes faster decomposition
of material, 2) improves minimum
tillage practices, 3) allows tillage
work to be done more uniformly,
resulting in better fertilizer,
system keeps the disk level from
front to back and eliminates
digging in and shallowing out in
rough terrain.
The new harrow is available in
six widths. Non-folding versions
range from 11 ft. 6 in. to 13 ft. 10 in.
Folding versions run from 17 ft. 5
in. to 21 ft. Trr-'-nort widths on
folding versions • ange from 11 ft.
to 15 ft. 4 in. Both 7%-and 9-inch
disk spacing is offered.
The 475 cushion gang model is
one of 14 Case International disk
harrow models ranging in cutting
widths from 5 ft. 6 in. to 32 ft. The
cushion gang feature is also
available on the 496 flex-wing disc
harrow.
chemical and seed application, and
4) helps avoid “strips” due to
excess nitrogen build-up. In ad
dition, the shorter length straw
from the transverse cylinder
accelerates the rate of crop
material decay.
Another feature of the R-Series
is a new high reach bin unloader to
accommodate wider headers and
higher grain trucks or wagons. The
unloader tube reaches 22 in. higher
and 26 in. longer than its N-Series
predecessor. To swing the
unloader out, a hydraulic cylinder
attaches directly to the swivel,
eliminating the need for chain
adjustment.
The unloader tube in the tran
sport position is 7.5 in. higher than
the N-Series and fits perfectly with
the R-Series longer rear hood and
dual spreader system. The cradle
has been moved over the rear axle
for better tube support.
For better operator comfort, the
R-Series is equipped with the new
BacMaster seat. The new seat with
fabriform cushion improves
durability compared to cut and
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