06-Lancaster Farming Saturday, February 25,1989 Coulter Knife Features Self-Cleaning Blade THURSTON, NE Thurston Mfg. Co., builders of Blu-Jct fer tilizer and farm equipment, now offers the Blu-Jet Power Flex coulter knife with a specially designed notched blade. The new blade achieves superior perfor mance by penetrating the soil bet ter than conventional designs and providing more consistent knife depth, as well as allowing a higher residue flow. The Power Flex coulter knife combines a narrow er, closely positioned knife with the notched blade in a compact design that is virtually trouble-free even in difficult conditions, because the design of the blade forces it to rotate, with a shearing action that slices and cuts through residue. The notched blade is available in 16- and 20-inch si/cs, for various applications, and mounting brackets are available to fit most planter and tool bar frame sizes. For more information, contact Thurston Mfg. Co., Hwy. 87A, P.O. Box 218, Thurston, Nebraska 68062; 402/385-3041 or 800/658-3127. The Blu-Jet Power Flex coulter knife has a notched blade that penetrates the soil better than conventional designs and provides more consistent knife depth. Song On “Farming Ugly” Debuts SALT LAKE CITY, Utah A new song designed to help boost awareness of no-till farming, made it’s debut here before 1,500 members of the National Associa tion of Conservation Districts annual convention. The song, “1 Farm Ugly,” will now be released nationally to promote no-till farm ing as the best method to save soil and to come into conservation compliance under the 1985 Farm Bill. “I Farm Ugly” was written and produced by Jon Chandler, Den ver, Colorado. Chandler adapted the song from the Farm Ugly I FARM UGLY I farm ugly, it's plain to see Ugly farming's been good to me Now, I've got to admit I'm not the best lookin' guy But my wife's real pretty, the kids get by And the family picture hasn't scared anybody yet Now, I don't plow, I just leave residue Conservation Tillage is the method I use With no-till fanning, saving topsoil's a snap Well, the feds all say, "comply or no pay" We owe it to our children, it's their land we save FIl make sure the weeds in my fields are sprayed ahead Keep em' burned and ugly, make sure the dam things are dead I farm ugly, it's plain to see Ugly farming's been good to me UGLY - No-till saves the soil UGLY - No-till saves me toil UGLY - No-dll saves on oil Ugly. I've got to say It may not be pretty But Lord knows, it pays Ol' Jack stopped by, offered a hand Said,"lf your gonna farm right you gotta dll your land* I just smiled, said. "My SCS Plan's hard to beat You might think Pm just fanning this trash But I don't plow it up, I just pocket the cash Five bushels an acre's what no-dll means to me Not plowing those fields saves me tons of time ' There's no erosion, which Suits me just fine" That land's full of moisture, pot as ugly as At NACD Convention national promotion made by ICI Agricultural Products over the past year. The song was dedicated to Conservation Districts and their work in saving topsoil, considered America’s most valuable asset. ‘‘l Farm Ugly” praises the attributes of no-till including sav ing soil, toil and oil through less erosion and machinery use. And, in light of last year’s drought, the song emphasizes moisture savings from no-till which may not seem quite so ugly to some farmers. Chandler collaborated with Dick Foell, a marketing manager with ICI. According to Focll, the new song is just one more dimen sion of communications that ICI is using to promote the practice of no-till. “We believe our Farm Ugly campaign has been very success ful in raising the awareness of no ull and its many advantages,” Focll said. “We now want to employ the universal language of music to continue our work.” Cassette copies are available from the Conservation Technolo gy Information Center by calling 317/494-9555. Time to plant the ground, watch it grow pretty and green I farm ugly, it's plain to see Ugly farming's been good to me fm plumb full of fanner pride, I just love that herbicide Fm plumb full of farmer pride, I just love that soil of mine I'm plumb full of farmer pride, I just love that soil of mine I farm ugly, it's plain to sec Ugly farming's been good to me UGLY - No-till saves the soil UGLY - No-till saves me toil UGLY - No-till save on oil Ugly, I've got to say It may not be pretty But increased yields will pay Middle Atlantic Milk Marketing Assoc BUSINESS NE Available In two- or three-compartment models, the Smart Feeder M-1000 feeds dairy cattle in tie-stall barns. The computerized feeder is battery powered and runs along a 5-inch I-beam suspended from the ceiling. WATERLOO, ONTARIO A new computerized cow feeder for dairy cattle in tie bams is now on the market, called the Smart Feed er M-1000, the stainless-steel machine is available in 2- or 3-fced compartment models. All grain is weighed by an electronic load cell accurate to one ounce. The feeder is battery powered and runs along a 5-inch I-beam suspended from the bam ceiling. It will go out and feed the cows and on returning home will lock itself into a battery charger. A portable, detachable computer can automat ically start the feed nine times per BRILLION, Wis.— Brillion offers a new transport concept to the industry with the new PlO Series Pulverizer. The weight of the machine is hydraulically rotated over the wheels for trans port. This considerably reduces drawbar hitch weight and provides ample clearance for transporting. the PlO Series Pulverizers are designed for medium to small MU. IT’S FITNESS YOU CAN DHNK. Computerized Feeder Available For Tie-Stall Barns Brillion Presents Hydraulic Pulverizers >** day. The computer can be prog rammed to increase or decrease any feed ingredient up to 250 days in advance. A print out on the cows feed intake is available and the computer is IBM compatible. Multiple feeding of cows is said to improve production, reduce stress, improve herd health and save labour. For more information contact the North American distributor Demulh Products (Canada) Lim ited, 419 Albert St. Waterloo, Ont, N2L 3V2; 519/884-2980, Atten tion: Will Jacomen, marketing director. sized farm operations. Six differ ent types of roller wheels are available to handle most any soil condition. Machines are manufac tured in 10, 12, 14 and 16 foot widths. Call or write for literature or the name of your nearest Brillion dealer. Farm Equipment Division, Brillion Iron Works, Brillion, WI 54110. Phone 414-756-2121.
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