CIQ-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, June 30,1990
Hesston Introduces Heavy Duty Baler
CAROL STREAM, IL For
producers who put up a large num
ber of small square bales, Hesston
Corporation recently introduced
the Model 4590 Center Line Bal
er.
The center line system moves
the hay through the baler in a
straight line from windrow to fin
ished bale. This concept elimi
nates the high maintenance of the
cross-conveyor systems used in
conventional balers.
A wide, low-profile Maxi-
Sweep pickup positioned squarely
in front on the Model 4590 picks
up the complete windrow. Gauge
wheels on both sides allow the
Maxi-Sweep’s 112 tines on four
tine bars to ride close to the
ground, yet avoid damage.
A heavy, high-speed plunger is
mounted on eight sealed ball bear
ing rollers. Running at 100 strokes
per minute, a short stroke of 21.65
inches reduces plunger wear.
Extension spring bale tension
ing assures consistent bale weight
and density. Bale size can be set
from 12 inches to 52 inches long.
A positive bale length mechanism
monitors length.
Knotters tie secure knots with
either plastic or sisal twine. An
optional wire twister is available.
Excellent ground clearance pro
tects needles.
Extremely maneuverable, field
and road positions are the same on
this wide baler. A constant veloci
ty drive line allows sharp corner
ing without PTO shaft damage.
The Model 4590 joins the line
of Hesston Center Line Balers,
including the Model 4550 and
Model 4570.
More information on the Hes
ston Center Line Balers can be
Hardy Introduces
New Corn Variety
CAMP HILL (Cumberland
Co.) Beachley-Hardy Seed
Company has introduced Hardy
Brand H 86270, a grain producing
hybrid, according to Frank Welch,
marketing director.
H 86270 is a full season hybrid
for this region. Early trials have
shown excellent yields for shell
ing or picking for this single cross,
companion to Hardy’s 797X5.
The new “Hardy Brand Com
Guide,” which outlines all the var
ieties with specific information for
every maturity range, is available
through your local Hardy Brand
dealer or by calling Beachley
Hardy Seed Company at (717)
737-4529.
1990 BARN
Latest Developments
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1. PREPARATION - High volume water blasting
at 1,000 lb. pressure re-surfaces bam siding
into a smooth (like new) appearance!
a Performed by professionals quickly at
reasonable cost,
b By yourself with your own or rented
equipment,
c. Or other more conventional methods.
2. APPLICATION - To insure better adherence
to this super prepared surface, use the best
fine bristle brush in four directions to evenly
distribute the recommended nil thickness of
seal coat coverage.
3. SPECIALIZATION - Every bam is different
but generally it's best to use a high quality
mildew resistant product, specially formulated
to meet the requirements of this partially
weathered wood that was and will be weather
stressed.
4. WARNING - The modified oil latex is less
effective as a wood preserver and actually in
creases nail & metal deterioration. Deal with
home people. At their rates, I could double
mine. Eetlmetea Evaluations Latest Equip.
PHARES S. HURST
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BRUNINO PAINT
Hesston Corporation recently Introduced the Model 4590
center line baler. The center line system moves the hay
through the baler In a straight line from windrow to finished
bale. A wide, low-profile Maxi-Sweep pickup positioned
squarely in front of the Model 4590 picks up the complete
windrow.
obtained by contacting Art Ham
merstrom, Hesston, 245 East
New Barley Resists Virus
UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre
Co.) A new winter barley culti
var developed by a Penn State
researcher is highly resistant to a
virus that threatens cereal crops
worldwide. The virus reduces
yields of susceptible barley variet
ies up to SO percent.
“Barley yellow dwarf virus is
probably die most widely distri
buted viral pathogen of small
grains,” said Dr. Marvin L. Risks,
Penn State professor of agronomy.
Pennco showed strong resistance
to the virus in a recent study
funded in part by the Pennsylvania
Foundation Seed Cooperative.
Risks and Dr. Frederick E; Gil
dow, associate professor of plant
pathology, conducted laboratory
and field experiments, comparing
viral resistance to Pennco to four
other popular cultivars: Barsoy,
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North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL
60188.
Maury, Venus, and Wysor.
Healthy plants of each cultivar
were infested with virus-carrying
aphids, then tested several weeks
later for virus content and effects
on grain yield. Viral levels were
lowest in leaf tissue of Pennco and
highest in Barsoy, the most sus
ceptible cultivar.
The virus had little effect on
grain yield of Pennco, Venus, and
Wysor but significantly reduced
yields of Barsoy and Maury.
Symptoms of barley yellow
dwarf virus are not easily recog
nized and are often attributed to
nutritional disorders or poor grow
ing conditions. Barley plants
infected with the virus usually
have yellowed leaves, which may
become red or purple. The degree
of dwarfing depends on the plant’s
growth stage when infected.
David Kradel Herbert Jordan Milton Madison
Penn State
Poultry
Pointers
POULTRY
INDUSTRY
OUTLOOK
Milton Madison
The general economic trends
have changed little from last year.
Economic growth has continued at
a slightly slower rate. Gross
national product growth for 1990
is projected to be 2 percent. The
economy’s slow growth will enter
its eighth consecutive year.
During the first-quarter of 1990,
inflation has been high relative to
last year. Much of this inflation has
been the result of unusual items.
Cold weather in December
brought higher fuel oil, fruit, and
vegetable prices, while higher
apparel prices hit in March. Infla
tion for April 1990 was 0.2 percent
and the average for the previous 12
months was 4.7 percent
While this is slightly higher than
the last two years, it is much more
reasonable than rates seen in the
early 1980 s. An inflation rate very
similar to the last two years is
expected for 1990.
Feed costs were lower by 5 cents
per dozen for layers, 3 cents per
pound for broilers, and nearly 5
cents per pound for turkeys during
the first quarter of 1990. Recent
substantial increases in com prices
have brought costs near levels of
last year.
While com prices are projected
to be slightly higher during the
next few months, soybean prices
are projected to weaken as Brazi
lian supplies become available to
world markets. Lower com storage
levels have made feed prices
increasingly sensitive to weather
related problems as this year’s
com crop was being planted and
starts to grow. Feed costs for the
year will be slightly higher than
last year because costs will not
decline the last half of the year as
much as they did last year.
Broilers
Broiler pioduction through May
has been 7 percent above 1989
levels. Hatch figures were up 7
percent for January through March
and up 8 percent in April. Eggs in
incubators May 1 were up 5 per
cent. Production will be up 7 per
cent from 1989; wholesale prices
will be lower than 1989 at 55 cents
per pound. With higher feed costs,
profits will be 5 cents per pound,
down from last year's 10 cents per
pound.
Eggs
Production was unchanged in
the first quarter but will be above
last year’s level for the rest of this
year. The production flock was
relatively old because of molting
but flock replacements have been
and will continue to be
widespread.
The hatch in April was up 3 per
cent but was 16 percent higher in
January through March. Produc
tion increases will lead to an egg
price of 74 cents per dozeii for
1990. This will give producers a 5
cent profit if corn and soybeans
have a good growing season. ♦
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