C6-Lancastar Fanning, Saturday, October 12, 1991 Local Organic Fertilizer Company Changes BAINBRIDGE (Lancaster Co.) Rufus S. Miller, president of The Fertrell Company, has sold the controlling interest to the employees and stockholders. Rufus Miller spent 40 years developing The Fertrell Company and its many products. He put his philosophy on fanning practices to work on a run-down farm in 1950. Using organic plant food, he restored the productivity of this farm, which became a Show and Tell farm. Dealers and distributors from many states came to view the ongoing demonstration. In 1973, Rufus Miller became president and chief executive officer of The Fertrell Company. Realizing the need for additional Gem Joins Accounting Staff MERCER (Mercer Co.) —Paul G. Gem, West Middlesex, has joined the accounting staff of Penn West Farm Credit, ACA (Agricultural Credit Association). His appointment was announced recently by Jan Copeland, con troller. He will be working in the Penn West administrative offices in Mercer. Gem is a 1990 graduate of Youngstown State University, (Ohio), with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior to working for Farm Credit, he was employed in the New Castle office of Hill, Barth and King, an accounting firm. Penn West Farm Credit ACA provide loans and financial ser vices to farmer members in west ern Pennsylvania and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. The association is part of the Farm Na-Churs Holds First National Convention MARION, Ohio Phares Auker recently attended the first Na- Churs Distributors National Con vention held at Lake Geneva, Wis. Auker is the owner of Pars, Inc., Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and a distributor for Na-Churs Plant Food Company. The two-day convention, which was held at the Interlaken Resort District Has Slit-Tiller LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) tor - Anyone interested may use it The Lancaster County Conser- on a basis, vation District, which promotes district’s 5-tooth model is slit-tillage as a way to stop ero- available, sion, now has a 1 or 2 tooth slit tiller available. Contact Eric Ashley at the Lan- It can be horse drawn or con- caster County Conservation Dis verted to be pulled by a small trac- frict at (717) 299-5361. nutrition in animal feeds, he began blending vitamin and mineral sup plements, the response was very good. On September 27, 1991, Rufus Miller sold his interest to the employees and shareholders. David Mattocks will assume the duties of president and sales man ager, Dennis Nygaard, vice presi dent and financial officer, and W. Reuben Gantz, secretary and pro duction manager. The products offered will be virtually the same, with some additions. David Mattocks began with FERTRELL in 1980 as area sales man and moved to vice president, sales manager in 1983. He cur- Paul G. Gem Credit Bank of Baltimore and the Farm Credit System. and Country Spa, attracted distri butors from across the country. Activities included company updates, keynote addresses, and award presentations. Pars, Inc. was highlighted, as one of the Na-Churs top 10 distri butors for the 1990 - 1991 sales year. Auker was presented with a plaque for his outstanding year. ness News Hands rently covers sales outlets in 28 states and two providences in Canada. This year he has opened negotiations in Taiwan and Puerto Rico for blended fertilizers. Dennis Nygaard began with The Fertrcll Company in 1989 and has been responsible for internal operations. His expertise in com puters and finance has strength ened the overall position in the industry. W. Reuben Gantz began with The Ferlrell Company in 1960 and has been responsible for produc tion and plant maintenance. Reuben also plays a large role in inventory control. His years of involvement qualify him to deter mine product components that work well for plant foods. Perhaps the most important aspect of any manufacturing facility is the pro duct quality. Reuben’s concern for customer satisfaction will con tinue as The Fertrell Company moves ahead. New Drills Feature In-Line Box Configurations MOLINE. Dl. John Deere has announced two new 455-Ser ies folding grain drills for the ’92 product year. Available in a 25-foot and 30-foot model, the new drills fea ture in-line box configurations, an innovative adjustable, hydraulic, constant down-pressure system, an independent opener lift system, offset double-disk openers, a choice of several depth-gauging press wheels, and a 15-foot 2-inch transport width. The 455-Series drills in-line box configurations make loading seed and fertilizer fast and easy. The in-line design also eliminates tire tracks for a uniform look to the field following drilling. The 25-foot model consists of two 12-1/2-foot boxes and the 30-foot unit combines three 10-foot boxes. Both models are available with 6-, 7-1/2-, and 10-inch opener spacing. Each model provides a minimum of 15 degrees of wing flexibility for fol lowing ground contours and terraces. A single adjustable down pressure valve uses the tractor’s SCV and hydraulics to apply con stant force on the double-disk openers. This provides consistent opener penetration as the openers flex up or down across varying terrain. The valve permits the operator to adjust down-pressure from 500 - 1500 psi to match a range of soft-to-hard soil condi- tions. A pressure gauge is included in the system so the oper- ator can conveniently adjust the pressure to the correct setting for conditions, Each opener also has an adjust able spring for fine-tuning down- pressure, such as for openers that run in wheel tracks. These openers may need more penetration force when the wheels compact the soil. The opener raise-and-lower Transport or store corn heads or grain platforms mea suring up to 30’ wide with Unverferth’s new HT-30 header transport. Header Transport Handles 30-Foot Wide Platforms KALIDA, Ohio Transport or store com heads or grain plat forms measuring up to 30’ wide with the new HT-30 header trans port manufactured by Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc. The HT-30, along with the HT-25 for platforms up to 25’ wide, is designed from the ground up as a true header transport, not just a running gear with rails. With adjustable upper and low er rest bars and choice of left or right hand loading, Unverferth header transports provide a cus tom fit, allowing safe transport and storage of com heads and grain platforms. Unverferth’s Turn-Rite® steer ing system permits full 180* steer ing, ensuring no more bent hydraulic circuit is independent of the frame raise-and-lower circuit on the 455-Series drills. A small diameter cylinder is used in the opener circuit because it lifts and lowers only the openers rather than the frame of the drill. The size of the cylinder enables it to lift and lower the openers rapidly for quick turns. Because the frame does not have to raise during a turn, the weight of the drill is dis tributed among six wheels rather than four, which helps reduce soil compaction. Both drills frature double-disk openers with a 1/4-in. offset The offset design provides a narrow initial furrow that requires less penetration force to create. The leading blade edge also cuts through trash for effective perfor mance in various residue conditions. The depth-gauging press wheels for these drills provide consistent depth control and seed to-soil contact Each press wheel has a convenient handle for quick ly adjusting opener depth from 0 - 3-1/2 inches in 12 incremental set tings all without tools. The adjust ment is similar in design to the gauge-wheel adjustment on John Deere Max Emerge two planters. The operator simply pulls out the spring-loaded adjustment handle The John Deere 25-foot and 30-foot 455-Series folding grain drills feature in-line box configurations that permit convenient loading of seed and fertilizer. The adjustable down-pressure system applies constant force on the open ers for consistent penetration in varying soil conditions. tongues. Eight ton hubs and spin dles together with grease fittings and bronze bushings give years of true, trouble-free trailing. Options include a jack that allows convenient one man adjust ment of upper bar height, an extended tongue that adds 4’ to the standard tongue, and tie downs for securing the head to the tamsporter. Unvcrferth’s header transports come complete with tires and wheels and are available in red or green. For free literature or more information, contact Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 357, State Road 224 West, Kalida, OH 45853, (800) 322-6301. (419) 532-3121. and repositions it in the desired incremental setting. Optional press wheels are avail able in five size/configuration combinations to match operator preference and varying soil requirements. Both the 25-foot and 30-foot model fold hydraulically into a narrow 15-foot 2-inch transport width. Clearance under the open ers is 15 inches and tread width is only 90 inches. A 2.8-bushel/foot grain box is standard on 455-Series drills. An optional 3.4-bushel/foot combina tion grain/fertilizer box is avail able. The combination box fea tures a moveable partition which offers the operator the flexibility of three box configurations in one. The partition can be positioned to accomodate 100 percent. 60 per cent, or 40 percent grain. An optional grain agitator pre vents grain from bridging and thus helps ensure a smooth, even flow of grain into the feed cups. Other options include single or dual wing wheels, single or dual mar ders, a half-speed drive kit to expand the capability of the meter to handle low-volume crops like canola, and a grass seeder. Shipments of the 455-Series folding grain drills are scheduled to begin early next year.
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