C6-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, March 7, 1992
Cuiltivator Cuts Through
For Quality Seedbed
Residue
EXCELSIOR, Minn. Far
mers can now meet compliance
requirements and produce a qual
ity seedbed in high residue fields
with the new Glencoe FC3500
field cultivator.
The FC3SOO has excellent hash
clearance because shanks are
mounted on five bars with 30”
between rows and 7” on-center.
Underframe clearance is 21".
Choose from several ground
tools to thoroughly aerate the soil,
incorporate fertilizer and herbi
cides, and create a level, uniform
seedbed for excellent germination
and plant development
The rugged FC3500 has 3”
square main frame and a heavy
duty 4” hitch that extends the full
depth of the machine for added
strength. Walking tandems with
bolt-in spindles and the positive
mechanical depth control assures
smooth machine operation and
uniform depth control.
Seven models of the FC3500
are available, with working widths
from 21’ to 44’4”. All models car-
American Cyanamid Signs
PRINCETON, NJ. Ameri- bacuiovirus technology for use in
can Cyanamid Company’s Agri- improving the efficacy of these
cultural Research Division has viruses as insecticides.
signed an agreement with the Uni- Baculoviruses, a group of
versity of Georgia Research naturally occurring viruses that
Foundation, Inc. to develop insect attack only specific insects, have
Growers Attend
Dekalb Seminar
seminar. John Alwlne, Middletown, honored for more than
50 years of service to the company, displays an old Dekalb
1955 seed bag with the com hybrid, 422-MR-C. At that time,
corn was sold In bushel bags (56 pounds each).
Glencoe FC3500 field cultivator has 3” square main
frame and a heavy duty 4” hitch that extends the full depth
of the machine for added strength.
ry Farmhand’s new five-year
frame and shank leaf guarantee.
Optional leveling attachments
include a five-bar flexible spike
tooth harrow and three-bar and
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five-bar coil tine harrows.
For more information, contact
Farmhand, Inc., P.O. Box 1500,
Excelsior, MN 55331, (515)
236-6571.
been used in the past for insect
control. However, many are too
slow acting and, consequently,
only mildly effective under field
conditions.
Advances in molecular biology
now allow modification of baculo
viruses to improve the natural pro
cess. Cyanamid researchers antici
pate that this collaboration will
lead to successful development
and commercialization of viral
insecticides with improved
efficacy.
Based on the agreement, the
University of Georgia and Cyana
mid scientists will work together
to improve insect control provided
by naturally occurring
baculoviruses.
Dr. Lois Miller, professor of
entomology and genetics at the
University of Georgia, a leading
expert in baculovirus research,
explains that biological insect
control is expected to make more
“tools” available to farmers.
She said, “You can argue all
you want that fanners should not
use pesticides, but there has to be
an alternative. Otherwise, insects
will be a major competitor for the
human food supply and a lot of
people will starve.”
Dr. Dennis Ciarlante, associate
director, crop protection discovery
at American Cyanamid’s Agricul
tural Research Division, said,
“One reason why we are excited
about this area of research is that
baculoviruses are highly selective
bioinsecticides and pose no threat
to humans, wildlife, or non-target
insects. We believe our research
collaborations reinforce Cyana
mid’s commitment to our custom
ers and the public to provide safe
and effective crop protection
products.”
Dairy Days Winners
YORK (York Co.) Evan Burkholder was the big winner
at the 1992 Franklin County Dairy Days held recently at
Kauffman Station.
Burkholder received $lOO In cash plus $lOO toward the
purchase of a York Farm Credit Financial Management Ser
vice Package.
Titus Martin, Fred Rice and William Swalles were also
winners of $lOO cash prizes sponsored by York Farm Cre
dit during this event.
In photo, from left to right, Evan Burkholder, Titus Mar
tin, and Fred Rice receive prizes won at Franklin County
Dairy Days from C. Daniel Brogdon, executive loan officer
for York Farm Credit. Missing from photo: William Swalles.
Compact Design
Goes Into Skid Steer
OWATONNA, Minn. Mus
tang Manufacturing Company,
Inc. has introduced a new skid
steer loader, the 921, to its 900
series.
This compact loader has an
SAE load rating of 850 pounds
and is just 48 in. wide. Powered by
a 21 HP Onan gas engine, the
hydrostatically driven 921 skid
steer has a breakout force of 1,500
pounds and an axle torque of
2,800 ft. pounds.
“This machine can be the per
fect unit for farmers, small land
scaping or nurserymen and munic
ipalities, as well as smaller dealers
and rental centers,” said Mike
Spear, Mustang’s vice president
of marketing and sales.
“Its size allows to be very man
euverable and versatile for rural
applications,” he said. “And
because it has a gas engine, the
921 loader can be serviced by the
owner/operator. You don’t need a
SAE load rating-lbs
Breakout force-lbs.
Axle torque-ft. lbs.
HP@ rated RPM
Mustang also markets material and self-propelled aerial work
handlers, compaction equipment, platforms.
Powered by a 21 HP Onan gas engine, the hydrostatical
ly driven 921 skid steer has a breakout force of 1,500
pounds and an axle torque of 2,800 ft. pounds.
diesel mechanic or have to take it
someplace else to be serviced.”
The 921 loader is the gas
powered version of Mustang’s
diesel-powered 920 loader, and it
has all the same features operators
expect from Mustang, including:
•T-Bar steering, which gives
the operator full motion control
through a single lever.
• Neutral centering and neutral
start system for safety.
• Lift arm locks designed into
ROPS/FOPS structure.
• Fast-A-Tach bucket mounting
system.
• Vandal-proof engine
compartment.
Other skid steer loaders in Mus
tang’s 900 scries arc the 920,930,
940 and 960, with SAE load rat
ings ranging from 850 pounds to
1,700 pounds. All are powered by
diesel engines and hydrostatically
driven. Specific data for the series
includes:
920 930 940 960
850 1,000 1,350 1.700
1,800 1,975 4,100 5,000
3,160 3,175 4,300 5.850
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