De-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, February 6,1993 Haul-All Has 15-Inch Load Height MANNS CHOICE (Bedford Co.) From equipment haul ing to material dumping, the Haul-All Is a trailer that can do It all. It comes with removable stock racks to even haul livestock. Haul-All has a 15” load height and ramps for easy loading of equipment. Features include electric brakes, tandem axles, and 45’ degree dumping capacity. It has excellent maneuverability on both large and small jobs, and is available in 6xlo feet or 6x12 feet with 7, 10, or 12,000 lbs. GVW. Contact Burkett Trailers, Manns Choice, Pa. 15550, (814) 523-9696 or (814) 623-8696. Seedpiece Treatment For Potato Disease Control PLANO. Texas TOPS® 5 potato seedpiece treatment fungi cide from Gustafson, Inc. has just received full federal registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use by Potato growers nationwide in 1993. TOPS 5 gives potato growers a new disease management option that features a more concentrated formulation compared to TOPS-2.5D®, the fungicide from Gustafson. Like TOPS-2.5D, TOPS 5 is a systemic fungicide formulated for the dry treatment of potato seedpieces to protect against rhizoctonia and fusarium for a faster emerging, more vigor ous stand. “The difference between the two products is the rate of active ingredient and the application rate,” said Ray Knake, northern manager, research and develop ment for Gustafson. “The benefit to growers when using TOPS 5 is improved disease protection due Potato Growers Institute March 3-4 HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The board of directors of the This year’s Potato Growers cooperative has voted to under institute promises to be an infer- write the total cost of the program, mation packed seminar on the which is considerable. Your cost most important topics and prob- 316 meals, lodging, registration, lems facing potato growers. and your time. Take this opportun- The growers will be meeting at ity t 0 get fhe latest potato the Holiday Inn Conference Ccn- information. » ter in Allentown. The hotel is For more information contact located at the intersection of 1-78 ( 717 ) 232-5300 or (800) and Rl 100 S. 222-2138. ness News to excellent dust retention on all varieties.” TOPS 5 has twice the amount of active ingredient and the label rate is half the amount (0.5 pound per 100 pounds of seedpieces) com pared to TOPS-2.5D. In the Pacific Northwest, where TOPS 5 was used in 1992 under a special local need registration, “TOPS 5 provided excellent sup pression of Rhizoctonia stem canker and Fusaaum dry rot,” Knake said. For best results, growers should cut, treat, and plant. Because of varying conditions and cultural practices, the use of TOPS 5 or any product conatining TOPS is not recommended by the manu facturer for the practice of precut ting, treating, and storing seed pieces to plant later. For information on TOPS 5, contact your local crop protection product retailer or call Gustafson, (800) 248-6907. New Massey Ferguson MF 3670 tractor features high-performance 154 HP diesei engine and new Dynashift powershift transmission that delivers more useable power to the PTO and wheels. 154 PTO Tractor Has Dynashift Transmission DES MOINES, lowa “Mas sey Ferguson is introducing the new 154 PTO hp MF 3670 tractor with exclusive operational and productivity features to compete in the 150-159 hp range,” said Doug Petlerson, Massey Ferguson tractor marketing manager. “This is the highest-selling category for tractors over 100 horsepower.” The new MF 3670 features as standard equipment the new MF Dynashift powershift transmission that delivers more useable power to the PTO and wheels; Valmet high-performance six-cylinder diesel engine that excels in lug ging ability and fuel economy; sealed rear axle planetary final drives for longer life; electronic 3-point hitch with heavy lift capa city and precise control; and auto matic control of 4-wheel drive, differential lock, PTO, and 3-point hitch for increased productivity. The new MF Dynashift trans mission gives operators the best Video Features Test Sale Boars JOYCE BUPP York Co. Correspondent NEW FREEDOM, (York Co.) These Porcine stars will debut, via video technology, at the 1992-1993 Penn State Boar Test Sale. The Boar Test Sale, held in con junction with the Keystone Pork Congress, is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, at the Penn Harris Motor Irin m Camp Hill. Boars were videotaped at Penn State on Feb. 4. according to York Count> pork producer Steve Wil son. “The video will be shown on large-screen projection for the sale at the Congress. Use of video for sales is an emerging trend around the world for all species of live stock. “There is an excellent selection available, with ten pens of boars,” said Wilson. “Pen average backfat is under .7, with three of them averaging .5. Daily gain of the high pen was 2.36. Feed efificien cy low was 2.45 and pen loin eye average was-6.44 high.” Test pens from three Yprk County hog breeders finished in the.top five in the efficiency evaluation trials. Top pen belong ed to Henry Holloway, Darling ton, Md. Second was Wilson Yorkshires, New Freedom; third, Neutzel Yorkshires, Felton; fourth, Larry Baum, Elizabeth town; and fifth, Tom Frantz, Sev en Valleys. For potential buyers who prefer features of both a manual and a powershift transmission with the unique combination of a 4-speed powershift in each of 8 synchron ized gears plus a synchronized forward/reverse shuttle. The operator has 32 forward and 32 re verse gears for unmatched flexi bility in choosing a gear to match varying field conditions, with “close ratio” steps of only 17 per cent in the Dynashift 4-speed powershift to accommodate rela tively small load changes for maximum efficiency. The turbocharged six-cylinder, 403 cubic inch Valmet diesel en gine incorporates the latest tech nology for diesel engines. Mid supported wet liners, a cross-flow head design, two cylinder heads, and new generation turbochargers result in improved performance, longer life, reduced oil consump tion, improved fuel economy, qui eter operation, and greater relia bility, durability and productivity. Top animals from the Penn state Boar Test evaluations Pork Congress ° f VWe ° presontat,on durin 9 the Keystone to personally view the test- boars, an open house is planned from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 7, at the Penn State Meat Animal Evaluation Center at State Col lege. Breeders will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their consignments, and refreshments will be served to visitors. Snow date for the open house is Satur day, February 13. ' Attendees to the Pork Congress will be able to view the test boar videos prior to the sale in the lob by of the Penn Harris. Buyers wishing to view the videos at their The MF 3670 four-wheel drive model features a true front and rear differential lock not a lim ited slip front differential. A single push-button control simultaneous ly engages or disengages the front and rear differential lock. This ex clusive feature gives improved traction from the front end when four-wheel-drive and differential lock are fully engaged, yet the flexibility To obtain an improved turning radius when the differen tial lock is disengaged. For operator comfort and con venience a two door cab provides easy access to the cab for entry and exit and simplifies monitor in stallation, cleaning and service. A pneumatic scat is standard equip ment and the mid-range 70 dbA sound level in the cab is among the quietest in the industry. The new MF 3670 tractor offers a wide range of unique advantages to farmers looking for a tractor in the 145-165 horsepower category. own convenience may order cop ies of the tape. Participating breeders are coor > dinating a delivery-available pro grafn to most areas or buyers may arrange their own pickup of boar sale purchases from the Penn State Center. A direct-line phone connection to the sale site is planned for ab sentee bidding. Telephone number for bidding during the sale is (717) 763-0506. For more information, catalogs or bidding details, contact Glenn Eberly, Penn State Test Station manager, (814) 238-2527.
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