C6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19, 1993 The new MF Dynashift powershift transmission, designed to deliver more useable power to the PTO and wheels, Is available for all Massey Ferguson tractors from 100 to 170 PTO horsepower. MF 3140 tractor (115 PTO hp) Is shown. Powershift Transmission Available NORCROSS, Ga. Massey Ferguson’s new Dynashift power shift transmission is available for the MF 3120 (100 PTO hp) and MF 3140 (115 PTO hp) tractors. With these additions, the Dynashift powershift transmission is available for all Massey Fergu son tractors from 100 to 170 PTO horsepower. The MF Dynashift transmission offers the unique combination of a 4-speed powershift in each of 8 synchronized gears plus a syn chronized forward/reverse shuttle. The operator has 32 forward and 32 reverse gears for unmatched flexibility in choosing a gear to match varying field conditions. The MF Dynashift also includes “close ratio” steps of only 17-per cent, allowing the operator to react to relatively small load changes for maximum efficiency at all times. The MF 3120 and MF 3140 Customer Service System Takes Shape DEFOREST, Wis. Ameri can Breeders Service (ABS) has announced the first phase of a new Customer Service System. Effective June 1, this new ABS Customer Service includes cus tomer accounting, cash, inventory and systems analysis, the custom er service representative team, and information services. Recognizing the interrelation ship between all of these functions is vital to achieving high Rep resentative and customer satisfac tion, ABS has chosen to create this united customer service team to improve communications, solve customer problems, and simplify the systems in which ABS busi ness is conducted. With this development, Jim Weber has been promoted to vice president of customer service, and will be responsible for building the customer service disciplines and establishing the protocols necessary to provide on-lime, accurate, courteous, and profes sional service to the ABS custom- ness News tractors feature the Perkins 1000 Series diesel engine with exclu sive Quadram power for improved fuel economy, increased torque, longer life, and quieter operation. The Quadram-powered engine burns a higher proportion of fuel in the engine power stroke, result ing in less mechanical stress on block, piston, crankshaft, and head gaskets. Other advanced design features in these tractors include a gear driven water pump, a helically cut gear train for precise timing of fuel pump and camshaft, and an integral oil cooler. A new three point hitch designs allows the operator to change the geometry of the hitch lift, travel, and capacity. The MF 3120 and MF 3140 are also available with Autotronic or Dalatronic operating systems and electronic draft control. Additionally, Dwight Williams will serve as a customer service consultant to Jim Weber. In this responsibility, Williams will be a coordinator between the ABS field staff, the ABS representative force, and the ABS customers. ABS has compiled the results of more than six months of intensive study and input from customers, ABS field representatives, sales managers, and employees. This implementation of the new system is an effort to achiev6 the ABS objective which makes customer service a high profile and func tional area at ABS. ABS Names New Vice President DEFOREST, Wis. Ameri can Breeders Service (ABS) announced that Jim Weber has been promoted to vice president of customer service. This is a newly created position at ABS designed to enhance customer service. York Farm Credit, ACA board or directors, seated, left to right, David F. Kuhn, Ken neth C. Ketterer (vice chairman), Dale R. King, and Paul B. Whipple. Standing, left to right, Duane L. Hertzler, Paul W. McPherson, Clifford L. Hawbaker, and John D. Cope. Lester E. Martin, chairman, not shown In photo. Farm Credit Announces Election Results YORK (York Co.) Jay V. Rush, president of York Farm Credit, ACA announced the 1993 director election results. Three positions were filled for three-year terms. Dale R. King of York Springs, Adams County, and Kenneth C. Ketterer of Newville, Cumberland County, were re elected. Duane L. Hertzler of Loysville, Perry County, was elected to his first term. John D. Cope of York County was elected to fill a one year term. King manages a poultry and grain operation consisting of 106,000 layers and 222,000 broil ers. He has served on the York Farm Credit board of directors for the past three years. King’s activi ties include PFA (Adams County Farmers Association Board), Lati more Township (chairman of Supervisors), Bermudian Springs York Farmers, Pennsylvania Poul try Federation, and Pennsylvania State Grange. He is also a member of the Agway Cooperative. Ketterer handles a hog finish ing, beef-cow/calf and feeding, fresh vegetables and hay opera tion, Bourbon Springs Farm, con sisting of 150 acres owned and 135 rented. He has served on the Producers Can Enter Corn Contest STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) County com growers will again have the opportunity to par ticipate this year in the Pennsylva nia Five Acre Com Club. The Com Club is sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension and The Pennsylvania Master Com Growers Association. The Com Club gives Pennsylvania com producers an opportunity to compare production practices and yields with other com growers. It also gives them an opportunity to develop a cost of production budget, which allows them to eva luate (heir cost of producing com In his new position, Weber is responsible for building the cus tomer service disciplines and establishing the protocols neces sary to provide on-time, accurate, courteous, and professional ser vice to the ABS customers and representatives. York Farm Credit board of direc tors for the past three years and serves as vice chairman of this board. Ketterer’s activities include Upper Mifflin Ag Security Advis ory Committee, Cumberland County Cooperative Advisory Committee, ASCS (community/ county committeeman and past chairman/vice chairman), Cum berland County Farmers Associa tion (past director), Pennsylvania Farmers Association (Legislative Committee), Pennsylvania Veget able Growers Association, South Central Pennsylvania Pork Pro ducers (past director/president/ vice president), Pennsylvania Cat tlemen’s Association, South Cen tral Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association (past director), and Penn State Stockmen’s Club. He is also a member of the Cumber land Valley (past director), Agway, Adams Electric, and Atlantic Breeders cooperatives. Duane L. Hertzler directs a dairy operation, Moo-Echo Farms, consisting of a total of 355 cows, heifers, and calves. His activities include the Perry County extension board (past member) and his local church. Hertzler is also a member of the Agway (past board member). Sire Power, and how it compares to others in their region. If you grow com and are inter ested in improving your system, the com club is for you. To enroll in the Com Club, contact your county extension office by July 1. They can supply you with the necessary entry forms and regulations. To enroll, you must be at least 18 years old and have a production field that is five acres or more that has had a soil test within the past two years. If the area is contoured, two or more strips planted to the Weber joined ABS in August 1991 as controller for the finance department. Previously he served as controller with Farr Better Feeds located in Greeley, Colo. Weber received his degree and MBA at- the University of North ern Colorado. Atlantic Dairy (delegate for Perry County), Atlantic Breeders, and Pennsylvania DHIA (past presi dent of local board) cooperatives. John D. Cope owns a 94-acre farm where he recently ran a 65-cow dairy operation with his son. He is also general manager of Ashcombe Farms, which previ ously operated and owned 550 acres and 1,000 head of Holsteins in York and Cumberland counties. Cope’s activities include Mecha nicsburg Area School Board (past president), Rotary Club of Mecha nicsburg, Church Council of Bow mansdale Church of God (past president). University of Findlay, Ohio (past board of trustees), Atlantic Dairy Cooperative, Hols tein Association of America (past, board member and chairman finance committee) Pennsylvania Holstein Association (past treasurer/president), and Universi ty of Pennsylvania Veterinary School (past board of overseers). Rush also announced that as a result of the York Farm Credit, ACA board of directors meeting held recently, Lester E. Martin of Chambersburg, Franklin County, was elected chairman of the board, and Kenneth C. Ketterer of New ville, Cumberland County, was elected vice chairman. same hybrid may be entered to obtain the minimum acreage. Participants can enroll in only one of the five harvest class categories, which arc shelled corn harvest, ear com harvest, shelled com 3 acre harvest sample, car com machine harvest sample, and com silage. For the 3-acre harvest sample, the yield check must be at least three acres and include round trips through the field. Club members will receive a complete report of yields and pro duction practices for all members enrolled statewide and, if requested, a detailed report of the actual costs of production they incurred on this particular field. Last year, 135 com growers look advantage of this program statewide and the top yields mea sured more than 200 bushels/acrc. For information on how to sign up for this year’s com club, con tact your local county extension office.
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