C6-lanctttw Farming, Saturday. Saptembar 18,1993 Unit Plants Variety Of Seeds ASSARIA, Kan. Great Plains announces a major planting equipment innovation the All Seeds Planting System. The All Seeds System plants com, soy beans, and small grain with one unit Great Plains* new 3-Point Planter and new' 3-Point Drill both work in conjunction with the new All Seeds Hitch, eliminating the need to purchase a second set of coulters and fertilizer equipment When planting com, the All Seeds Hitch and 3-Point Planter provide zone tillage fertilizer application and precise planting. When planting soybeans and small grain, the All Seeds Hitch and 3-Point Drill provide a “fluff and-plant” seeding system and exclusive fertilizer application options. All Seeds Hitch The new IS-foot and 20-foot All Seeds Hitch is compatible with the Great Plains IS-foot and 20-foot 3-Point Drill for no-tilling small grain and soybeans, and the Great Plains 6-row and 8-row 3-Point Planter for no-tilling com. It features the center pivot design proven on thousands of Great Plains no-till drills for accu- Subsoiler Shatters Hardpan, Leaves Soil Structure Intact LITCHFIELD. 111. New Ter ra Max™ subsoiler from Worksav er, Inc., shatters hardpan at depths up to 20-inches, loosening soil for aeration root penetration, moisture permeation, and soil preparation. Featuring a narrow shank design of heat treated alloy steel, the Terra Max does not pull dirt up in slabs and dirt clods do not roll forward of shanks. It leaves soil structure intact and raises soil 3 to S inches for conditioning without disturbing residue, ensuring that sufficient cover remains to minim ize wind and water erosion. The subsoiler’s patented, heli- to 600-pound down pressure. An cally curved forged steel shanks optional soil/rcsiduc conditioner have points which are easily levels and works crop residue into replaced and an angled point tip to the ground. Coulters are self help lift soil. Other features aligning, include manually adjusted gauge For more information, contact wheels and heavy duty frame with Worksavcr, Inc., P.O. Box 100, high operating clearance to pie- Litchfield, IL 62056-0100, (217) vent trash build-up. 324-5973. Seminar Provides Alfalfa Expertise NAMPA, Idaho Jim High of P.L. Rohrer & Brother Inc. recen tly graduated from Alfalfa Univer sity located here. Alfalfa University, developed by America’s Alfalfa, is a two-day seminar that provides specific alfalfa expertise to seed sales rep resentatives, who in turn help loc al growers improve production. Top university alfalfa experts and forage Extension specialists address timely alfalfa issues, including establishing alfalfa to improve pasture, managing graz ness News The All Seeds System plants corn, soybeans and small grain with one unit. Great Plains new 3-Polnt Planter and new 3-Polnt Drill both work In conjunction with the new All Seeds Hitch, ell* minatlng the need to purchase a second set of coulters and fertilizer equipment. rate coulter-opener tracking in vir tually any terrain. Two optional 200-gallon fertil izer tanks provide 67 gallons per row of fertilizer on a 6-row unit and also serves as ballast when drilling in‘ tough ground conditions. 3-Point Planter The new Great Plains 3-Point Planter has a rugged 7-inch x 7-inch mainframe and is available The Terra Max is available in two configurations. Terra Max I has a single row of shanks with typical 24-inch shank spacing. The Terra Max II has a double row of shanks with typical 30-inch shank spacing. They can be cus tom designed for shank spacings for wider and specialty crop appli cations. Both models are available in 3-pt hitch and pull-type confi gurations. Sizes range from 8’ to 17.5’ and in 2 through 8 rows. Heavy gauge, 20-inch diameter spring loaded coulters provide up ing systems, the advantages of grazing alfalfa for beef and dairy production, pest identification, and forage quality. “Alfalfa University is more than just training,” said Dr. Jim Moutray. director of research. “We help them experience first hand the complex steps involved in producing quality alfalfa seed alfalfa breeding, pollination, testing, conditioning, and quality control. in-6-row and 8-row 30-inch sizes. Parallel-arm openers provide up to 90-pounds of downpressurc per tow. Offset opener blades with double bevel design enhance the planter’s penetration and residue slicing. Mounted on the sides of each opener arc 4-inch x 16-inch depth wheels to provide accurate depth control. An optional Seed- Lok wheel is available for each opener to assure seed-to-soil con tact A choice of 1-inch x 12-inch D6uble-V closing wheels or two 8-inch closing disks with a 6'/i -inch x 12-inch chevron wheel are also available. Large transparent seed hoppers hold a full two bushels of seed. Com is metered with the field proven finger pick-up system. Changing seed rate requires no wrenches. Equipped with 80 pound capacity insecticide boxes, the boxes can conveniently be split to hold 40-pounds of insecticide and 40-pounds of herbicide. For more information, contact Great Plains Mfg., Inc., PO Box 218, Assaria, KS 67416. New Worksaver Terra Max subsolier shatters hardpan at depths up to 20-Inch, loosening soli for aeration, root penetration, moisture, permeation* and soil preparation. 3 Custom Farm Seed rscently calibrated 20 years of ser vice to American agriculture. From left, Brent McKee, pre sident and Jim LaMotte, quality control manager. Waxy Seed Com Leader Celebrates Anniversary MOMENCE, 111. Custom Farm Seed celebrated 20 yean of service to American agriculture with an open house and plot toura at its headquarters here. In presenting cofounders J. Brenton McKee, president and general manager, and Jim La- Motte, quality control manager and director of Momence Re search. with a commemorative plaque, the Momence Chamber of Commerce recognized the inter national company’s 20 yean of business and service to Momence community. Displays highlighted Custom Farm Seed hybrids and varieties, their production and worldwide distribution: the company’s af filiation with National Starch & Chemical Co.; food items whose existence are independent upon Custom Farm Seed waxy com;, and the community contributions made by Custom Farm Seed. Test plots showcased today’s high production lines of waxy com, dent com, soybeans, and al falfa and company research with nitrogen fertilizer, no-till soy beans, and various com herbicide applications. In 1973, McKee and LaMotte founded Custom Farm Seed with the singular goal of developing su perior waxy seed com. “We may not be the largest seed company, but we’ve become the leader in specialty seed,” said Mc- Kee. “With our waxy com, we in troduced one of the first value added products from agriculture. Producers who substitute waxy com for dent com see higher milk production in dairy cattle and im proved rates of gain in beef cattle and hogs. An affiliation with National Starch and Chemical Company in the mid 1970 s found many food manufacturers becoming depend ent upon Custom Farm Seed hy brids for the com starches used in numerous food items, including puddings, pies, and snack foods. Custom Farm Seed specialty hy brids also make possible Eco- FOAM, an environmentally friendly foam packaging “pea «%■>*, M
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