Advanced Agronomics QUARRYVILLE (Lancaster Co.) Growers who want crop problems solved can discover how technology can increase profits ata meeting on Friday, Jan. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Marvin Zook Farm on Limeville Road in Gap. The meeting, hosted by Advanced Agronomics, is sche duled to examine cropping prog Disk Harrow Has Heavy-Duty Elements RACINE, Wis. - Case Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of disk harrows, announces the introduction of the Case IH 3850 tandem disk harrow, a new, midsize model that replaces the popular Case IH 3800 disk harrow. “The 3850 retains all the strengths of the 3800, but it has heavy-duty elements added • throughout,” said Keith Whitaker, tillage systems mar ' keting manager. “This makes the 3850 stronger, more durable, and better suited for handling tough soil conditions.” As with all Case IH disk har- rows, a key feature is the 3850’s '■ shallow concavity blades. The * term, Whitaker explained, refers to the shape of the blades. . “Shallow concavity, crimp-center blades provide better soil pene tration, with less weight,” he said. “This way, yield aren’t adversely affected by increased soil compaction due to higher working weights. The disk pulls easier, requiring less horsepow er and fuel, due to shallow con cavity blades.” In addition, these Case IH Earth Metal® disk blades are 30 percent stronger and have 20 percent longer life than earlier blades, he reports. Other 3850 advantages: •The gang angle is adjustable, allowing the user to customize machine operation for more or less residue coverage. DeKalb Genetics Introduces Company Store To World DEKALB, 111. - Dekalb Genetics Corporation is setting up shop on the Internet. The DeKalb Company Store is open for business over the World Wide Web on the Dekalb homepage (http//:www .dekalb. com). The new company store allows users to purchase Dekalb caps and sweatshirts, among other items, with the use of a credit card. These items can be ordered on the site through a secure on-line transaction. "We receive hundreds of Internet requests for caps and other Dekalb souvenirs from Sets Meeting rams that show the grower how to reduce the impact of weather stress on crops, how to improve the gene tic potential of cropping systems, and other items. Pesticide credits will be pro vided (two core and two category). Reservations are encouraged but not required and door prizes will be awarded. The Case IH 3850 tandem disk harrow is a midsize model that replaces the popular 3800 disk harrow. •The thickness of wing-gang tubes is increased by 50 percent, which means greater durability. Weld thickness also is increased. •A fourth rockshaft bearing was added and rockshaft material has been changed to a micro allow steel, resulting in longer life and a 25 percent increase in strength. •The hydraulic cylinder rods will be made from NitroSteel® which is more resistant to corro sion. Also, routing and attach ment of the hydraulic hoses have been improved for easier setup and longer hose life. •Larger tires have been added - 15 inches instead of 14 - to improve load-carrying ability, depth control, and flotation. Customers also will find the 3850’s hitch easier to adapt to a variety of tractors. The size of the standard hitch clevis hole had been increased to 1-3/4 inch for greater adaptability. Wide Web around the world," said Jim Badger, manager of communica tions for Dekalb. "We used to send a catalog in the mail, but now those interested can order selected Dekalb items direct without having to wait." Ordering instructions are included on the site and a cus tomer service center is also available at (800)-793-9857 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST to answer any additional ques tions. Dekalb will be monitoring Internet activity on the new company store website and will add or delete items depending on demand. Combines ATLANTA, Ga. - While new upgrades on the Gleaner R- Series rotary combines focus on grain quality, operator comforts and more header options, the sil ver harvesters are also breaking with 74 years of tradition and getting a new look - a shiny sil ver metallic paint job on top of the existing galvanized steel fin ish. Named the “Silver Series Rotary Combines” the four har vesters - R 42, R 52, R 62, R 72 - are being manufactured with more than just new paint. A new turret unloading sys tem features a longer reach auger with extra clearance height for easier unloading into today’s large trucks and grain carts. For faster unloading the dump rate has been boosted to a rapid two bushels per second. And to provide for quick, safe grain sampling, the sample door is conveniently located on the front panel of the grain tank. Also, according to Jerry Weaver, general marketing manager, Gleaner combines, all Performance, MOLINE, 111 - John Deere has replaced its popular 5000 Series Tractors with the new 5000 TEN Series Tractors, which have major performance and operator convenience enhancements, and attractive new styling resembling John Deere’s larger tractor models. The new TEN Series includes four standard models - the 45- hp 5210, 55-hp 5310, 65-hp 5410, and 75-hp 5510 Tractors - and two narrow models - the 55- hp 5310 N and 75-hp 5510 N Narrow Tractors. All of the 5000 TEN Series Tractors are powered by new John Deere Power Tech™ diesel engines that deliver more horse power and meet EPA, CARB, and EEC off-road emission stan dards. The 5000 TEN Series Tractors are available in open station and cab configurations. Rubber-mounted footrests, laminated steel transmission covers, and sound dampening fenders and transmission con trol covers improve sound quali ty and reduce noise on the open station tractors. All open-sta tion and cab models feature larger mufflers. The standard models (5210, Vermeer Celebrates 25th With New Product Launch PELLA, lowa - It has been described at "the biggest new ag product launch in Vermeer his tory" and probably the most sig nificant one since vermeer intro duced the big round baler in 1972. To celebrate the company's 25th anniversary, Vermeer plans a huge new product launch. "You might say we're commit ted to the hay equipment indus try," said Jim VanderWerff, vice president of the ag division. "We introduced more than a dozen new products at the national sales meeting this fall, including a whole new family of balers (the New L-Series Baler line), plus our fist entry into the big square market (with the new Get Brand New Look - Named the “Silver Series Rotary Combines” the four har vesters - R 42, R 52, R 62, R 72 - are being manufactured with more than just new paint. A new turret unloading system fea tures a longer reach auger with extra clearance height for easi er unloading into today’s large trucks and grain carts. new Gleaners are designed to be Fieldstar ready. “They’ll be able to accept Agco’s new site-specific farming system without any field modifications after deliv ery,” he said. Header options for R-Series gleaners have also been expand ed to include new high capacity rigid and flex grain headers, Operator Comfort Highlight Tractors The John Deere 5000 Ten Series Tractors feature new power levels from 45 to 75 PTO horsepower and 53 to 87 engine horsepower. 5310, 5410, and 5510 Tractors) have improved ergonomic fea tures including a deluxe seat with contoured cushions and retractable seat belts, and con toured transmission control knobs for a more comfortable grip. A new instrument panel on all 5000 TEN Series Tractors provides backlighting for improved night visibility. The 5210, 5310, 5410, and 5510 tractors offer a choice of four transmissions, including the standard Collar Shift, and the optional Sync Shuttle™, Syn Shuttle™ with 540/540E PTO, and Powrßeverser™ Vermeer CommandßAM). All of them are targeted to the hay harvesting market." He said, "Our goal is to lead the industry as The Hay Specialist,' We started it with the invention of the big round baler in 1972. We spearheaded the silage baling revolution in the United States and we've been perfecting the process for the past 10 years. The new 3000 Series Bale Wrappers put us on the leading edge in packaging HIALTH KICK Lancaster Farming, Friday, January 9, IWI-C3 plus specially designed stripper and draper models for small grain crops. The new Hugger com heads, ranging from 4 to 12 rows, now include setups for 20- and 22-inch narrow rows for yield conscious producers. The R-Series Gleaners fea ture exclusive rubber accelera tor rolls that rotate in oppoaife directions to speed grain down ward through a high-velocity air blast for pre-cleaning and improved sidehill operation. Another exclusive: a rock door that automatically ejects dam aging objects before they can enter the cylinder and concave. This lets the operator run closer to the ground when necessary to gather all the crop. Gleaner combines are pow ered by Cummins liquid-cooled diesel engines ranging from 185 to 330 hp. The standard hydro static transmission operates with a single forward/reverse lever that permits the operator to vary machine speed in either direction. transmissions Syncßeverser™ transmission is standard on the 53 lON £®d 5510 N narrow models. All five transmissions are designed to match the power and torque characteristics of the 5000 TEN Series engines. The transmis sion provides rigid shift linkages for smooth, crisp shifts; con stant-mesh, helical gears for quiet, reliable operation; posi tive park pawl that eliminates the need for a handbrake; and a neutral start switch that required the gear shift lever to be in either park or neutral posi tion to start the engine. The Collar Shift and Sync Shuttle transmissions offer nine forward and three reverse speeds. The Powrßeverser transmission offers 12 forward and 12 reverse speeds, and wet forward and reserve clutches for maximum durability. The Powrßeverser transmission also provides power shift for direc tion changes, making it ideal for loader and rear-blade applica tions. The operator can change direction without depressing the clutch pedal, and make synchro nized shifts between speeds on the-go with the use of the clutch. high-moisture silage bales." The new big square baler (CommandßAM) —with hydraulic ram "on command" eliminates downtime and high mainte nance costs common to mechan ically-driven big squares. According to VanderWerff, the unprecedented new product launch is "the first step in a series of moves designed to take Vermeer to the next level. Another step involves further expansion of Vermeer's retail distributor organization."
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