Hesston Offers New Choices
ATLANTA, Ga. - Producers
who use a self-propelled
windrower to harvest both hay
and small grain will appreciate
two of the newest models from
Hesston. They include the Model
8110 and the 8110 S.
Available with 21-, 25- or 30-
foot shiftable draper header, 15-,
18-, 21-foot center delivery drap
er header, or 14- or 16-foot auger
header, the machines are easily
adapted to any harvest situa
tion. Both models also feature a
3.9 liter (238 cubic inch)
Cummins diesel engine for plen
ty of power in heavy crops and
rolling terrain. The only differ
ence is that the 8110 is natural
ly aspirated and produces 75
horsepower and the 8110 S is
turbocharged to produce 96
horsepower.
To put that power to the
ground the 8110 and 8110 S fea
ture a high-capacity tandem
hydraulic pump connected to
high torque, fixed displacement
motors on the drive wheels. A
ground' speed control mecha
nism, which is standard on the
8110 S and optional on the 8110,
further reduces the effort
required to move the ground
speed control level and to main
tain its position in uneven ter-
Tire Features Greater
Traction, Power Transfer
GREENVILLE, S.C.- Featuring
greater section width and lug
surface than standard section
tires, the new low profile, low
pressure BFGoodnch brand®
Power Radial™ 70 from
Michehn North America Inc.
increases traction capabilities
and reduces soil compaction.
Due to its low profile and
large contact patch, the Power
Radial 70 delivers an excellent
transfer of horsepower on
today's more powerful machines.
As a result, it yields greater
traction and less slippage to
deliver improved fuel economy
and lower costs per acre. The
tire's low air pressure design
Grain Belt Heads Boost
Combine Threshing Capacity
NEW HOLLAND (Lancaster
Co.) - New Model 994 grain belt
heads for New Holland TR™
and TX™ combines let growers
match their combines' superior
threshing capacity in any crop
condition, said Product Manger
Gary Wojcik.
The new draper headers are
available in 25-, 30-, 36-, 39-,
and 42-foot widths. Users report
the 994's uniform crop flow and
positive feeding substantially
increase overall per-hour
threshing capacity.
Model 994 draper belts deliv
er the crop to the combine feeder
house heads-first to boost effec
tive threshing capacity. Bat or
tine reels with optioned fore-aft
The 8110 and 811 OS fea
tures a high-capacity tan
dem hydraulic pump con
nected to high torque, fixed
displacement motors on the
drive wheels.
ram
The header is powered by
dual pumps for hydraulic draper
drive and hydraulic reel drive.
Each system has its own pump
to keep the draper and reel from
slowing down or stalling in
heavy conditions.
Compared to the Model 8100
they replace, the 8110 and
8110 S also features larger tires
for reduced compaction and an
improved ride. Another differ
ence is the new engine compart
ment panels that provide better
access to the engine and radia
tor. Both side panel shields
,swing upward, while the rear
shield swings open for access of
the back of the windrower.
promotes low levels of soil com
paction which enhance crop
health and increase productivi
ty
The Power Radial 70 offers
an exceptional ride due to its
flexible sidewalls. Special
Continuous Cleaning Contours™
between lugs offer superb self
cleanmg of the tire, even m soft
soils, for maximum traction and
stability. A special nm flange
protector prevents dirt and
debns from penetrating between
the bead and rim for greater
endurance. The Power Radial 70
eliminates changeover costs
since it can be mounted on the
same rim as a standard 80
series tire
adjustment provide positive crop
flow across the sickle to the
draper belts.
A self-contained hydraulic
system drives the sickles and
draper belts Flow control and
divider valves permit draper
belt speed adjustment. Pressure
gauges permit hydraulic perfor
mance monitoring from the cab.
A deck shift option allows use
as a swather to windrow crops.
Wojcik noted this allows the unit
to substitute for a large capacity
SP grain windrower with the
combine serving as the power
unit for growers who desire
maximum flexibility. Integral
transport wheels and towing
hitch eliminate the need for
trailers.
New Options For Herbicide
ST. LOUIS, Mo - Monsanto
recently received approval from
the Environmental Protection
Agency to expand the use of
Roundup Ultra™ herbicide in
Roundup Ready® soybeans.
The new label guidelines
expand the timing for Roundup
Ultra use and clanfy rate recom
mendations," said Jerry Flint,
Monsanto Roundup Ready .tech
nical manager. "These new
guidelines reflect research
results and the experiences of
thousands of Roundup Ready
soybean growers over the last
two years.
In-crop applications of
Roundup Ultra can now be made
to Roundup Ready soybeans
from cracking throughout flow
ering. The maximum rate of
Roundup Ultra has been
increased to 96 ounces per acre
in-crop, with a maximum of 64
Weather Pattern Calls For
Improved Tillage Strategy
BRILLION, Wis. - It seems
that whatever the problem is
lately, the cause is the same. El
Nino.
Unusual cold spells, unusual
warm spells, too much snow, not
enough snow, deer population
explosions, and even a stock
market plunge all get blamed on
El Nino.
But what exactly is El Nino
and how does it effect crop pro
ducers?
El Nino is a periodic weather
phenomenon caused by temper
ature changes in the Pacific
Ocean. This event occurs every
two to seven years when west
ward-blowing trade winds sub
side, allowing warm water to
move eastward across the
Pacific, disrupting the natural
up-welling cool, nutrient-rich
water from deep in the ocean. As
a result, fish die, winds change
course, and climates change
across the globe.
"In El Nino years, cloddy
seedbeds can be a problem, so
New Warehouse And Production
Facility For Renaissance Nutrition
ROARING SPRING (Blair
Co.) - Renaissance Nutrition,
Inc. headquartered here, has
announced the opening of its
new warehouse and production
facility, in Roaring Spring.
The 30,000 square foot build
ing houses the company's com
puter-controlled weighing, mix
ing, and bagging equipment,
warehouse, and loading docks.
Renaissance Nutrition,
founded in 1985 by Craig
Brown, is a full-service livestock
vitamins and mineral premix
company.
Brown said, "The rapid
growth of our business required
additional warehouse space and
manufacturing capabilities. We
will gain efficiency from the
state of the art equipment and
by consolidating office, produc
tion, and warehouse locations
This investment maintains our
leadership position within the
industry and ensures quality
products and timely service. We
are confident in the future of
dairy and livestock agriculture.
The new facility shows our dedi-
ounces per acre for any single
application
Monsanto has also adjusted
treatment recommendations for
annual control of labeled weeds
in Roundup Ready soybeans,
noted Flint. "The new recom
mendations are based on grow
ers' experience with different
weed pressures in different
parts of the country. They are
designed to meet growers expec
tation for weed control in
Roundup Ready soybeans and
improve the Roundup Ready
system's already outstanding
value.
The following are general
guidelines; the label also has
recommendations for specific
annual and perennial weed
problems. Growers should
always read and follow label
directions;
Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Within El Nino years, clod
dy seedbeds become a prob
lem. A pulverizer can break
up clods, level the field, and
improve seed germination.
seedbed preparation is even
more critical than ever, "Said
Gary Wallander, technical ser
vice specialist for Brillion Iron
Works Inc., Brillion, Wis.
"Consistent seed-to-soil contact
is one of the most important fac
tors in assuring uniform germi
nation. "And the quality of your
seedbed preparation is the most
important factor influencing
seed-to-soil contact."
A tillage system that includes
cation to our distributors, cus
tomers, and the industry.
"Various locations were con
sidered for the new operation.
When current and future busi
ness opportunities, availability
of raw materials, and highway
and railway access were consid
ered, Roaring Spring proved to
be the ideal site
More than 70 Renaissance
Claas Offers Cutting System
On Four Different Balers
COLUMBUS, Ind - Claas of
American has introduced the
latest innovation in baler effi
ciency aimed at improved eco
nomics of operation and easier
product handling, the Roto
Cut™ cutting system.
The system is designed to cut
the material being baled so the
bale is pre-processed for feeding'
or bedding.
The Roto Cut cutting system
features a heavy-duty helical
rotor which provides even feed
ing of the material through the
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August IS, 1998-03
Regions
•Use a single application of
Roundup Ultra at 32 ounces per
acre when annual weeds are 4
inches to 8 inches high. If weeds
reach 8 inches to 18 inches
increase the rate of Roundup
Ultra to 48 ounces per acre.
• In wide-row soybeans, of if
canopy closure is delayed or
slow, late weed flushes may
require sequential applications
of Roundup Ultra
Recommended rates are: 16
ounces per acre if weeds are 1
inch to 3 inches high, 24 ounces
per acre if weeds are 3 inches to
6 inches high, and 32 ounces if
weeds are 6 inches to 12 inches
high.
• The total amount of
Roundup Ultra applied in-crop
must not exceed 96 ounces per
acre.
a modern high clearance field
cultivator and a pulverizer, can
improve soil conditions by leav
ing adequate residue to conserve
soil moistures, break up clods,
level the field, and firm up the
soil to provide good seed-to-soil
contact. The firm seedbed also
increases capillary action, which
draws soil moisture up from
deep in the soil profile
"A kit of people who quit
using pulverizers are now seeing
the benefits again," noted
Wallander. "In fact, many seed
company representatives report
that the seed often gets blamed
for spotty germination, when
the true cause is poor seed-to
soil contact.
"It's time to get back to what
Mother Nature tells us," said
Wallander. You need good seed
to-soil contact to make seeds
germinate. And nothing pro
vides this seed-to-soil contact in
all conditions better than
Brillion's Commander System."
Consultants operate throughout
the Northeast and mid-Atlantic
Spates They market a complete
line of mineral premixes and
specialty products for dairy and
livestock producers.
Approximately 70 percent of
their total sales are base mixes
formulated to balance the ration
for an individual dairy opera
tion.
knives. The cutting knives are
spaced to provide a theoretical
cut length of 2-3/4 inch and are
spring-loaded for protection
against foreign material. The
knives can be engaged and dis
engaged by operating a switch
on the cab-mounted control box.
Claas offers the Roto Cut sys
tem on their Rollant™ 46 fixed
chamber and Variant 180 vari
able chamber round balers, the
Quadrant™ 1150 mid-size, and
Quadrant™ 1200 large square
balers.