Gehl Introduces Swing-Frame Disc Mower Conditioners WEST BEND, Wis-Gehl intro duces two new acre-eating swing frame mower conditioners de signed to deliver high volume cutting and conditioning with outstanding maneuverability. Available in 15- and 18-foot cutting widths, these units easi ly slice through down and tan gled crops or dense wet under growth. Cut crop is thoroughly Com Hybrids Rank No. 1 In Performance Trials LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) -Three top-selling corn hybrids from Hoffman Seeds ranked as the highest yielding in their respective state yield trials con ducted recently by three inde pendent universities in the North east. Hoffman Seeds, which mar kets Novartis NK® Brand corn hybrids, submitted NK® Brand N30308t, N5B-Dl, and NB2-J6 for yield trials-earning the high est yielding performance from New York to Maryland in three of the key relative maturity areas. “As shown by our ranking in these independent studies, we’re meeting our goal to produce high-yielding, top-performing hy brids,” said Fred M. Lepley, pres ident, Hoffman Seeds. If the buying habits of growers are any indication, Hoffman Seeds is also at peak performance in the farmers’ fields. In fact, farmers have made these NK® Brand corn hybrids among Hoffman’s top sellers. “We’re pleased to know the results of these yield trials, Nutrient Management Workshop March 6 BEDFORD (Bedford Co.)-Penn State Cooperative Extension will host a Nutrient Management Workshop: Managing Nutrients for Soil Fertility at the 4-H Cen ter in Bedford March 6 from 10 a.m, to noon. “Nutrient management is ex tremely important for farmers. They are balancing the amounts of nutrients applied to crop fields with the amounts of nutri ents crops are utilizing,” said Melanie Barkley, Bedford Coun ty extension agent. This in depth workshop will cover the behavior and management of nitrogen, phosphorus and potas sium for soil fertility. Another Business * news processed for fast drying thanks to wide, machined intermeshing conditioning rolls. Gehl’s simple power transfer system has fewer components. That means more reliability and less maintenance. Transport is also easy thanks to a handy transport cart. It only takes a few minutes to attach the cart and rotate the unit for road trav el. which serve to reinforce the farmer’s buying decision,” said Lepley. NK® Brand N5B-D1 from Hoffman Seeds ranked first among the brands submitted by 15 companies participating in Zones 1 and 2 trials in the “Penn sylvania Commercial Hybrid Com Test Report” conducted by the Cooperative Extension of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University. NK® Brand N30308t topped the “1999 New York Hybrid Corn Medium Early Maturity Performance Trials” conducted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension at Cor nell University, and NK® Brand NB2-J6 was the highest yielding hybrid in the “1999 Summary: Full Maturity Corn Hybrid Per formance in Maryland” at the University of Maryland. “Our success with all three hybrids points out the strength of the current Novartis research program,” said Lepley. “Through extensive testing and research, what we bring to eastern corn growers are high-yielding hy brids that span areas of maturi ty from 90 to 118 days.” topic at the workshop is Eval uating Liming Materials. “With out the correct pH in the soil, nutrients may not be available for plants to use,” said Barkley. Workshop participants with Nutrient Management Certi fication will receive two continu ing education credits toward their certification renewal. In addition, participants with a pesticide applicator’s license will receive one core credit. For more information you can contact Penn State Cooperative Extension Office in Bedford County at (814) 623-4800. Cost for the workshop is $5. The fee includes materials and refresh ments. IW Improve Productivity, FARGO, N D -Bobcat® Inger soll-Rand introduced its new Bobcat 863 and 873 G-Senes skid-steer loaders with an ad vanced cab and instrumentation design, and improved operating power over previous models The G-Senes design increas es visibility, enhances operator comfort, improves performance, and offers value-added options, such as dual-mode auxiliary hydraulics and deluxe instru mentation. Melroe designed the G-Series to be more operator friendly and efficient based on input from skid-steer loader users around the globe. •873 model. The 873 features a new vertical-path lift arm design for better operator visi bility, especially to the tires and rear corners of the machine. Compared to the previous F- Series model, the new 873 lift arm uses thicker steel and larg er-diameter rear pivot pins to improve durability and decrease lift-arm side movement by 40 percent. It is powered by a 73- horsepower (HP) Deutz diesel engine. The 873 G-Series loader em ploys a new “H-Frame” lift arm design that allows the hydraulic hoses to be placed beneath the lift arm hinge point for addition al protection. Improved tilt cylinder and coupler plumbing results in only four hoses com pared to eight hoses and four tubes on the 873 F-Series. •Improved performance. For the first time, a high-flow auxil iary hydraulic option providing 29 gallons per minute (GPM) is available on the 873, expanding its application capabilities. Drive relief pressure on the 873 G- Series has been increased to Front Mowers Designed For High-Production Work NEW HOLLAND (Lancaster Co, (-Three new, compact, com mercial front mowers, geared to high-production mowing, have been introduced by New Hol land. The new MC Series mowers range from 22 hp to 35 hp and are designed for greater produc tivity with more power, more maneuverability and more oper ator comfort. All models feature a diesel engine and two-range hydrostat ic transmission. They also have a multi-disc independent PTO clutch and wet disc brakes. The MC22 and MC2B are available in both 2WD and auto-4WD while the MC3S is available in LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) -The 1999 Oilseed Program will provide $475 million for produc ers who planted 1999 crop of soybeans, flaxseed, sunflowers, safflower, rapeseed, mustard seed, canola, or crambe. Congress recently authorized payments to producers under the Agriculture, Rural Develop ment, Food and Drug Admini stration, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2000. Producers’ payments will be based on the higher of the 1997 or 1998 planted acreage of each specific oilseed, or for new pro ducers, the 1999 crop planted acreage, if that oilseed would Next-Generation Skid-Steer Loaders $475 Million Targeted For Soybean, Oilseed Producers Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, February 19, 2000-03 Bobcat® Ingersoll-Rand intro duced its new Bobcat 863 and 873 G-Series skid-steer loaders with an advanced cab and instrumentation design, and im proved operating power over previous models. 4,712 pounds per square inch (PSD from 4,350 PSI on the F- Series for more axle torque and power. •863 model. The new 863 G- Series loader is also powered by a 73 HP Deutz diesel engine. It offers optional high-flow auxil iary hydraulic output at 29 GPM, increased from 28 GPM on the previous model. •Cab improvements. Nine different patents are pending on various cab and instrumenta tion features of the new G- Series. For example, the opera tor cab has a larger front open ing for easier entry and exist as well as more head clearance inside. For added comfort, an optional, full-suspension seat adjusts to the operator’s weight and size, and the seatbelt is mounted to the seat rather than the seat pan, so it moves with the operator. The new rear-pivot seat bar offers more room for larger operators as well as im proved arm rests for comfortable auto-4WD only When additional traction is needed, all 4WD mod els feature automatic 4WD en gagement. And, a front-axle dif ferential lock is standard equip ment. A low center of gravity makes MC Series mowers more stable, and their compact size makes them more maneuverable A large, 13.3-gallon fuel tank al lows all-day (10 hours) mowing without refueling Operator comfort was a pri mary factor in the design of these mowers. Noise and vibra tion have been reduced over pre vious models. A tilt and telescop ing steering column adjusts to have been otherwise eligible for a marketing assistance loan. Producers may use the higher of the county average yield or the producer’s actual yields to deter mine payment quantity. Acreage reports for oilseed may be accepted from producers who planted eligible oilseed in 1999 but did not report all their acreage of those oilseeds in 1997, 1998, or 1999. Acreage reports for this program purpose only may be accepted when pro ducer provides acceptable evi dence of the existence and dispo sition of the oilseed acreage such as seed receipts, aerial slides, custom harvesting, etc. Operator Comfort all-da\ opor.iturn A domed cab roof- rounded loro to .dt and side to side-efficient 1\ sheds watei Othor i'.d) improvements m clndo recessed headlights with a lon-- design that doiihlos output in (ho work aroa. option al top and side windows that can bo oasdv romovod without tools for cleaning, and an optional contoured cab door that increas es visibility and maximizes cab space A now. high efficient's heating system teatures four directional-flow vents that rotate to direct air where it's most needed-and (or added elbow room in the cab, the heater core and blower motor have been relocated behind the operator cab Other optional amenities include a dome light and electrical power port (for such things as a cell phone), as well as an insulated cab for reduced noise •Instrument panels and gauges ease loader operation. The stan dard left-hand instrument panel includes electronic stepper-type sweep gauges for engine coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital engine hourmeter dou bles as a glow-plug countdown timer and mini-information cen ter for system diagnostics The panel also includes switches for operating lights as well as optional bucket positioning and high-flow hydraulics. A dual mode auxiliary hydraulics switch allows users to select between maximum-flow (instant on-off) and variable flow auxiliary hyd raulics for more efficient opera tion of hydraulic attachments An auxiliary pressure release button simultaneously shuts down the loader and relieves auxiliary hydraulic pressure to facilitate attachment hookup operator’s requirements and a deluxe seat with flip-up arm rests provides greater comfort when mowing large areas In response to customer requests, a power socket for a cell phone, radio or CD player is standard Routine service and mainte nance is easy to perform The one-piece hood tips rearward to provide complete and easy access to the engine area Blade maintenance is easy because the deck can be flipped up for ser vice without disconnecting the PTO shaft. A number ol mowers are available to meet customer needs. Only 1997, 1998, and 1999 oilseed acreage reports that have been filed by Feb. 18, 2000 will be accepted for the purpose of determining acreage for the oilseeds program. Late filed fees are not applicable for producers reporting oilseed acreage, if the acreage report will be used only for the purpose of this program At this time, application pro cessing period has not been determined. Producers will be required to obtain, or currently have a conservation plan, for all farms they are operating. Crop reports are being accepted at the Lancaster County Farm Service Agency located at the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster
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