CO-lancaster Fanning, Saturday, November 4. 2000 On Oct. 9, Hernley’s Farm Equipment, Inc. became the newest Polaris ATV, snowmobile and ranger dealer in Lan caster County. From left, Duane and Sylvia Hernley, and Lynn and Jason McClenaghan. Polaris Dealership Changes Ownership ELIZABETHTOWN (Lan caster Co.) On Oct. 9, Hern ley’s Farm Equipment, Inc. became the newest Polaris ATV, snowmobile and ranger dealer in Lancaster County. Hernley’s purchased the busi ness from J & H Cycle Accesso ries, Inc. of Mount Joy. Jason and Harry McClen aghan, former owners, began their business in 1983, offering motorcycle repairs and accesso ries. In 1987, they became a full service Polaris ATV and snow mobile dealer serving the central Pennsylvania area. With the re tirement of Harry McClen aghan, it became necessary to make this business change to allow the business to continue to grow. Jason and Lynn McClen aghan will be joining the Hern ley team to assist with Polaris DuPont Qualicon Releases New Test Kits For Biotech Foods WILMINGTON, Del. DuPont Qualicon has intro duced the first in a series of test kits that food processors can use themselves to determine if biotech ingredients are present in food products. Previously, these sophisti cated DNA-based tests were available only in the Qualicon Molecular Typing Lab in Wil mington, Del. The kits will enable food processors to easily and inexpensively establish sys tems to ensure the authenticity of ingredients in the supply chain. Unlike tests for proteins that can be broken down by heating and other food processing, the Qualicon test kits look for spe cific DNA sequences that can be detected with equal ease in raw materials, ingredients, and fin ished products. The Bax® System PCR Assay for Screening Qualitative GMO can indicate whether a sample of raw or processed soy or corn food, ingredient, or crop con tains a threshold level of geneti cally enhanced components. The kit works by detecting the presence of the 35S promoter gene that is found in 95 percent of commercially available biotech corn and soy. The Bax® System PCR Assay j> Business ❖ News parts, sales and service. Duane and Sylvia Hernley began their farm equipment business in 1986. They are a full service Agco dealer in Elizabeth town. They have been avid ATV and snowmobile owners for years. Because these two types of products are closely related, this was a natural mix. Hernley’s offers a full line of Polaris ATV, snowmobile, and ranger parts, garments, and ac cessories. They are a Polaris Master Service Dealer, offering full-service and warranty re pairs by appointment. Hernley’s will continue to offer Pennsylva nia State inspections for motor cycles and light motorcycle service by appointment. A full line of motorcycle related acces sories and apparel will be avail able. for GMO Quantification can provide a precise determination of the percentage of genetically enhanced material contained in a sample of a soy-based food or ingredient. Both test kits employ the same principle as the company’s Bax® system kits for detecting pathogenic bacteria in food. The PCR (polymerase chain reac tion) technique, used by leading labs, is internationally recog nized as the fastest, most accu rate method for detecting and quantifying GMO. Through the use of proprietary technology, the Bax® system makes it easy for food processing operations and service labs to employ this advanced technique. Purchase of the kit includes conveniently tableled PCR reagents along with a license to practice PCR and sell the results. Additional DNA-based tests for biotech ingredients are under development. “Qualicon has re sponded to the food industry’s need for a standard, consistent, reproducible test,” said Quali con Chairman and CEO James C. Porter. “Our customers can be confident that Qualicon em ploys the most sophisticated technology, the highest safety standards and the best scientific expertise which are hallmarks of DuPont.” 1 Combo-Mulch Finishers Offer Options For Every Operation RACINE, Wis. The new Case IH 4400 and 4450 combo mulch finishers offer farmers unmatched versatility with five sizes, three shank offerings, five harrow options, and an industry first adjustable disk gang angle on a seedbed finishing machine. “These finishers combine multiple tillage operations into a true one-pass system,” said Keith Whitaker, Case IH prod uct and marketing manager, til lage. “That means farmers will save on labor, fuel and equip ment wear. “In addition, multiple sizes, shank and harrow options allow these machines to be configured to meet the needs of producers with varied acreages, soil types, residue conditions and horse power needs.” These productivity-enhancing machines feature a spacious five-rank design and massive mainframe, resulting in excel lent residue flow and distribu tion, creating superior seedbed conditions. Both the 4400 and 4450 fea ture field-proven Cushion Gang® spring-cushioned disk blades to aggressively cut and size residue ahead of the cultiva tor shanks. The Cushion Gang disk offers a patent-pending ad justable disk gang angle. The adjustable disk gang has a five- to 10-degree range. A five-degree disk dngle allows faster operating speeds with less soil movement and residue cover. The 10-degree disk angle provides more aggressive soil movement and more residue cover. The 4400 is equipped with a standard 20-inch diameter disk gang on 7.5-inch spacing, and the 4450 features 22-inch diame ter disk blades on 9-inch spac ing. Operators working in low-to raoderate residue levels follow ing fall tillage will want to consider the 4400 combo-mulch finisher. Vibra® Shanks on a 6.7-inch spacing offer an excel lent option in moderate soil con ditions where a high-action, spring-tension shank is desired. In addition, Vibra Edge® shanks are specially designed with the facing edge of the shank turned forward for increased residue clearance, as well as reduced soil disturbance and fuel consump tion. The 4450 model is best suited for heavier residue and high yielding stubble field conditions. With either the Vibra Edge shank or Vibra Chisel® shank on 9-inch spacing, the 4450 unit can prepare a firm, level seedbed, leaving up to 70 per- Major Appoints New Sales Engineer FOREST HILL, Md. The Major Equipment Company, a leading manufacturer of custom attachments for telescopic han dlers, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, and other tool carrier equipment, has announced the Agway Elects Board Officers SYRACUSE, N.Y. Agway, Inc. announced that Gary K. Van Slyke, Pike, N.Y. and Andrew J. Gilbert, Potsdam, N.Y. have been elected chair man and vice chairman, respec tively, of the Agway, Inc. board of directors. They were elected at a board meeting in Syracuse, N.Y. re cently. In just one pass, the new Case IH 4400 combo-mulch finisher will prepare a field for planting. This versatile and productivity-enhancing implement will cut residue, loosen soil, and level the field to allow precise plant ing. cent residue cover. When work ing in heavy soil and rocky field conditions, the Vibra Chisel shank with a 220-pound point load and in-line tension spring is' the perfect choice. This ex tremely strong shank allows the operator to easily travel through heavier soils and adverse condi tions while maintaining shank depth control and creating an optimum seedbed. Five harrow options allow farmers to further customize the finishers for their operations. These options are: • Four-bar spring-tine harrow, providing superior resi due flow and distribution • Five-bar spike-tooth harrow, which is ideal for mod erate clod sizing and leveling • Three-bar spike-tooth harrow with a single rolling basket, combining seedbed con dition and clod sizing with firm ing and leveling • Five-bar spike-tooth harrow with a single rolling basket, pro viding superior seedbed condi tioning and clod sizing, as well as firming and leveling • Three-bar spike-tooth harrow with double rolling bas kets, creating the ideal seedbed, with excellent seedbed condi tioning, clod sizing, firming, and leveling. Mechanical depth control is standard on both the 4400 and 4450, but operators looking to make fast and easy changes to react to changing field condi tions should consider one or both optional hydraulic depth control systems. First, from the comfort of the cab, operators can vary the depth of the disk gang to make residue-cutting adjustments with hydraulic depth control of the Cushion Gang disk gang. “Secondly, for customers who frequently change the depth of the entire implement, our hy- appointment of John Scarbor ough to the position of sales en gineer. In this newly created position, Scarborough will assist Joe To manelli, the Major’s vice presi dent of sales, in all sales aspects. Van Slyke was elected to the Agway board in 1994 and became chairman in 1999. He is a partner in a family dairy farm business in western New York. Gilbert was elected to the Agway board in 1995. He owns and operates a dairy farm in northern New York in partner ship with his brother. draulic over mechanical depth control provides a superior solu tion,” said Whitaker. “When a finisher’s main frame travels di rectly behind the tractor in mellow soils, it may ride lower in the tractor’s tire tracks. Me chanical depth control allows the operator to independently set the depth of each frame sec tion to compensate. “To accommodate changing field conditions, the single-point hydraulic depth control system allows the operator to simulta neously change the depth of the entire machine with one simple adjustment, while maintaining the relative depth settings of each section which were set mechanically.” “In addition to single-point hydraulic depth control, a self leveling hitch, wing flex and heavy-duty walking beam axles will help the 4400 and 4450 stay level and move over the ground smoothly and consistently for precision and uniformity,” he said. A self-leveling hitch is stan dard equipment on both models. By operating the mechanical cranks, the implement can be adjusted to match the tractor drawbar height. As a result, even when in transport and with different harrow attachments on the rear of the machine, the fin isher will stay level from front to rear. In addition, the tongue mounted pull point is positioned to ensure a level and even pull. With a high pull point, the weight transfer is reduced on the rear of the implement during field operation. The wings of both the 4400 and 4450 flex 10 degrees upward and nine degrees downward to follow uneven terrain and con tours in the field. Wing flex helps maintain a consistent seedbed depth for ideal planting conditions. Heavy-duty mainframe and wing walking-beam axles are standard equipment on all 4400 and 4450 machines, except the 18-foot sizes. These axles in crease the machine’s ability to float over wet or soft soils, pro vide a smooth ride over the roughest field conditions, and maintain a uniform working depth in uneven terrain. The implement’s hitch is long enough to allow a tight turn without interfering with the tractor’s rear dual or triple tires. A standard swinging hose stand allows the machine’s operator to move hydraulic hoses up and out of the way of the hitch for easy maintenance and to elimi nate hose damage. Scarborough brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expe rience in both the construction and agricultural markets, stemming from his position as » product specialist with a leading telescopic handler manufac turer. He is a graduate of Penn State University and Elizabeth town College with degrees in en gineering. The Major was established in Forest Hill, Md. in 1987 and is a division of Attachment Techno logies Inc., Delhi, lowa. f / Discoverf^power
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