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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-02-19, Page 24ape 24 Times -Advocate, February 19:1992 • New action 11 Reduced TIIIage The Triple K Conser-Tine bV cK) KONGSrKILDE The new Triple K Conser- Tine by Kongskilde. It's de- signed to deliver optimum trash clearance while its unique vibrating action pre- pares the best seed bed - with a residue integrated surface. It makes the Conser-Tine ideal for Reduced Secondary Tillage. Seethe new Triple -K Cons- er-Tine at Becker farm Equipment and practice Re- , I duced Secondary Tillage at its best! 4 . t)� Now available on cultivator models from 9 feet to 40 feet FARM EQUIPMENT - EXETER, ONTARIO (519) Sales, Service & Rentals since 1932 Fax (519) 235-2121 1-800-265-2121 235-2791 rICJONGSKILDE Cook's. Growing to meet your:needs. For over 100 years, Cook's has expanded its facilities to serve the growing needs of our farm customers. In that time, we've earned a reputation for reliable commodity trading and responsive supply of crop inputs. We pride ourselves on being a full service, 100% Canadian -owned business. Our 8 locations have everything you need this spring, from seed and fertilizer to crop protection products. And Cooks people have the expertise to help you get the most from your crop. We can help you with crop planning, provide soil testing and fertilizer blending, and custom application of nutrients and crop Hensall protection products. When you're looking for reliable input services this spring... plan to grow with Cook's. Amberly as Atwood Walton Division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited • Kirkton • Centralia so Parkhill • Beechwood SARNIA [] LONDON "IYltt'/c' l�or/ c'ctf trade u'ith c o/r/icterwc. ' Glides ThroIi! h The New 230 field Cultivator performs exceptionally well on conservation or conventional tillage acres. • This is your ideal tillage tool be cause it does an excellent lob on seedbed prep and preplant chemical incorporation. In fact, in many cases, rtll also perform as your one -pass tillage tool • New 5 -bar frame is constructed out of Targe 4"x4" tubing for extra strength • "S” tine or "C" shanks are spaced farther apart for more residue clearance and Tess plugging • Convenient hand -crank depth control adjusts m 118" increments New Massey Ferguson tractors will have a 15 pe►eent more efficient engine, says .Bob Ulch. Technological improvements in equipment offer farmer edge in efficiency Technological improvements in farm equipment in recent years have nearly all been aimed at improving the efficiency of the ma- chinery in an effor• •o give the producer in today's tight market a Tit- tle more edge In I ging costs down. Bob Ulch at Husseldale Farm Equipment otters the White planter as one piece of equipment that has undergone such updates in re- cent years. It still remains recognized as "probably one of the most accurate planters on the market today"; mainly due to its short seed drop, which keeps the variance in seed spacing to a minimum. Ulch says a common rule claims that a planter just five percent more accurate than the one it replaces will soon pay for itself in in- k reased yield and reduced waste on the average farm. The White planter can also be easily converted for use in a no -till system for those farmers seeking a reduction in soil erosion and the savings of fewer passes over the field. A newer feature on the -planter is the fact that a second row of planters can be easily added behind the first so that the furrow spacing can be halved to 15 inches for those farmers who prefer a tight leaf canopy on their soybeans to retain soil moisture. Ulch says the White planter still has its depth control gauged in 1/ 8 inch increments and the separate gauge wheels can track the ground without letting the odd rock throw the planting disc out of the optimum depth for moisture. 4^{^^o Optional fertilizer discs can be added 10 the planter -to add dry or liquid nutrients 10 the soil.at the same time as the seed, which can remove another pass over the field for the farmer. White also has its model 230 field cuttivator bunt on a 4x4 inch steel frame. Not only is it stronger and heavier, but it allows more distance between tines for more ground clearance. Both C -shank and S -tines can be fitted. The C -shank is more popular in this area, but the S -tine has no moving parts. "It depends what the guys using it for," said Ulch, adding different tines work best in different seasons. Russeldale Farm Equipment stocks a line of Massey Ferguson combines and tractors, which is still the largest manufacturer of tractors in the western world. New this year on 95-140 horsepower models is the Quadram diesel engine, which claims to be up to 15 percent more efficient than conventional designs. As Ulch explains it, the Quadram times detonation more closely to the top centre of piston travel, reducing backpressure from early detonation. A specially -cut piston crown not only achieves this breakthrough in efficiency, but also reduces exhaust emissions through'cleaner burning. "Everybody's environmentally conscious these days too," said Ulch. The Quadram engine even has a cast -in gear driven water pump to reduce drag and improve reliability. The whole design is not in- tended to improve power, but to deliver it more efficiently and save the farmer money. Russeldale Farm Equipment provides full servicing of White, Mas- sey and all other brands of farm implements, and is also expanding its preventive service program - farmers can have their equipment inspected and overhauled in the off-season to prevent frustrations in the field. "That's the idea..to try and get the equipment ready for spring," said Ulch. As equipment becomes more and more high-tech and more elec- tronicslind ,their way into tractors and combines, Ulch says many farmers are finding its pays to rely on dealer servicing. "It's very delicate high-technology equipment and a little short in the wrong place can cost a lot 01 money," he said. With low commodity prices, farming has become a game in which only those with the highest efficiency and lowest costs survive. In- novations in equipment to meet those aims can't be ignored. "I think everybody's buying something that will save them time and increase their ability to grow a good crop," said Ulch. For smaller operations and those just starling out small, Russel - dale Farm Equipment also has a good selection of used implements and machinery. "For smaller operations or whatever, it's still a lower cost way of getting the job done," said Ulch. e Self -leveling hitch with mechani- cal wing control keeps cultivator level from -to -rear and ' - side-to-side., Sales & Service ne (519) 236-4934 ax (519) 238-7330 :..::Si.. E.. ;4,.urI... WOW /illus can be adapted to a variety of needs and Situ- ations. What's :\1assc1; ei guson been up to? A lot! -For over 143 -years Massey Fer- guson has been providing farmers with innovative tractors and ma- chinery. During that lime, several generations of farmers have learned to rely on MF equipment for solid value and reliability. Today that tradition continues world-wide with • 6,000 dealers 1n 160 countries marketing tractors, implements, combines and hay tools. • The most tractors sold in the western world for the 28th straight year! • Sales Increase of 16% Within just the past four years, Massey Ferguson has introduced the following products in North America alone: • 54 tractor models from 16 to 390 horsepower • Exclusive computer - controlled functions and electronic three -point -hitch in 69 to 160 horsepower, high-performance tractors. • Revolutionary Ouadram Power with the Perkins 1000 -Series diesel engine in 95 -plus horsepower tractors • Two conventional combines 'to meet the needs of both large and small acreages. • A new rotary combine for corn, beans and small grains Your MF dealer is ready to help you with today's most innovative and reliable tractors and imple- ments, low-cost MF financing, ex- tended -service coverage and the after -the -sale service you de- serve. Stop by your nearby Massey Fer- guson dealership today to see the best values for tomorrow. MAssEYFERGUSON Russeldale Farm Equipment Ltd. RR 1 Mitchell Phone 229-8975 1 Hensall Ailsa Craig Mitchell Port Albert Seaforth Granton 282-2527 293-3223 348-8433 529-7135 345-2545 225-2360 W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. has been serving the agricultural community for over 60 years with top quality products - and exceptional service. Contact us for your 1992 crop input needs. SEED SOPS WHITE BEANS SEED BARLEY HL 2262 Marathon HL 2241 Apache HL 2275 Baron LG 2337 Crusader HL 2334 T-8508 HL 2320 Talon T-8902 Midland Stinger Wesland Crestwood Rocket Vista Birka Rodeo Lester Craig Etienne Maskot We also handle a complete line of Agri- chemicals and fertilizer application. Discuss your needs with us! Hyland Seeds... A Growing Tradition CENTRALIA COLLEGE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & COURSES Land Stewardship - Part 4 Feb. 26,27/92 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20 Further discussion on conservation, maintenance and management of wetland and woodlot areas on the farm. Information on wind ero- sion control with windbreaks, establishment species, maintenance and improvement of windbreaks is presented. Coordinator: Robert Traut, Conservation.Agronomiit Preventative Horne Care Feb. 22 & 29/92 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $60 This course deals with the care and preventative health maintenance of your horse(s) Instructor: Dr. Geoff Faulkner, D.V.M. Beef Ration Formulation Workshop March 2, 9,16/92 10:00 a.m. • 3:00 p.m. Fee: $50 urse which will focus on using the new OMAF Beef Ration For- mula n program when determining beef rations. An understanding of Lotus 1-2-3 and nutritional principles is recommended before regis- tering for this three day ram. Edible Bean Producers March 10/92 9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: 820 (incudes lunch) A new one day workshop which will be of interest to whitebean and coloured bean growers. Topics will include tillage and planting sys- tems and harvesting quality beans. The day will also include a pro ducer panel. Weed ID and Control March 18/92 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fee: $30 Intended for.farmers and agribusiness personnel - a one day update of common ,practices and a lesson on the latest environmentally friendly techiques for weed control. All courses include GST To register or for more Mfor>fnatIon phone contrails College, (519) 2204601 ,. Ext. 286 Ministry of Agriculture •Ontario and Food Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0