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The Rural Voice, 1985-11, Page 67WHAT'S NEW? Conservation tillage The benefits of conservation tillage become available to small-scale farm- ing operations with the introduction of the John Deere 710 Mulch Tiller. The 710 can be operated with tractors of 60 to 120 hp., in contrast to previous conservation -tillage equip- ment that requires substantially larger tractors. Like the John Deere 712 Mulch Tiller introduced some years ago, the 710 consists of a row of disk or coulter blades followed by chisel plow shanks. It may be equipped with 20 -inch spherical disk blades or 20 -inch coulter blades. Disks provide maximum incorporation of residue. Coulters should be selected for use in heavy residue which requires max- imum cutting and slicing action. The chisel plow shanks are arrang- ed in two ranks. They may be equip- ped with three-inch (standard) or four -inch (optional) shovels to stir the soil and incorporate some of the residue. Both coulters and chisel plows are mounted on spring-loaded frames to permit operation in rocky soil conditions. New John Deere 710 Mulch Tillers are available in 6'3" or 8'9" widths, the smaller width for use with 60 to 85 hp. tractors and the wider model for use with 80 to 120 hp. tractors.❑ cc,/4qe (ar me ?7 TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT CENITRALLA COLLEGE HAS TO OFFER. Visit us during .. OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, November 6, 1985 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Centralia College of Agricultural Technology Diploma courses in: Agricultural Business Management Animal Health Technology Food Service Management During International Year of the Youth, Centralia College salutes young achievers at its annual open house. Everyone is welcome so be sure to attend. PROGRAM FEATURES: — self guided walking tour of campus — class exhibits — demonstrations — student competitions: photography & video. field & vegetable crops, rutabaga carving & poster design, bridge building, food, clothing & crafts, impromptu speaking & skits. "Today's Youth ... Tomorrow's Leaders" w Onano Ministry of Agriculture and Food Centralia College of Agricultural Technology Huron Park. Ontario NOM 1Y0 (519) 228-6691 Novi: m[r R !98 4'f