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The Rural Voice, 1990-07, Page 55WHAT'S NEW CFIS SOFTWARE NOW IN CANADA Computerized Farm Information Systems (CFIS) began distributing a "shareware" version of its Farm General Ledger software in Canada last month. Farmers can get the software for IBM-compatible PCs directly from CFIS for a disk -preparation and han- dling fee of $25 (U.S.). This shareware software may then be copied and given, free of charge, to others. The shareware distribution system allows the user to evaluate the software without having to purchase it first. When the user purchases a registered copy, complete user manuals and tutori- als are provided. The cost of the regis- tered copy is $100. Farmers who order the original diskettes from CFIS will be given a $25 credit. To order, send $25 (U.S.) to Com- puterized Farm Information Systems, 1710 Oldridge Avenue North, P.O. Box 302, Stillwater, MN, 55082.0 MACHINE GRINDS STUMPS AWAY StumpsterTM Canada recently intro- duced North America's first tractor - mounted tree and stump removal ma- chines, the Tree Hog® and the Beaver®. The Tree Hog is designed to cut trees and stumps to 1 1/2" below grade, while the Beaver uses a patented system to grind stumps to 8" below grade. The machines, which retail for under $6,000 Canadian each, use a tractor's engine and power take -off system which decreases their purchase cost relative to conventional self -powered machines. The Tree Hog, used for tree and stump cutting, uses a 40" diameter, 3/4" steel plate wheel with carbide cutting bits to handle softwood and hardwood trees up to 16" in diameter in a single cut, taking about 10 seconds. Using a grinding system with a 26" wheel of 3/4" steel plate fitted with car- bide cutting bits, the Beaver has reduced a 16" high, 19" diameter stump of oak to an 8" hole in under three minutes. The tree grinder is available in 16" or 24" models.0 HURON DAIRY EQUIPMENT LTD. YOUR 5URGE/ DEALER For • Pipelines • Vacuum pumps • Parlours • Bulk tanks • Sanitation supplies • Water softeners • Computerized free stall feeding • Computerized tie stall feeding • Electronic milk weighing FOR JULY Special prices on fly spray and pipeline filters HURON DAIRY EQUIPMENT LTD. SALES & SERVICE R. R. 4, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO 519-522-1935 Service 7 days a week SUMMER FARM SHOW JuIy13&14 Friday Saturday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lucknow Arena Sponsored by LUCKNOW KINSMEN Proceeds for Community Betterment I r;_ IM Art Helm's GHOSTBUSTER- pull tractor on display CKNX Remote Broadcast DOOR PRIZES 20 X $20 Certificates redeemable at any exhibitors after the show. Children - 12 Free Draws for Toy Implements Attractions: Antique Toy Tractor Display Admission: Adults $2.00 Children under 12 free JULY 1990 51