The Rural Voice, 1992-09, Page 60Deere residue
management guide
helps evaluate tillage
choices
John Deere has introduced its
tillage tool residue management
guide to help farmers evaluate tillage
options for achieving desired residue
What's New
levels. Based on Deere's data, the
easy-to-use guide provides remaining
residue percentages for several
primary and secondary tillage tool
configurations in both fragile and
non -fragile crop residue.
"Growers should keep in mind that
this is a guide," says Lawrence Ruud
general sales manager for John
Deere. "Residue levels can vary
from the percentages shown because
of differences in operating speed,
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depth, and field conditions.
Therefore we recommended that
growers measure residue levels to
determine the actual remaining
percentages in their fields and adjust
accordingly."
Besides residue percentages, the
guide also provides tips on good
residue management and information
on fragile and non -fragile residue,
seasonal losses, and the effect of
operating depth and speed on residue
levels.
The tillage tool residue
management guide is available from
John Deere agricultural equipment
dealers. Suggested list price is
$2.75.0
Stair tread adds
safety to stair cases
SPI/Superior Precast of Shallow
Lake, Ontario, a major manufacturer
of rotationally molded plastic
products, has developed a new stair
tread system.
The one piece tread and riser
design is made from ultraviolet
inhibited, high density polyethylene,
the kind used in outdoor stadium
seats and children's playground
equipment. It accommodates any rise
from 6" to 9" with a run of 9". It has
a mold in time -proven non-skid
surface and has drain holes that allow
fast drying. Safe 'N Sure Stair
Treads are available in a variety of
colours, including bright yellows or
reds which are ideal for safety appli-
cations. Molded -in nuts accommo-
date fastening to wood or steel
stringers.
The chemically inert polyethylene,
and the one-piece smooth surface de-
sign discourages organic growth.
Dirt and debris are easily hosed off,
making this product ideal for use in
areas requiring a high level of
sanitation, or in very wet areas.
Canadian and U.S. patents pending.
For more information on the Safe
'N Sure Stair Treads, contact: SPI/
Superior Precast, P.O. Box 10, Shal-
low Lake, Ontario, NOH 2K0. Phone
519-935-2211, Fax 519-935-2174.0