Ag software
Settler Agricultural Software will release a new software package for farmers this fall.
Settler AgExpert Farm Management Tools provides Canadian farmers with a package of management software, services and information.
It is based around the Settler Gold for Windows financial management program.
Other tools include the Field-Master crop planning and records program to be released late in 1999, the CowSense beef livestock production software and ECI Farm Equity Manager ag credit analysis program used by Canadian financial institutions.
Software support includes toll-free phone lines and the internet. On-site training and setup are available and training courses are offered throughout Canada.
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Contact Settler at 800-667-7893 or on the internet at www.settler.com.
No-till drill
Case has introduced a single-disk opener no-till drill for seeding in high residue fields with minimal disturbance.
Combined with the Case IH Concord air system, the SDX30 provides a flexible no-till system.
The design allows growers to seed in conventional conditions with 250 pounds of down pressure on each opener. But in pasture, sod or extreme soil conditions, the force can increase to up to 500 lb.
The down pressure on each opener can be adjusted to ensure uniform seed depth and placement. Adjustments are in 1.3-centimetre (half-inch) increments from zero to 8.9 cm (3.5 inches). No tools are required.
The single disk has a five-degree angle with a diameter of 57 cm (22.5 in.) The angle of the opener disk and the gauge wheel work together to reduce side wall compaction.
Contact a Case dealer or visit the website www.casecorp.com.
Chaffer handles
Loewen has expanded its line of adjustable chaffer handles to include John Deere combines.
The new handles are designed to fit the 9000 series chaffers and extensions. A crank kit is available for the pre-cleaner.
The spring-loaded handle has a comfortable grip. Special indexing allows for accurate settings.
The handles are also available as a universal kit that, with modifications, can fit onto existing chaffers and sieves of all makes and models of combines.
Contact Loewen at Box 820, Altona, Man., R0G 0B0, phone 800-667-5082, or visit the website at www.loewenmfg.com.
Additive applicator
Gandy Co. has introduced a new forage additive applicator. Its 2.3 cubic foot capacity translucent polyethylene applicator can hold about 45 kilograms (100 pounds) of dry flowable product.
Features include positive displacement metering and an electric motor drive with in-cab rate control to compensate for changes in hay and silage flow. The metering system comes in two-, three- or four-outlet configurations.
Options include a universal mount designed to fit many v-hitches of large round balers, and a 250 cubic foot per minute blower package to assist flow to the take-up chambers.
Poly hoppers and steel hoppers with cam gauge metering are also available.
For more information write Gandy at 528 Gandrud Rd., Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060, phone 800-443-2476, or visit the website at www.gandy.net.
