New mower
Bush Hog has introduced a new mower, the SQ-600 Squealer. The unit is 1.5 metres (five feet) wide. Durability is improved with vertical masts that are 1.3 centimetres (1Ú2 inch) thick and 13 cm (five in.) wide and are held to the deck with continuous welds for a strong bond. Deck and side bands are made of 11 gauge continuously welded steel.
For more information write Bush Hog, Dept. NR-SQ-600, Box 1039 Selma, Alabama, 36702-1039 or visit the website at www.bushhog.com.
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CanaMaize Seed has introduced a new short-season dwarf grain corn originally developed by Agriculture Canada for prairie conditions. The seed is sold out for 1999.
Canamaize is seeded and harvested with traditional cereal grains equipment.
The crop matures in about 100 days and requires less than 2,000 heat units.
The company says the variety economically outperforms barley thanks to higher yield and the traditionally higher price for corn.
For more information call 877-262-4046 or visit the web site at www.canamaize.com.
Non-selective herbicide introduced
Nufarm Agriculture has introduced Amitrol 240, a non-selective herbicide for annual and perennial weed control.
Amitrol 240 is a new formulation containing 20 percent more active ingredient than Amitrol T. This allows treatment of more acres per container and lower cost.
Amitrol 240 is registered for use as a tank mix with Roundup as a preseeding treatment in corn, white beans and soybeans.
The product prevents chlorophyll development in perennial and annual weeds such as dandelions, quackgrass and Canada thistle. It also controls horsetail in non-cropped areas.
For more information write Nufarm Agriculture at 5507 First St. S.E., Calgary, Alta., T2H 1H9, phone 800-878-5444 or visit the website at www.amitrol.com.
Concave adjuster
Farm Shop Agricultural Innovations has introduced an in-cab concave adjuster for older Case-IH SP axial flow combines.
With the kit, you can have the ratchet handle in the cab and use the indicator mounted on the back of the cab. This allows the operator to adjust the concaves while combining.
For more information contact Farm Shop Agricultural Innovations at Box 308, Landis, Sask., S0K 2K0.
Tank mix approved for Assert
Cyanamid Crop Protection has received approval for registration of a new tank-mix of Assert herbicide and Puma Super for use on spring wheat and durum.
The mix of two-thirds Assert and one-third Puma Super will provide an advantage for growers concerned about controlling wild oats, group 1-resistant wild oats and wild millet, said Brian Denys of Cyanamid.
For more information contact a company representative or call 800-387-5073.
