HIGH-POWERED ROW-CROP TRACTORS--John Deere bolsters its lineup of high-powered row-crop tractors with the introduction of its 8R Series Tractors. New 8R Series Tractors help operators work more comfortably and productively. The lineup includes six wheeled models that range from 225 to 345 engine horsepower and three track models that range from 295 to 345 engine horsepower. One of the hallmarks of an 8R Series Tractor is its next-generation John Deere CommmandView II Cab. For the first time John Deere makes its Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) available on 8RT Series Track Tractrors. It's standard on the 8345RT and optional on all other models. With an IVT, operators can use a single lever to smoothly shift from 0 to 24 mph, or any speed in between. For more information, call a local John Deere dealer, or visit www.JohnDeere.com.

TRAVEL DUMPSTER--KJD Enterprises, Brownwood, Texas, introduces the Travel Dumpster. The powder coated dumpster was designed for farm/ranches, hunting and fishing camps, wildlife departments, state parks, rental businesses, contractors or anyone who needs a convenient way to dispose of trash without having to handle it more than once. The Travel Dumpster is designed to be enviromentally friendly and sanitary. When the dumpster is full, simply hook onto it and take to the dump site. To empty the dumpster pull a lever and the load will automatically unload. After dumping, pull up and latch the rear door. For more information, call 325-641-0420.

HARVEST EFFICIENCY--Shield Ag Equipment, South Hutchinson, Kan., now offers the upgraded ABM Flexo-Guard product line for 2009. It now includes new configurations to fit wide combine headers, draper and flex headers. Farmers can save grain loss, and prevent fall-away and drop-through heads during sorghum harvest with the Original ABM Flexo-Guards. Most farmers can also improve their existing Milo Guards by adding exclusive Grain Saver Boot attachments to save even more grain by catching lost shatter. Grain Saver Boots fit all existing ABM Milo Guard attachments. For more information, call 620-662-7482 or 800-798-1968, or visit www.abm-mfg.com.

Rugged industrial generators available

Next Generation Power offers a standard line of low-speed, radiator-cooled Industrial Generators. Ideal for service truck, construction and industrial applications, home standby use during storms or anywhere power is needed, they're rugged, fuel efficient and quiet units.

The dependable Next Gen Industrial Generators are available in models ranging from 5 to 40 kW and feature a heavy-duty, 4-cycle, water-cooled Kubota engine. Able to be built to a customer's specifications, the powerful gen-sets operate at 1,800 rpm for a long life and quiet performance.

Each is offered with a channel subframe base or four-point isolation mounts, the single-bearing gen-sets feature a brushless rotating field exciter and generator-mounted solid state electric voltage regulator. Standard equipment includes a 12V electric starter and battery charging alternator, fuel filter and transfer pump, dry air cleaner, muffler, key switch starter, hour meter and easy-drain oil change system.

The reliable Industrial Generators provide automatic shutdown for low oil pressure and high coolant temperature. To fit any application, the versatile units can be fit with an optional fuel tank, sheet metal enclosure, on or off-road trailers or instrument panels.

For more information, call 888-463-9879, or visit www.nextgenerationpower.com.

Inoculant enhances forage digestibility

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, unveiled Pioneer brand 11GFT inoculant, the second in a series of products in the revolutionary Pioneer fiber technology platform. This product offers dairy producers an additional avenue to enhance forage digestibility for reduced feed cost.

"The fiber technology platform was launched in 2008 with 11CFT developed for corn silage. We now have expanded our offering to include this product developed exclusively for grass and cereal silage, the first of its kind," said Kyle Whitaker, Pioneer marketing manager for forage additives. "Additional fiber technology products are currently under development."

11GFT inoculant stimulates "front-end" fermentation efficiency by rapidly dropping silage pH while helping to retain valuable nutrients. Another key benefit is increased aerobic stability for conservation of nutrients on the back end during feedout. 11GFT improves fiber digestibility and dry matter intake which facilitates higher silage inclusion rates.

Through testing, 11GFT has shown an increase in milk production with a decrease in feed cost when compared to untreated forages related to increased neutral detergent fiber digestibility. The increased cell wall availability leads to a higher intake, rate of passage and overall higher performance.

"The grass and cereal fiber technology product enhances Pioneer's already extensive lineup of crop-specific inoculants, such as 11CFT and 11C33 for corn silage, 11H50 for alfalfa silage and 11B91 for high-moisture corn or earlage," said Whitaker. "Pioneer products are unique because of the research effort to offer crop-specific bacterial strains to enhance feeding values. Pioneer's research with crop-specific inoculants continues with the fiber technology platform."

For more information, contact a local Pioneer nutritionist or dairy expert or visit www.pioneer.com/forages.

The New Products News page of the High Plains Journal is published weekly, in 52 annual issues. Product listings are free. For consideration, products must have a use for farmers, ranchers or rural residents. The HPJ reserves the right to edit all submissions, as needed, to ensure they conform to our limited space and format. Submissions should include :

• a short press release providing an explanatory note and product specifications;
• a good quality black and white or color photograph showing the product;
• and the manufacturer or distributor's complete mailing address and a working telephone number.

Send all submissions to:
High Plains Journal
Attn: New Products
PO Box 760
Dodge City, KS  67801

You can request more information about products featured on this page in two ways:

1.) Send us an e-mail message with your name, address and telephone number, and the Products you would like to know more about (use product letters as your reference). We will route this information to the manufacturer, or distributor, who will then provide the information.

2.) You can call the telephone number listed at the end of each product's short review on this page. This puts you directly in contact with the product manufacturer or distributor, who will then provide the product information you request.