SKID STEERS--John Deere introduces its new D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs). The 318D, 320D, 326D, 328D and 332D are the new skid steer models, joining the existing small-frame, radial lift 313 and 315. For the compact track loader line, the new 319D, 323D, 329D and a 90-hp 333D join the recently introduced small-frame, radial lift CT315. One of the most dramatic differences in the D-Series is the cab. Overall, D-Series cabs feature 24 percent more room than their predecessors and six more inches of headroom. D-Series skid steers and CTLs have electronically controlled Tier 3/interim Tier 4 engines coupled with a new auto idle feature, providing quieter operation and fuel savings. The optional reversing hydraulic fan is a variable speed unit working with a computer program that monitors engine and hydraulic fluid temperatures to ramp fan speed up or down as needed. For more information, call a local John Deere dealer, or visit www.JohnDeere.com.

STATIONARY LOADING CHUTES--Winkel Mfg., Glen Elder, Kan., introduces the 16-foot Stationary Loading Chute, with 16 feet of heavy-duty 12 gauge steel, to-the-top grated floor cat walk, steel side panels, and all-steel, no-slip flooring. A hand winch raises the floor level for pots or lowers for trailers. The total weight of the unit is 2,400 pounds, and a new wider 36-inch width give ample room for large livestock. For more information, call 800-466-3606, or visit www.winkelmfg.com.

New soybean varieties debut

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is adding 26 new soybean varieties to its lineup for 2010. These new Y Series Pioneer varieties offer growers protection against yield-robbing pests such as soybean cyst nematode (SCN), sudden death syndrome (SDS), Phytophthora root rot and iron chlorosis.

"All new varieties are part of the Y Series lineup which continues to show yield, agronomic and defensive package advantages over competitors," said Don Schafer, Pioneer senior marketing manager. "This class of products will offer growers the opportunity for optimum yields for each field."

Y Series soybean results from on-farm trials showed a 2.2 bushel yield advantage over competitors. The class consists of 20 products with SCN resistance, five low linolenic products and one non-GMO product. "There are several products in this class highlighting our strong agronomic traits and higher levels of disease and pest resistance in all maturities," said Schafer. New Pioneer variety 90Y50, a mid-Group 0 product, shows strong agronomic traits with high iron deficiency tolerance, Rps1k Phytophthor resistance and good field tolerance. "This product, in particular, is great for the Red River Valley area," he said. "This product expands variety options for those growers."

The soybean variety 91Y80, a late Group I, also has Rps1k Phytophthora resistance as well as SCN resistance. Additionally, this variety has strong defensive traits against iron chlorosi and outstanding yield performance in a variety of growing environments. "Growers in South Dakota, Wisconsin, northern Iowa and into southern Minnesota will benefit from planting this product," Schafer said. "Because of its superior yield potential, sound defensive package and agronomic performance, this product stretches across multiple growing environments."

Pioneer variety 93Y51 offers growers from Iowa to the East Coast a new, valuable planting option for 2009. This variety has Rps1k Phytophthora resistance and SCN resistance along with a strong defensive package and has proven to be a high-yielding product across multiple geographies. 93Y92, a late Group III product with SCN resistance, is packaged with a strong agronomic and defensive package. "This product strengthens the late Group III offerings to growers," he said. "It is a great variety that works well within the entire late Group III geography."

Pioneer also is offering a new indeterminate variety, 95Y01, which offers growers a longer flowering season. This variety allows the soybean plant to grow taller, increasing the number of pods per plant. An early Group V product, it has both strong agronomic and defensive traits. "Through testing, 95Y01 has shown great standability and harvestability," Schafer said. "This is a good characteristic for a plant that has potential to become very tall and thrive in tough environments where we'll see this variety grown in mid-South and Delta geographies."

For more information, contact a local Pioneer sales professional or visit www.pioneer.com/soybeans.

Soybean seed treatment offers benefits

As more growers continue to look for yield and profit enhancement from soybean seed treatments, retailers face the challenge of treating more units of soybeans in 2010. Soybean seed treatments must now meet two demands--efficacy in the field and ease of use at the treater. EMD Crop BioScience, Milwaukee, Wis., offers Optimize 400 with LCO Promoter Technology for soybeans.

Based on the popular Optimize soybean seed treatment, the formulation of Optimize 400 has been specifically designed for optimal seed treatability.

Chuck Broughton, North American Soybean and Southern Crops Marketing Manager for EMD Crop BioScience, said Optimize 400 with Treatability is going to make it easier for seed treaters to provide growers enhanced roots, excellent plant growth and extraordinary return on investment.

"Optimize 400 represents recent advancements in three core areas that lead to better Treatability for retailers," Broughton said. "It was a culmination of improvements in the delivery mechanism for our patented LCO Promoter Technology, rhizobia selection for superior nitrogen fixation and inoculant formulation for higher rhizobia numbers."

In addition to the premium inoculant, the Optimize 400 contains EMD's LCO (Lipo-chitooligosaccharide) Promoter Technology, a naturally occurring molecule that enhances root and shoot development, nodulation and nitrogen fixation immediately and independently of the environment and soil conditions. This means, better plant health and performance for growers.

One box of Optimize 400 contains the LCO Promoter Technology and inoculant in a breathable bag, plus a liquid additive in a new, easy-to-open plastic jug. Each box treats 400 units of soybeans, with up to 120 days on-seed survival. That means there is less product to handle, mix, pour and store on-site.

"Because Optimize 400 can survive on-seed for 120 days, it offers flexibility so that planting can occur right after treating or wait until conditions are more favorable," Broughton said. "So whether you have the luxury of being able to treat in the winter months or need to treat all your beans within two weeks of planting, Optimize 400 provides the convenience to be able to do both."

For more information, or visit www.emdcropbioscience.com.

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