HAY MERGER--Kuhn North America, Inc., Brodhead, Wis., introduces the Kuhn 300 series Merge Maxx merger, which features a wide pickup and a cross conveyor that can be easily shifted for ideal windrow placement. High-quality hay is ensured by gentle handling, reduced leaf loss, minimized dirt and stones, and a fluffy windrow for better harvesting. The new Merge Maxx merger is a cost-effective hay tool that helps make your forage crop production more productive while lowering costs. For more information, call 608-897-2131, or visit www.kuhnnorthamerica.com.

WORK TRUCK--Tulsa Freightliner-Sterling-Western Star introduces the new Sterling Bullet. This new addition to the lineup of Sterling work trucks is tough and reliable and easy to upfit and service. The Bullet is available with 4x2 or 4x4 drivelines, and cab to axle of 60 and 84 inches and GVWs of 16,000 to 19,500 pounds. The comfortable cab comes in regular (2-doors) or Quad Cab (4-doors) with a variety of interior options. The Bullet is powered by the Cummins 6.7 liter Turbo Diesel engine, producing 305 hp and 610 pounds of torque and features an integrated exhaust brake. Transmission options include the rugged Mercedes 6 speed manual or the heavy duty Aisin 6 speed automatic with power take off prep standard. For more information, call 877-621-0429.

New fungicide seed treatment registered

The recent registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a new BASF seed treatment, to be marketed for corn seed under the name Stamina fungicide, gives growers their best chance yet to get plants off to the right start.

"Stamina fungicide seed treatment helps control key seed and seedling diseases and improve stress tolerance," said Craig Lindholm, marketing manager, seed treatments at BASF U.S. Crop Protection Products. "This delivers healthy plants right out of the ground as corn seedlings have a stronger start, resulting in increased yield potential."

Field trials conducted throughout the U.S. during the 2006 and 2007 seasons confirm stand and yield improvements with Stamina. Seed and seedlings are better protected by Stamina from key diseases, such as Rhizoctonia. This is particularly important as earlier planting and increased use of no-till production systems may lead to slower emergence of seedlings due to cool, wet soils.

During four years of greenhouse and growth chamber studies by BASF, the active ingredient in Stamina showed quicker germination and more rapid emergence compared to untreated checks under saturated cold conditions.

The Stamina formulation is built on pyraclostrobin, derived from the same active ingredient as used in Headline fungicide.

"We're taking our expertise from our experience with Headline and applying that understanding and research to seed treatments. We see it as a natural evolution from the beginning to the end of a plant's life cycle," said Lindholm. "After all, it all starts with the seed. Strong yields come from strong, vigorous seedlings that are protected from disease and stress threats."

In addition to registration in corn, Stamina was also approved by the EPA for other crop uses, including wheat, barley, brassica vegetables, bulb vegetables, cucurbits, legumes, rye, soybeans, sugar beets and sunflowers.

For more information, visit www.agro.basf.com or www.agproducts.basf.com.

Company releases 10 new soybeans for 2008

Syngenta Seeds, Golden Valley, Minn., is releasing 10 new NK Brand soybean varieties with supply for the 2008 planting season. In addition, Syngenta Seeds is releasing nine more varieties that will be available for the 2009 season.

"The new varieties represent maturity Group 00 to a mid-Group VII and have demonstrated strong performance in trials," said Gene Kassmeyer, head of the Syngenta Seeds soybean product line. "Many are bred to provide superior sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode resistance, giving growers flexibility to choose the variety that matches the unique challenges facing each field."

The new NK Brand soybeans are available through Garst®, Golden Harvest® and NK Seeds dealers.

NK Brand Soybeans Available for 2008:

--S00-H7, Roundup Ready, with a Relative Maturity of 00-7: High-yielding with strong iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) tolerance plus Phytophthora root rot (PRR) field tolerance with the Rps1c gene. This true medium-bush plant type is suited to 30" and narrower rows with excellent standability.

--S06-W2, Roundup Ready, with a Relative Maturity of 0-6: Above-average PRR field and IDC tolerance with excellent brown stem rot (BSR) tolerance. Well-adapted for Western areas, this medium-tall, rugged plant has excellent standability and good stress tolerance.

--S14-C5, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of I-4: Very good IDC tolerance with good soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance and excellent BSR tolerance. Equipped with Rps1k PRR protection, this medium-height plant is adapted to all row widths and performs well in poorly drained soils.

--S17-B5, Roundup Ready, with a Relative Maturity of I-7: Top-yielding with above-average defensive ratings in all categories. This medium-tall plant is widely adapted for its maturity zone with excellent standability and best performance in 30" and narrower rows.

--S20-P3, Roundup Ready, with a Relative Maturity of II-0: Superior white mold tolerance, excellent BSR tolerance and above average PRR field tolerance with the Rps3a gene. Moves well central to east within maturity zone and is best suited to soils where IDC is not a concern.

--S22-C5, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of II-2: Top-notch pest and disease package features excellent IDC tolerance, race 3 SCN protection, above-average white mold tolerance, excellent BSR tolerance and very good PRR field tolerance with Rps1c gene. This short, bushy plant is ideal for Western areas.

--S34-R2, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of III-4: Excellent yields, industry-leading SDS tolerance, Race 3 SCN protection and excellent PRR field tolerance. A top-performer on highly productive soils, this medium height and bushy plant has superior emergence under no-till conditions and excellent standability.

--S35-T9, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of III-5: Rugged, high-yielding variety with Race 3 SCN protection and above-average SDS and PRR field tolerance. This tall-medium plant is ideal for stress-prone soils and has good standability.

--S43-N6, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of IV-3: Race 3 and 14 SCN resistance with excellent PRR field tolerance and very good SDS tolerance. This fast-emerging soybean also provides good stress tolerance.

--S44-D5, Roundup Ready and SCN, with a Relative Maturity of IV-4: Top-yielding variety with Race 3 and 14 SCN resistance, excellent PRR field tolerance with the Rps1c gene and above-average SDS tolerance. This medium height and bushy plant delivers improved standability over older varieties and excellent performance in stress conditions.

For more information, call a local Garst, Golden Harvest or NK Seeds dealer, or visit www.syngenta.com.

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