TREE TRIMMING--C&C Adventures, Inc., Stratford, Okla., introduces the Limbhog, a new tree trimming attachment that mounts to a front-end loader of a tractor, skid loader or backhoe. The commercial grade chainsaw slides easily into a receiver on the front-end loader and works off the tractor's auxiliary hydraulics. The unit comes with an 8-foot mast and reduces the risk of injury by eliminating the need for ladders, ropes and standing in the bucket of a tractor to reach limbs. Cut limbs fall in front of the loader, while users sit safely in a tractor seat. The Limbhog runs at 5,000 RPM and cuts up to 5-inch diameter limbs in one second. For more information, call 580-272-3194.

MULTI-PURPOSE GRAPPLE--USC, LLC, Sabetha, Kansas introduces THE CLAW Grapple Fork attachment with a universal type mounting that fits most skid loaders with a 44-inch wide attachment plate. The attachment is ideal for lifting items and cleaning any residential or commercial site. Each is engineered and constructed from heavy-duty steel with a 72-inch wide bucket and dual floating grapple claws. THE CLAW offers easy one-man attachment. For more information, call 785-284-0048 or visit www.uscllc.com.

TRACK SYSTEM--The VTS -Versatile Track System from Loegering features a durable track design that transforms a skid-steer loader into a highly productive track loader. The complete rubber track undercarriage bolts directly and quickly to a skid-steer's standard hubs. VTS utilizes forward placement of the front idler wheel to maintain flotation as well as added stability. By placing the front idler significantly ahead of the front hub position, VTS gains unmatched stability when digging and backing out of trenches as well as hauling and dumping heavy loads. For more information, call 800-373-5441, or visit www.loegering.com.

Company launches first Roundup Ready ultra low linolenic soybean

Dairyland Seed Co., Inc., West Bend, Wis., has recently announced the release of a new Roundup Ready ultra low linolenic acid soybean, DSR-20/RR-UL. This variety will be the first in the world to combine the ultra low linolenic trait with the Roundup Ready trait. A limited supply of the DSR-20/RR-UL soybeans will be available this spring exclusively through the Dairyland Seed sales network, with initial production contracts for the DSR-20/RR-UL soybeans through soybean processor Zeeland Farm Services, Inc., in Zeeland, Mich.

"DSR-20/RR-UL soybeans have approximately 1 percent linolenic acid while low linolenic soybeans have approximately 3 percent linolenic acid," said Dairyland Seed Marketing Associate TJ Strachota. "The DSR-20/RR-UL variety provides processors and food companies the ability to use these soybeans for a myriad of products because of the greater reduction of trans fats when compared to low linolenic soybeans."

"Extensive research and breeding has gone into the creation of the new DSR-20/RR-UL soybean variety," said Dairyland Seed Director of Research, Hunt Wiley. Dairyland Seed annually invests 15 percent of its revenue dollars in research to maintain industry leadership in research and technology. Wiley added the reduced trans fat soybean is providing today's purchasers with a product they've been asking for. "The DSR-20/RR-UL variety meets consumer needs while also providing our customers with a high-yielding, high-quality bean. We're excited to introduce the new DSR-20/RR-UL soybean," said Wiley.

"Our plant breeders have been able to combine technologies developed at both Iowa State University and at Monsanto with our world-class genetics. We appreciate Iowa State and Monsanto providing Dairyland Seed access to those technologies," stated Dairyland Seed CEO Tom Strachota.

The DSR-20/RR-UL variety is especially noteworthy because, when crushed, the health value of the soybean oil is as good as, or even better than, sunflower oil. Eliminating the need for hydrogenation results in no trans fats and improved flavor stability, meaning the oil maintains its natural flavor for longer periods of time. Today, soybean oil consumption is greater than all other types of edible oils combined. The new soybean varieties, like DSR-20/RR-UL, will help meet the growing trend of consumers seeking healthier foods.

For more information, call 800-236-0163, or visit www.dairylandseed.com.

Molecular breeding technology to advance soybean yield performance

Monsanto scientists are using molecular breeding tools to accelerate improvements in agronomic performance and higher yield potential for Asgrow soybeans.

Bob Buehler, global soybean breeding lead for Monsanto, said almost every Asgrow variety developed in the past several years has incorporated physical traits to provide disease and pest tolerance, which in turn can enhance yield potential.

As a result, the Asgrow 2008 Elites yielded 2.5 bushels more per acre compared to other leading soybean brands in Monsanto field trials. Buehler said future Asgrow lines will be developed using molecular breeding, which can increase the rate of genetic gain. Breeders rely on DNA markers to achieve improvements in important characteristics such as yield and tolerance to environmental stress.

"Molecular breeding improves the predictability and efficiency of the breeding process, so that we can provide farmers with faster access to new, high-performing soybean products," Buehler said.

This season, Asgrow is introducing 16 new Elite products, all high-performing soybeans providing farmers with excellent yield potential and consistent performance and plant health. Asgrow purity specialists take extra steps at the onset of the breeding process to provide soybean farmers with "better beans" that have the genetic purity and consistency to deliver higher yield potential at harvest.

"These breeding advances not only result in higher yield and profit potential for farmers, but just as importantly, will help the soybean industry meet the growing demand for vegetable oils from the food and biodiesel industries," said Jerry Devore, Soybean Marketing Manager for Monsanto.

For more information, call a local Asgrow seed dealer, or visit www.asgrow.com.

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