Show March 16 1994 Supplement to The Richfield Reaper-Reape- r Extra 15-- S Trees Thrive When John Deere Captures Nine Awards Given Proper Care Nine innovative designs developed by John Deere engineers arc among the 50 outstanding new developments in technology recently By Disturb roots: Larry Sagers USU EXTENSION SERVICE Containers have become a popular way to grow plants in the nursery for planting in the home grounds These plants can be transplanted any time during the growing season from early spring to late fall but require proper planting and watering practices for success There is a difference between container type plants Container-growrefers to a plant started as a seedling rooted cutting or graft and grown to a marketable size in a small volume of potting soil These plants have grown long enough in the container for a great number of roots to form and grow out to the edge of the container plants are dug with a soil ball and put into a container rather than burlapped Another type is the potted container t where rose trees or shrubs are placed into a container The transplant risk is greater with the potted container plant than the container-growor plant n Field-potte- d bare-roo- field-potte- d n Get ready to plant: i 11 Pre- pare the planting site for container plants with the same care as for fbare-roo- t balled and burlapped plants Dig the planting hole 6- - to deeper than the root sys-- l tern and two to three times the width of the container Try to re-- i the hole with the same kind of ’fill ' "koil that came from the hole Use peat moss or organic matter only if the soil has poor water holding characteristics such as sandy soil - Discard container j Re- - J move the container whether it is i sj metal plastic peat composition t fiber or paper This is recom- ’I mended even though the contain-- j er may be called a fiber plantable or a biodegradable type If the roots have penetrated a peat or paper container and cannot be removed holes should be punched in the bottom With plantable containers the exposed edge or lip of the container above the soil line should be removed or the container may dry out and not decompose t Know Your Soil Texture Soil absorbs irrigation water at a given rate This varies with each soil type Some crops require more than others so check soil moisture by spade probe or moisture meter — or use the "feer method If soil texture is coarse a handful of soil will tend to slick together slightly but will not form a ball If the texture is medium the soil will be crumbly but will form a ball soil will be pliable and will form a ball If you have a conservation plan on your farm or if the soil in your area has been mapped the SCS can crosscheck soil type and irrigation g data and provide you with the capacity of your soil for a d water-holdin- given crop L The container-gr- plant requires more care and attention in transplanting to encourage roots to grow into the new soil environment When t balled or burlapped trees and shrubs are dug many of their roots are cut and new root growth is stimulated behind the cut root ends This hastens the growth of new roots into the surrounding soil and establishment of the plant With container grown plants this may not happen as the roots are seldom disturbed or cut when removed from the container Before planting and after removing the plant from the container examine the root system to own bare-roo- determine if the roots have formed a heavy mass around the outside surface When the roots cannot be loosened use a sharp knife to make four or five cuts down the sides of the root mass from top to bottom Then fray out the roots with your fingers to extend the roots out into the new surrounding space of the hole Plant high: Place the container in the hole and at a level slightly above grade to allow for settling Planting high is preferred to deep planting especially for heavy clay and poorly drained soils around most homes Work the prepared soil firmly around the plant but do not compact it The most important elements in selecting a fertilizer for planting is phosphorus and potassium Do not place dry fertilizers in the backfill at planting time Use a liquid starter high in phosphorus Soil preparation of the entire area is important and a complete fertilizer should be added at that time Watering: Water in container-grstock essentialnursery ly the same way as for other newly balled anil planted bare-roo- t burlpapped plants Since root systems are small the first growing season after planting moderate watering is needed Be sure to wet the soil ball when you water This is especially important the first month or so until the roots begin to grow and become established in the new soil area Broadleaf evergreens or other plants located on the south or west side or under overhangs of buildings will require more water than plants in areas exposed to natural rainfall own Mulching: Mulching after transplanting is important Since some root injury usually occurs after planting a mulch of wood chips bark etc will conserve moisture maintain a uniform soil temperature and reduce weed growdh Apply mulches on fall plantings but delay mulching on early spring plantings until the soil warms up to encourage new root growth Mulching and frequent watering will encourage root rot in heavy soils so reduce water application Tree selection: Put the right tree in the right place Choose trees that are adapted to the soil and conditions nccrinp the magazine of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) This marks the first time any company has received nine AE 50 awards in one year eclipsing the former six award precedent set last year — also by John Deere Agricultural Engineering has featured the AE 50 for the last eight years The John Deere designs listed among "The Agricultural Engineering 50" outstanding innovations in product or systems technology include the 6000 and 7(XX) Scries tractors from 66 to 145 horsepower the 9965 cotton picker the 6500 sprayer the 550 Mulch Master the 400 Scries lawn r and garden tractors and the natural gas engine Components and systems of John Deere products that received AE 50 recognition arc the cushioned unloading-auge- r swing cylinder and the rotary-scree- n rake bar system on Maximizer combines sensor and the tractor draft-forc- e used on John Deere tractors equipped w ith an cleclrohy-drauli- c -- 76-Iitc- hitch A national panel of engineering experts selects the AE 50 each year The panel considers the technological contribution of each entry and how the design applies technology to benefit farmers and others by reducing cost enhancing quality and profitability and increasing American agriculture’s competitive position Some highlights of the awardwinning Deere designs include the steel frame and modular design of the six totally new 6000 and 7000 Scries tractors The concept isolates drive train components from stress loads for increased component life and permits belter implement compatibility to meet customer needs The ComfortGard cab on these tractors establishes a new level of comfort convenience and productivity for the industry The design of the 9965 cotton picker makes it the first picker in the industry to harvest five 34 36 h 38 or rows in one pass When equipped with picking units the 9965 provides the flexibility to pick in up to 18 different row configurations The 6500 sprayer features an infinite range of ground speeds to 152 mph and the control and convenience of electronic controls An optional electronic spray-rat- e control provides a constant application rate at any ground speed The innovative 550 Mulch Mastool that ter is a secondary-tillag- e has the ability to prepare a final seedbed while preserving large amounts of surface residue and thoroughly incorporate chemicals in one pass The machine’s patented incorporator wheels lift residue to the surface incorporate chemicals prepare a final seedbed and kill weeds by removing soil from the roots The 400 Series lawn and garden tractors include 50 new or enhanced features such as steering foolcontrol hydrostatic a imtransmission and shaft-drive- n plements The tractors operate at lower sound and engine emission levels natural gas engine The 76-lit- operating depth to maintain a consistent load on the tractor This draft sensing design increases tractor productivity and operator convenience by greatly reducing the need for the operator to shift the transmission to handle load changes Editor Here is a list of the John Deere facilities and their corresponding 1993 John Deere AE 50 designs John Deere Product Engineering Center Waterloo la - 6000 and 7(XK) Scries trxlors - tractor draft-forc- e sensor John Deere Dcs Moines Works Ankeny la - 9965 cotton picker - 65(X) sprayer - 550 Mulch blaster John Deere Harvester Works East Moline III is available in 150- - and versions The engine uses the latest "lean bum" combustion process for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions The engines arc designed with optional 4 psi and 20 psi gas supply-pressur- e configurations This allows for the variations in gas line supply pressures throughout the country The cushioned unloading-auge- r swing cylinder on the John Deere Maximizer combines provides the operator with smooth control of the p motion of the auger for topping off grain carts The new cylinder’s orifices slow the (extend and retract) rate of travel when the auger is between 85 and 105 degrees of its travel arc The design of the Maximizer’s rake bar system enrotary-scree- n sures unrestricted air flow to the engine radiator and aftercoolcr and the hydraulic oil cooler The system’s two rake bars attached to the rotary screen work with a vacuum material duct comb to cut and-siz- c that may collect on the screen into smaller pieces that llic vacuum duct removes sensor The tractor draft-forc- e monitors load deflections and provides a signal lliat enables the tractor’s clcctrohydraulic hitch to adjust - Cushioned 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