Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
4-26-02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Jerry Harrington, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (515) 334-6908,
Jerry.Harrington@pioneer.com
Darren Jarboe, Iowa Grain Quality Initiative, (515) 294-3137, jarboe@iastate.edu
Jean McGuire, Iowa State University Extension, (515) 294-7033, jmcguire@iastate.edu
New Tools for Raising Identity-Preserved Corn and Soybeans
New seed technologies and special grain production opportunities are giving Midwest corn and soybeans producers the chance to produce consistent, high-quality grains and oilseeds. These products often earn higher prices resulting in more income for these growers. With those premiums come requirements that strict identity preservation practices be used when growing and harvesting these crops.
A new tool is now available to help farmers protect the identity of these specialty crops during the planting process. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. and the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative (IGQI) have teamed up to develop the "Planter Clean-out Procedures for Corn and Soybeans" video.
"Planting is the one step in the production process where a grower can do the most to control the identity of grain and oilseeds," says Mark Hanna, ISU Extension agricultural engineer. Based on a publication developed by Hanna, the program provides an overview of why planter clean-out is important, general planter clean-out procedures and specific clean-out procedures for several planter types.
"Actual clean-out procedures for a number of the planters range from one or two minutes up to three or four extra minutes per row unit," says Hanna. "So, even for a 12-row planter we might be talking about just an extra half hour or 40 minutes."
The video was produced by ISU Extension staff, including Hanna, at one of ISU's research farms. Pioneer provided video footage and a grant for production of the program along with an identity preservation specialist to provide technical assistance. IGQI provided additional technical assistance support for development of the clean-out procedures.
The VHS video can be ordered through the ISU Extension Web site: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/pubs/Order.html. The video identification number is VID 41. Clicking on the "Order Publications" link on the far left side of the page will bring up specific ordering instructions. The cost is $20.00, plus shipping, for Iowa residents and $25.00, plus shipping, for all others.
Field friendly planter guides outlining specific clean-out procedures for the planter types featured in the video will also be available for order. A list of the planter types and ordering numbers is provided below. To order one of the laminated guides, simply follow the procedures provided for ordering the video. The cost of each guide is $2.00, plus shipping.
| Brush Mechanism (Kinze & John Deere) | PM 1902 |
| Case IH 1200 Series | PM 1903 |
| Case IH Central Seed Hopper | PM 1904 |
| Finger Mechanism (John Deere & Kinze) | PM 1905 |
| Grain Drill | PM 1906 |
| John Deere Vacuum | PM 1907 |
| White Air | PM 1908 |
The video and guides will also be available through ISU county extension offices in May.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers, and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides advanced plant genetics, crop protection solutions and quality crop systems to customers in nearly 70 countries. During 2002, DuPont is celebrating its 200th year of scientific achievement and innovation - providing products and services that improve the lives of people everywhere. Based in Wilmington, Del., DuPont delivers science-based solutions for markets that make a difference in people's lives in food and nutrition, health care, apparel, home and construction, electronics and transportation.
You can learn more about Pioneer at http://www.pioneer.com.
The Iowa Grain Quality Initiative project developed from interest by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, the Iowa Legislature and Iowa State University Extension in increasing the value of Iowa grain. Through this common vision IGQI was created. These organizations united in the belief that matching grain quality more closely to specific users' needs would promote economic growth. You can learn more about IGQI at http://www.iowagrain.org.
Iowa State University Extension matches the resources of ISU to your needs. Extension helps agriculture and natural resources grow food and fiber, and care for the environment, business and industry prosper, communities develop leaders, families make decisions, youth build life skills and all of Iowa grow through extended and continuing education. You can learn more about ISU Extension at https://www.extension.iastate.edu.
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