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Vive Crop Protection Products Five new fertilizer-compatible products are expected to be available from Vive Crop Protection for U.S. corn, sugarbeet and potato growers in 2019. 1. AZteroid FC 3.3 is a high-concentration, fertilizer-compatible fungicide that improves plant health, yield and quality of key field crops, including potatoes, sugarbeets and corn. AZteroid FC 3.3 controls seed and seedling diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani and certain Pythium spp. It contains azoxystrobin. 2. Bifender FC 3.1 controls corn rootworm, wireworm and other soil-borne pests in corn, potatoes and other rotational crops. Bifender FC 3.1 has a new high-concentration, fertilizer-compatible formulation and contains bifenthrin. 3. Talax FC fungicide provides systemic control of pythium and phytophthora, similar to Ridomil Gold SL but in a fertilizer- compatible formulation. Talax FC contains metalaxyl and helps potatoes and other crops thrive right from the start, resulting in improved yield and quality. 4. Midac FC systemic insecticide is a fertilizer-compatible imidacloprid formulation that controls below- ground and above-ground pests in potatoes and sugarbeets. It provides long-lasting protection with the convenience of tank-mix compatibility with fertilizers, micronutrients and other crop inputs. 5. Averland FC insecticide is a fertilizer- compatible abamectin formulation that controls nematodes in corn. It also controls potato psyllid, spider mites, Colorado potato beetle and leaf miners in potatoes. In-furrow application trials for nematode control in a wide range of crops are under way. EPA registration is pending for Talax FC, Midac FC and Averland FC and the new formulations of AZteroid and Bifender New Products Wil-Rich 483 Chisel Pro Built with 24-inch concave razor blades and 1,400-pound trip shanks, the Wil-Rich 483 Chisel Pro efficiently loosens the soil to bury the heavy trash of today's high-yielding crops. Engineered to properly size clods with lower horsepower requirements, it is an ideal tool to get a head start on spring seedbed preparation. Double rows of independently mounted discs can be set for desired depth independently of the shanks. The 7.5-inch nominal spacing of the discs pairs perfectly with the narrow-spaced shanks (15 inches) for superior residue flow. Wil-Rich's split-the- middle design offsets the coulters and shanks to properly size and bury crop residue for a smoother field finish. To learn more, visit your dealer or go online to www.wil-rich.com. 10 POTATO GROWER | NOVEMBER 2018 Valley X-Tec Hybrid Configuration Valley Irrigation announces a new hybrid machine configuration for its exclusive X-Tec center drive motor. The X-Tec motor's patented FastPass technology enables it to operate at up to twice the speed of ordinary center drive motors. The new hybrid machine configuration is configured similarly to how high-speed center drive motors can be combined with standard speed motors. The hybrid X-Tec pivot configuration uses the high-speed Valley center drive motors on the inner drive units and X-Tec drives on the outer drive units. While significantly reducing the lap time of a machine equipped with high-speed center drive motors is a key benefit, the X-Tec drive is more than just fast. It offers full torque capabilities at any speed, precision alignment, electronic braking, and smooth acceleration. For more information, visit www.valleyirrigation.com. Soucy HD Closing Wheel Family-owned manufacturer Soucy introduces a heavy-duty closing wheel, the Soucy HD closing wheel. Thanks to its high-performance material, this unbreakable, low-maintenance wheel is for all planter types. This innovation leads to less packed mud, no tire delamination, less soil disturbance and more durability, all of which minimizes damage to the harvested crop. Contact Soucy at www.soucy-group.com.