THE PLOWSHARE John Deere（犁头约翰迪尔）.pdf

Fall 2010 – Issue #21 THE PLOWSHARE News for John Deere Collectors New John Deere cob-collection system might be an old story History repeats itself, again. John Deere and Hillco Industries have just introduced a new cob-collection system for John Deere STS Combines. The new technology effectively and efficiently cleans and collects cobs with very little impact on harvesting speed and efficiency. According to Scott Jensen, segment manager for John Deere, the machine was developed in response to “the desire for farmers to find efficient methods for on-farm biomass collection.” “Renewed interest in cob collection has been bolstered primarily by the emerging cellulosic ethanol industry driven by the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard to support long-term energy security,” says Jensen. “Beyond the grain itself, the cob and husk material retains more energy and nutrient value than the remainder of the