August 1, 2009
The Scoop
A Plugfest
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM, From Editor Karen McMahon
An Unusual invitation arrived in our offices this spring, offering a rare opportunity to attend a hosted by the University of Nebraska. A Plugfest? What...
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Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
FIN TV How Deere will meet Tier 4 Diesel engines for tractors, combines and other off-road vehicles face a makeover starting in 2011, which is the interim...
How Deere will meet Tier 4
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Diesel engines for tractors, combines and other off-road vehicles face a makeover starting in 2011, which is the interim deadline for meeting EPA's Tier 4 stringent emission standards...
Tractor lab tests ISOBUS compatibility
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Nebraska Tractor Test Lab is expanding its testing to ISOBUS devices, according to Roger Hoy, director...
Biofuels blog: Misconceptions put to rest
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The “Changes in Gasoline” series of manuals for auto technicians is also good reading for growers who are interested in fuel economy. The Renewable Fuels Association published the manuals...
Talk
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
I recently purchased a Hi-Lift manual, portable jack. I need information on how to properly use the jack....
Products
Product: Online crop control
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David Hest
The World Wide Web, the go-to source for news, weather, market information and more, is now home to crop management software that promises anywhere access...
Web-Based Crop Software
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
FARMLOGIC www.farmlogic.com866/761-8001 FarmLogic emphasizes mobile convenience, ease of use and anywhere access. Although field records can be entered...
Combine leveler
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Hillco 3700 Sidehill leveling system will allow combines to stay level on hills up to an 18% grade and perform well on slopes up to 30%. The new leveling...
Combine-hopper capacity
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The New Crary Big Top grain-hopper extension will increase the capacity of the Case IH 6088 and 7088 combine models by 75 bu. for a total of 390 bu. Crary...
High-capacity grain vac
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A New high-capacity grain vacuum is available from Brandt Agricultural Products. The GrainVac 5200 EX will move 5,800 bu. of corn/hr. and 5,000 bu. of...
Cover Story
Bins with Brains
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David Hest
New automated grain-monitoring systems replace what is typically a seat-of-the-pants operation with solid science that takes the guesswork out of managing...
Technology
Twenty-first-century combines
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Jodie Wehrspann
If It has been awhile since you've upgraded to a more efficient combine, this may be the year you decide to buy. Farm equipment manufacturers have ushered...
Future of combine grain tanks
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
With All the advances being made in combines to keep up with today's higher-yielding hybrids, it leaves growers to wonder how grain tanks the combine's...
Trends
Seed safety
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Mark Moore
As the value of seed goes up, so does the market for seed treatments. Producers are looking at every option to protect their valuable seed investment,...
Good Buy
Good Buy: Big power, small frame
Aug 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Not Everyone wants a combine the size of the new Class 9 models. For growers who don't, a smaller combine that still packs the power of a Class 8 model...
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