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Planter section control

May 1, 2009 12:00 PM

TeeJet Technologies' new RowPilot section-control device automatically controls up to 12 Tru Count Air Clutch planter sections when used in conjunction...

DGPS or RTK steering

By David Hest

Raven Viper Pro owners who want to add GPS automatic steering now can upgrade their system to AutoFarm FarmPro differential GPS (DGPS) or real-time kinematic...

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Combines

Deere Combine Steering Whiskers, and more

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David Hest

Although Technically a mid-2008 introduction, John Deere's AutoTrac RowSense corn-head-based steering system will be a new option for many growers in...

Trimble New Display With Dual Receivers

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David Hest

Trimble has added a new 12.1-in. touch-screen display with dual receivers, a new variable-rate application option for its EZ-Guide 500 lightbar system...

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Grain Handling

New From NFMS 2009

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Karen McMahon and Mike Boyatt

36-row planter THE NEW Early Riser 1260 planter with a 90-ft. width for 36 rows of 30-in. spacing is the largest planter that Case IH manufactures. The...

REAP energy benefits

Feb 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lynn Grooms

If You want to make your farm more energy efficient, you may qualify for a grant from a new federal energy program. The Rural Energy for America Program...

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Hay

New options on windrowers

Jun 8, 2009 2:15 PM

The New Holland SP windrowers get two new options for increased productivity: an 18-ft. disc header and a windrower crop merger...

New Holland H5270 Pull-Type Tedder

May 18, 2009 11:28 AM

The new H5270 pull-type tedder from New Holland has six rotors, with seven arms per rotor, for a 25-ft. 7-in. operating width...

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Livestock

New From Sunbelt 2008

Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Karen McMahon

Stacker bar A NEW 1925 Stacker Bar from Orthman Manufacturing is semi-mounted with rear lift wheels. The stack-style toolbar for 24 rows, 30-in. widths...

Roundup Ready alfalfa

Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM

Based On recent reports from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Roundup Ready alfalfa seed may be available to growers again by...

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Planters

Planter section control

May 1, 2009 12:00 PM

TeeJet Technologies' new RowPilot section-control device automatically controls up to 12 Tru Count Air Clutch planter sections when used in conjunction...

Expanded planter control

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David Hest

With a free firmware update, Ag Leader's SeedCommand planter control system now can control up to 36 planter clutch sections. It also supports row-by-row...

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Precision Farming

Upgradable GPS

Jun 30, 2009 1:54 PM, By David Hest

Leica Geosystem’s new mojoGlide technology provides dual-frequency positioning capability with 6- to 8-in. pass-to-pass accuracy without the need for an annual subscription for a correction signal...

John Deere dealers to offer Raven application products

May 5, 2009 2:04 PM, By Jodie Wehrspann

As early as this August, farmers in the U.S., Canada, and Australia will be able to buy Raven application control products at John Deere dealerships....

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Sprayers

90 feet of nitrogen

May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Russnogle

Side-dressing most of your nitrogen is a good deal for your crop, the environment and your bottom line, according to Amboy, MN, farmer David Burk. He...

Correction

May 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Readers who want more information on the TerraGator 3244 that was shown on the Good Buy page of our April issue (page 44) should visit the Web site nms.agchem.com....

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Tillage

Raising the bar

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By John Russnogle

Not All toolbars are built for the rigors of strip-till. That's not a problem with a new front-fold toolbar built by Harvest International, Cherokee,...

One-pass tillage

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Larry Stalcup

Labor. Time. Fuel. Those are three things Tim Jamerson saves by running a new plow after harvest on his Hornersville, MO, farm. Jamerson recently completed...

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