On-farm grain analyzerBy: by Steve Webb Medium-sized device reads grain moisture, test weight and temperature.... Belt for binsTogether, the Johnsons and Sherfields developed a new conveyor system that can load a semi in less than 10 minutes while being very gentle on grain. ... Crops departmentAuger fill system. EPA approves Starane. Seed protection, spray treatments.... Ready to not rumbleBy: by Erik Petry Rotor kit upgrade turns Case IH 1680 combine into a smooth operator.... New from a FALL farm showBy: by Karen McMahon Fall and outdoor farm shows are a great combination. But this year, rain entered the equation, cutting Farm Progress, held near Danville, IL, to one day. Dodging the bad weather, we pounded the wood-chip aisles to bring you the best of the new products. ...Crops departmentEnd NH3 spills. Easy auger repairs. ...Getting the jump on grain pestsBy: by Peg Zenk You go to a lot of trouble to grow and harvest the best and biggest crop you can, so it makes good sense to provide the best storage conditions for that grain, as well. Thoroughly cleaning and treating grain storage areas before loading in the new crop are musts. Now several new products are available to help prevent damaging insect infestations. ...New from a Paris farm showBy: by Karen McMahon Every farm show yields its share of unusual equipment. Head to Europe and you'll see even more variety in farm tractors and implements. The SIMA show held this past February in Paris didn't disappoint us. The large show, held every other year, offered plenty of equipment that is never or rarely seen in the U.S. |