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Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
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New inventions ease farm tasks
Farm Industry News traveled to the Minnesota Inventors Congress this summer to find the latest ideas and inventions that apply to farming. One invention, for example, is the Solar Clam (above), which is a solar-powered heating unit made for supplemental heat. See videos of several other inventions, including a plastic grid to disinfect livestock water and a device to easily lift gas tanks for welding.
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New RoGators, TerraGator NMS for 2010
AGCO Application Equipment updated its RoGator line with five models that are geared to the grower market. These models feature improved visibility, large tanks and front optional reload. Also new for growers is the TerraGator NMS (nutrient management system) for precision application of liquid manure.
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Green machines galore
From big machinery like a new high-horsepower tractor line and an 800-hp forage harvester to less expensive time-saving devices like the PitStop Pro tendering system, John Deere rolled out a full round of new machinery amidst a soft farm equipment market. Other new John Deere equipment includes a self-propelled sprayer, windrowers and a Load Command system.
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TALK
Treated seed
In the story “Seed safety”, nowhere was it mentioned that the only use for treated seed is to plant it in the ground. I work at a country elevator and twice in the past year farmers have delivered treated beans hidden/mixed with regular field beans. This is illegal! Elevators spend a lot of money to undo this problem, and whatever the expense, the farmer and his insurance company are going to foot the bill.
Treated seed can't be sold into feed/food channels. The only recourse for unused treated seed is to a landfill. And that may be subject to local landfill rules.
Farmers need to understand that trying to pass treated seed off as normal grain is a big NO-NO.
Paul N.
via e-mail
Vicon mower
I have a Vicon disc mower. I would like to know where I could find parts for it.
Gerald Sanwick
Viroqua, WI
Contact ACI Distributors, 3229 New Town Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301, 800/237-0562, wwwacidist.com.
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