February 1, 2007
Cover Story
Ground rules for refuge
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mark Moore
If you decide to plant insect-resistant corn hybrids in 2007, it is important that you also plant refuge acres, not only to meet EPA requirements, but...
Features
The Connected Farm
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By David Hest
When Clay Mitchell and his father Wade made the leap to assisted steering technology in 2000, they upped the ante by asking that the real-time kinematic...
Biotech Bandwagon
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mark Moore
The trait development bandwagon continues to roll right along, as companies respond to the growing demand for this revolutionary technology by adding...
Biotech's Third Wave
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Peg Zenk
It was first applied in medicine, then in agriculture. Now biotechnology is being used to improve manufacturing processes...
Light Up Your Nights
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Sarah Day
Lighting on farm machinery is dramatically better than it was a decade ago, and three factors are pushing the switch. The first factor is the increase...
BUY
Farm Show TV
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, From the editor, Karen McMahon
On February 14, the largest indoor farm equipment show in the country will begin in Louisville, KY. Thousands of farmers from across the Midwest will...
Combined Technologies
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
RAVEN INDUSTRIES and AutoFarm have announced a new partnership to manufacture easy-to-install assisted steering systems. The new collaboration has resulted...
FMC, BASF Collaborate
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Two large chemical companies have signed agreements to allow each other access to certain products. FMC Corporation has agreed to give BASF access in...
Wind-Powered Ethanol
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
A farmer-owned ethanol plant recently announced a co-development relationship with John Deere Wind Energy to put up two large windmills...
Cloned Meat
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Meat and milk from cloned cows, pigs and goats are safe to eat, according to a preliminary report from the Food and Drug Administration...
GROW
New Guidance Device
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The newly released Envizio Plus from Raven Industries offers several new guidance features, including AccuBoom, Autoboom and data-logging capabilities....
Fine-Tune N Rates
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Peg Zenk
With today's fertilizer prices, you need to make the most of your nitrogen applications to maximize the profitability of your corn crop. If you're willing...
Seed Corn Supply
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mark Moore
Reacting to the strong demand and higher prices for corn, American producers are expected to plant upwards of 8 million more acres of corn than they planted...
LEARN
Surfing Security
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The new ZoneAlarm secure wireless router Z100G packages wired and wireless computer networking capabilities with sophisticated hardware- and software-based...
Data-Protected Thumb Drive
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
USB flash or thumb drives are convenient for carrying and transferring computer data, but if you lose the drive, your data are at risk. Kingston Technology...
New Windows
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Microsoft's long-promised upgrade to its Windows operating system, Vista, offers a new look, more user-friendly features and new security fortifications...
DRIVE
Challenging the Champ
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mark Moore
The heavily competitive, and highly lucrative, truck market is likely to be a bit more competitive this year. New truck platform rollouts by GM and Toyota...
New Motor Oil
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Shell Lubricants says its new motor oil provides 50% more tread wear protection than its previous formula. Shell Rotella T with triple protection has...
FIX
Farm Workshop Redo
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Farmers frustrated with cramped, cluttered workshops will find clear advice on how to remodel or start new from the book How To Set Up Your Farm Workshop....
WORK
Rancher Revisited
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Karen McMahon
Honda's popular Rancher ATV sports a makeover for 2007. After selling a half-million of the Ranchers since it introduced the model in 1999, Honda boosted...
Greater Gators
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Jodie Wehrspann
Six months after discontinuing its Buck ATVs, John Deere announced it is expanding its Gator line of utility vehicles (UVs) to include three new models...
Work Truck Tire
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
A new tire from Goodyear features an enhanced tread for use on trucks that regularly haul heavy loads. The new Wrangler tire with SilentArmor Technology...
GPS Steering System
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Autofarm introduces a GPS tracking system that provides increased application accuracy and repeatability at 3 in. The company says the RighTrac allows...
High-Capacity Sprayer
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The New Field-Pro IV-1000 Bestway sprayer offers an economical way for farmers to apply their own chemicals and reduce costs per acre. The sprayer features...
CO Detectors
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Sarah Day
Every year 200 to 300 injuries and deaths are due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the National Safety Council. A CO detector could have...
TALK
Talk
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
CLIMATE CHANGE: I read the story on global warming in your December 2006 issue (Climate change winners and losers, page 6). It tells too much about the...
