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Apr. 8, 2013

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4 conditioning tips for superior hay quality

Producing consistent, top-quality hay requires tight management of harvest schedules to get hay cut at the proper time, then dried, baled and moved off the field quickly so the next cycle can begin....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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Is your farm data ISOBUS compliant?

As reported last week in Farm Equipment, Agricultural Industry Electronic’s Foundation (AEF) will host its next ISOBUS Plugfest this month at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. This is where manufacturers of farm machinery and electronics convene to test whether the electronics on the tractor and implement work with each other according to the rules set out by the International Standards Organization (ISO)....More
Mar. 28, 2013

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New 96-Series Avalanche grain carts from Brent

The model 1596 (1,500 bushels), model 1396 (1,300 bushels) and model 1196 (1,100 bushels) complete the new Avalanche grain cart offerings....More
Mar. 28, 2013

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5 new field cultivators you'll see on dealer lots this spring

Field cultivators, the standard go-to tool for seedbed preparation work, are among this year’s hottest equipment upgrades. Farmers are looking for new models that can both take out early weeds and clear away excess crop residue to make a clean and level seedbed for spring planting.
Mar. 27, 2013

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Quick tips: Preventing sidewall compaction this spring

With the potential for wet soils in some areas of the country this spring, compaction may be an issue during planting. Sidewall compaction in wet soils can be a problem, especially if the crop is “mudded-in” and a dry spell occurs after planting. ...More
Mar. 27, 2013

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Electric variable-rate planting from an entrepreneur

Toby Graham developed an electric-drive system that converts ground-driven planters into by-the-row variable-rate seeders with built-in row shut-off capability. Now, he’s updating the system with an optional tablet-based controller....More
Mar. 25, 2013

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Under consideration

If you have paid attention to these stories over the years, perhaps you’ve noticed that one particular vacation destination of mine shows up a bit more often than others. Nothing is as relaxing to me as a couple of days at Disney World in Florida. Sherill and I have been there a few times in the last four years....More
Mar. 21, 2013

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New innovations in grain storage systems for higher capacities and better grain quality

Large on-farm storage systems add profit potential but require more management...More
Mar. 18, 2013

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Equipment from Zeigler, John Deere, Apache, Fast, Yetter, Ag Leader shown at N.A. Farm and Power Show

The North American Farm and Power Show featured new application equipment including a RoGator from Zeigler, Equipment Technology's Apache sprayer, John Deere's 4830 self-propelled sprayer, and a pull-behind fertilizer applicator from Fast. Also shown were residue managers from Yetter and monitor from AgLeader.
Mar. 18, 2013

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AGCO Challenger, Kubota, Blu Jet, others display equipment at N.A. Farm and Power Show

The North American Farm and Power Show in Owantonna, Minn., featured machinery displays from AGCO's Challenger brand, Kubota, Blu Jet, Kuhn, Precision Planting, and Manitou.
Mar. 15, 2013

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10 creature comforts and safety features added to AGCO RoGator sprayers

Each growing season, custom applicators spend long hours in the field applying fertilizer and crop protection products over millions of acres. The spring planting season is especially demanding, as professional operators race the clock to complete farmer field applications on schedule. That’s why recent advances in application equipment not only focus on improved accuracy and efficiency, but also on greater operator comfort and safety. ...More
Mar. 14, 2013

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Inside scoop: Technologies coming to farm equipment

Program chair of this year’s Ag Equipment Technology Conference gives us the inside scoop at the technologies changing farm equipment....More
Mar. 14, 2013

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Drought drives uptick in fertilizer applicator sales

Farm King, a division of Buhler Industries, showed a new 60-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator for the first time at the 2013 National Farm Machinery Show. Tony Fath, product specialist with Farm King, says the product has generated a lot of interest since then, as farmers question how much fertilizer remains in the soil after last year’s drought....More
Mar. 14, 2013

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U.S. combine and tractor sales take big jump in February

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) this week released its February flash report on unit retail sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. Sales of 2- and 4-wheel drive tractors and self-propelled combinesthis year are tracking higher than the five-year average of sales for these products, according to the chart. A total of 310 self-propelled combines were sold in February 2012, while in the same month this year, 533 combines were sold, making February 2013 sales 72 percent higher than February 2012 units sold....More
Mar. 13, 2013

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Strip-till systems can provide key benefits for corn (Plus: strip-till tips)

Evidence has shown that strip-till systems combine many of the best aspects of no-till and conventional tillage systems....More
Mar. 13, 2013

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New from Case IH, New Holland, JCB, and more at SIMA Paris farm show

New Holland and Case IH displayed a wide variety of new equipment in their booths at SIMA farm show in Paris. Also at the show was new equipment from JCB, Duetz-Fahr, Kverneland, Hurliman, and more.
Mar. 12, 2013

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By-the-nozzle sprayer control

The capabilities of sprayer technologies that link GPS navigation systems with sophisticated by-the-nozzle controls continue to expand. Now, if you want a sprayer that can handle odd-shaped fields as well as a high-end planter with by-the-row shutoffs, aftermarket providers are leading the way. ...More
Mar. 11, 2013

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Roundup of new planter equipment and planting tips as growing season approaches

The time to start planting is coming up in about a month. Farm Industry News has gathered all of the most recent coverage of the newest in planting equipment and planting tips from the experts here in one spot. Don’t forget to come back to farmindustrynews.com for more coverage as the 2013 planting season approaches.
Mar. 11, 2013

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Machinery innovations from winter farm show

The first quarter of 2013 brought a new outlay of high-tech products, some still in the “concept” stage.
Mar. 7, 2013

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SIMA Paris farm show gallery 2: A robot, Massey Ferguson, Lamborghini, height-adjusting cabs, and more

The SIMA farm show in Paris featured new technology including a field robot and height-adjusting cab for self-propelled sprayers. Major exhibits included AGCO's Massey Ferguson and Valtra, Amazone and Lamborghini.
Mar. 7, 2013

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SIMA Paris farm show gallery 1: John Deere, Geringhoff, Great Plains, Polaris 1

The SIMA farm show held in late February posted record attendance. A number of U.S. companies were exhibitors, including John Deere, Geringhoff, Great Plains, and Polaris.
Mar. 6, 2013

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Incentive program announced for farmers using propane engines for irrigation

The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) announced its new Propane Farm Incentive Program at Commodity Classic, and Mark Leitman, director of business development and marketing for PERC, explains some of the benefits farmers can get from participating in the program. For more information, visit http://agpropane.com/programs-and-incentives/...More
Mar. 6, 2013

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Growers to test new FieldScripts planting system from Monsanto, Precision Planting this spring

Dave Robinson, Precision Planting, gives an update on the company's new partnership with Monsanto to bring FieldScripts to growers who will test the new planting system in fields this spring. For more information, visit http://www.monsanto.com/products/pages/fieldscripts.aspx....More
Mar. 1, 2013

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Fiscal cliff legislation contained huge equipment windfall

For tractor and other farm machinery purchases, “there was a huge windfall in the 2013 tax legislation,” says Roger McEowen, director of Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. ...More
Feb. 27, 2013

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How farmers shop

Okay, I know the truth about these farm shows. These shows, like the massive National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS), are really a farmer’s version of a shopping mall. At the recent NFMS, videographer Jim Radford and I shadowed Nebraska farmer Scott McPheeters. He has been a Farm Industry News Team FIN member for many years and is part of a family farm operation near Gothenburg. ...More