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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $725 billion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013....More

The 2013 National Farm Machinery Show app is now available to download for free from the app store by searching for "NFMS '13." Download the app to prepare for this year's show in Louisville, Feb. 13-16. Browse through the list of exhibitors, check out the interactive maps, find information on visiting Louisville and more....More

The latest tillage implement from John Deere is the new 2720 Disk Ripper with a disk-ripper-disk configuration. This heavy-duty primary tillage tool will size and bury crop residue, penetrate and shatter compacted soils, and mix and level the soil. The new tool features a gang design with heavier C-springs, thicker gang tubes and the largest gang bolt in the industry, according to Deere....More

AMVAC Chemical Corp.’s SmartBox closed-application and handling system has undergone a redesign. Included in the changes are a large-format 5-inch color display, a new user-friendly menu-driven interface, simplified cabling and by-the-row control capabilities for maximum application flexibility. “The entire system has been streamlined for easier installation and easier control in the field,” says Nathaniel Claussen, AMVAC technical manager....More

If you’re looking for something extra special for the farmer on your shopping list this Christmas, you might consider sending them to one of the major farm shows in 2013 as a gift. Paris in February for the SIMA farm show will likely sound tempting to the adventurous farmer who’s wondering what to do during the dull winter months leading up to planting. Featured below is information on SIMA and other major farm shows in the U.S. and around the world for 2013 in case you’re planning to surprise a farmer with travel as a gift this holiday season....More

Changing axle widths on self-propelled sprayers to accommodate different fields and crop widths is not a convenient task. But the Italian sprayer manufacturer Bargam has solved the problem. The company designed an axle that allows on-the-go width changes from the cab. The new variable-width axle is available in two sizes, from 60 to 70 in. and from 70 in. to 85 in., both at center wheel. The sprayer must be moving when making the width change. An electronic control system is included to ensure safe operation....More

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are forecasting another good year for farm machinery sales. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) twice-a-year business barometer, the vast majority of companies expect “positive” to “very positive” results for sales revenues in 2013. The exception is the livestock sector, which is bearing the brunt of higher feed prices....More

Proper planter maintenance is critical in ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency during the short planting period. While it’s very important for farmers to make sure their planter is mechanically sound, it’s also important to check the electronics and technology on today’s planters. “The electronics on your planter affect productivity and bottom line, just like the nuts and bolts,” says Phil Jennings, Kinze service manager....More