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Jun. 20, 2012

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Vermeer introduces the new BPX9000 Bale Processor

The new BPX9000 Bale Processor from Vermeer features a T-style frame, and the bed design and offset rotor produce even and consistent feed. An optional large square bale kit is also available. The BPX9000 is built to maximize bale processing and minimize operator stress....More
May 7, 2012

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New silage bagger for better compaction and mobility

Forage making has come full circle with Pacbag’s new Track-Pack machine. This multi-midsize silage bagger (10-, 12- or 14-foot tunnel) with hydraulic drive and track system instead of tires allows for excellent compaction, easier mobility and simpler operation....More
May 6, 2012

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Test drive of the New Holland H8080 Speedrower self-propelled windrower

Jordan Milewski, New Holland hay and forage specialist, demonstrates the maneuverability of the New Holland H8080 Speedrower self-propelled windrower, part of the H8000 Series....More
Apr. 26, 2012

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Team FIN test: Pioneer Appli-Pro Applicator system

The Pioneer Appli-Pro Super Low Volume (SLV) Applicator System is a new way to apply inoculant to silage using low volumes of inoculant. We put the SLV applicator on our self-propelled forage harvester and our round baler to see how it worked. We hadn’t used any silage inoculants in our operation for several years, but we were willing to try the SLV system once I saw how easy it was to put on the machine and what a low volume of product would be used. The standard application rate is only 10 ml/ton of silage. ...More
Apr. 23, 2012

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The top high-tech hay technologies: part 2

High corn and soybean prices have inadvertently created a hay shortage as growers have switched hay ground into row crops. As a result of this shortage, hay prices are now at record highs, ranging from $200 to $300/ton. To take advantage of these high prices, you might want to upgrade your haying equipment to help harvest this valuable crop.
Apr. 16, 2012

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The top high-tech hay technologies: part 1

High corn and soybean prices have inadvertently created a hay shortage as growers have switched hay ground into row crops. As a result of this shortage, hay prices are now at record highs, ranging from $200 to $300/ton. To take advantage of these high prices, you might want to upgrade your haying equipment to help harvest this valuable crop.
Feb. 1, 2012

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Coming soon: Self-propelled windrowers from Canada

In a move to better serve its hay and small grains customers, John Deere announced this week that it has formed a strategic agreement with Canadian-based MacDon Industries to expand its lineup of hay and forage equipment....More
Dec. 29, 2011

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Kinze, Tonutti Wolagri Group reach distribution agreement for Russian Federation

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. and Tonutti Wolagri Group have reached a distribution agreement for the Russian Federation in which Tonutti Group will assume direct responsibility for all Kinze-branded products and services in the territory....More
Nov. 18, 2011

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Nonstop round baler earns top international award for Krone

A nonstop baler from Krone will gather, compact, tie and unload a round bale in 40 seconds without stopping....More
Jul. 27, 2011

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New supersized twine spools from AGCO

AGCO’s new Giant Baler Twine Spools reduce the number of times you have to stop and refill twine on large square balers....More
Jul. 12, 2011

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John Deere unveils new Triple-Mounted Mower-Conditioner

Mo-Co combination offers a wide cutting width of 28 ft., 8 in. to enable large beef and dairy cattle customers and custom operators to mow and condition more hay in less time....More
Jun. 16, 2011

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AGCO to invest $40 million in Hesston, KS, plant

AGCO will invest $40 million in remodeling its Hesston, KS, manufacturing plant to build the company's position in the global hay and harvest market....More
Jun. 6, 2011

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Hot Products: Recycled tarps, Hobart welder, Rhino mowers, secure trailer coupler 1

See the latest new welders, mowers, trailer couplers and recycled tarps
May 23, 2011

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Hot Products: Crary hopper cover, Honda ATV, Kuhn mower and more

See the newest products from Crary, Honda, Kuhn, Onset, and Permatex
Mar. 28, 2011

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Kuhn Group will purchase Krause Corp.

The farm equipment manufacturer Kuhn Group recently announced it will purchase Krause Corp., another manufacturer of farm equipment. Kuhn is a large international company with $850 million in annual sales and its North American headquarters in Broadhead, WI. Krause is a privately held manufacturer of tillage equipment and grain drills located in Hutchinson, KS. The company posted $61 million in revenues last year and employed 230 workers....More
Dec. 11, 2010

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Automatic fill system on New Holland forage harvesters

New Holland introduced the Intellifill System on its FR9000 Series forage harvesters at the EIMA show in Bologna, Italy. The new system uses sensors to automatically start and stop filling a wagon with forage....More
Mar. 9, 2010

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Flex-wing cutter

Rhino says its new TS12 Stealth flex-wing cutter is strong but lighter weight to fit smaller tractors in the 35 to 50...More
Mar. 1, 2010

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Row-independent Head

MEASURING 30 FT. in width, the new Orbis 900 row-independent head by Claas of America will harvest 12 30-in. rows of...More
Nov. 5, 2009

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New hay wheel rakes, crop merger from New Holland

The new H5920 deluxe carted wheel rake builds hay windrows. Prices start at $6,400. The H5980 heavy duty wheel rake is...More
Nov. 5, 2009

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New Holland round and square hay balers and a new hay bale ID system

The new BR7090 specialty crop round baler easily bales cornstalks, hay and straw. Price: $47,393. The new CropID...More
Nov. 5, 2009

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500-hp Forage Chopper from New Holland

FR9050 forage chopper features the largest cab in industry, large cutter head and easily switched crop...More
Oct. 9, 2009

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Forage sorghum uses less water

Forage sorghum uses less water Advanta's BMR 6 (brown midribbed) sorghum uses less water for the same nutrition as...More
Aug. 20, 2009

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New 7950 Forage Harvester and 770 Corn Head

Cody Wilkinson of John Deere talks about the self-propelled 7950 forage harvester with 800 hp, which increases Deere's...More
Jun. 8, 2009

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New options on windrowers

The New Holland SP windrowers get two new options for increased productivity: an 18-ft. disc header and a windrower...More
May 18, 2009

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New Holland H5270 Pull-Type Tedder

The new H5270 pull-type tedder from New Holland has six rotors, with seven arms per rotor, for a 25-ft. 7-in. operating...More