Farm Equipment

Today farmers’ shops, storage facilities and offices bulge with a wide range of equipment and technologies to keep them at maximum productivity and profitability. From the work-horse tractor to harvesting equipment and GPS and other technologies that guide them, the tools of production are ever-evolving. With each season, new ideas take shape and find permanent places on U.S. farms.

May 21, 2012

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U.S. ag tire market gets a new entry with European flair

Rising sales of U.S. farm equipment has increased the demand for ag tires. A company that has been around in Europe for decades has decided to step into that market with a new plant in Charles City, Iowa. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Mitas CEO Jaroslav Cechura discussed the new entry at a grand opening ceremony for the $52 million plant....More
May 10, 2012

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U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. seeks legislative fix to regulation burden

Custom harvesters are making their way to the Southern Plains, preparing for a busy winter wheat harvest. Once again, these harvesters are facing a unique regulatory burden. Without a Hazardous Material endorsement on a Class A Commercial Drivers License, operators can only haul 119 gallons of fuel....More
May 4, 2012

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Agricultural demand creating ‘white hot market’ for ag tires

Higher corn and soybean prices have created increased demand for agricultural equipment and that demand is backing up all the way through the supply chain. One area where that has been felt is the agricultural tire sector where companies have been challenged to fill orders....More
May 4, 2012

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Precision fertilizer placement in strip-till complicates soil sampling

Band fertilizer placement may cause non-uniform distribution in the soil....More
May 3, 2012

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New Tier 4 engine producing increased fuel and operating efficiencies

With most of the major equipment companies now choosing the Selective Catalytic Reduction or SCR technology to meet EPA’s Tier 4 emission requirements, what can farmers expect from future tractors. Case IH’s Roger Lewno discusses the new system and the new operating efficiency from SCR in this interview. Lewno was one of a number of Case IH personnel on hand for Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn.....More
May 2, 2012

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Cost management, efficient water use two more keys to peanut profits

Coming in at No. 6 and No. 5, respectively, in the “Top 10 Keys to Peanut Profitability” are cost management and efficient water use....More
May 2, 2012

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Reduced-tillage, precision farming two more keys to peanut profits

Reduced-tillage comes in at No. 8 and precision farming is listed as the No. 7 key to peanut profitability in the Southeast....More
Apr. 27, 2012

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Pecan producers reaping GPS rewards

More and more applications for GPS technology are being realized for production agriculture. One of the most recent examples is using GPS systems to plant commercial pecan trees in orchards within one-half inch accuracy. GPS also has a future in variable input management in pecan orchards allowing more precise applications and the potential to save producers’ money. This technology could also be applied to other tree nut crops....More
Apr. 25, 2012

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Agriculture emergency response training April 28 at Stiles Farm Foundation

A comprehensive farm safety training program for emergency services personnel is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 at the Stiles Farm Foundation, located one mile east of Thrall, Texas....More
Apr. 24, 2012

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‘Tricked out’ skid steer to be auctioned for FFA Foundation

Case IH has been showing a “tricked out” skid steer at a series of farm shows across the country. This coming September, the skid steer will be auctioned online with the proceeds going to the FFA Foundation....More