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

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:04:00 +0000

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.

Agricultural demand creating ‘white hot market’ for ag tires

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:32:00 +0000

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.

New Tier 4 engine producing increased fuel and operating efficiencies

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:58:00 +0000

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..

North and Central Texas hope to make excellent wheat crop

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:42:00 +0000

Texas wheat farmers from central Texas to the northeast corner of the state are poised to make one of the best crops in recent memory. The combination of ample rainfall through fall and winter, mild weather and an early spring make bin-buster yields possible, say farmers and a Texas AgriLife Extension specialist.

Pecan producers reaping GPS rewards

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:32:00 +0000

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.

Resistant-glyphosate issues bringing new herbicide systems to market

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:02:00 +0000

BASF is bringing more products to market as farmers search for solutions to controlling weeds that have become resistant to glyphosate herbicide.

Monsanto pushing drift reduction as part of new Xtend launch

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Monsanto is gearing up for the launch of its new Roundup Ready Genuity Xtend trait which will include tolerance to its Roundup and dicamba herbicides. As part of the launch campaign, Monsanto is urging farmers to take additional steps to prevent problems with drift not only for Xtend but for other herbicides.

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

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:00 +0000

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.

Field to Market helping growers take stock of food supply chain

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Field to Market, or The Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, is a coalition of “very diverse” organizations aimed at finding ways to feed a growing population with a growing appetite. The coalition realizes this has to be done without depleting the world’s resources.

New Hesston baler gives growers more hay by the truckload

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:55:00 +0000

As fuel costs continue to rise, farmers are paying more to transport their crops to market. One way growers can help their cause is by finding ways to move more of what they’re getting paid for in the same truckload.