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Company reintroduces planter with twin row setup and expands 3700 Series to 20” and 22” spacings.
Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer say this trio of troubles are the most common errors they see in the field at planting.
The manufacturers have signed a supply agreement
Less than 15% of Farm Journal Pulse respondents have a brand-new planter.
The acquisition will help complete Monsanto’s Integrated Farming System (IFS) platform.
The two applications, Case IH My Shed and Case Construction My Yard, allow farm operators to view assembly diagrams, connect with local dealers and more.
New engines, redesigned configurations and additional options have broadened the machinery market in the past year.
Family receives a boost through Project Fresh Start.
Monsanto’s new product, which will launch in 2014, offers farmers two key benefits that will increase yield.
February is the time of year to make a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the country’s largest indoor farm show.
From sprayers to planters to combine heads, the company says the principle encompasses its business.
There are a million things to do once crops are planted, but a rainy day spent doing preventive maintenance to your planter can save time and money next spring.
Learn how to inspect parallel arms, disc openers and other components, plus pick the right attachments in Episode 1 of Corn College TV, Season 3.
If you traded planters in the past year, take time this winter to ensure you have all your ducks in a row before it comes time to hook your new planter to your tractor.
Electric drive will be available as an option for vSet meters.
The cast design reduces the number of needed parts, while a revamped seed meter enhances in-field accuracy.
Growing the planter business worldwide is a driving force behind the proposal with Iowa-based Bauer Built Manufacturing Inc., the company says.
In addition to adding horsepower and transmission options on tractors, the manufacturer also welcomes multiple machines for the livestock and dairy industries.
Innovations range from tractors to combine technologies.
Make next spring’s planter pass your most confident yet. And these two events have special guest Machinery Pete.
Corn College has announced its two winter seminars for the southern farmer.
Cover crops are gaining ground in the U.S., but their adoption has not been without a number of bumps.
Features of the new machine include an upgraded row unit, 90 bu. of seed carrying capacity and an overhauled frame for improved hydraulics efficiency.
For improved material flow through the machines of a reel disk, planter, and a baler.
Tight planting windows require a machine with enough speed and seed capacity to get the job done right.
The machine automatically switches seed hybrids while moving across the field.
Farm Journal will host six planter clinics to get your crop off to a strong start
Agricultural machinery firm Deere and Co. said Friday that it was laying off nearly 500 employees in Waterloo, Iowa.
Firm cites lower demand for its agricultural equipment.
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