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The world’s first 30-row, 12" corn head is like harvesting fields with a fine-tooth comb.
Total unit sales of tractors and combines have fallen month-over-month since June 2013, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says.
Dealers moved thousands of units in December, placing sales well above the five-year average for the month, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says.
Meanwhile, unit sales of tractors rose about 10% compared to the year-to-date period in 2012, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says.
In preview of the show, the organizers have awarded their innovation awards including these four gold medals.
Meanwhile, unit sales of combines rose close to 6% compared to the year-to-date period in 2012, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says.
The New Holland Guardian series includes four front-boom sprayer models with two chassis sizes.
If harvest has hit a rain delay or you’re caught up with the dryer and have a moment to read this, here are a few maintenance matters to keep your combine cruising during the final weeks of harvest.
You’re running your combine and hear the following sounds. Can you diagnose the cause?
Four hours spent prepping your combine before storage will save time and money next fall.
Agritechnica 2015 was bigger than ever this year. See what new tractors, tools and technology were unveiled at this year’s show.
In time for 2017, officials at John Deere say the company’s T670 model walker combines will feature improvements for better productivity, threshing capacity and straw quality for baling. U.S and Canadian small grains producers will also appreciate easier and less time-consuming service and maintenance.
As you prep your combine for this year’s harvest, here are some things to check before you hit the fields.
Blood on dirt and bone over iron. In 1950, Jessie Small jumped on a John Deere combine and drove into the pages of farming history.
When used combine values took a hit at several auctions in mid- to late December 2015 I thought the trend would continue in 2016.
Machinery Pete has the details on the highest auction prices he’s seen on a certain model of combine in more than a year.
USFR stops by Sloan Implements in Assumption, Ill.
Let’s talk used combine values, which, according to our data, have been holding for 18 months.
What you see on the cornerpost display in a combine cab isn’t necessarily what’s going on inside the combine.
The popular idea that you should trust your gut on a decision isn’t bad advice.
As wheat harvest gets into full swing, Machinery Pete says combine prices are on the rise.
Designed for maximum output regardless of changing field conditions, the new S700 combines from John Deere provide quick harvest setup and automatic on-the-go adjustments.
Pam Fretwell talks with Jeff Gray Project Coordinator with Claas about some of the newest automatic features on the LEXION combines. Check out some of the newest features on these combines to make your life easier this harvest.
Are you having issues with worn out transition cones and only getting 500 hours out of them? Then you’ll want to watch a video from Pam Fretwell with Ross Joost on a new product that will save you money!
If death by hammer blow at 2,700 rpm is the best way to kill weed seed at harvest, then make way for the Seed Terminator (ST).
Staying diligent means staying safe—and protecting your hard work from fire
As the number of machinery auctions increases across the country, prices for used combines remain strong. The data table on page 44 highlights auction prices for November 2017, and while not every combine sold on the high side, there are a few strong prices that jump off the page.
Producers stuck on the hemp sidelines may be able to take advantage of HempHub USA, a push by two companies to transport a decortication machine into states with legal hemp programs. Essentially, the processing machinery will leapfrog perpetual infrastructure roadblocks and enable farmers to bring crops to market.
Robotic harvest is knocking on the door of traditional row crop production and cotton growers may bring in the first fruits. A massive technological push steered by Cotton Incorporated aims to deliver automated harvest via fleets of swarm robots to U.S. fields within 10 to 15 years.