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Whether you call it slugged, plugged or wadded-up, a combine jammed with weeds or damp crop is enough to make a preacher cuss. Here are tips to minimize your frustration and downtime.
Too much corn is not making it to the bin in central Illinois as harvest season nears the finish line. If you’re still combining, consider Ken Ferrie’s recommendations to bolster results.
Manufacturing meltdowns are hitting the U.S., as semiconductor shortages expand into other components. Supply chain woes now pose a threat to the food supply and farmers’ ability to get crops out of fields.
“Precision and autonomy are an opportunity for us, and Raven really helps put us in a very, very competitive position,” Wine says.
My only conclusion is that machines can secretly talk to each other via some sort of long-distance mechanical telepathy.
USDA counts 12.5 billion bushels of capacity on U.S. farms, which is 900 million more than just four years ago.
This pair of Brent 644 gravity wagons sold at a southeast Iowa farm auction Wednesday.
To help with tricky harvest conditions, Mathews Company has introduced a new mixed-flow grain dryer called the Delta Series with SmartFlow technology.
The new Haulmaster series will span four models—1100, 1300, 1600, and 2000 bu. capacities.
The 2596 Brent Avalanche grain cart boasts a 2,500 bu. capacity and up to 1,000 bu. per minute unloading speed.
A variable year means the managing the grain in your bin could be equally challenging.
“All I could see was his head.": Minnesota Farmer Reflects on Grain Bin Rescue
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talks with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem about the importance of safety when working with grain bins on farms and agribusinesses.
Beginning in 2022, all Kinze single and dual auger carts will be branded Harvest Commander.
To celebrate the milestone, Unverferth introduces the 98 series spanning five models 2598 (2500 bu), 2098 (2000 bu), 1598 (1500 bu) 1398 (1300 bu), and 1198 (1000 bu).
With supply chain disruptions, what investments are you considering to ensure you have the inputs and flexibility you need?
“What we’ve learned from the farmers we can’t measure– it’s the most important thing for us in designing this robot,” Ben Johnson says.
Have you tried calling your local grain bin dealer over the past few months and gotten a busy tone? Grain bin manufacturers say demand is through the roof, driven by a variety of factors.
Weigh the pros and cons, upfront costs and production flexibility of each storage option.
The Canadian machinery maker is known for large-scale capacities and the new model boasts an additional 13% carrying capacity over the Haulmaster 2000.
During a tough farm economy, it’s easy to focus on the many challenges of business. Yet, is that daunting list blinding you to new business-growth prospects? “We have a tendency during economic downturns to
AgGateway has announced its leadership for the coming year, including the directors of its new Strategic Board and Operational Board, as well as leaders of the eight councils working within the organization. The non-pro
Hertz Farm Management appointed Jeff Troendle as its new president on Oct. 1. Troendle succeeds Loyd Brown, who served as president for the past 16 years.
Dennis Lindberg has grown rice in Butte County for more than 75 consecutive years. In this video one notable quote is, “The best treatment a crop can have is the shadow of the man who owns it.” Dennis blogs
New Leader is designing a custom dry spreader based on their NL5000 G5 for the DOT Power Platform.
Insect and weed control planning is starting for farmers now that planting is wrapping up. Leica Geosystems is capitalizing on the shift of focus from planting to maintenance. The company is combining several of its products into three customized options for insect and weed control as a special campaign. The special will last until June 30, and it includes guidance and section-control products for a wide range of accuracy levels and prices.