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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.