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Trimble Unveils New NextSwath End of Row System

January 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
T.J. Schulte, marketing manager with Trimble Navigation, discusses the new NextSwath end of row system with implement compensation. The technology allows operators to turn at the end of a row with the touch of a button, and draws a path around the corner that steers the tractor and implement to follow the same guidance line, reducing turning time and compaction.
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Selecting a Strip-Till Rig

January 7, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
Source: Alan Meijer, NC State University, Soil Science
Selecting the right tool for a job is essential. When that tool is as important and expensive as a farm implement, the same holds true - you want to buy farm equipment that does what you want; is strong, durable, and reliable; and is generally the best value for your money.
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7 Steps for Post-Harvest Yield Monitor Maintenance

December 12, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture
The end of harvest marks a good time to implement good management practices for yield monitors including taking steps to winterize components. Yield monitors continue to increase and in most cases are standard options on today's combines with the yield-mapping data being important information for precision agriculture services offered across the agriculture industry.
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Exploring Setup and Benefits of Strip-Till

December 8, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
Farmers have increasingly shifted away from conventional tillage to some form of reduced tillage. In part, this reflects efforts to control labor, fuel, and maintenance costs as well as the recognition that tillage can contribute to a decrease in overall soil health.
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