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iCropTrak Chosen for USDA/NRCS Mobile Contract

May 15, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Cogent3D, Inc, announces contract award to assist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to re-engineer their mobile workforce with a new Mobile Conservation Planner App using iCropTrak to allow NRCS staff to spend more time with client collaboration and conservation efforts in the field.
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Leica Launches New Electric Steering System

April 25, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Leica Geosystems today released Leica SteerDirect ES, the latest retro-fit electric steering system. Customers can install the assisted steering solution effortlessly into all major brands and models. SteerDirect ES reduces input costs and operator fatigue.
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Video: Raven Introduces SmarTrax MD System

April 22, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
SmarTrax MD is a new simple-to-install mechanical drive steering system that allows growers throughout Raven's global markets to seamlessly transfer the ability to steer automatically across their fleet of vehicles, including multiple tractors, combines, windrowers and more.
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Video: Strip-Till Develops Perfect Seedbed

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Strip-tillers Adam and Gary Ford of Tonica, Illinois, talk about their experiences with strip-tilling. A part of their operation since 1996, strip-till has helped the Fords develop the perfect seedbed and deal with stalks. The Fords also explain the importance of the size of your strip-till bar matching the size of your planter.
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[Video] Banding P and K with Fall Strip Tillage

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, band phosphorous and potash with their strip tillage unit using precision farming equipment. They band-apply variable-rate phosphorous and potassium with their fall strip-till pass with an 8-row Orthman 1tRIPr strip-till rig.
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Searching For The Perfect Strip Till Unit

Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 27, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Finding the right combination of strip-till equipment to move residue and follow contours is a labor of love for Wisconsin strip-tiller Charlie Hammer.
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