KUHN Krause, Inc. is pleased to announce the grand opening of its previously announced expanded manufacturing facilities at its manufacturing location in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Construction ground breaking for the high-bay 70,000 square foot building expansion began in April, 2012 and was recently completed.
The message from Nick Jensen, chief marketing officer for Thurston Mfg., and from agronomists from Monsanto, is that strip-tilling in cold climates will help the soil warm up faster, get corn out of the ground quicker and improve yields.
A new gauge wheel assembly available for toolbars will save time for farmers and make adjustment easier when setting toolbar depth as they encounter changing field conditions. The new 3500-113 Gauge Wheels operate using ratcheting screw jacks with 1¼-inch Acme threads, and all adjusting parts are zinc plated for rust prevention.
If you haven't heard of Richard Follmer, just know that you've probably used a version of his invention if you've used a strip-till unit recently. The owner of Progressive Farm Products in Hudson, Ill., invented the midmount, dual-placement strip-till toolbar that is being used by thousands of Corn Belt farmers.
Mike Olson, sales manager for Ag Leader Technology, talks about the negative impact of a wetter than average spring and how de-nitrification is causing problems in some part of the US. He also explains the role crop sensors can play in analyzing crop health and determining what nitrogen application is needed across a field.
AGCO,Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today a new global corporate initiative that addresses all aspects of precision farming technology and how farmers can optimize their operations through AGCO products and new services.
Sean Arians, product marketing manager for Precision Planting, talks about the new vDrive system for variable rate planting from Precision Planting. Powered by 20/20 SeedSense, the electric vDrive system brings single-row control to vSet meters.
Dave Benson, Director of Sales & Marketing for Bestway, introduces the new AutoGlide Auto Boom Height Control System at Farm Progress 2012. The system uses ultrasonic range sensors mounted on the spray boom to continually monitor and maintain a consistent boom height.
Rodney Arthur explains how Dawn's Hydraulic Downforce Actuator works with the Foresight Ground Hardness Sensor on the RFX row unit. This unit currently has been released for Deere and Kinze. We caught up with Arthur in the Dawn booth at the 2012 Farm Progress Show.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the team pays a visit to No-Till Innovator Jim Leverich for a look at some of his new equipment in Sparta, Wis.
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.