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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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Herbicide Resistance: Are Soil-Applied Herbicides Immune?

April 18, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection
Source: University of Illinois Extension Integrated Pest Management
The continual evolution of weed species and populations resistant to herbicides from one or more mechanism-of-action families represents one of the most daunting challenges faced by weed management practitioners. Currently in Illinois, biotypes of 12 weed species have been confirmed resistant to one or more herbicide mechanisms of action.
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Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
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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.

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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.
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