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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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Orthman Introduces New 1tRIPr Configurations

March 25, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Orthman Manufacturing introduces its 1tRIPr in all-new 3-meter transport configurations. These new strip-tillage machine configurations feature an all-new hinge design that combines Orthman's patented internal folding cylinder with a new split hinge, which allows the toolbar to fold under 3 meters for transport down the road.
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Innovative Farmer Introduces Strip-Freshener

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 22, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Todd Mooberry, strip-till farmer in Low Point, Ill., introduces his "strip-freshener" unit that he designed and is selling to Yetter for production. Runs in the spring over strips made in the fall to help them dry out and apply fertilizer to the strip. Also able to improve the ride of his planter, at least 8-10 percent.
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