Precision Planting’s Cory Muhlbauer discusses the company’s new FurrowJet fertilizer application attachment for planters. The system quick-attaches to the planter row unit and delivers fertilizer in three zones — on two wings spaced ¾ of an inch apart that slice through the furrow sidewall — and also on the seedling. This application method targets the seed roots and crown roots to increase uptake in early plants and create a safe environment to avoid seed burn.
Precision Planting’s Cory Muhlbauer discusses the company’s new vApply HD liquid application control system. Through the company’s 20/20 SeedSense monitor, farmers will be able to control liquid application across every pass on the farm for sidedress, sprayer, strip-till or liquid application with a planter.
Digi-Star's Gary Mill introduces the company’s new GT 560 Scale Indicator as part of its new Harvest Tracker system, which includes moisture sensing and GPS capabilities. Placed inside the grain cart, the sensor tracks grain flow to provide an average and also converts moisture content to dry bushels. The GPS feature records two readings, when the grain is unloaded from the combine and where it is unloaded in the field.
Seeking to provide an OEM steering solution for legacy equipment, Case IH introduced its AFS ElectriSteer assisted steering solution. Ryan Blasiak explains that the system is available for more than 700 vehicle makes/models equipped with an AFS Pro 300 or 700 display and is transferrable between vehicles and snaps on to an existing steering wheel.
Indiana strip-tiller Adam Souder provides an overview of Land Luvr’s strip-till row unit which offers coulter and shank flexibility for fertilizer placement along with multiple closing options.
Peter Goodge product manager with Kuhn Krause discusses the highlights of the new 1205 mounted Gladiator strip-till unit. The design includes a folding unit with an angled hinge that reduces transport dimensions and eliminates daily maintenance. The mounted system is also available in 4- and 16-row models, to complement the previously available 6-, 8- and 12-row models.
Don Niehs, general sales manager for Monosem, introduces the Response Smart Planting System Electric Row Unit. The new row unit features an electric down pressure system, electric down meter and electric depth control. It can run up to 24 rows off the tractor battery.
Jeremy Hughes with Horsch walks through the unique, pioneering features of the 1630 Maestro Planter at the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.
Mike Cleveland, vice president of sales for the agricultural division of Great Plains Mfg., showcases Great Plains' Accu-Shot Precision Fertilizer Placement System. The system delivers a metered amount of fertilizer next to the seed, so that the starter fertilizer is accessible to the seed, but not directly on top of the seed so seedlings aren’t burned.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we honor the life and legacy of Bill Richards — the ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ — who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.
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.