Polaris RANGER Becomes Sponsor of ProRodeo

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Company Announcement, Equipment

Polaris® Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced a national partnership recognizing the industry-leading utility vehicle (UTV), Polaris RANGER, as the “Official UTV of the PRCA, the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.” “Given that the majority of our members and fans reside in rural America, this … Read More

ANBO Manufacturing’s New Line of Grapples & Blades

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Equipment

ANBO manufacturing has announced a new product line of grapples and blades for Wheel Loaders, Large Tractors and Skid Steers with horsepower rating ranges from 100 HP to 300 HP. The grapple line-up includes a series of rugged and reliable rakes and rakes with upper grapples that have exceptional quality and high capacity material handling capability. “Products in this new … Read More

Deere Highlights Machine Sync Upgrades at #Classic15

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Commodity Classic, Equipment, John Deere, Machinery, technology

John Deere was pleased to showcase new enhancements to Machine Sync at the Commodity Classic last week. J.C. Funke, John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group, spoke with Taylor Truckey during the event to learn more about Machine Sync’s expansions. “We’ve taken John Deere Machine Sync to the next level in multi-machine automation and operational logistics,” said J.C. “We’ve expanded the original … Read More

Increase Uptime with Deere Operations Center

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Commodity Classic, Equipment, John Deere, technology

Growers got to learn more about what the MyJohnDeere Operations Center has to offer during a What’s New session at Commodity Classic last week. Deere Product Manager Tyler Hogrefe says the center provides customized tools to improve machine uptime, logistics management, and agronomic analysis in a secure, accessible way. “You can scale the program to meet your operation’s individual needs,” … Read More

Learn More About Miller’s Line of Sprayers

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Equipment, New Holland, NFMS

A big announcement came at the end of 2014 when New Holland announced their purchase of Miller. Brands have remained separate, but the duo shared booth space at the recent National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS). Miller had a number of equipment on display and Chuck spoke with Brett Reis to learn more about their product offerings. “We’ve got a Miller … Read More

Trimble Receiver Collects Data with Smart Devices

John DavisAgribusiness, Equipment, Trimble

A new pocket-sized receiver from Trimble is giving producers the ability to collect, with high accuracy, data with smart devices. This company news release says the new R1 GNSS receiver works with iOS, Android or Window® mobile handhelds, smart phones and tablets using Bluetooth® connectivity. With the evolution of smartphones and tablets, more field workers now have access to positioning … Read More

Vermeer Introduces New Bale Processor

John DavisAgribusiness, Equipment

Iowa-based Vermeer has introduced a new bale processor with limited numbers of the new piece of equipment available this year. The company says its new Final CutTM FPX9000 bale processor lets operators produce an optimal material size for feed mixing purposes, providing increased feed efficiency in cattle. “The Final Cut FPX9000 bale processor is designed to give you more control … Read More

FMC 3RIVE 3D Demo at NFMS

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Equipment, FMC, Insect Control, Insecticide, National Farm Machinery Show, NFMS, Video

You may remember us telling you about FMC’s 3RIVE 3D™ back in November at the NAFB convention. Here at the 2015 National Farm Machinery Show we got to learn a lot more about this revolutionary system that integrates formulation technology, application technology and active ingredients to increase net planting speed, in-furrow protection and early season success. FMC’s Matt Hancock says … Read More

50th NFMS is Underway

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Equipment, NFMS, Video

The ribbon and the cake have been cut and the 50th National Farm Machinery Show is officially underway. Joining officials from the Kentucky State Fair Board to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country’s largest indoor farm show were Kentucky Lt. Governor Crit Luallen, and the daughter of former governor Ned Breathitt who cut the ribbon to begin the first … Read More

Kinze Presents Kinze Cash™ Planter Sales Event

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Equipment, Kinze, Planting

Kinze® Manufacturing, Inc. announced Kinze Cash™ Planter Sales Event, giving farmers multiple ways to save on planter purchases. The sales event runs from February 9, 2015 to March 31, 2015 and offers farmers the following savings options: – 0% interest for 36 months and up to $12,500 cash rebate (based on planter model and model year) – Up to $25,000 … Read More