2015 Commodity Classic attendees were able to learn more about John Deere’s ExactEmerge planter technology that was unveiled last year in Louisville. ExactEmerge controls the seed as it moves through the seed trench allowing producers to plant accurately at speeds up to 10mph. 36 ExactEmerge planters were tested on over 75,000 acres in 2014. I spoke with Kelby Krueger to … Read More
New Holland’s Flexi-Coil® P Series Air Carts
On display at the 2015 Commodity Classic was New Holland’s Flexi-Coil® P Series Air Carts. The redesigned carts have an unprecedented number of patent-pending features for all operations. Chuck met up with New Holland’s Trevor Rempel, Global Product Marketing Manager, on the trade show floor to learn more about the rather large piece of equipment. “We started with a completely … Read More
FieldView® Upgrades from Precision Planting®
FieldView from Precision Planting enables farmers to capture and visualize their farm data, providing the tools they need to make data-driven decisions that can increase yields and improve efficiency. FieldView, available on iPad and online, allows growers to view real-time planting and harvest maps in the cab, improve scouting with mobile field maps, and drive decision making with automated yield-by-hybrid … Read More
John Deere ExactEmerge One Year Later
The big deal at the Farm Machinery Show last year was the big reveal of the ExactEmerge planter by John Deere and the revolutionary seed delivery system that allows for accurate planting at speeds up to 10 mph was still an attention-getter at the exhibit this year. “Last year was an exciting time,” said Deere’s ExactEmerge expert Kelby Krueger. “We … Read More
Kinze Presents Kinze Cash™ Planter Sales Event
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
Cotton Plantings Expected to Drop
A new survey says fewer acres of cotton will be planted this year. This news release from the National Cotton Council cites the group’s 32nd Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey that shows U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.4 million acres of cotton this spring, down 14.6 percent from 2014. Upland cotton intentions are 9.2 million acres, down 15.2 … Read More
Kinze’s New 3660 Planter Offers Electric Drive
A new planter from Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is promising some key advantages, including electric drive. The company says the already proven performance of Kinze’s 3660 frame will reduce potential soil compaction and offer an optional exclusive split row system using push units for superior residue flow. “The adoption rate of new technology and electronics in the agriculture industry is phenomenal,” … Read More
New Products From United Suppliers
United Suppliers announces the launch of Optify™ and Symbol™ Advance powered by Take Off®; two new products for 2015 crop season. Optify, a newly EPA registered plant growth regulator, promotes root growth and nutrient uptake when applied in-furrow. Symbol Advance powered by Take Off increases nitrogen use efficiency inside the plant when applied via foliar application. “We are looking forward … Read More
More Farmers Adopting Variable Rate Seeding
Low corn prices are causing farmers to take a hard look at what new technologies will optimize inputs while minimizing costs. As farmers begin to plan for the 2015 season, SST Software is seeing an increased interest in variable rate planting recommendations. SST’s decision support technologies are used by ag service providers around the world to provide precision ag services … Read More
Hick Chick Chat with Case IH at NAFB
At the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk I had a chance to visit with the fine folks from Case IH. What I learned was they are making more improvements for 2015 to better serve their customers. Zach Hetterick, center in the photo, is the High Horsepower Marketing Manager, says their high horse power has come up with … Read More