Landoll showed off its latest vertical tillage machine at the National Farm Machinery Show at Louisville, Kentucky — the 7500 Series VT Plus. The implement comes with adjustable gangs which allows the operator to change the angle of the disc gangs from the comfort of their tractor. "We can do more with this with adjustments... Read More
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As technology advances, spot sprayers are becoming more and more of a viable option — a helpful evolution given the advent of herbicide resistance and the increased focus on environmental stewardship. Trimble has added to the Weedseeker line up with an updated version of the spot-spraying system, dubbed the Weedseeker 2. The tech is mounted... Read More
John Deere's new ExactRate liquid fertilizer application system is designed to help farmers deliver accurate nutrient placement at precise rates during planting. The company rolled out the new system last month at the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) at Louisville, Kentucky. In this interview, Deere product manager Brady Alley explains that ExactRate is another of... Read More
The Gleaner S9 series includes three models: the S96, S97, and S98. The all-crop combine means operators don't have to change concaves for different crops, and is especially useful for plants that tend to wrap — such as hemp and milo. Gleaner specialist with AGCO, Todd Davis, was on hand at the National Farm Machinery... Read More
Working in a chicken barn with a tractor can be tricky, especially when dealing with low-clearance areas. To combat this, and other poultry-related equipment needs, New Holland launched the Workmaster "Poultry House Special" tractor. Todd DeBock, product marketing manager for New Holland North America, was at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show to show off... Read More
Two years after it launched its Mach Till high-speed disc, Kinze returned to the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) last month with slimmer, second-generation versions of the machine. Best described as "hybrid horizontal tillage," Kinze is introducing three new configurations of the high-speed disc that features a narrow transport design to allow farmers to transport... Read More
If you are familiar with JCB's 541-70 telehandler, the latest model has launched — with a complete redesign of the cab. Regional sales manager for JCB, Brandon Hawkins, was at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show for the official launch. "We're bringing in a lot of the features and benefits that we had in our... Read More
Fendt Ideal combines — minus a steering column and wheel — will make their debut in North America for harvest 2021. AGCO made the announcement this week at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. The IdealDrive steering system is the first joystick steering system for a combine released by a major manufacturer, says AGCO.... Read More
Bigger isn't always better, as is the case with the new 1745 MaxEmerge 5 planter, says John Deere. The manufacturer rolled out the planter at the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) earlier this month, touting narrow transport capabilities, a split-row configuration, a fit for small fields and no-till, and compatibility with older tractors. The key... Read More
Woods Equipment has been around since the 1940s and was one of the first companies to produce tractor-mounted rotary cutters. The BrushBull rotary cutter has been around for quite some time as well, with many improved iterations since the original. The latest model made its debut at the National Farm Machinery Show at Louisville, Kentucky,... Read More