Used Farm Tractors Aid Sustainability
Written by admin on February 10, 2010 – 12:20 am -By Drew Davidson Many small farmers are moving toward a more environmentally conscious model of agriculture. For the small farmer, this move comes with economic risks. By purchasing, fixing and maintaining used farm tractors, the farmer can mitigate his economic risk while creating a new way of sustainable agriculture on his own farm. Most small family farmers are self-taught experts in many fields. They have to be. For them, maintaining and fixing their own equipment is imperative to their economic survival. Therefore, most used farm tractors are in good shape or in easily fixable shape. As their needs change, farmers frequently sell their used equipment. Finding these tractors and other equipment is easy. Most farm bureaus, online farm community... more
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40th Annual Power Show Ohio
Written by admin on January 19, 2010 – 1:49 pm -40th Annual Power Show Ohio January 29, 30 & 31, 2010 Ohio Expo Center Columbus, Ohio “40 Shows and Still Going Strong” Power Show Ohio has solutions on display. When it comes to new technology, the greening of the power equipment industry and safety, Power Show Ohio will draw together the innovators and products that will inspire customers. Showcasing a wide variety of power equipment, Power Show Ohio will be a perfect opportunity for full-time farmers, part-time farmers, landscapers, contractors, commercial cutters, municipalities and all equipment users to see and learn just about everything there is to know about power equipment. Power Show Ohio has become an event not to miss for all types of users of all kinds of power equipment.... more
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2010 To Be a Good Year for Ag Industrial Equipment
Written by admin on January 12, 2010 – 7:00 pm -A trifecta of above-trend GDP growth, greater-than-expected inflation and domestic farmers’ strong financial standing should make 2010 a promising year for agricultural industrial equipment manufacturers, as prices for storable commodities stay strong and farmers have the extra cash to update equipment. “Curves for corn and soybeans, which are two important domestic crops, are still in contango, which means as a farmer, you can still sell forward at pretty attractive relative-to-historical prices to lock in good prices for next year,” said Paul Mammola, an analyst with Sidoti & Company, LLC. “I think that although farmers have spent quite a bit over the past couple of years, the continued trend in strong commodity prices still leads... more
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The Future of Farming: National Farm Machinery Show
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 11:56 am -The future of farming is coming to the 44th National Farm Machinery Show, as the nation’s largest indoor farm show returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in February. Start the year with row after row of quality products and services, hands-on demonstrations of the latest technological advancements, and a variety of free seminars. Don't miss the high-intensity action of the Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta. These ground-pounding trucks and tractors are competing for the fame and glory that comes with winning at the oldest indoor tractor pull in America. Make plans now to be a part of the cutting edge display of equipment and technology at this year's National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull. National... more
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Mahindra USA Opens New Distribution Point in Tennessee
Written by admin on December 16, 2009 – 8:48 pm -Farm equipment maker Mahindra USA Inc. announced it will open a new assembly and distribution point in Chattanooga, Tenn., effective Dec. 31. Mahindra USA said it has moved its North American headquarters from Tomball, Texas, to co-locate with its Houston assembly plant. The new assembly and distribution point will take the place of Mahindra USA's Calhoun, Ga., facility and will move assembly and distribution of Mahindra Tractors approximately one hour north, according to the company. Mahindra USA worked with one of its partners to identify a suitable distribution channel solution that would meet both its customers' and dealers' requirements for its products, while shifting assembly from its Calhoun facility, the company said. "Our primary... more
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Spend Quality Time With Your Combine after the Harvest
Written by admin on December 6, 2009 – 1:21 pm -By the end of harvest most farmers are sick and tired of being around their combine. Their first impulse is to park it, forget it and move on to fall tillage, hauling grain, and the hundreds of other chores that piled up during harvest. The idea of spending a day cleaning a combine before putting it away for the winter doesn't sound like much fun and often gets delayed till mid-winter or the second week of Never. Here are the facts: it WILL take all of a day for one man to do a thorough job cleaning a combine and prepping it for storage. The good news is that all the time and effort is not wasted. From my experience, a combine that is stored direct from the field will cost its owner an extra $200 to $500 before or during the next harvest. Much... more
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15 things to know about upcoming Farm Progress Show
Written by admin on August 30, 2009 – 4:38 pm -By Christine Des Garennes DECATUR – You've been to every Farm Progress Show since you could wear overalls. Whatever your motivation for going to the Farm Progress Show, a packed day at the Decatur event could include checking out the latest tractors, attending a horse training seminar, picking up landscaping ideas and eating barbecue chicken sandwiches. "Everybody is familiar with the Chicago Auto Show or the Detroit Auto Show, where the latest (car and truck) models are rolled out. That's what this is for the ag industry," said Matt Jungmann, national show manager for the Farm Progress Cos. The Farm Progress Show runs Tuesday through Thursday on a sprawling site east of Decatur on and adjacent to Richland Community College. It has been held... more
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Ag Progress Days are BIGGER THAN LIFE
Written by admin on August 23, 2009 – 7:41 pm -By DAVID THOMPSON dthompson@sungazette.comm STATE COLLEGE - For three days last week, thousands of people converged on Rock Springs Township near State College to look at the latest in what agriculture has to offer in equipment, technology and farming practices. Now in its 41st year, Ag Progress Days, held Tuesday through Thursday at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center of Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences, attracted an estimated 45,000 people over three days, according to Chuck Gill, news coordinator for the college. Visitors were given an opportunity to get an up-close view of harvesting equipment, tractors, feeding and watering systems, fencing, feed storage systems, heating systems, livestock trailers,... more
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AG CONNECT Expo debuts in 2010
Written by admin on August 13, 2009 – 9:33 pm -Laurie Potter, Deputy Machinery Editor New tradeshow to debut Today's agricultural markets are no longer impacted by small, local factors but by economic, political, and social events happening around the world. As agriculture has evolved into a global and dynamic industry, producers need to be equipped with the best possible information, without boundaries, in order to be competitive. "Research reveals that producers and other industry professionals really want more substantive discussions with industry leaders and want to learn more about how agriculture around the world will affect their businesses," says Charlie O'Brien, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), vice president, agricultural services. "They want the ability to rub elbows... more
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John Deere AutoConnect Mowers Really Work
Written by admin on August 7, 2009 – 2:58 pm -by Hank Will When I first read of Deere & Company’s AutoConnect mid-mount mowing deck, designed for the 3000 Twenty-series compact utility tractors, I was pleasantly surprised. When I got to experience the technology down in Sarasota, Florida, last week, my pleasant surprise turned into complete excitement. This new design, coupled with some mid-mount hitch innovation, reduces a once vexing, knuckle-busting task to a relaxing walk in the park. Hard as it is to believe, the AutoConnect feature automatically connects the mower deck to the tractor and hooks up the difficult to reach PTO shaft when the operator drives over the top of the mower. This means you can install your mower deck in seconds without leaving the tractor seat. You need... more
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