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[Video] A New Era for Cross Slot in North America

Lewis Krueger, CEO of Cross Slot No-Till Systems in Appleton, Wis., talks about the unique seed delivery mechanism of the Cross Slot drill, how the gangs can be raised and lowered for different row spacing options, and some design and production changes that are in the works now that these machines are being made in the U.S.
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No-Till Innovations from the 2019 Summer Farm Shows

From planters to harvesters and everything in between, the No-Till Farmer staff found a lot of interesting new products for producers at the summer farm shows.
The summer farm shows offer a great way to see the latest innovations in ag equipment. Between the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Il., and Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb., No-Till Farmer staffers found a wide array of offerings to help improve operations.
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[Video] Hiniker Co. Breaks Down New Hemp Harvester

Matt Morrison, Director of Marketing at Hiniker Co., breaks down the new one-row hemp cutter from Hiniker. Designed to be pulled from a rear, three-point hitch, the harvester features rotary blade cutters, a belt-driven conveyor and a spring action designed to float the cutters at 1 inch above the ground.
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Tips for Verifying Combine Adjustments During Crop Harvest

Taking time to verify combine adjustments made in the shop match with the field conditions may seem time consuming but can minimize harvest loss as well as profit loss. This article from Iowa State University Extension discusses how to evaluate for pre-harvest loss and losses during harvest, and the types of in-field adjustments that can be made to minimize harvest losses.
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[Podcast] Guy Swanson and the Yielder Drill

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks Guy Swanson, who, along with his father, Mort, developed the Yielder drill, nicknamed “Old Yeller” which helped producers in the Palouse area no-till crops on steep slopes.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter talks with Guy Swanson, who, along with his father, Mort, developed the Yielder drill, nicknamed “Old Yeller,” which helped producers no-till crops on the steep slopes of the Palouse area.
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