New A-Series applicators from Fast Ag Solutions offer a narrow transport width of 11 feet, 10 inches. With tank capacities of 1800 and 2600 gallons, the A-Series is available in two widths of 60 and 66 feet.
Equipment Technologies has unveiled a new series of self-propelled, hydrostatic sprayers. Bruin Sprayers will be available in two models: HS700 (700 gallon) and HS1100 (1,100 gallon).
AGCO introduces the RoGator C Series self-propelled row crop applicators and all-new LiquidLogic system, delivering innovations needed to meet the needs of today’s crop production industry, professional applicators and farmers.
Raven Industries Applied Technology Division introduces the Accuflow Vortex system, an anhydrous ammonia application system that has increased capacity within a single cooler, which maximizes applicator time and creates a smaller footprint on the toolbar.
The trend in fertilizer application today is to go larger to cover more acreage, provide more flexibility of applications and be more precise, according to manufacturers interviewed at the 2010 Farm Progress Show.
Winter annuals can be competitive in winter no-till grains like wheat and barley, but also at planting time in no-till corn and soybeans. In addition to winter annuals, simple perennials like dandelion are also quite common in many of our no-till fields.
AGCO Application Equipment is introducing five new models of its RoGator high-clearance, post-emergence no-till applicators to the custom application industry and professional growers. The new models feature larger-capacity tanks, greater visibility, easier access to the cab and the convenience of a new front-load liquid system.
According to Paul Jasa, Extension agricultural engineer at the University of Nebraska, no-tillers can minimize soil disturbance with existing application equipment. The key is setting the machine correctly and having the right coulters and shanks in place to do the job.
Because many farmers have relied on custom applicators, justifying a sprayer investment is a new exercise. Here are some considerations, and tools, to help make an informed decision.
Unlike many pieces of farm equipment, a sprayer is not something that Dad or Granddad absolutely had to buy. When spraying became common to cropping operations, there was an opportunity to outsource it to a custom applicator and avoid tying up the capital and adding to the responsibilities of the already over-worked farmer.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.
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