Spray Tips Don’t Last Forever! There is sufficient evidence that spray tips may be the most neglected component in today’s farming. Even in countries with obligatory sprayer testing, spray tips are the most significant failure. On the other hand, they … Continued
Raven’s Cruizer is a simple guidance system designed to increase efficiency with applications ranging from tillage to harvest. Raven’s Cruizer can be joined with SmarTrax and QuickTrax systems for assisted steering. Cruizer is easily transportable from machine to machine, and … Continued
Because the pump is literally the “heart of the liquid system” on equipment, careful consideration must be made in selecting the right pump. Seldom is there only one pump that will do the job. To make a wise choice, you … Continued
Powerful DICKEY-john Moisture Testing machines deliver accurate, reliable readings quickly. Choose the ideal products and accessories for your business. Whether you’re harvesting, storing, or trading grain, nothing is more important to its value than its moisture content. With the mini … Continued
A new Purdue Extension publication is designed to remind producers about the basics of measuring pesticides correctly for their operations. “Measuring Pesticides: Overlooked Steps to Getting the Correct Rate” is a recent, expert-reviewed publication that helps producers understand the steps … Continued
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie provides advice on harvesting corn in tough drought conditions. By: Sara Schafer, AgWeb.com Business and Crops Online Editor Harvesting your 2012 corn crop will have unique challenges. Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie provides the … Continued
By Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University An early soybean harvest is fast approaching amid the worst drought in decades, making it that much more important for growers to pay attention to restrictions on use of insecticides as plants near maturity. Even … Continued
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University scientists are working in several areas in the hope that future dry spells don’t have the same effects on crops as this year’s drought. * Mitch Tuinstra, a professor and Wickersham Chair in agronomy, … Continued
By Matt Darr, Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering The use of precision farming products continues to increase. With increasing input costs, producers are often looking for ways to adopt technology to make farming operations more efficient … Continued
By: Ben Potter, Farm Journal Technology Editor RELATED STORIES Tips for Crop Pests and Scouting Insects on an Accelerated Calendar In this weekly Pest Watch update, learn why diligent scouting is especially important this year Insect populations started well ahead … Continued
