Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland has five models in its FR9000 series, ranging from 424 to 824 hp. Cutter head width is 34.5 inches across all models, with the feed roll measuring 33.5 inches. New Holland talks about the FR9000 series as having a voracious appetite, and says the line is designed to offer the operator precision control […] Read more
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JoHn Deere 7050 Series .
Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere offers the 7050 series self-propelled forage harvesters. There are seven models, ranging the 7250 at 375 hp up to the 7950 at 800 hp. Many features distinguish these harvesters from the competition. According to John Deere, the feed path on the 7050 series is designed to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. Deere says […] Read more
Prepare To Be Inspected
Reading Time: 4 minutes Welcome to the future of farming where you are bombarded By Legislation And under constant risk of prosecution or legal action. On the farm it can seem more and more legal obligations are springing up, and many come with the scurry of inspectors and field staff lugging their mandates onto our farms. Now, a noted […] Read more
Growing Your Human Resource Management
Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you ever heard these statements? “Don’t hire him, he’s afraid of cattle.” “Don’t hire her, there’s no way she can lift the feed bags.” “Don’t hire him, his religion won’t let him work on Saturday.” After reading this series of articles on human resource management (HRM) in farm operations, you’re well on your way […] Read more
Show Me The Money
Reading Time: 4 minutes You have an idea that you believe you could turn into a business, and you are certain that it is a good idea, defining a “good” idea as one that makes lots of money. You talk to your confidants and are reassured that it is a good idea. In fact, most of them think this […] Read more
168 Hours
Reading Time: 5 minutes hat’s how many hours we get each week… 168 hours. Never an hour more nor an hour less. We have no say in the matter. But the way we spend those 168 hours is up to us, and that’s the focus of Laura Vanderkam’s book 168 HOURS — YOU HAVE MORE TIME THAN YOU THINK. […] Read more
Cholesterol Is Everyone’s Concern
Reading Time: 3 minutes Although nearly half of adults in Canada have cholesterol or lipid levels that are higher than recommended and that can contribute to cardiovascular disease, there’s every chance that you don’t know what your own cholesterol level is, and that you won’t know until you actually experience a problem. The accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels […] Read more
Here’s The Question
Reading Time: 2 minutes The biggest issue keeping farmers awake at night is whether our children have what it takes to take over the farm. There are many ways to answer the question. Indeed, we’ve written in past about some of the tests you can use, and we’ll write more about them in future. But here is something to […] Read more
UNVERFERTH SEED PRO BULK-BOX SEED TENDER
Reading Time: < 1 minute Seed handling is increasingly a priority as farms and planters get bigger. The Seed Pro seed tender from Unverferth provides dual-purpose bulk seed-handling versatility. It can deliver up to four, 50-unit seed boxes to your planter or drill. It is even possible to position the conveyor parallel with the Seed Pro tender to transfer seed […] Read more
SCHULTE FX742 ROTARY CUTTER
Reading Time: < 1 minute The FX742 rotary cutter is big. In fact, at Louisville its 42-foot width looked sprawling. Schulte calls it the world’s largest. With this size, the operator can cover more ground while also reducing the number of tractors and fuel required in the operation. The FX742 has a unique five-plex-design flexibility, which allows for a completely […] Read more
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