Reading Time: < 1 minute Krone has recently unveiled its line of Big X forage harvesters ranging from 570 to 1,078 hp. The Big X 700 has eight cylinders while the Big X 850 and 1100 are powered by 12 cylinder Man D2862 engines. The new Big X forage harvesters are led by the Big X 1100, which Krone says […] Read more
Krone Big X Forage Harvesters .
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
New Holland Fr9000 Series .
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
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
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
Big Idea – Rich Old Farmers
Reading Time: 5 minutes When almost every sector of our economy is under pressure, what makes farms so special that they siphon so many dollars out of government treasuries? And why do farmers get monopoly powers, like over milk and eggs? Where are the equivalent supports for other small independent family owned businesses — say RetailStability? Those are the […] Read more
Politics As Usual
Reading Time: 3 minutes When our ancestors arrived here in Petunia Valley many years ago, they were absolutely thrilled to discover that they would not be expected to live on just potatoes, as they had back home in Ireland. In Canada, they could eat potatoes and pork. It’s been seven generations now, but we’ve never really gotten over that […] Read more
New Holland 200 Series Skid Steers
Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland’s new “Super Boom” 200 series skid steers prominently displayed at Louisville were promoted as bigger, badder and better. It might not be exaggeration. Whether your business is agriculture, landscaping or construction, the company says, you’ll work faster, smarter and more profitably with these machines. The 200 series features the patented lift Super Boom […] 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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