Posts By Andre Garnon
Diesels: Tractor Engines and the EPA
February 19, 2014 | Andre Garnon
Tier 1 standards for nonroad (off-road) machinery were first adopted in 1994 for engines over 50 HP and to be phased in from 1996 to 2000. In 1998, Tier 1 standards for nonroad engines below 50 HP were … Read More
Profi Cut Wholecrop Header
February 14, 2014 | Andre Garnon
Profi Cut Wholecrop Header 4.6m and 6.2m
Specifications
- High working speed up to 15kph with Kuhn disc cutterbar
- Fine cutting finish in the toughest of conditions
- Ground adaptation with Auto-level headstock (6.2m only)
- Perfect material flow
- Very robust intake … Read More
New farm tires offer better flotation, reduced compaction
February 11, 2014 | Andre Garnon
Goodyear Farm Tires has launched a new category called Extreme Flotation. These new tires offer a number of advantages, including tighter turn radius, a smoother ride, reduced soil compaction and better flotation.
Two tires are being … Read More
Tech in the Field
February 9, 2014 | Andre Garnon
For 23 years, the Farm Journal Test Plots’ mission has been to provide third-party, independent research straight from the field. Hands-on experience keeps Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer, along with their crews, up to speed with … Read More
AGCO 1436 Disc Harrow – Optimum Field Preparation
February 8, 2014 | Andre Garnon
Sunflower®, the leading tillage line from AGCO, unveils the 1436 Series disc harrow as the latest representative of the company’s successful 1400 Series tandem disc harrows. The 1436 brings industry-leading implement weight and weight per ground-engaging blade, along with an … Read More
Crop Protection And Technology: A Formula For Sustainable Ag
February 3, 2014 | Andre Garnon
From devices that instantly analyze field conditions and agricultural inputs to enhanced seeds and planting capabilities, there is no limit to what technology can do for agriculture. Precision agriculture utilizes this technology and information-based systems, allowing farmers and ranchers to … Read More
US. DuPont Pioneer Introduces Two New Sorghum Hybrids
January 31, 2014 | Andre Garnon
DuPont Pioneer continues its commitment to sorghum growers with the introduction of two new hybrids for 2014. “Global sorghum testing allows Pioneer to develop products like these to meet challenges growers are facing now,” says Doug Pilkington, DuPont … Read More
Valtra S Series tractors
January 28, 2014 | Andre Garnon
The Valtra S Series is a big tractor, built to handle your toughest jobs. You can rely on it for big results. The fourth-generation S Series tractor is tested in demanding conditions to optimise its technical features, ergonomics, … Read More
Kioti: NX5510 Cab
January 23, 2014 | Andre Garnon
CRDI Diesel Engine with Daedong ECO Technology The new Common Rail Diesel Engine (CRDI) improves fuel efficiency over 20% while reducing noise levels. With this eco-friendly Tier 4 engine, the NX series offers the operator a quiet work … Read More
UT100HP Series Tractors
January 21, 2014 | Andre Garnon
UT100 Series tractor is developed on the basis of the Italian wheeled tractor chassis technology and adopts the British technology-based 6-cylinder turbocharged engine. It has a low specific fuel consumption and a desirable power economic efficiency. It has multiple gears … Read More
