ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Agricultural and Farming Products

Case Stacker/Unstacker utilizes pneumatic operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:04 -0500

Designed for dairy industry, pneumatically operated plastic case stacker/unstacker utilizes operating pressure of less than 100 psi that offers enhanced safety and energy efficiency over hydraulic equipment without sacrificing performance. It integrates seamlessly with caser systems and can be combined with Thiele Pak Tek caser to completely eliminate hydraulic equipment from dairy's filling room.

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Farming Guidance System includes 8.4 in. touch screen.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:37:19 -0500

Offering ability to set multiple guidance lines and return points in single job, Outback S3(TM) features electronically integrated Outback Steering Guide(TM), which uses GPS data and specific job details to display heading direction. Unit offers job management options, including setting perimeters, dropping marking flags, creating job templates, and recording job specifics. Information can be transferred to Field Notes(TM) PC software via USB thumb drive to generate maps and reports.

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Herbicides offer options for weed control needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:44:13 -0500

Resolve® Q provides control of weeds including morningglory, lambsquarter, and velvetleaf while Require(TM) Q offers control of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate and/or ALS chemistries. Both herbicides feature DuPont(TM) Q brand safener technology, which allows corn growers to apply them under diverse weather conditions, across hybrids, and with wide range of adjuvants. They were designed to provide contact plus residual control of grass and weeds in glyphosate-tolerant corn program.

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Software streamlines flow of agriculture information.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:30:50 -0500

Part of Connected Farm(TM) suite of information management tools, EZ-Office(TM) offers growers field-to-office data transfer and way to manage GPS-collected farm management records and information. As farm vehicle moves through field, in-cab displays record farm management practices. Information from display links to EZ-Office software for record keeping and reporting solution, which includes field and crop management, vehicles, operators, staff, and crop inputs.

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Soybean Herbicides address changing weed control needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:41:32 -0500

Combining flumioxazin and sulfonylurea, Enlite(TM) and Envive(TM) soybean pre-emergence herbicides provide consistent glyphosate- and ALS-resistant weed control even under cool, wet conditions. Envive is designed to control waterhemp and be used by growers in longer growing seasons of central and southern US regions. Enlite, which has no soil pH restrictions, allows growers in northern US regions better plant-back options when rotating from soybeans to corn or cereal crops.

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Air Hoe Drills offer depth control for seed and fertilizer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:43:56 -0500

John Deere 1870 Air Hoe Drills feature Conserva Pak independently controlled hydraulic shank opener that enables placement of fertilizer up to 4 in. away from seed and up to 6 in. deep. Rigid, 3-rank frame allows opener to follow contours and flex with field conditions to deliver seed at prescribed depth. Available in 3-section 40 ft and 5-section 56 ft models, machines feature under-rank clearance of 22.5 in. and 36 in. space between openers.

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Combines optimize harvesting performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:42:04 -0500

Offered in 4 models, 70 Series STS is powered by 265-440 hp PowerTech Plus(TM) engines, which are factory-approved to use up to B5 biodiesel fuel. CommandCenter display provides clear Harvest Monitor(TM) yield and moisture information, as well as text messages from combine to operator regarding calibration, diagnostics, and systems-alert information. Featuring bullet-nose profile, rotor provides room up front, allowing high volumes of crop material to enter smoothly and be distributed evenly.

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Crop Thinning Machine optimizes agricultural yield.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:44:07 -0500

Tractor mounted and power take-off driven computer-automated Crop Thinning Machine (CTM) utilizes optical technology to locate plants and to thin out any neighboring plants that are growing too close, helping farmers obtain optimal agricultural yield. Available in 4-, 6-, and 8-row unit models, each machine is operated via touch-screen controls at speeds of up to 3 mph, and operation is unaffected by weather and time of day.

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Insecticide System help growers control corn rootworm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:17:21 -0500

Central Insecticide System uses Force CS, which controls corn rootworms and early-season pests such as white grub, wireworm, and cutworms. It draws Force CS from its closed packaging via direct injection, mixes it with water, delivers solution to individual planter row units, and applies it in T-band over seed furrow. Unit is available on John Deere 1790 Planters (30 in. rows only), 1770 NT CCS Planters with Pro-Series Row Units, and DB 80 and DB 90 CCS Planters with Pro-Series Row Units.

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Spray Boom Shutoff minimizes overlaps and skips.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:48:41 -0500

Featuring Raven Industries' controller technology, Outback AutoMate(TM) monitors and controls individual sprayer sections in agricultural applications. With ability to work directly with Outback Guidance products such as Outback S2(TM) and Outback S-Lite(TM), spray boom controller offers up to 7 section automatic control, manual section control, and user adjustable section overlap. Machine and rate controller specific interface kits are available for variety of vehicles and applications.

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Biodegradable Soil Blend is suitable for greenhouse use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:49:44 -0500

MagnaTerra(TM) biodegradable soil input blends Super Hydro Grow corn starch polymer plant nutrient system with selected microbes to enhance plant health, yield, and water absorption in greenhouse fruits and vegetables. Blend can be applied before crops have been moved to growing fields, and continue to positively affect root-growth after transplantation.

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Seats provide safety and comfort in construction vehicles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 May 2007 07:35:30 -0500

KAB brand 600 Series Construction Seats have modular design to allow for air or mechanical suspensions to be interchanged. Air 65 and Mechanical 61 suspensions share common base plates for assembly and servicing, and are designed to reduce harmful vibrations that negatively affect drivers of construction equipment. Achieving ISO 7096 seat performance standards, seating also features Positioning Systems Module that ensures constant Seat Index Point.

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Lightbar Guidance System offers multiple accuracy options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:09:18 -0500

Designed for agricultural applications, AgGPS® EZ-Guide® 500 provides GPS-based guidance for steering tractors, sprayers, fertilizer applicators, air seeders, and tillage tools that require consistent pass-to-pass accuracy. Color, 7 in. LCD shows plan and perspective views, which let user see covered area in real-time. Built-in lightbar has guidance LED array that is visible even in direct sun, and data logging function lets users record day's work and transfer it to PC.

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Utility Pump suits irrigation and landscape industries.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:43:43 -0500

Incorporating corrosion proof, self-priming, lightweight hard plastic design, Siphon King(TM) utility pump helps users remove water from hard to reach spaces such as irrigation valve boxes, pits, and pipe trenches. Featuring 36 or 76 in. flexible discharge tube, pump guides water away from work area and is also capable of evacuating water with 4 strokes/gal. Product contains removable intake foot to facilitate cleaning.

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Implement Steering is available for RTK Autopilot(TM) System.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:41:37 -0500

Designed to solve problems of side draft on extremely sloped fields, AgGPS® Implement Steering system keeps implements pulled by tractors using RTK Autopilot(TM) on same repeatable path. Including implement-mounted GPS receiver and T3 roll-compensated control system, system features single display in tractor that communicates desired path information to the implement.

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Application System automates field spraying operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:47:50 -0500

Offering GPS guidance, AgGPS® EZ-Boom(TM) 2010 allows operators to control up to 10 separate boom sections, avoiding overspray and untreated gaps on angled end rows, terraces, waterways, and other no-spray areas flagged within field. Based on flow meter readings, system ajdusts servo or PWM hydraulic control valves to ensure accurate application rate. When used with AgGPS FieldManager(TM), system provides application mapping or logging, as well as variable rate prescription of liquid crop inputs.

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Agricultural Ammonia Gauges are offered in 2.5 in. sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:38:41 -0500

Constructed with black steel housings, Series AAG Agricultural Ammonia Gauges feature psi scale with 3-2-3% ANSI B40.1 Grade B accuracy. Wetted parts include steel socket and Bourdon tube, and process connection on gages is bottom ¼ in. male NPT. Able to withstand temperatures of -40 to 160°F, units are available in ranges of 60, 160, and 400 psi.

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HDPE Pipe meets needs of water transportation and irrigation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:38:41 -0500

Designed for low head irrigation projects such as ditch enclosures and pipe replacement, Model N-12 Low Head Pipe is available in 30-60 in. diameters. Long bells and spigots on pipe joint enable watertight performance. Pipe is extruded with pressure-rated resin in liner portion to allow continuous pressure of up to 5 psi. Resistant to soils or effluents with pH ranges of 1.5-14, pipe can support H-25 live loads with minimum of 12 in. of cover.

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Irrigation Control System optimizes water conservation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:12:04 -0500

Applicable to commercial landscapes with up to 48 irrigation stations, WeatherTRAK® ET Pro2(TM) series improves operating margins by automatically adjusting irrigation based on daily, local weather conditions. It includes built-in irrigation scheduling software, bilingual customer support, and Internet management option. Use results in meeting/exceeding requirements for irrigation devices, landscape water usage, and non-point source runoff pollution.

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Growth and Yield Simulator aids forestry professionals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:14:14 -0500

SiMS provides growth and yield simulation along with financial analysis for 3 major species of southern pine as well as for mixed pine/hardwood stands, which offers foresters information pertaining to impact of silvicultural treatments on growth of trees. Software lets users develop and evaluate management plans from biological and financial point of view. Other features include inventory updates, harvest scheduling, and acquisition analysis capabilities.

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