The repercussions of COVID are still ringing through manufacturing facilities (really most all businesses) and people are seeing it, especially when it comes to the availability and cost of new equipment. Our equipment lot and parts counter haven’t escaped the woes of the 2021 supply chain disruptions. There are a few different reasons we’re seeing low inventories and rising prices.More
By: Derek Bontrager, Equipment Sales
With hay season quickly approaching, you may be thinking about updating your round baler. With four series to choose from, we like to joke that Krone’s round baler lineup is fit for Goldilocks: there’s a baler for everyone! Let’s take a look at the Bellima, Fortima, Comprima and VariPack and see which series is not too big and not too small, but just right for your operation.More
By: Derek Bontrager, Equipment Sales
You’ve heard me talk about Krone quite a bit, but that’s because I truly believe in the added value their lineup offers. Krone’s hay equipment not only saves time and money, but also offers a more enjoyable experience for operators. If you’re looking for reasons to get into a Krone mower, tedder or rake, here are some ways they can positively impact the value of your investment.More
If your to-do list often includes mowing rough areas, then you’ve learned that not just any rotary cutter will do. For years, Schulte has been our rotary cutter of choice from the standpoint of quality and overall durability. More
We’ve put together a guide to help you choose the right sprayer tip for your chemical application.More
Salford-Valmar’s Airflo pull-type spreaders have been very popular with sod farmers for years, but one Keota, Iowa operation has found the Airflo 8608 (today’s 8708) to be a staple on their corn and soybean acres. Since Klein Farms put the machine to work on fall rye and spring urea, they have never looked back.
As growers continue to hone in on fertilizer application precision with VRT, we are constantly looking for ways to better serve customers in this manner. While it’s common to variable-rate macronutrients like phosphate and potash, some growers also like to work in micronutrients with VRT, or even seed cover crops at a flat rate. With traditional methods, three products can be applied at once but only two of them would be applied at a variable rate. Another option would be making an additional pass to variable rate the third product or seed the cover crop. To solve this issue and maximize the trip across the field, we added a three-bin spreader to our fleet this fall.
Just because we haven’t been able to gather for a farm show this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t learn about the latest equipment our team has to offer. Enjoy our flip through farm show from wherever you would like!
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By: Derek Shalla, Precision and Equipment Sales
With fall upon us, it’s getting close to the start of another anhydrous season. If you’ve been plagued with breakdowns in the past and a new toolbar is on your radar, I highly recommend putting the Dalton Ag DW Series on the top of your list. Its durability, versatility, and proven track record has made it the exclusive toolbar we sell.More
By: Derek Bontrager, Equipment Sales
Regardless if you are a seasoned hay veteran in the market for a mower upgrade or if you’re switching some row crop acres to forage for the first time, evaluating all the bells and whistles of the various brands can be time-consuming. To save you some time, here are my favorite features of the Krone mower line and where they differentiate themselves from the other guys.More
