Next up in the employee spotlight is Kyle Johnson, precision ag sales/technician! Since January of 2016, Kyle has been selling, installing and servicing precision technology and other various application equipment.More
From soil sampling and GIS to variable rate application and field mapping, precision agriculture and the technology used have evolved over the years with new monitors, systems and modules. You might be trying to stay on top of it, but when your tractor cab becomes inundated with multiple monitors and specific units for each different application, where do you draw the line?More
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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