Tractors are one of the hottest items for attendees to check out when visiting the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) and New Holland Agriculture has a few for customers to choose from. New Holland’s T4 Series tractors have set a new standard for performance and efficiency in a utility tractor. These tractors are now powered by clean-burning Tier 4B engines … Read More
New Holland’s T6 Line of Tractors
New Holland Agriculture’s T6 and TS6 tractors drove many to their booth during the recent National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. Mark Lowery, Dairy and Livestock Specialist for New Holland, explained more about each tractors specs and how farmers can put them to use on their own operations. The new T6 Series all-purpose premium tractors combines ultimate power with … Read More
Vermeer Bale Processor Can Boost Efficiency
Iowa-based Vermeer has introduced a new bale processor with limited numbers of the new piece of equipment available this year. The company says its new Final CutTM FPX9000 bale processor lets operators produce an optimal material size for feed mixing purposes, providing increased feed efficiency in cattle. “The Final Cut FPX9000 bale processor is designed to give you more control … Read More
New Z Tags® Z2 No-Tear-Tagging System
Datamars, Inc., a global leader in livestock identification ear tags, announced the introduction of its revolutionary new Z Tags® brand Z2 No-Tear-Tagging System for livestock. Unlike conventional two‐piece tagging systems, the Z Tags® Z2 No‐Tear-Tagging System features a unique new applicator with a kickback jaw that automatically retracts once the tag has been inserted. This patented feature, combined with a … Read More
World Ag Expo Names 2015 Top 10 New Products
Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased February 10-12, 2015 during the 48th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. The winners are: Macros Plastics Inc. DeLaval Deep Root Irrigation LLC GEA Farm Technologies, … Read More
Allflex Acquires SCR Engineers
Allflex announced its acquisition of SCR Engineers Ltd., a company headquartered in Netanya, Israel, that is known throughout the world for cutting-edge livestock-monitoring and intelligent milking solutions. SCR will operate independently, as part of the Allflex Group, helping producers use equipment and predictive analytics to improve productivity. Company leaders view the acquisition as an important step to facilitate the adoption … Read More
CAT Expands Presence in Agriculture Industry
A first time sponsor and exhibitor at last week’s Agricultural Retailers Association convention in New Orleans was Caterpillar (CAT). Dustin Johansen with CAT says they are working to make their products more well known in the agricultural market. “We’ve always have our construction products sold in agriculture, but as the agriculture industry continues to expand, we want to really put … Read More
Allflex Announces Creation of New Marketing Position
Allflex USA Inc., the global leader in animal identification and traceability systems, has announced the promotion of Scott Holt to the newly created position of North American marketing manager. Scott is transitioning into his new position from his current role as associate national sales manager, which he assumed in 2010 after 10 years as the northwestern regional sales manager for … Read More
Midland Offers Customized Bi-Fold Doors
A North Dakota manufacturer and installer is offering a line of custom-built, bi-fold doors to make work a little easier for farmers. Midland Door Solutions‘ line of bi-fold doors for large agricultural, aviation and commercial buildings also come with continual service to ensure customer needs are met for the lifetime of the door. Midland’s bi-fold doors contain heavy-gauge steel tubing … Read More
New SpotOn® Temp Probe Offers Digital Accuracy & Speed
Innoquest, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of sensors and measurement instruments, has released the SpotOn® Temp Probe, which was created for large agricultural and commercial operations that require accurate, quick temperature measurements of hay bales; compost, forage and mulch piles; stored grain; and soil temperatures. “The SpotOn® Temp Probe is unique from others in the market,” Bill Hughes, President of … Read More