Rite Way is poised to buy the assets of Morris Industries, according to court documents filed May 26. The sixth report of the monitor, Alvarez and Marsal, said that no acceptable offers had been received as of its previous report, dated May 6. However, the monitor explored options, including further discussion with bidders who had […] Read more
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Big tractors get more precise tools
From the ground, only the sticker on the hood appears different. But those few letters “AFS Connect” stand for a lot of change. The AFS part is what Case IH has called its precision and guidance systems for years. Putting it on the cowling means that producers are getting more tools that aren’t as obvious […] Read more
Phoenix rises in the mud
If you believe in “Rise of the Phoenix” listen up. The time-honored Phoenix rotary harrow is now available in a heavy-duty version, almost as if it was designed for our current wet spring. In the legend, Phoenix rose from the ashes. This spring, the Rite Way rotary harrow instead is rising from the mud. Rite […] Read more
Harvester takes out hand-work
Hiniker’s CBD harvester was set to go, or so the company thought. Then came the farmer feedback. “After we unveiled it there (at a farm machinery show last year) and got some farmers’ input we decided we were not going to bring that to market,’’ said Matt Morrison of Hiniker. “Everyone had different ideas on […] Read more
It’s green but works on red, blue and yellow machines
Simple low-cost autosteer with practical installation makes use of Deere’s technology but is a fit for many older machines
Most farmers want autosteer on older machines and newer machines that didn’t come with OEM autosteer. The challenge is which aftermarket system. There are many from which to choose. Now there’s one more, and it’s green. Deere says their new AutoTrac Controller 300 expands automated steering to more ag machines, making autosteer easier and less […] Read more
Tough grass, low-volume conditions made for rake
A 260-horsepower self-propelled rotary rake has been developed by Ploeger for windrowing grass in silage production. “It’s a self-propelled belt merger, it has two five-metre-wide elements, which will pick up grass onto the belt and then you can discharge it left or right,” said Niels Antonissen of Ploeger. “Or they can be separated, leaving space, […] Read more
Electric hybrid equipment finding foothold in agriculture
The on-road electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market is far more mature than the off-road market that includes agricultural applications. In the on-road market there are plenty of components, from generators and batteries to safety systems that vehicle makers can use, which is one of the reasons there have recently been new offerings on the […] Read more
Machinery dealerships socially distancing
Farm equipment company keeps its doors open, but finds ways to do it safely while meeting farmers’ demands for service
“When this all started, we were full. Shops were full. Pre-seeding spring work was booked up. And combines were getting ready to go again. We knew we had to keep farmers rolling and that would need a plan,” said Jim Wood, speaking to what Rocky Mountain Equipment did with their 36 farm equipment dealerships in […] Read more
Chains so heavy they float
Doleco has introduced two products that are expected to take equipment transport two giant steps forward: a unique compact load binder and a textile chain that’s stronger than steel yet so light it floats on water. “Fabric technology has improved over the year, leaps forward, making this possible. If you can do it with chain, […] Read more
Making the Case for the new large square bale accumulator
Fewer trips across the field saves time and protects the field, letting producers put up hay more efficiently
“Set a GPS zone on your phone’s app and it will automatically drop the bales there when you pass over it.” Case’s Brian Spencer was describing something new to large square bale production, organizing drop zones on a phone. Case’s lineup of large square bale accumulators includes three-bale and five-bale horizontal models plus a three-bale […] Read more
