Nelson Irrigation has announced an expanded pressure range for the O3000 and O3030 Orbitor sprinklers. Testing concludes that pressures as low as 6 psi (0.4 bar) are sufficient for proper water application (not to be used at 6 psi with nozzles smaller than #16). The recommended pressure range is now 6-20 psi (0.4-1.4 bar) for … Read more
AGCO Corporation unveiled the new White Planters™ 9800VE Series planter during the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. The 9800VE Series planters are the result of AGCO’s latest investment in planting technology available from Precision Planting®. The planters feature a new seed meter, electronic drive, automated downforce plus monitoring and data management technologies. “Researchers … Read more
GrowSpan has introduced a new growing structure, the GrowSpan Roll-Up Low Pro Tunnel. This tunnel utilizes a design that allows the cover to easily retract into the peak of the roof. Growers have the option of covering the tunnel with 6 mils clear greenhouse film or a 6 oz. black/silver cover, which provides light deprivation to control … Read more
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named the Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer winner of a 2016 AE50 award. The award will be presented to Exmark representatives Tuesday, February 9 in a ceremony at the ASABE Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in Louisville, KY. AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative … Read more
Capable of forming, filling, sealing and stacking 2000 bags an hour, Yara Stockton’s new bagging equipment was inaugurated on January 26, 2016. The new equipment and facility enhancements represent a $5 million investment in the Yara Stockton Dry terminal. “Yara is highly committed to California agriculture and to the dynamic needs of the growers in … Read more