Spraying

Optimize efficiency and minimize off-target drift with this sprayer application advice. This section also includes information on the newest self-propelled sprayers, spraying implements and attachments, technology, and nozzles.

FBN to sell Greeneye precision spraying retrofit kit

This technology can potentially offer farmers cost savings of more than 60% during spraying, according to field trial data.

A sprayer equipped with the retrofit kit.

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How to winterize your sprayer

Employ these five maintenance tips to take care of your sprayer before tucking it away for winter.

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5 Tips for Winterizing Your Sprayer

Before you tuck your sprayer away for the season, perform these must-do tasks.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Programs and Policies

Q&A with Nakita Hemingway, cut-flower farmer and politician

By Women in Agriculture

This native Georgian desires an agricultural system that operates with integrity and transparency and is fair for every grower in her state.

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Construction

Inflated used asking prices for wheel loaders

By Machinery Insider

Buyers have been gobbling up-late model used loaders, leading to inflated used asking prices or final bids that are sometimes double or triple what they were three to four years ago.

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Agronomy Tip: Avoid Contamination to Reduce Risk of Weed Resistance

To prevent weed resistance, avoid contamination.

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Three new Hagie self-propelled sprayers for model year 2022

The Hagie STS12, STS16, and STS20 are powered by John Deere PowerTech 9 L engines, enabling spraying speeds up to 25 mph and road speeds up to 35 mph.

A model year Hagie sprayer in a field of soybeans

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John Deere makes 7 announcements during 2021 virtual Commodity Classic

John Deere kicked off the month of March with a pile of product announcements ranging from tractors to spraying equipment.

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Steel deals - self-propelled sprayers

Self-propelled sprayers are the most feature-rich machines on the market. You will have to study hard to find a late-model sprayer that fits your needs.

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Properly mixing herbicides in the tank

Combining several herbicides into a spray mixture is tricky. The mixing sequence affects the performance of the herbicide application.

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Get the sprayer ready for spring

You and your sprayer are itching to start rolling in the field. But before you do, here's how to give the sprayer a thorough check over, make sure old chemicals are washed out and new chemicals properly mixed, and also how to get yourself mentally ready for the task at hand.