Spray Drift Issues

An ongoing problem in agriculture — keeping a pesticide from drifting off target and damaging adjacent crops, etc.

Feb. 8, 2012

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Recreation offers income opportunities for farmers

By maximizing the recreational value of their land, farmers and ranchers could reap an additional $20.000 per year without sowing a single seed....More
Feb. 8, 2012

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Equipment Forum: Case IH expands product offerings

Case IH had major product introductions in 2011 — and in addition to other equipment — the company proudly welcomes to its Efficient Power family the next generation of legendary Axial-Flow combines: the 5130, 6130, 7130, 7230, 8230, and 9230....More
Feb. 7, 2012

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National Farm Machinery Show offering mobile app

The National Farm Machinery Show continues its tradition of meeting demands of its attendees by offering a mobile app for the Feb. 15-18 show....More
Feb. 7, 2012

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Equipment Forum: Deere adds to product lineup for 2012

John Deere made a big splash this past fall with the introduction of several new lines of machinery....More
Jan. 30, 2012

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Alfalfa a good alternative crop for smaller-acreage growers

For Clayton Geralds, the Kentucky Alfalfa Conference positively impacted his operation and future....More
Jan. 28, 2012

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Alabama farm leaders testify on irrigation, immigration, poultry research

Alabama Farmers Federation leaders encouraged legislators to invest in poultry research and expand irrigation during a joint session of the Senate and House agriculture committees Jan. 27 in Auburn.  ...More
Jan. 27, 2012

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Spray water quality matters in herbicide efficacy

A series of studies at Purdue University has shown that spray water pH and hardness can reduce the effectiveness of herbicides, making it vitally important for crop producers to test water sources....More
Jan. 26, 2012

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Georgia state senators take on metal theft issue

Two bills targeting the growing issue of metal theft have been introduced in the Georgia Senate.  ...More
Jan. 25, 2012

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Planter maintenance pays off big time in corn yields

Corn growers are constantly looking for ways to maximize profit....More
Jan. 20, 2012

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Mitch Lazenby investing in irrigation for farm’s future

East Alabama farmer Mitch Lazenby witnessed unprecedented disasters on his family’s farm in 2009 and 2010, but with an innovative new irrigation plan in the works, he’s keeping his eye on the future....More