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In November 2019, a Kramer KT557 telehandler was delivered to a huge Kramer fan and farmer in West Poland, Mr. Antczak, who has since regularly utilized the new machine on his operation. With the telehandler KT557, Kramer has introduced a new type of machine in the previous range of Mr. Antczak’s equipment because it’s absolutely versatile, efficient and sturdy. Mr....
Precision control systems are becoming more common on farms today and variable rate fertilizer application is becoming one of the most widely adopted options for management of fertilizer application rates while avoiding runoff from over application. Is this technology right for everyone? Not necessarily. Studies have shown smaller, relatively flat fields with a uniform soil type often have a consistent...
Josh Buehlow and his Paul father grow corn and soybeans on roughly 2,200 acres in rolling hills in Southwestern Ontario near the town of Ayr. Efficiency is a big deal for the Buehlow's as they work to get the most out of their time and equipment. Roughly a decade ago, the Buehlow's used a Salford RTS vertical tillage tool to...
Fluence and Glenwood Valley Farms, a British Columbia-based greenhouse grower, announced the successful installation of Fluence’s broad-spectrum LED technology across one hectare of Glenwood’s cucumber greenhouse. Glenwood—located in one of the most prominent regions in North America for greenhouse farming—grows tomatoes, cucumbers, and various fruits year-round and distributes produce to local grocery stores and retailers through its strategic partnership with BC...
After his previous sprayer was burned in an accidental fire, dairy farmer Brett Farrell decided to renew his confidence in Hustler Equipment by investing in one of their latest models. He chose a Hustler Applic8r LX1150 mounted boom sprayer which he was able to fully customise to his needs. Watch the video to see why Brett is thrilled with his new...
VanQuaethem Farms is located in Southwestern Ontario, just a short drive from the North Shore of Lake Erie. The countryside throughout Southwestern Ontario is dotted with vibrant small towns. In many areas, including near the VanQuaethem’s farm, fields are often broken into irregularly shaped parcels by forests and meandering streams that head toward the Great Lakes. Curtis and Joe VanQuaethem...
They say dirt runs through their blood at Rogers Construction Co., a family business continuing its legacy in southern Utah. Through the desert air and rolling rocky terrain lies the town of St. George, Utah. The area, nicknamed Utah’s Dixie, offers a stunning view of Zion National Park and the Pine Valley Mountains in the distance. Located between Las Vegas and...
Specialty subcontractors like UMA Geotechnical Construction, Inc. (UMA) rarely get the credit, but the work they do often lays the foundation for stimulating the global supply chain. The North Carolina-based contractor worked two shifts to install more than 300 micropiles to support a fabrication facility addition for a manufacturer in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Unique Bidding Process UMA's Team overcame the odds by...
Brandon Johnson is the epitome of a one-man-band. As the owner and operator of Elite Earthworks, a site management company in Joplin, Mo., he tackles everything from burying downspouts to clearing and building out yards ahead of commercial and residential construction projects. No two jobs are exactly alike, so Johnson needs to have the right tools for whatever a job site throws...
When it comes to modernization, Staffan Bäcketoft’s focus isn’t only on his business interests, but on the health and welfare of his 200 or so dairy cows as well. Together with his wife Martina, he runs an organic dairy operation called the Bäckeby Farm located outside the town of Målilla in the southern Swedish province of Kalmar. In order to...