Organic Magic by Heart of Nature
Heart of Nature is mining a USDA organic-approved natural sulfur deposit in Central Nevada that also contains potassium and all micronutrients required for plant growth. Although the product is organic-approved, over 60 percent of customers are conventional growers, as this sulfur is in an immediately available form.
The predominant sulfur is SO4, which is why it is immediately plant available. Therefore, this sulfur will outperform any other sulfur product in the market with regards to immediate uptake, antifungal performance and pH reduction. Popular as an additive in dairy and poultry manure composts, this sulfur will sequester nitrogen, add potassium and make the phosphorus more available. Hence, odors and emissions are controlled while pathogens can't survive the pH drop.
With its new product, called Organic Magic, Heart of Nature is producing a pellet product that adds humates for added performance with uniformity that is uncanny to see. These pellets work well in spreaders and seeders.
Contact Heart of Nature at www.heartofnature.biz.
McCrometer Connect TrendView App
The new advanced McCrometer CONNECT TrendView app conveniently connects growers and irrigators to their fields anytime, anywhere. The app gives users quick, secure access to important crop and irrigation data via smartphone or tablet to make timely decisions that increase yields, reduce labor costs, and support best practice agriculture.
The Connect TrendView app is compatible with the suite of McCrometer Connect wireless UHF radio and cellular field stations and sensors, covering a wide range of critical parameters. The app displays soil moisture (multiple levels), depth of irrigation, water use, flow rates, degree days, ET, disease risk, well depth and many other applications. The user-friendly app makes critical, on-the-fly decisions simpler than ever by enabling growers to leverage their crop data right from their pockets on their smartphones and tablets.
The app features two useful ways to view data: Trends and Instruments. Instruments display the most recent sensor data in panels resembling real sensors. Trends show data in graphs that can be customized to combine readings from multiple sensors with an adjustable date range. Trends and Instruments may be organized into groups to allow for easy access and organization. A simple tap of the screen can also immediately bring up the system’s full addVANTAGE Pro software interface for more advanced data management features.
AgJunction LiteStar III Guidance System
AgJunction, a leading provider of innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture, announces the release of its latest aerial guidance product, the LiteStar III from Satloc.
With the introduction of the new LiteStar III guidance system for aerial applicators, Satloc has taken entry-level guidance to a new level of performance. As the next generation of affordable GPS guidance system, LiteStar III builds upon the features of the previous LiteStar II system, with even more attributes, including simplified navigation setup and guidance options.
LiteStar III continues to represent the high-value, low-cost solution for entry-level aerial applicators. And now, the redesigned system features an all-new ultra-bright L7 light bar that improves safety and minimizes fatigue.
The LiteStar series of aerial GPS systems have provided consistent market success for Satloc for more than a decade, accumulating a large installed base.
One of the best features is the quick return on investment that operators can expect from the LiteStar III system. It’s not only a low-cost, reliable option for aircraft guidance, but the light bar provides the core information the operator needs for an aerial application, including on-swath indicators and spray on/off indicators.
For more information contact Satloc director TJ Craig at tcraig@agjunction.com.
Enersol LDG by Amcol
Amcol Bio-Ag announces a major development in dry humic and fulvic acid application to crops. Made with highly concentrated leonardite from Amcol’s own mine in Gascoyne, N.D., LDG (low-dust leonardite granule) technology captures the full humic complex in a robust and virtually dust-free granule that quickly disintegrates and disperses in soil water. Recommended in-furrow rate is 50 pounds per acre, and Enersol LDG can also be blended uniformly with dry fertilizers for even distribution in the field when broadcast, placed in-furrow or side dressed. Each application delivers a powerful dose of humic fulvic acid at 70 percent that is proven to increase saleable potato yield by over 10 percent while reducing culls by 25 percent.
Each application of Enersol LDG improves soil health by increasing organic matter content, CEC, water-holding capacity and micronutrient availability (iron, manganese, copper, zinc, calcium and sulfur).
Standen T2 Harvester and Windrower
The Standen T2 potato harvester is a success story for customers around the world. Constant development and an ever-improving specification make the 2015 T2 model more competitive than ever.
The 2015 T2 harvesters will feature an all new “RoTo” axle as standard equipment; highlights include fast in/out adjustment and fewer cross beams for a clear harvester underside. Steering and track adjustment mechanisms are now above the machine, away from soil.
A huge benefit of the latest T2 potato harvester is that new options allow it to double as a high-capacity potato windrower. RoTo axle configuration places the machine’s wheels directly in line with the tractor’s wheels when opening the crop. With a transport width of less than 10 feet, the T2 is also much easier than competitors’ machines to maneuver on the road and through gates.
The RoTo axle’s offside wheel rotates through 180 degrees, moving from its inner position for transport, field opening or windrowing, to its outer position for harvesting. RoTo axle steering, machine levelling and operating modes are all controlled from in-cab touchscreen controls.
Standen T2 customers can specify the option of Ultrasonic automatic digging share depth control. The new system senses row heights electronically; without depth wheels there is zero pressure on potato ridges. Depth control for the left and right sides is independent.
Contact Standen Engineering Ltd. at www.standen.co.uk.
AVR Puma 3 Harvester
The Puma 3 self-propelled four-row harvester is the latest addition to the AVR lineup. The Puma 3 delivers exceptional cleaning power (patented Varioweb), optimal weight distribution (50/50 left-right), engine power (Stage IV Volvo engine) and potato-friendliness (ring elevator with active lateral fingers to protect the precious harvest).
The Puma 3 can be equipped with the Varioweb cleaning module, a combination of a standing pintlebelt and axial rollers. A unique feature is the ability to continuously set the product flow volume that travels across the axial rollers, from 100 percent when intensive cleaning is required to fully removing the axial rollers from the product flow when hardly any cleaning is necessary. This is achieved by moving the pintlebelt forward or backward according to the user’s needs.
Contact AVR at www.avr.be.
Agrian/BlackBridge RapidEye Satellite Imagery
Agrian users now have access to all current and historical BlackBridge satellite imagery available through the BlackBridge Agriculture Monitoring Service in the U.S. and Canada, for a nominal fee.
The new partnership gives Agrian the ability to leverage BlackBridge’s RapidEye constellation of five identical satellites that capture images of up to 2 million square miles every day. The BlackBridge Monitoring Programs, which will be incorporated into Agrian’s technology platform for growers, provide access to an enormous pool of high-resolution, multispectral, in-season imagery allowing for accurate and timely extraction of data that directly impacts crop production and performance.
In order for any good precision ag program to scale, base data is essential. With Agrian, that data includes an indemnified product database, soils data, crop history, weather history and historical crop vigor or performance data.
BlackBridge satellite imagery from its RapidEye constellation will be available with Agrian premium or paid accounts.
BlackBridge’s RapidEye imagery is delivered through a cloud-based environment, enabling subscribers to have fast and easy access to current and archived imagery. Agrian also will be providing access to third-party software companies and agricultural services providers, as it currently does with its industry-leading label database and other data sets.
Contact Agrian at sales@agrian.com.
PakSense Temperature & Humidity Logger
PakSense, Inc., a provider of innovative environmental monitoring solutions, announces the availability of its reusable temperature and humidity logger. Small and compact, these loggers download data via a USB connection to a PC and are fully programmable by the user via provided software. They can record up to 32,000 data points and are optimal for use in closed-loop situations and import/export container shipments.
The PakSense temperature and humidity logger features a temperature operating range of -40 to 185 degrees (-40 to 85 Celsius) with an accuracy of ± 1 degree. Relative humidity range is 0 to 100 percent with an accuracy of ± 3 percent. Users can program the recording interval from 1 minute up to 24 hours. Downloaded data is presented in summary, graph and parsed data formats.
For more information, visit PakSense at www.paksense.com or (877) 832-0720.
DMA Solutions Planning Resources
DMA Solutions, Inc., a specialized marketing agency dedicated to driving demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, has created free resources to help marketers within the fresh produce industry get a jump start on their planning success for 2015, including a how-to guide to get more marketing dollars and a produce marketer’s master calendar.
The newest resource that launched yesterday is titled, “Mission Possible: 5 Steps to Get More Marketing Dollars.” This guide will help produce marketers learn how to approach the planning and budgeting process when more dollars are needed to support the company’s overall goals and gain approval from senior management.
The second free resource, titled “The 2015 Produce Marketer’s Master Calendar” features 12 months of important dates including fresh produce industry trade events, professional marketing conferences, major blogging events, foodie celebration days, noteworthy holidays and eating occasions. The calendar can be used as an effective tool for professionals seeking to get ahead on tradeshow planning, social media content management and influencer management for the coming year.
Users can download both guides, or any one of DMA Solutions’ free marketing resources, by visiting dma-solutions.com/marketing-resources.
AyrMesh Bridge
Now farmers and ranchers can have a long-range internet connection up to 14.5 miles from their home-base router. Ayrstone Productivity introduces the AyrMesh Bridge, a five-mile-long, point-to-point internet bridge that acts as a wireless ethernet cable, allowing farmers and ranchers to easily connect distant devices to their networks.
For users who already have an AyrMesh wireless network, which uses a system of hubs to provide a long-range internet connection to devices up to 7.5 miles from a home-base router, the AyrMesh Bridge can boost the range and efficacy of those AyrMesh hubs. In fact, it can extend the reach of the network up to 14.5 miles, easily accessing devices such as remote cameras, switches, gauges and weather stations without the need for a cellular data signal.
The AyrMesh Bridge can also be used by those who don’t have an AyrMesh network simply as a way to connect one part of the farm to another, even for devices that are several miles apart.“For example, it can connect a remote building or camera to a home router.
Contact Ayrstone Productivity at (888) 837-0637 or www.ayrstone.com.
Doosan Wheel Loaders
Doosan has introduced its first Tier 4-compliant wheel loaders—the DL300-5, DL350-5, DL420-5, DL450-5 and DL550-5—with agriculture producers in mind. The models feature a reversible fan cooling system, optional quick coupler attachment mounting system and a high-lift arm option, making the new wheel loaders ideal for agriculture, particularly livestock applications. Fuel efficiency, operator comfort, serviceability, reliability and remote monitoring with Doosan Telematics are other features included on the new models.
Contact Doosan Equipment at doosanequipment.com.
ANBO WorkPro Snow Blade
A new generation of spring-trip snow blades designed specifically for smaller, lighter machines has been announced by ANBO Manufacturing. The new WorkPro Series of blades is a high quality, versatile design with more options and features than any other compact blade on the market. WorkPro Series blades can be tailored to the customer’s specific requirements for machine size and horsepower. The blades are lightweight (245 to 350 pounds) and can be offered in a broad range of widths from 3 to 8 feet to accommodate a variety of machines and tasks. WorkPro blades come standard with a 25-inch high mold board and a five-position manual adjustment for angles up to 30 degrees left and right. The blade is available with hydraulic angle as well.
A high-carbon steel replaceable cutting edge comes standard, but the blade can also be fitted with a rubber cutting edge for softer surfaces, driveways and parking lots. Spring-trip tension can be varied by adjusting the number of springs that are installed. The blade comes standard with two springs for typical snow plow use, but a third spring can be easily added, making the WorkPro ideal for gravel and road work. All WorkPro models come standard with abrasion-resistant skid shoes and can optionally be fitted with box ends and marker flags.
Contact ANBO at www.anbomanufacturing.com.
Bobcat 3400 Utility Vehicles
As a leader in compact equipment, Bobcat Company has launched the new 3400 and 3400XL with improved suspension systems, new industry-leading features, industry-leading payload and towing, faster travel speeds and more integrated accessories.
Both the 3400 and 3400XL models have a sealed constant velocity transmission and are available with two engine configurations: a 40-horsepower (570 cc) gas engine or a 24-horsepower (1120 cc) diesel engine. The gas and diesel engines provide operators with greater performance—up to 40 miles per hour with a dealer-installed kit.
The 3400 and 3400XL gas units provide easier start-up and responsive acceleration with an electronic fuel injection system, which adjusts to temperature and altitude changes. The 3400 and 3400XL diesel units have automatic glow plugs that adjust to colder starting conditions.
Acceleration is not a problem with these vehicles, as they can gain speed smoothly and quickly. An ergonomic lever allows 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicle operators to shift between high, low, neutral and park positions. The four-wheel drive system allows operators to shift on the fly to adjust to changing ground conditions.
Contact Bobcat Co. at www.bobcat.com.