Keep up-to-date on new ag machinery and technology. Focusing on the Washington, Idaho and Oregon markets.Toll-free 1-800-869-7923 or online at www.agpowermag.com http://www.agpowermag.com en-us http://www.agpowermag.com/images/logo_rss.gif http://www.agpowermag.com 88 31 From better bale quality to improved knotter reliability – and increased operator convenience – Case IH large square balers are sporting several significant changes in 2009. "The new LB333 and LB433 balers are built specifically to meet customer demands," says Bob Lane, Case IH haytools product specialist. "When it... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2795&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2795&utm_campaign=online&rss=true The 35th Annual Hermiston Farm Fair & Trade Show will be Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Hwy 395. The Farm Fair is an agricultural forum co-sponsored by OSU Extension Service, the Agriculture Committee of the Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce,... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2855&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2855&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Progress on research to reduce wind erosion and improve air quality in the inland Pacific Northwest will be reported at Columbia Plateau PM10 Project annual meeting on Dec. 4 at Washington State University. The Columbia Plateau, a 50,000-square-mile region in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, is one of the driest... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2854&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2854&utm_campaign=online&rss=true What's in a name? Quite a bit actually – especially when it comes to tractors. John Deere announces it's currently transitioning to a new name and number system for its full line of tractors with the introduction of the new 5D, 5E, 5M, and 6D Series Tractors. "The updated name... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2809&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2809&utm_campaign=online&rss=true With the introduction of the next generation of small square balers, New Holland continues its legacy of innovation and quality in hay harvesting technology. New Holland BC5000 Series square balers are more productive, more reliable and easier to use and maintain than ever before. The new BC5000 Series, including three... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2804&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2804&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Frontier announces a complete new line of tillage products for compact tractor owners. New products include the 1200 Series Mulch Finishers, the 10 Series 1- and 2-Bottom Plows, a DH3472 Disk Harrow, and the PC1072 Field Cultivator. "All four of these implements are great for most property owners," explains... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2847&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2847&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Adding to the precision ag technology being used on planters and air seeders to help growers more accurately monitor planter or air seeding functions and cover more acres in less time, John Deere announces a new seed monitoring system, SeedStar™ 2. "We've retained many of the features of our original... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2844&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2844&utm_campaign=online&rss=true John Deere announces new updates for its 458 Standard Baler, and its popular lines of windrowers and mower conditioners that can help producers bale more efficiently and speed up the drydown process after cutting. A new automatic-tie feature is now available for new John Deere 458 Standard Balers and includes... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2812&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2812&utm_campaign=online&rss=true A new lineup, new models and a refreshed look are just the beginning of the changes Case IH is announcing for its family of Axial-Flow® combines in 2009. "We were careful to preserve the superior harvesting capability of our Axial-Flow rotor while also bringing new technology and productivity into every... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2817&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2817&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Washington Apple Production Washington production, which makes up 58 percent of the U.S. total, is forecast at 5.40 billion pounds, unchanged from the previous forecast and up 4 percent from 2007. While severe spring frosts delayed crop development by two weeks, excellent growing season weather has increased hopes... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2853&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2853&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Improved efficiencies and enhanced serviceability can all be found in Massey Ferguson's new Hesston Series 16-foot 9190 and 9192 Rotary Header models. Designed to fit the Massey Ferguson Hesston Series 9635 windrower, these headers feature the new RazorBar™ low profile cutterbar. The RazorBar is the strongest cutterbar available in the... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2846&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2846&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Kuhn North America, Inc., of Brodhead, Wisconsin, introduces a new line of power harrows, the HRB 103 Series. These power harrows are designed for farming operations that require intensive annual use in moderate to heavy soils. They are designed to complement the most commonly sold tractor sizes with horsepower ratings... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2828&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2828&utm_campaign=online&rss=true Two new Discbine® heads and a new crop merger attachment are the latest advancements to boost the productivity of New Holland's high-capacity, self-propelled Speedrower® windrowers. At 18 ft., the 770HD header has the widest disc cut in the industry, while the 750HD specialty header is designed for the special requirements... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2805&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2805&utm_campaign=online&rss=true John Deere introduces the new, mid-duty MX15 Rotary Cutter specifically designed for pasture care management. "This cutter is a great addition to the existing rotary cutter family," says Roman Kruczynski, marketing representative, John Deere Welland Works. "The MX15 flex-wing rotary cutter is ideal for farms, ranches, and large properties... http://www.agpowermag.com/articles/articles.php?articleid=2842&utm_source=RSSarticles&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=2842&utm_campaign=online&rss=true