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Ag innovations were on full display at the Farm Progress Show this year, from planters and grain carts to drones and application equipment features in hundreds of booths in Decatur, Ill
What follows is a list of highlights from the show curated by our editorial team. You can find out more by going to no-tillfarmer.com.
Martin-Till debuted its WTS SmartTransfer system, a fully ISOBUS-integrated hydraulic weight transfer controller that delivers real-time control, angle monitoring and precise downforce management. President Steve Martin says a common question the company gets is, “How do I know if my weight transfer system needs adjusting?”
Rather than growers having to get out of the tractor and check, the SmartTransfer system lets them see the angles from the cab in real time. Growers can also adjust the PSI in the fly to maintain proper planter geometry and consistent row unit performance.
Titan unveiled Carlstar-branded OEM-preferred semi-pneumatic products designed to be durable and tackle the toughest field challenges with high-speed, no-till planting. Titan also showed its Carlstar-branded SpykeTM closing wheel assembly.
J&M Mfg. announced the launch of its 14 Series Grain Carts after 5 years of intensive research. The company says the 14 Series offers the fastest unload speeds and largest capacities available in single auger carts.
The series boasts an unload speed of more than 900 bushels per minute and features the largest single-auger capacities available, with models ranging from 1,700 to…