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2019 Farm Progress Show

[Video] Unverferth Recently Acquires the Blu-Jet Line

August 28, 2019

Unverferth Product Manager Shawn Gerdeman announces the recent acquisition of the Blu-Jet line at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. This established fertilizer and tillage line proves a positive addition to the Unverferth umbrella of products.

Thurston Mfg. Asks Court for Permission to Hire Financial Advisor During Bankruptcy

March 21, 2019

Thurston Mfg., Thurston, Neb., has filed a petition with the bankruptcy court to authorize the hiring of Equity Advisors of Barrington Hills, Ill.

No-Till Roundtable

What Precision Ag Tool(s) Has Given You the Best ROI?

March 10, 2018

Precision Problem-Solving, Progress & Aggravations

Platform compatibility, finding optimal supplier partners and technology pain points are analyzed by select group of farmers.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Precision farming tools are a part of many strip-tillers’ systems, and while technology often improves efficiency and productivity, it can also pose adoption challenges.

Fertilizer Application Product Roundup 2017

Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest fertilizer application products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

National Farm Machinery Show 2016

Thurston Mfg. Introduces New Blu-Jet Trenchmaster

March 3, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

Thurston Mfg.’s Nick Jensen introduces the new Blu-Jet Trenchmaster tool designed for filling in trench tile lines in the field. The V design on the blades act as a side rake to bring dirt into the trench, which is then packed and smooth by the leveler. The machine only requires 75-100 horsepower to pull it and it offers a low soil-disturbance alternative to a disc in no-till and strip-till environments.

2015 National No-Tillage Conference

Blu-Jet Announces Innovations for 2015

March 30, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Dave Fickle with Thurston Manufacturing talks about the new product Blu-Jet is introducing to customers this spring.

No-Till And Strip-Till: The Best Of Both Worlds

Precision technology, cover crops and innovative equipment are helping Indiana no-tiller and strip-tiller Mike Shuter and sons get the most out of two different conservation-tillage systems.

By John Dobberstein and Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Strip-Till Farming

The 1980s were difficult times for farmers, and it was no different for Mike Shuter and his family. Hoping to make due with less, they looked to no-till to reduce fuel, labor and expenses, with the hope of maintaining yields.

Fix-It List For Strip-Till Rigs Goes Beyond The Iron

Technology updates and assessing field conditions are becoming increasingly critical for successful strip-tilling in the spring or fall.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Illinois strip-tiller Mike Bland admits that he’s a stickler when it comes to equipment maintenance.

If It’s Not Working Perfectly… Tweak It!

North Dakota strip-tiller Paul Anderson doesn’t just assume the equipment and strategies he uses will work. He makes them work by adapting them to his farm and needs.

By Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Finding a factory-stock piece of equipment on Paul Anderson’s Coleharbor, N.D., farm is close to impossible.

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Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.

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