World Ag Expo Names Top 10 New Products

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:44:11 GMT

The notable new products that have been named the Top 10 for the 2011 World Ag Expo range from clothing, to equipment, to hydraulic fluid, to technology.

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center show grounds in Tulare, Calif. The expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds.

2011 Top-10 New Products:

Air Filter Blaster, Salmon River Innovations, LLC, Idaho
A new device that cleans the element of an engine’s canister air filter in seconds helps cut fuel and maintenance costs while improving engine performance and increasing engine life.

Ag Flag, Flag-R-Mon Flag Products/Ag Flag, Atwater, CA
A new water-activated flag saves money, water and effort by eliminating the guesswork in determining when flood irrigation water has advanced to a pre-determined point in a block, check, ditch furrow, row or open field.

AMSOIL Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil, American Synthetic Lubricants, Inc., Superior, WI
A new, biodegradable hydraulic oil from AMSOIL that combines low-toxicity with high lubricity properties offers farmers and ranchers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based products.

Trimble Connected Farm, Trimble Agriculture, Westminster, CO
Connected Farm, a new system of software and communication services from Trimble takes farm management efficiency to the next level by combining precision farming information collected in the field with data management software and cell phone technology.

T-HEXX Dragonhyde HBC, Hydromer, Inc., Branchburg, NJ
An innovative hoof care product for use in hoof baths offers a nonhazardous, biodegradable alternative to traditional copper sulfate or formaldehyde products. When mixed with water, T-HEXX Dragonhyde Hoof Bath Concentrate creates a long-lasting, highly visible environmental barrier that helps to promote normal hoof health for dairy cows.

EZY-Lift Hydraulic Lift System, Ezy-Lift of California, Inc., Valley Center, CA
In less than 90 seconds, with the push of a button, one person can load up to 2,000 pounds of cargo in the back of a pickup or flatbed truck, using the new model 2000-8.0PT Ezy-Lift.

Jacket With Thumb Hole Sleeve, Udder Tech, Inc., Lakeville, MN
A jacket made of waterproof nylon puts an end to wet, irritated wrists and arms when milking cows

NOx Blue Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Core Fluids, LLC, Arroyo Grande, CA
NOxBlue brand of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), made by Core-Fluids, LLC, exceeds the purity and quality standards established by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Push Away Grapple, Fritsch Equipment Corp., De Pere, WI
Designed for feeding bagged silage, the Push Away grapple saves time and minimizes ground disturbance when removing feed from the bag. The patent-pending tool has the power to penetrate tightly packed haylage and grasses to completely fill the bucket of a skid-steer or other type of front-end loader in less than 10 seconds.

Yuma Rugged Tablet Computer, Trimble, Corvallis, OR
Built to meet tough military standards for withstanding drops, vibration, immersion and temperature extremes, the new Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer weighs less than three pounds and is designed to work where farmers and ranchers work.

In addition to the Top-10 New Products, ten Honorable Mention Products have been selected.

A panel of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals from across the U.S. selected the Top 10 and 10 Honorable Mention products from more than 90 entries. The Top 10 New Products will be showcased inside the New Product Pavilion on Expo Lane and R Street.

Information on all 20 of the products can be found at worldagexpo.com .

The notable new products that have been named the Top 10 for the 2011 World Ag Expo range from clothing, to equipment, to hydraulic fluid, to technology.

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center show grounds in Tulare, Calif. The expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds.

2011 Top-10 New Products:

Air Filter Blaster, Salmon River Innovations, LLC, Idaho
A new device that cleans the element of an engine’s canister air filter in seconds helps cut fuel and maintenance costs while improving engine performance and increasing engine life.

Ag Flag, Flag-R-Mon Flag Products/Ag Flag, Atwater, CA
A new water-activated flag saves money, water and effort by eliminating the guesswork in determining when flood irrigation water has advanced to a pre-determined point in a block, check, ditch furrow, row or open field.

AMSOIL Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil, American Synthetic Lubricants, Inc., Superior, WI
A new, biodegradable hydraulic oil from AMSOIL that combines low-toxicity with high lubricity properties offers farmers and ranchers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based products.

Trimble Connected Farm, Trimble Agriculture, Westminster, CO
Connected Farm, a new system of software and communication services from Trimble takes farm management efficiency to the next level by combining precision farming information collected in the field with data management software and cell phone technology.

T-HEXX Dragonhyde HBC, Hydromer, Inc., Branchburg, NJ
An innovative hoof care product for use in hoof baths offers a nonhazardous, biodegradable alternative to traditional copper sulfate or formaldehyde products. When mixed with water, T-HEXX Dragonhyde Hoof Bath Concentrate creates a long-lasting, highly visible environmental barrier that helps to promote normal hoof health for dairy cows.

EZY-Lift Hydraulic Lift System, Ezy-Lift of California, Inc., Valley Center, CA
In less than 90 seconds, with the push of a button, one person can load up to 2,000 pounds of cargo in the back of a pickup or flatbed truck, using the new model 2000-8.0PT Ezy-Lift.

Jacket With Thumb Hole Sleeve, Udder Tech, Inc., Lakeville, MN
A jacket made of waterproof nylon puts an end to wet, irritated wrists and arms when milking cows

NOx Blue Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Core Fluids, LLC, Arroyo Grande, CA
NOxBlue brand of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), made by Core-Fluids, LLC, exceeds the purity and quality standards established by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Push Away Grapple, Fritsch Equipment Corp., De Pere, WI
Designed for feeding bagged silage, the Push Away grapple saves time and minimizes ground disturbance when removing feed from the bag. The patent-pending tool has the power to penetrate tightly packed haylage and grasses to completely fill the bucket of a skid-steer or other type of front-end loader in less than 10 seconds.

Yuma Rugged Tablet Computer, Trimble, Corvallis, OR
Built to meet tough military standards for withstanding drops, vibration, immersion and temperature extremes, the new Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer weighs less than three pounds and is designed to work where farmers and ranchers work.

In addition to the Top-10 New Products, ten Honorable Mention Products have been selected.

A panel of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals from across the U.S. selected the Top 10 and 10 Honorable Mention products from more than 90 entries. The Top 10 New Products will be showcased inside the New Product Pavilion on Expo Lane and R Street.

Information on all 20 of the products can be found at worldagexpo.com .

Online Estimators to Help You Reduce Energy Use

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:45:40 GMT

Still trying to nail down a good New Year’s resolution? How about pledging to use less energy on your farm in 2011?

With some help from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), you should be able to do just that. NRCS has developed four online energy tools designed to help you understand where you are spending your energy dollars and help you reduce those costs.

The tools allow you to input your farm-specific information which generates recommended modifications that can save you money.

The four different energy estimators cover:

Animal Housing
This estimator applies to swine, poultry or dairy cattle housing operations. It evaluates major energy costs in lighting, ventilation, heating, milk cooling, water heating and milk harvesting.

Irrigation
Pumping water for irrigation can be a major drain on the pocketbook. With this estimator, you can analyze your irrigation costs based on your current energy prices, the type of crop and pumping requirements.

Nitrogen
Fertilizer is a high enough input cost, no one wants to contribute any extra dollars to it. With this estimator, you can calculate the costs and potential savings for nitrogen use on your farm. You input the crop you’re growing and the form of N you will use, along with your application rate and price. The estimator then provides you with predicted savings based on alternative application methods and rates.

Tillage
How much money would you save if you switched from conventional tillage to ridge-till or no-till? This energy estimator tells you just that. Simply enter your crop acres and local diesel fuel price and see which tillage system pays off for you.

For additional assistance on energy savings, you can contact your local NRCS office. Access the tools online at http://energytools.sc.egov.usda.gov/

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World Ag Expo Names Top 10 New Products

Online Estimators to Help You Reduce Energy Use