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Mathematical Modeling |
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HTS Ag Agronomy Update |
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Why Join An HTS Ag Grower
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Don't put your
planter away just yet! |
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HTS Ag Special Limited Offers |
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The future of grain
storage management is here. |
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What if you had a wider
N application window? |
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Clearance Corner |
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Precision Ag Classifieds |
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Customer Referral
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HTS Ag
Special
Limited Offers |
Display
Trade In Program
Any WORKING Ag Leader
display with an autoswath unlock (Insight, Edge, or
Versa) qualifies for a $1,000 credit towards the purchase
of an Integra that we have in stock. Not valid with
any other discounts, offer good while supplies last.
Trade in display must be returned to HTS Ag within 15
days of purchase or no credit will be issued.
Hydraulic
Down Force
Any complete hydraulic
down force system will qualify for half off installation
for a limited time. Not valid with any other discounts.
Contact the HTS Ag Team for details about other
special offers that are available through the end of
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The future of grain
storage management is here. |
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OPI introduces OPI
Blue
Now you can access critical grain storage
information wherever you work, live or play with a wireless
system that delivers timely grain storage information
to your
smartphone or tablet.
With its super-simple
connection to temperature and moisture cables, OPI Blue
is a great fit for both new and retrofit applications.
OPI Blue has the ability to grow with you over time
with the number of bins monitored and the incorporation
of automated fan control. OPI Blue represents a simple
and scalable grain storage management.
MORE Info »
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What if you had a wider
N application window? |
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Gain control this
season
Corn uses 75% of the nitrogen it needs
after V10 stage.
The trick is getting corn the N
it needs when it's needed most. Traditional side-dress
methods limit your application window -- to only about
14 days after emergence. Miss it, and your corn won't
reach its full yield potential.
Now there's a way extend
your window for late-season N application. 360 Y-DROP™
gives you more flexibility in application timing to
apply N between V6 and VT. So you can feed your crop
when it needs N most. And, with precision placement
within two to three inches of the stalk base, you can
help maximize plant uptake. Come harvest, that means
more efficient use of inputs, a better bottom line and
capturing more yield potential.
MORE Info »
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Clearance Corner! |
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Direct Command Custom Kit
for 2007 and Newer Spracoupe 7X50
AG Sprayer Kit- Direct command (2007 and Newer Spracoupe
7X50)
Price: $1,622.00
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Investigate Drying Potential of Grain Bins Using
IntegrisPro© Mathematical Modeling Tool |
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By: Chandra B. Singh, Ph.D., and Ron Larson,
M.Sc., P.Eng.
 There are several factors that affect the in-bin natural
air drying of grain. The most important factor
is the type of in-bin drying system:
- fan (airflow rate)
- bin configuration
- type of air distribution system
- heater (low temperature or other)
The in-bin drying system should have sufficient
airflow rate to acheive the drying target in
narrow time window (prior to winter) to increase
grain storability and prevent spoilage. Other
factors include:
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By: Erin Tucker
This 2015 growing season has definitely
started off with a bang. From the cool wet weather,
to 90 degree days we've seen a lot of different
things happening in the corn fields.
A few symptoms we've seen over the past few
weeks are purple corn syndrome and rapid growth
syndrome. Cool, wet weather can cause certain
hybrids to express genes that are susceptible
to a lack of phosphorous making plants appear
purple along leaf tips and margins. As you may
have already seen the plants quickly grow out
of this once we get a few sunny, warm days.
You may have also seen some plants drooped
over with new leaves showing a lot of yellowing.
This is due to rapid growth syndrome that occurs
when the weather goes from cool and wet to warm
and humid in just a matter of days. Luckily
neither of these syndromes have long term effects
resulting in large yield losses.
It may be time to also start thinking about
replant decisions with the amount of rain we
have recently had. Take stand counts in affected
corn fields and use the guide below from ISU
Extension to determine if replanting is the
right option for you operation.
As always feel free to contact any of your HTS
salesman with any agronomic questions or field
issues you have!
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Why Join An HTS Ag Grower Peer Group |
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By Terry Johnston
Being a business owner has its challenges
in any industry, but farmers often feel like
they are on an island with no one to share their
thoughts with. Many growers don't feel comfortable
sharing their challenges, opportunities or successes
with their neighbors because of their competitive
nature and independent mindset. Joining a peer
group is an effective way for farmers to share
in confidence and sharpen personal and business
skills.
HTS Ag is forming Grower Peer
Groups to provide a forum for open sharing.
These groups are made of like-minded growers
who meet quarterly to network and discuss issues
specific to each member's concerns. These members
are serious about implementing a model for success
in their businesses through collaboration and
sharing best practices. These groups provide
opportunities to share, learn and grow with
top-notch producers that are not competitors.
Farmers invest a tremendous amount of
time and money to maintain or grow their businesses.
Because farmers spend much of their time "working
in the business," they sacrifice valuable time
"working on their business." It's important
to set aside time to focus on increasing efficiency,
reducing costs and increasing yields...
now more than ever before as margins are tight.
After completing their first year, our
Peer Group 1 members have enjoyed participating
in the quarterly meetings and say they have
learned a lot from each other. They haven't
missed a single meeting, which shows their strong
commitment and the tremendous value they have
received in participating in a peer group.
For more information about HTS Ag Grower
Peer groups contact us at 800-741-3305 or
sales@htsag.com.
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Don't put your planter away just yet! |
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By Drew Johnston on June, 09 2015 in Displays,
SeedCommand™
As the planting season draws to a close,
it's time to park the planter in the shed until
next season. Either the planting season ran
smoothly or there was obstacle after obstacle
hindering the completion of planting. You may
have finished planting with a lingering issue
on the planter that prevented it from performing
at its full potential. Now is the time to resolve
these issues and/or prevent future road blocks
on your journey to success. Set aside some time
to go through some preventative maintenance
to ensure you're ready to plant when next season
rolls around.
Display Management
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Create a backup of the display of this year's
data
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Migrate any remaining data from the display
to a computer for long term, permanent storage
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Evaluate management items, and removed any
items that will not be used this fall or
next season (fields, products, equipment
setups)
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Add any new management items into the display
that may be needed for next season (tractor,
planter, fields, boundaries)
Hardware and Wiring Diagnosis
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All clutches engage and disengage (verify
by cycling section switches)
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If controlling hydraulic drives, run drives
and visually monitor any skipping or irregular
speeds
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Check for wire breaks, cuts, pinches
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Clean and Secure connections
After going through these simple checks, you
can feel confident knowing that when you're
ready to work next season, your planter will
be too. No cloud of doubt will be hovering over
you all year because you know your system will
be performing properly come next year.
If you finished planting and your system wasn't
operating at 100%, please contact your local
dealer, e-mail
support@agleader.com,
or call 515-232-5363 for further assistance
to make sure your planter is ready for next
season.
As of June 8, Technical Support hours have returned
to its normal schedule:
Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm CDT
From all of us here at Ag Leader Tech Support,
we thank you for a successful planting season!
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