Growers should watch their need for speed during application
Today’s self-propelled sprayers allow growers to apply agricultural chemicals to their fields faster than ever before. But there is a limit to just how fast they can go, said Jeremy Hurt, Senior...
View ArticleAsk the Application Specialists: Why do you recommend Lucas Oil products for...
There are many good engine and hydraulic oils for use in farm machinery, but we recommend Lucas Oil products because in tests we’ve conducted we’ve found them to be superior to other oil products. In...
View ArticleAsk the Application Specialists: I’ve stopped spraying for a couple of days...
Your problem likely is chemical sediment that has built up and clogging the strainers in the nozzle tips. You should remove the strainers and clean them. That is done by soaking the strainers in a...
View ArticleAbsolutely, positively must spray a wet field? Follow these tips to minimize...
You’ve waited and waited and waited for the field to dry, but it hasn’t. Now weeds are starting to take up residence in your crops. Do you risk soil compaction by bringing in your self-propelled...
View ArticlePark it and forget it? Not if you want a field-ready sprayer next spring
Harvest is approaching, and with it the end of the 2015 crop season. As growers prepare to store their self-propelled sprayers for the winter they’ll need to do more than simply drive it into the barn,...
View ArticleAsk the Application Specialists: I see changes in the boom rack on 2016...
The boom rack on 2016 Apaches now has an accumulator cushion on the fold cylinders. This protects the boom from forward and back forces going through the field. The entire boom now has only four grease...
View ArticleAsk the Application Specialists: What should I keep in mind when spraying at...
Your sprayer’s guidance, boom leveling and spray section controls take on greater importance at night, in addition to your lighting package. GPS guidance will give your field computer a line to follow,...
View ArticleIt’s show time! Farm events require careful planning
Farm shows are a Walt Disney World for growers. Lots to see and do, rides and culinary offerings for every taste, spread out over dozens of acres. And like the famous amusement park built by a cartoon...
View ArticleAsk the Application Specialists: What is Raven Hawkeye™ and how can it...
Raven Hawkeye™ is a pressure-based spray nozzle control system available as an option for all new Apache Sprayers. The system is integrated with Raven’s Viper® 4 field computer and other...
View ArticleHorsepower must make it to the ground to be effective
When it comes to horsepower farmers can’t seem to get enough when purchasing a self-propelled sprayer. While horsepower rating is important, the percentage of that power actually transferred to the...
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