combine harvester Articles
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How to Choose a Corn Combine Harvester
A corn combine harvester is a machine used for the corn harvest which both improves the harvest efficient and saves labor cost. Currently there are a variety of corn harvesters in the market, then how to choose a suitable corn combine harvester becomes an important question. In the following, we will give you some suggestions: 1. You should take the the regional applicability into ...
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Agricultural Knives: Thermal Spray Case Study III
Since implementing our Thermal Spray Hard-face process, Kondex has been involved in numerous field test projects with its customers. The purpose of these tests is two-fold: •Set benchmarks for comparing Kondex technology to existing material/coating technology •Evaluate new material/coating technologies as a means of improving wear resistance and or improving the cost of agricultural ...
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Agricultural Knives: Thermal Spray Case Study
Adding thermal spray hard-facing to the cutting edge of an agricultural machinery knife is a tried-and-true method of extending the useful life of the product. However, not all thermal spray hard-facing is created equal, as we discovered when we went head-to-head with the competition. The Comparison. It’s common practice in this industry to test machine components under typical field ...
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Proso millet yield and residue mass following direct harvest with a stripper-header
Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) (PM) is an important crop for dryland rotations in the central Great Plains. The crop is traditionally swathed before combining to promote uniform drying of the panicle and to minimize seed shattering losses. Direct harvesting of PM with a stripper-header would eliminate the swathing operation resulting in cost savings, and increased standing crop residues to ...
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Agricultural Knives: Thermal Spray Case Study II
Recently, Kondex was faced with a field testing requirement that the OEM was unable to execute for cost reasons, though it was critical to our ability to supply thermal sprayed cutting components for its combine harvester. A great deal of scrutiny is placed on cutting components utilizing thermal spray hardfacing; if the hardfacing process is not carried out properly, the cutting edge will lose ...
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Forage pasture production, risk analysis, and the buffering capacity of triticale
Many livestock producers minimize input costs by relying solely on naturalized, mixed-species pasture, but expose themselves to risks associated with forage yields that fluctuate in response to variable environmental conditions. This study was undertaken to assess winter triticale (xTriticosecale spp.) as a potential component of forage systems from the perspective of reducing forage yield risk. ...
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Variable Rate Seeding with Drone Imagery
Getting a good crop canopy across the entire field is important for better crop quality and higher yield. One way of achieving this is by varying the amount of seeds. In recent years more and more farmers have started using variable-rate technology. By coupling the tractor’s GPS equipment with the seed drill, the seed amount can be varied across the field based on a predetermined plan. The ...
By Solvi AB
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Measuring grain protein concentration with in-line near infrared reflectance spectroscopy
The advent of near infrared (NIR) on-combine sensors gives growers the opportunity to measure the grain protein concentration of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) during harvest. A study consisting of three sequential experiments (laboratory bench, combine test stand, and field) was conducted to evaluate the performance of an in-line, NIR reflectance spectrometer, referred to as the ProSpectra Grain ...
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Pressure Measurement For Agricultural Applications
A couple months ago we took a brief look at how the agriculture industry is turning to automation and data to help monitor product and resource levels, enabling farmers and ranchers to be proactive, rather reactive, about the needs and conditions of their businesses. We all agreed that there are plenty of opportunities for level measurement in the modern agriculture industry. But what of ...
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PTO Shaft 4 Series – Replacement for Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
A Four Series PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft is a form of power transmission device made of metal that is used to transfer energy from an engine or any other power source to equipment like a baler or mower. The term "4 series" signifies the dimensions as well as the specifications for the PTO shaft which are designed to handle a specific amount of torque and power. The PTO shaft of the 4 Series is ...
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Grape Maturity Predictions Made Easy with AI
Grape maturity monitoring is an important task as it is used to make one of the most critical decisions during the growing season - determining when grapes are likely to be ready for harvest. Currently, chemical indicators such as sugar levels, acid content, and pH are used along with qualitative measures (e.g. skin tannins, aroma, and flavour) to monitor grape maturity. As grapes mature, ...
By Deep Planet
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Yield Data Errors Today, Yield Costs Tomorrow
Regardless of whether your yield data comes from your combine, grain cart, or from truck scales, each source has shortcomings that will not only influence your farm decisions but may also have a negative financial impact. This harvest growers will spend significant time and money chasing down accurate yield data from combine yield monitors, grain carts and/or truck scale tickets. Each of these ...
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