Editors tap favorite products from Farm Progress Show

<p><span style="color:black">Four Farm Progress editors uncovered nearly 200 new products at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. They are Austin Keating (left), Tom J. Bechman, Shelley Huguley and Mindy Ward. </span></p>

<p>A network of dealers across the Corn Belt sells drainage equipment manufacturer Soil-Max’s drainage plans, but the company is beta-testing a service to sell customized plans directly to farmers at $25 an acre. Through an app called Flow-X, landowners provide all the necessary information to the remote designers. Elevation data is required, as are answers to questions such as: How much water do you want to drain per day? What spacings do you want? A full launch of the service is planned for early 2020. Contact Soil-Max, Terre Haute, Ind., at 888-764-5629 or <a href="http://soilmax.com" target="_blank">soilmax.com</a>.</p>

<p>The third generation of the QuickDraw spray tender system by SureFire Ag Systems can mix and load up to six bulk totes in eight minutes. With the Chem-Blade enclosed system as an optional add-on, you can put full jugs in a chamber, press a button, and in a few moments, open the chamber and retrieve an automatically washed jug. That add-on costs $17,000 on top of the QuickDraw system, which lists from $27,900 to $31,900. You can go more manual with the cheaper Chem-Blade original. Users can use automated batch calculation to further increase efficiency. The QuickDraw 3000 connects to a new cloud from SureFire, where batch records, recipes and work orders can be sent. Users can also split a batch between fields with the cloud, which can exchange work orders with third-party software, ERP and FIMS. Contact SureFire Ag Systems, Atwood, Kan., at 785-626-3670 or <a href="http://surefireag.com" target="_blank">surefireag.com</a>.</p>

<p>It’s hard to miss the bright yellow and green 4103 AccuSpread from Oxbo International. With a hint of Brazilian flare, it has the capability of both liquid and dry fertilizer application. The 2,600-gallon tank allows a lot of ground to be covered. Unique is the jack system that allows for quick changes between dry and liquid systems without a crane. Simply jack up the liquid tank, drive the chassis out and relocate under the dry box. This 400-hp, three-wheel, high-flotation chassis is designed to reduce soil compaction. For both liquid and dry capabilities, list price can surpass $500,000. Contact Oxbo International, Clear Lake, Wis., at 800-628-6196 or <a href="http://oxbo.com" target="_blank">oxbo.com</a>.</p>

<p>Quick and safe is the draw to the TireGrabber from Remlinger Manufacturing. Changing sprayer tires from skinnies to floaters is simpler with this attachment. What resembles a claw takes off the tire. From controls inside the skid steer, the TireGrabber can twist and turn the tire from vertical to horizontal and from left to right. This free spinning movement is great for tire alignment. The TireGrabber also works with telehandlers and front-end loaders. It costs $6,995. Contact Remlinger Mfg., Kalida, Ohio, at 800-537-7370 or <a href="http://remlingermfg.com" target="_blank">remlingermfg.com</a>.</p>

<p>It looks like a normal silage bag, but Protexia says it’s what’s on the inside that’s important. Rodents and birds have a reputation for poking holes in silage bags. Because the sacks contain feed, using a pesticide isn’t an option. So, Protexia created Agrirepel bags — silage bags containing a nontoxic, organic additive called Combirepel. It’s bonded within the plastic bag and repels birds and rodents. The repellent isn’t harmful to humans or other animals, nor does it harm the targeted mice, rodents and raccoons. It only repels them. Contact U.S.-based Protexia at 800-935-3011 or <a href="http://protexia-plast.com" target="_blank">protexia-plast.com</a>.</p>

<p>Suzuki’s KingQuad 750AXi comes with power steering. The rugged edition comes standard with a front brush guard, rear brush guard and LED trailer light. The KingQuad has the largest towing capacity of any ATV on the market. It’s rated at 1,350 pounds in towing capacity, rack weight, and for sprayers and other implements. The ATV lists at $10,900. Incentives are available. Learn more at <a href="http://suzukicycles.com" target="_blank">suzukicycles.com</a>.</p>

<p>The full name more accurately describes this product: the Unverferth UHarvest Pro ISOBUS grain cart scale and data management system. You get both accurate weight of harvested grain and data management. Spokespeople say it works with your tractor’s ISOBUS virtual terminal screen. Log harvest data load by load, field by field. The system aids in yield monitor calibration and hitch weight management. Using Raven’s Slingshot, it sends information to the cloud. Access it via smartphone. Use it to determine how a grain bin fills based on loads delivered. Pricing is yet to be determined. Contact Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Kalida, Ohio, at 419-532-3121 or <a href="http://unverferth.com" target="_blank">unverferth.com</a>.</p>

<p>The Woods Compact Super Seeder hooked to an ATV or UTV is a head-turner. Seed hard-to-get-to places with this seeder, built for versatility, precision and durability all at the same time. Plant more than 20 species with the cool-season grass and cereal grains box, and 25 additional species with an optional legume seeder box. Choose from a spiked roller to penetrate thatch or adjustable disk blades to cut into the soil. Each seeder comes with Woods’ exclusive calibration system. This 60-inch UTV model pictured is ideal for planting food or pollinator plots. It lists at $8,700, plus $2,800 for the electric-activated tow kit. Contact Woods, Oregon, Ill., at 800-319-6637 or <a href="http://woodsequipment.com" target="_blank">woodsequipment.com</a>.</p>