http://www.farmchat.com/ Farm Chat brings farmers together to discuss what matters to us! en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:18:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.farmchat.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.farmchat.com/ http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22226-Machinery-Pete?goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:11:40 GMT _*SOUTH DAKOTA DEALER AUCTION - PRICES*_ Here are a few sale prices from a large online dealer auction Monday (June 10, 2013) in eastern South... SOUTH DAKOTA DEALER AUCTION - PRICES
Here are a few sale prices from a large online dealer auction Monday (June 10, 2013) in eastern South Dakota:
2011 JD 9770 STS combine with 1324 engine hours: $163,100

2010 Caterpillar Lexion 590R combine with 1143 engine hours: $135,000

2009 JD 9770 STS combine with 1641 engine hours: $143,500

2011 CaseIH STX450 4WD tractor with 351 hours: $212,000

2010 JD 9630 4WD with 1662 hours: $190,000

2007 JD 9330 4WD tractor with 4625 hours: $153,000

2004 JD 9220 4WD tractor with 4856 hours: $82,500

(4) JD 568 round balers: $29,001 (2011), $24,750, $24,250, $20,500All the sale prices from the auction Monday in our "auction results" database. Much more detail on each piece of equipment sold too, like the 2011 JD 568 round baler that went for $29,001...that baler had done 2290 bales and had CoverEdge surface net wrap. My overall thoughts on the sale prices from this big online dealer auction? Couple points:

(13) Combines sold...bit "soft". Values falling from 1st Qtr.

LATE MODEL 4WD TRACTOR VALUES: "softer"Big thing I'll be watching this summer right on through rest of 2013 will be sale price differences based on TYPE OF AUCTION....so these large dealer inventory reduction auctions like this sale Monday in eastern South Dakota, how much "softer" if at all (usually are "softer") are the sale price vs. similar equipment items sold on traditional farm retirement or estate auctions? I've been covering the machinery auction market now for 23 1/2 years and yes, there has always been a difference in auction sale prices based on TYPE OF AUCTION....but that sale price difference to a large extent went away from late 2007 - 2009. It began to show up again in 2nd Qtr. 2010, most notably in terms of auction sale prices on LATE MODEL COMBINES.....dealer groups had increasing No. of 1-4 year old used Combines to move and they began pushing them out via auction to clear inventory....and the auction sale prices predictably were a bit "softer" than traditional farm/estate auctions. I saw this same data difference based on TYPE OF AUCTION again in 2011 (lesser extent) and 2012 (more pronounced - like 2010). So what I'm watching is this.......WILL 2013 BE LIKE 2010 & 2012? My gut says yes it will. Sales like Monday's online auction in eastern South Dakota among the 1st of the summer season, many more to come....stay tuned.


]]> Auction Results admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22226-Machinery-Pete http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22225-Ontario-Pork-Congress-Gears-Up-for-‘Hog-Wild’-Week?goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:10:26 GMT n preparation for the 40th anniversary of the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC), the congress has partnered up with Stratford Blues and Ribfest to launch... n preparation for the 40th anniversary of the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC), the congress has partnered up with Stratford Blues and Ribfest to launch the first ever Hog Wild Week.

The line-up of events will surely attract hog producers and visitors from across the province. From educational sessions to pork being served up by local chefs, the pork congress has something for everyone.

Highlights of the event include:

• Trade show – 10a.m. – 5p.m.
• Complimentary BBQ lunch – 11a.m. – 3p.m.
• Hog producer forum – 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
• Pig art displays – will be featured both days
• Local pork prepared by local chefs – 2p.m. – 4p.m. (June 19)
• Hog Jog – 5:30-8:00p.m. (June 19)
• Junior Barrow Show – 10a.m. -3:30p.m. (June 20)
More information can be found on OPC’s website at: http://www.porkcongress.on.ca/. The official Twitter handle for the congress is @OntPorkCongress ]]> Livestock admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22225-Ontario-Pork-Congress-Gears-Up-for-‘Hog-Wild’-Week http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22224-Southwestern-Cornbread-Salad?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:37:02 GMT 1 (16 ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix or 1 (16 ounce) package regular cornbread mix 1 (1 ounce) envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing... 1 (16 ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix or 1 (16 ounce) package regular cornbread mix
1 (1 ounce) envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (may sub kidney or pinto beans)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 15-oz. can corn)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped (may use orange or purple peppers)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
5 tablespoons artificial bacon bits
5 green onions, chopped

Directions:

1 Prepare the cornbread according to directions on package; cool and crumble.
2 Set aside.
3 Mix Ranch salad dressing mix with the buttermilk and mayonnaise. Set aside.
4 Layer a large bowl with half each of cornbread, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, bell peppers, cheese, bacon bits and green onions; spoon half of dressing evenly over the top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and dressing.
5 Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Enjoy! ]]> The Farm Wife admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22224-Southwestern-Cornbread-Salad http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22223-MicroEssentials-com-Goes-Mobile?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:35:40 GMT The Mosaic Company (http://www.mosaicco.com) has released another digital tool for farmers to gather important information that can help increase... The Mosaic Company has released another digital tool for farmers to gather important information that can help increase efficiency and generate higher yields. Recognizing the fact that farmers are increasingly using tablets and smartphones to increase production, The Mosaic Company responded by recently unveiling a mobile site for its premium fertilizer, MicroEssentials.
The new mobile site for MicroEssentials will provide its customers with a more efficient and convenient user experience, particularly as retailers strive to better serve growers in their own fields and offices.
MicroEssentials.com site analytics confirm increasing use of mobile platforms. In certain months, mobile visits consist of more than 40 percent of the website traffic, and the average number of mobile visits year-round is increasing consistently. ]]> Computers and Precision Farming admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22223-MicroEssentials-com-Goes-Mobile http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22222-HORSCH-InnoFalcon-Transforms-Agriculture-Advertisements-–-Super-Cool-Video?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:32:28 GMT ]]> Around the Coffee Shop admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22222-HORSCH-InnoFalcon-Transforms-Agriculture-Advertisements-–-Super-Cool-Video http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22221-Corn-School-—-The-Sins-of-the-Spring-Roller-Packer-Issues-Compaction-amp-Variable-Eme?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:26:31 GMT Early season field scouting serves many purposes. Not only is early scouting a powerful tool in keeping ahead of weed, disease and insect pests,... Early season field scouting serves many purposes. Not only is early scouting a powerful tool in keeping ahead of weed, disease and insect pests, but early season growth of the crop tells the story of planting. Sometimes that story isn’t necessarily a happy tale, as crusting, variable emergence or thin stands can all be traced back to equipment sins of the planting season.
In this video, Aaron Stevanus, market development agronomist with PRIDE Seeds, offers a few examples of roller packers doing more harm than good, particularly on a soybean crop, and explains how the planting pass can seem fine, until weather conditions become unfavourable. Moving on to corn, Stevanus shows how variable emergence of corn can pinpoint poor cultivation or seedbed prep or gauge wheel settings and wear.

FOR ALL OUR CORN SCHOOL EPISODES, CLICK HERE. ]]> Crop Production admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22221-Corn-School-—-The-Sins-of-the-Spring-Roller-Packer-Issues-Compaction-amp-Variable-Eme http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22220-New-Planter-Among-Drivers-for-Seed-Hawk’s-Plant-Expansion?goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:25:16 GMT Seed Hawk, a Canadian-based no-till drill manufacturer, announced this week that the company plans a two-phase expansion to its manufacturing... Seed Hawk, a Canadian-based no-till drill manufacturer, announced this week that the company plans a two-phase expansion to its manufacturing facility near Langbank, Saskatchewan, that will see a total of nearly 100,000 sq. ft. added to its capacity within the year. Seed Hawk partnered with Vaderstad Verken Ab in 2006 as a first move to expand the no-till focused company in European, Asian and Australian markets. This latest expansion will serve not only those overseas markets, but is a stepping stone to introducing some brand new lines for the North American market as well.
In this SoundCloud interview with Pat Beaujot, president of the equipment company, RealAgriculture.com’s Lyndsey Smith what it’s like to do business over so very many miles, where the biggest markets for no-till equipment are and just how long it takes to get a drill from the middle of North America all the way to Kazakhstan. ]]> Big Iron admin http://www.farmchat.com/showthread.php/22220-New-Planter-Among-Drivers-for-Seed-Hawk’s-Plant-Expansion