ACGO Corp. The Massey Ferguson 500R Series Sprayers come in two models – the 740-gallon, 212-hp MF 525R and the 860-gallon, 235-hp MF 530R. Both units come standard with the LiquidLogic system, an advanced recirculation system that moves product through the tank and every inch of the boom for a constant rate and uniform mixture from start to finish, according to the company. They are also equipped with 7.4L AGCO Power engines.
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ONE Smart Spray
Bosch BASF Smart Farming The ONE Smart Spray system is designed to deliver optimal herbicide savings without compromising weed control and enables targeted spraying during day and night-time conditions. The camera-based system developed by Bosch detects weeds in milliseconds and precisely sprays only where necessary and only as much as needed. Using the field-specific data in a digital platform by xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, ONE Smart Spray also offers customized agronomic recommendations, intelligent sensitivity levels, high-precision agronomic maps, automated documentation, and further features in ONE solution. In addition to targeted spraying, the ONE Smart Spray System delivers integrated digital tools to turn the application data into actionable insights and improve yields and efficiency for users. Herbicide savings are delivered through a series of sophisticated sensors, automated sensitivity thresholds, and access to Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s pest identification technology.
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Quickveyor QVP38’
Peterson Motors The Quickveyor 38’ Tender Conveyor Trailer-QVP38’ utilizes the Prestige 38’ trailer. Standard features of the unit include two compartments, air ride suspension, stainless steel fenders, four aluminum rims, and the Quickveyor all-stainless steel belt driven conveyor system. Other custom options include multiple compartments, four-way swinging discharge chute, self-contained pony motor, flexible extension tube, Shurco power tarp and traps, pintle, clean-out doors, and full-frontal mudflaps.
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XAG P100 Pro
Pegasus Robotics The XAG P100 Pro is an electric unmanned aerial system designed to sow seeds, spray crops, and spread fertilizers. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the P100, the XAG P100 Pro integrates platform design and fully autonomous flight while achieving significant upgrades in payload, efficiency, control, and stability. The XAG P100 Pro features a 13.5-gallon liquid tank and a 6-gallon per minute dual pump flow rate. In operation, the company claims the unit can apply 70 acres per hour.
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Raven Sense & Act – Augmenta
Raven Industries/Augmenta Raven Sense & Act uses camera imaging and artificial intelligence technologies to both detect a specific crop-health issue in the field and address it in real time. The unit uses a multispectral camera to analyze real-time field conditions and apply, where needed, products such as nitrogen, plant growth regulators, harvest aids (defoliants and desiccants), and fungicides. The camera is installed onto a single point on top of a cab roof and scans the full width of the boom. It can be mounted to multiple brands of equipment, whether it be a sprayer or a tractor pulling an application implement.
For several years now, one of the annual events here at CropLifeIRON magazine has been gathering up nominations for the Product of the Year competition. And the fight for top honors among 2023 product finalists looks to be as competitive as ever!
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Since the beginning of summer, several manufacturers have launched new product innovations. From these, CropLifeIRON’s readers have chosen these five items to compete for the honor of Product of the Year. More details on these entries can be found in the slideshow.
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After reading over the qualifications of these five products, now it’s up to you to decide which deserves the title (and trophy) of CropLife IRON Product of the Year. Once identified, the Product of the Year trophy will be presented to the winning company at one of this winter’s trade shows.
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