After cancelling last year’s Midwest AG Industries Exposition (MAGIE) due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) was more than eager to host the annual event last week in Bloomington, IL. MAGIE’s return was especially rewarding as IFCA was able to celebrate its 40th anniversary in grand style.
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A - Adams Fertilizer Equipment
Adams Fertilizer Equipment showcased its usual wide array of products at MAGIE, including this 980 rear-discharge trailer tender. The unit features a larger payload, steeper sloped hoppers, 8 HP Tier 4 Isuzu Engine, Murphy panel, hydraulic auger motor, and hydraulic levers.
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B - BBI Sniper Spreader
Salford showcased several pieces of application equipment at MAGIE, including the BBI Sniper Spreader. This unit is engineered for application widths up to 120 feet, and uses patent pending technology to rapidly adjust its spread pattern on-the-fly.
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C - Case IH Trident 5550
Many attendees at MAGIE 2021 were interested in learning more about Case IH's Trident 5550. This combination unit handles both liquid and dry applications, giving you the flexibility in a single piece of equipment to meet the demands of timely fertilizer applications and on-demand treatments for all types of pests.
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D - Doyle 70th Anniversary
MAGIE wasn't the only one celebrating an anniversary at this year's event. Long-time exhibitor Doyle Equipment Manufacturing celebrated 70 years in business in 2021.
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E - ExactApply
The new Hagie STS (single-tank solution) Sprayers from John Deere offer an optional ExactApply nozzle-control system with pressure recirculation.
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F - Farewell to Jean Payne
Long-time IFCA President Jean Payne, who retired this past spring, was honored at the annual Tailgate Party. Payne has passed the reins over to Kevin “K.J.” Johnson.
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G - GVM Prowlers
GVM's latest Prowler units are always a big hit at MAGIE. On display this year were the 2022 T-Series Prowlers, which now feature a Dana HVT R2 Transmission with continuous variable ratio-electronic joystick control to bring improved fuel economy, controllability, and reliable performance.
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H - Hays LTI 24-Ton Tender
Hays LTI showcased its 24-ton tender at MAGIE 2021. The unit is designed around specific customer needs to make it one of the most user-friendly tenders on the market, says the company. The tender is available in a two and three compartment option.
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I - Intelligent Ag
At MAGIE, Intelligent Ag showcased its SpraySense solution. SpraySense offers real-time monitoring of flow rate and pressure at every nozzle; real-time indication of droplet size (based on pressure and nozzle selection); foolproof blockage detection; easy to understand dashboard and nozzle-by-nozzle details views via iPad application; and much more.
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J - John Deere 600 Sprayers
MAGIE attendees spent a lot of time checking out John Deere's new 600 Series Sprayers. Two different tank options of 1,200-gallons or 1,600-gallons are available. Offering 355- or 375-hp options, these sprayers allow for faster acceleration with heavier loads than Deere's previous models. Three cab and visibility packages are also offered, allowing for more customization, says the company.
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K - KBH TT2000 Tenders
At MAGIE, The KBH Corp. showcased its recently redesigned two-compartment tender (25-ton, 24-foot long), which is available in rear or side discharge. The TT2000 features a lighter trailer (about one ton less) and an added 10% hopper capacity. The mild steel hopper frame has been replaced with stainless, and hopper slopes have been steepened for better product flow, says the company.
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L - Liquids
With a heat index that hit 110 degrees at MAGIE, bottled waters and cold soft drinks were in high demand from attendees and exhibitors on both days of the show.
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M - Mixmate
Praxidyn CEO Doug Applegate demonstrated the company's Mixmate to attendees. The automated chemical mixing system with automated recordkeeping is designed for a portable spray tender trailer or as a stationary chemical mixing system. The Mixmate chemical inductor measures by weight and the Mixmate Flow uses an accurate flowmeter for measuring bulk products.
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N - New Leader NL5000 G5
A popular stop at MAGIE is the New Leader booth, which was highlighted by the NL5000 G5. This spinner spreader features a patented 16-section swath width control technology, permitting operators to apply nutrients to the soil more accurately and efficiently than ever before with a spinner.
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O - OMNiPOWER
Raven demonstrated its new driverless ag technology for MAGIE attendees. OMNiPOWER is a self-propelled power platform that easily interchanges farm implements like a sprayer and spreader to perform multiple farm tasks in any season. The farmer can remotely send the unit on autonomous missions from a tablet — no driver required.
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P - PinPoint III Envelop
Capstan AG showcased its PinPoint III Envelop system at MAGIE. With all the features of PinPoint II, including individual nozzle control and increased accuracy, the latest version adds ISO display integration and predictive rate control to lock on to target rate even under the most challenging field conditions.
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Q - Quickveyor
The Quickeyor 40’ from Peterson Motor Companies can haul up 27 tons. Its belt driven conveyor cleanly and reliably offloads product at 6,000 pounds per minute, filling floaters, drill fills and seeders in minutes.
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R - Rantizo
At MAGIE, Rantizo demonstrated its DJI’s Agras MG-1P, which is built specifically for agricultural spraying. Rantizo addresses both the field needs of farmers and the business needs of custom applicators with the platform’s combination of autonomous hardware and user-friendly software.
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S - ShowStopper Award
The CropLife IRON ShowStopper Award is given to the one product at MAGIE that literally "stops attendees in their tracks." The 2021 ShowStopper was awarded to AGCO for its Fendt Rogator 900 Series Sprayer. Pictured (from left) are Editor Eric Sfiligoj, AGCO's Dave Lovell, and IFCA interim President Kevin "K.J." Johnson.
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T - Tradition of the Ride and Drive
Perhaps the most favorite tradition in the 40 years of MAGIE is the “Ride and Drive” demonstrations, which allow attendees to test drive self-propelled applicators and spreaders. MAGIE is the only show in the country that affords this type of experience.
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U - Unverferth Pro-Force Dry Spreaders
Many MAGIE attendees checked out Unverferth's Pro-Force dry spreaders, which feature a field-proven design, heavy-duty construction, and hoppers ranging from 270 to 840 cubic feet. The hopper is manufactured from premium 304 stainless steel handles dry fertilizer, lime, gypsum, compost, poultry litter, and cover crop seed.
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V - Vortex 390
The Vortex 390 liquid applicator was among the pieces of equipment showcased by RBR Enterprise at MAGIE. The new unit covers more ground and maximizes ROI with large capacity gallon tank and boom options.
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W - Wilger Spray Nozzles and Tips
Wilger demonstrated its line up of spray nozzles and tips at MAGIE. Attendees received an up-close look at options that reduce drift, provide consistent coverage, and are useful for high-volume applications.
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X - X Factor
Most MAGIE exhibitors had the "X factors" -- in the form of technology and solutions -- to draw in attendees to learn more about their products and equipment.
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Y - 40 Years of MAGIE
Many exhibitors, like the Yargus family at AGI, recognized MAGIE's 4oth anniversary with signage and apparel.
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Z - Zero Down Time
From the interactive “ride and drive” demonstrations to the exhibits that displayed the latest innovations in building, blending, measuring, and applying agrochemicals, MAGIE 2021 had so much to see and do that there was virtually no down time for attendees, from the moment they walked onto the McLean County Fairgrounds to the time they left.
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Bonus - Norwood Sales
Norwood Sales showcased its ST933 Fertilizer and Seed Tender at MAGIE 2021. Constructed of 304 stainless steel, the unit allows for lighter trailer weights and higher payloads. It’s designed with a capacity of 933 cubic feet (struck) of transport storage, with outputs of 7,000 pounds per minute.
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Bonus - Ray-Man
Ray-Man's 36-foot Charger II-FB semi-trailer is made of 304 stainless steel with an optional Cummins power pack and polished aluminum wheels. The Charger II semi-trailers have optional Cummins Tier 4 power units. Ray-Man also has a new truck mount tender capable of loading an aerial applicator.
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Bonus - Murray Equipment
Murray Equipment, Inc. was once again a popular stop among MAGIE visitors. The company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of liquid handling equipment. Its product line includes pumps, meters, valves, and more.
In addition to the anniversary celebration, more than 75 exhibitors attracted about 2,300 attendees to the McLean County Fairgrounds. Attendees and exhibitors also were able to participate in the many MAGIE traditions, like the Tailgate Party, the ShowStopper Awards presentation, and the Ride and Drive demonstrations. MAGIE also provided the perfect venue to honor IFCA’s recently retired President. There was so much to see and do during the two-day event, that words alone — like these 5 key takeaways — don’t paint the full picture. That’s why the editors of CropLife IRON have also presented some of the many highlights from MAGIE 2021 — from A to Z — in the photo gallery above.
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