Seed handling and fertilizer tools

The new Blu-Jet AT4020 fertilizer applicator is fully ISOBUS compatible. ISOBUS controls folding, injection depth and the auto shutoff for each of the boom’s five sections. Base list price is $103,000. For more information, contact Blu-Jet, Thurston Manufacturing, Thurston, Neb., at 800-658-3127 or see blu-jet.com.

Never apply anhydrous ammonia blindly again. With the new N-Vision system from Capstan Ag, you will know exactly what the gas-to-liquid mixture is in the system. N-Vision will give you a low-tank supply alert. For more information, contact Capstan Ag Systems at 855-628-7722 or see capstanag.com.

Get fertilizer below the crop canopy with NutraBoss, a dual fertilizer placement tool that can evenly distribute nutrients near the root zone of any row crop plant. Base list price is $750 per row. For more information, contact Fertilizer Dealer Supply, Jesup, Iowa, at 800-527-5088 or fertilizerdealer.com. Also, contact NutraBoss, Buffalo Center, Iowa, at 641-561-2800 or see nutra-boss.com.

Measure seed and dry fertilizer flow with J.Assy’s wireless, battery-free and maintenance-free flowmeters. They work off vibration sensors and transmit flow data to a monitor via a radio frequency. For more information, contact J.Assy, Caladas Novas, Brazil, at 55 64 3453-4713 or see assyag.com.

Move bulk seed faster with conveyor carts from HitchDoc. The HSC275 holds 275 seed units. The HSC375 hold 375 seed units. Dual hopper tanks are mounted on tandem-axle gooseneck trailers. The carts are available in red, green or black. For more information, contact HitchDoc, Jackson, Minn., at 800-446-8222 or hitchdoc.com.

A 1,400-gallon NutriMax liquid fertilizer applicator is now available from Unverferth Manufacturing Co. The 40-foot-wide toolbar folds to 30 feet for dual-width application with 22- to 36-inch row spacings. Base list price is $56,000. For additional information, contact Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Kalida, Ohio, at 419-532-3121 or see unverferth.com.

Unverferth Manufacturing’s 55 Series Seed Runner has a patent-pending rubber belt design. U-shaped rows of cupped offset cleats move 40% more seed than standard belts. Base list price is $28,759. For additional information, contact Unverferth Manufacturing, Kalida, Ohio, at 419-532-3121 or unverferth.com.

Dalton Ag products has upgraded its DW series anhydrous ammonia toolbar. Models are available in working widths up to 57.5 feet. The base list price of the 19-row unit shown here is about $60,000. For more information, contact Fertilizer Dealer Supply, Jesup, Iowa, at 800-527-5088 or fertilizerdealer.com; or Dalton Products, Lenox, Iowa, at 800-342-7498 or daltonag.com.

There is a way to get less compaction with applying liquid fertilizer — dual wheels. The new Delta Edition Liquid Fertilizer Applicator from Dalton Ag Products offers a new adjustable axel design. This change allows for the use of 48-inch duals for higher clearance and less compaction. The axel can adjust to 120 inches, allowing from sidedress applications. The Delta Edition offers the same quality, just a larger 1,500-gallon narrow poly tank. It comes in a 35-, 42- or 60-foot bar. Shown here is the 42-foot one. For more information, contact Dalton Ag Products, Lenox, Iowa at 800-342-7498 or daltonag.com

Going to new heights are the folks at Meridian. The company’s Seed Express 400SLD has the highest discharge height on the market, according to company representatives. The seed tender comes standard with a 24-foot conveyor that features a 14-foot, 6-inch discharge height. The steep cone design allows for optimal cleanout of the compartments without having to add an agitator. Hydraulics were added to ease opening of gates. For more information, contact your local Meridian Manufacturing, Storm Lake, Iowa, at 712-732-1780 or meridianmfg.com.

The Y-Drop from 360 Yield Center makes it easier to apply nitrogen in corn later in the season, getting the nutrients where they need to be. The sprayer drop assembly is available in 20- and 30-inch row spacing. The 360 Y-Drop allows producers to apply nitrogen within 2 to 3 inches of the stalk base. With breakaway mounting brackets, the sprayer works well for late-season applications, precision nitrogen placement and variable-rate applications. For more information, go to 360yieldcenter.com.

The 360 Equi-Flow unit from 360 Yield Center uses Liquimatic technology to deliver better row-to-row accuracy in anhydrous application, allowing for a wider treatment window. This new technology uses a hydraulically driven centrifugal pump to keep anhydrous in a liquid state to the injectors, improving soil sealing at the injection point. In a liquid form, every row gets the same amount of ammonia, improving the overall efficiency of the application. Learn more at 360yieldcenter.com.

The Convey-All Industries CST-C Series seed tenders are multiple-compartment tenders that can be used to transfer various fertilizers and seed in one trip. The ease of use cuts seed filling time, and conveyors reduce seed damage and the chance for cross-contamination. Stainless-steel hopper slopes and gates are standard features, along with a removable rear conveyor and electric tarp control. Learn more details about the CST-C Series tenders at convey-all.com.

Bazooka-Farmstar just released the Titan Anhydrous and Strip Till Applicator, which is durable enough for speeds of up to 12 mph. With high-capacity flotation tires, the unit can cruise easily across the field. It is built with 6-by-4-inch and 6-by-6-inch tubing with 3/8-inch walls for extra strength. The units fold up to a narrow travel width of only 12 feet, and they are complete with nickel-plated pins. The Titans are also compatible with various brands of units. You can learn more at bazookafarmstar.com.

Save money by treating your own seed on the farm with the My Yield Seed Treatment System. Available in compact sizes like the 2500 and 5000 models, as well as the 7500 oversized model, these seed treatment systems are basically turnkey and ready to use. They use conveyors for gentle seed handling and have easy seed flow and application calibration. The My Yield 7500 model is $30,000. Learn more about treating seed yourself at empoweringfarmers.com.

The 10,000 Cast Magnum fertilizer coulter is designed for high-speed application. Running at 10 mph, it achieves accurate application and uniform placement. Units are available to apply anhydrous, liquid or dry fertilizer. Optional sealing wheels are available. Toolbars are typically equipped with seven to eight units, but you can buy a toolbar up to 60 feet wide. Pull-type and three-point mounted models are available. Contact Yetter Manufacturing Co., Colchester, Ill., at 800-447-5777, or visit yetterco.com. 

The new Gladiator 1205 Pull-Type fertilizer applicator from Kuhn Krause replaces a model with less carrying capacity. A beefed-up chassis allows this model to carry a 9-ton capacity tank. The 6-ton unit, the largest tank available before, is still an option. You can also opt for a 1,000-gallon liquid tank instead. The Gladiator 1205 comes in 12- and 16-row models. Contact Kuhn Krause Inc., Hutchinson, Kan., at 620-663-6161 or kuhnnorthamerica.com.

The C450 seed tender from J&M is a new entry in the seed handling category. It’s designed to help you get Pro-Boxes to the field and unfold seed into the planter or drill quickly yet gently. The C450 features what J&M calls the TruTrak V-Belt seed unloading system. The conveyor belt is longer than on some other models to provide more reach to seed boxes. The unit features an 11-horse electric start Honda engine. List price is $33,175. Contact J&M Manufacturing Inc., Fort Recovery, Ohio, at 419-375-2376 or jm-inc.com.

A crop clearance of 34 inches give the Nitro-Gro 5000 series nitrogen applicators from J&M an edge over the most competitive pull-type applicators on size of crop they can cover. This means you should be able to use them deeper into the season. Two models, the 5010 and 5060, are available. Working widths are either 30 or 40 feet. Liquid capacities are 1,000 or 1,600 gallons. Prices had not yet been set for this model. Contact J&M Manufacturing Inc., Fort Recovery, Ohio, at 419-375-2376 or jm-inc.com.