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The tools we use on our farm fall into four main categories.  We also do custom planting and harvesting in our local area. 

Spraying                              
bulletSince it is critical in no-till to have timely application of chemicals, we own our own sprayer, a JD 4710 , and purchase our chemicals in bulk from a various  suppliers.  This sprayer (new in 2004) is equipped with a John Deere AutoTrac system for automated steering through the field using a locally corrected GPS signal (RTK differential).  We also have an automatic boom height system installed that was manufactured by NORAC.

Planting
bulletWe own a JD 1890 no-till air seeder with JD 1910 commodity cart (both are new for use in 2004)  which we use to plant wheat, oats, rye, soybeans, milo, alfalfa, etc.  It is spaced at 7.5 inches but we can also plant on 15 inch spacing.  We often apply dry starter fertilizer with this unit as well.  This unit will variably apply either or both seed and fertilizer from operator commands or from a map-based prescription plan.
 
bulletWe  have a JD 1770 16 row, 30 inch spacing planter for planting corn, milo, soybeans, sunflowers, etc. in 30 inch rows.  We apply liquid starter fertilizer from saddle tanks mounted on the JD 8100 MFWD tractor that pulls this planter.  This unit is equipped with a flow meter and control system to accurately apply a uniform rate of fertilizer even as the tractor speeds up or slows down.  Both seeding and fertilizer rates can be manually and independently changed from the tractor.  We are able to map the exact locations of seed and fertilizers applied.  This tractor is also equipped with John Deere AutoTrac for automated steering with RTK differential correction GPS.
bulletWe custom plant for neighbors to give them the opportunity to have their crops planted with the efficiency of our large scale, no till planting equipment.

Harvesting
bulletWe harvest with 2 combines, a JD 9610 and a JD 9750STS.   We own 2 semi truck and trailer units, a tandem truck, and a tractor and grain cart.    
bulletWe extend the use of our combines by custom harvesting for neighboring farmers.  

Haying
bulletWe swath and bale our alfalfa, brome waterways, and native grass meadows  with a JD 1600A pull type mower-conditioner and JD 535 round baler.  We net wrap our bales and store them at the edge of the field until we feed or market them.  Recently we have hired some of the hay baled with large square bales (4' X 4' X 8') to capitalize on better market prices.

For Sale
bulletWe are selling equipment we no longer use.