Articles by Dan Crummett

Feed Quality Demand Drives Haying Innovations

Maximizing ROI in feed production while increasing flexibility in harvest operations are major trends in equipment demand and design.
The end-user, whether it be the cow or the cattle feeder, is becoming more important to hay and forage producers, and because of that, the equipment in the hay meadow is changing.
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New Diesel Engine Oils and Labels Slated for December 2016

API has approved two new diesel oil standards and labels to match as refiners seek to meet OEM demands for the latest in engine protection and emission target compliance.
A pair of new diesel oil service categories from the American Petroleum Institute have been designated, and should be available by December of this year. Of particular immediate interest to farm equipment operators is the new CK-4 designation, which will supplant the long-running CJ-4 service category for diesel engine oil.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead Of The Curve

Pinpoint Targeting Aims at Reducing Input Use

As financial and environmental pressure continues to mount on farmers to reduce chemical inputs, the marketplace is responding with a host of sophisticated products aimed at better targeting crop protectants. At the same time, the demand for more precise sprayer capabilities opens sales and service opportunities for equipment dealers ranging from new OEM equipment sales to retrofit projects on existing spraying equipment.
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Dan Crummett

Ahead Of The Curve: Pinpoint Targeting Aims at Reducing Input Use

As financial and environmental pressure continues to mount on farmers to reduce chemical inputs, the marketplace is responding with a host of sophisticated products aimed at better targeting crop protectants. At the same time, the demand for more precise sprayer capabilities opens sales and service opportunities for equipment dealers ranging from new OEM equipment sales to retrofit projects on existing spraying equipment.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Dynamic Pricing Will Change Ag Retail

We’ve heard for years that “information is power” and one needs to look no further than the travel industry to see the effects online commerce has had in the buying and selling of airline tickets and hotel room rentals. Very few people call a travel agent to take care of those things today, whereas 20 years ago, company or independent agents booked nearly all flights and a significant amount of lodging and rental car business.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Ahead of the Curve: Dynamic Pricing Will Change Ag Retail

We’ve heard for years that “information is power” and one needs to look no further than the travel industry to see the effects online commerce has had in the buying and selling of airline tickets and hotel room rentals. Very few people call a travel agent to take care of those things today, whereas 20 years ago, company or independent agents booked nearly all flights and a significant amount of lodging and rental car business.
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