Bigham's new Super Duty Strip-Till allows growers to prepare a tilled zone and leave valuable residue around it for the protection of tender young crops. With this strip-till unit, farmers will disturb less soil and residue for the conservation of water, soil and organic material and eliminate wasteful multiple tillage and chemical application passes.

While speed has taken center stage in ag's push for increased productivity, industry experts say it will take more than going faster through the farm field to meet the growing demand for agricultural commodities.

While speed has taken center stage in ag's push for increased productivity, industry experts say it will take more than going faster through the farm field to meet the growing demand for agricultural commodities.

New Holland introduces its BigBaler 230.

New Holland's new CR Series combines raise harvesting to a whole new level: up to 15% more productivity, grain crackle as low as 0.2% and the ultimate comfort cab.

The New Holland all-new Roll-Belt variable chamber round balers replace the BR7000 Series and deliver capacity increases of up to 20% when compared to their predecessors.

Trelleborg presents a new size in its TM3000 line: IF800/70R38TL CFO 184A8. This line, specifically designed for Cyclic Field Operations (CFO), is Trelleborg's answer to the requirements of the latest generation of harvesters and combine machines. A new tread pattern, along with an advanced casing design, maximizes the load capacity of the tire at low inflation pressure, preserving the soil and the environment.

Hesston by Massey Ferguson, the industry-leading hay equipment brand from AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), will introduce and display the MF1840 small square baler at the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 27-29. The two-twine, in-line MF1840 features a number of design enhancements that expand its capacity to bale a greater volume of hay more efficiently, even in challenging conditions. Plus, twine capacity has been increased by 60 percent for less downtime to change spools. The MF1840 balers produce 14-by-18-inch bales and replace the popular MF1839. Whether you are a livestock owner baling to feed your herd or a professional hay producer, the MF1840 will keep you moving in the hay field, producing high-quality Hesston bales even in challenging conditions.

Jackson, Minn., facility will have more jobs and a higher production capacity to continue building quality products

H&S Manufacturing in Marshfield, Wis. introduces the new H&S 5142, 4,200 gallon capacity “Top Shot” side discharge manure spreader. The right side “Top Shot” discharge expeller system features a new style fine spread pan, additional side shields to cut down on drift of material to the tractor or spreader, and an adjustable top expeller shield.