RDX-N from Redox Bio-Nutrients
A decade of painstaking research has culminated in the development of RDX-N, revolutionary nitrogen optimization technology from Redox Bio-Nutrients now available to growers everywhere.
RDX-N is a stable, botanical extract biostimulant combined with organic carbon compounds that stimulate better nitrogen metabolism in the plant itself. Optimizing nitrogen use is essential for peak plant performance, including improving crop quality and increased crop yields.
"I'm extremely excited about what this new technology offers," remarked Redox owner and CEO Darin Moon. "It's unlike anything in the marketplace and will help growers achieve plant charge balance, the single most important thing you can do for year-over-year success in the field."
RDX-N has a patent-pending combination of biostimulants that increase nitrogen optimization, including a 50% efficiency gain in synthetic liquid nitrogen applications, while maintaining peak production and quality.
"Information from independent researchers, university affiliates and growers has confirmed the research we have conducted in our greenhouse and on the research farm," said Redox Director of Research Dr. Gifford Gillette. "Measures of redox potential (i.e., Eh) from multiple crops and locations also confirms that RDX-N plays a major role in achieving plant charge balance."
Redox Bio-Nutrients LLC is a family-owned-and-operated plant bionutrition company that has provided unparalleled carbon-based nutrition with biostimulants to agriculture and turf throughout the U.S. and internationally for more than 30 years. Key benefits from Redox nutrition include soil health, root growth, abiotic stress defense and efficient nutrient uptake.
Learn more at the Redox Bio-Nutrients website.
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New weave automation from John Deere
John Deere recently announced the launch of new weave automation for select round balers that helps streamline the baling process. With this automation, the operator simply places the windrow between the front tires of the tractor and lets the baler do the work. Today, round balers have gate and speed automation, which automates stopping the tractor when the bale is full-sized – wrapping and ejecting the bale. The addition of weave automation allows less reliance on operator skill to make a uniformed bale.
“Gone are the days where operators must weave a tractor during the baling process to ensure quality bale shape while not driving over windrows,” said Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere go-to-market manager for hay and forage equipment. “Weave automation allows the baler to align with the tractor’s movements to effectively cover windrows of varying shapes and sizes.”
The weaving hitch system allows a +38-degree swing from left to right, allowing for enhanced feed system and bale feeding capabilities. Not only does the automation make operation more streamlined, but it also enhances feed quality by minimizing contamination of debris introduced by driving over windrows.
The added maneuverability of the baler allows the machine to position bales in a way that reduces the risk of rolling on uneven terrain or hillsides, increasing operator safety, productivity and efficiency.
“To some, the traditional baling process can be frustrating due to the weaving needed to ensure a quality bale,” Ballesteros said. “Weave automation mitigates the need for manual correction and is an easy-to-use feature that provides consistent quality bales, no matter the operator’s expertise level.”
Learn more at the John Deere website.
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AlfaTed from Norden Manufacturing
Norden Manufacturing, a provider of quality hay-handling products for growers, including hay accumulators, tie-grabbers and standard grabbers, announces the launch of their new product, the Norden AlfaTed.
The Norden AlfaTed addresses a specific challenge in the hay equipment industry. Preparing alfalfa for baling while maintaining quality has long been a challenge, requiring a balance between speed and gentleness. Reel-type tedders offer a more reliably gentle solution compared to typical rotary tedders. However, until now, these reel-type tedders have come with a significant trade-off: ground speed.
The reel on the AlfaTed features six bars of teeth and an industry-leading cam system and allows operators to quickly fluff windrows while minimizing damage to the hay. "Sometimes the best advancements come from revisiting what worked in the past," says Kenny Kuhns, owner of Norden. "We've partnered with John Russell and Wayne Vogel to bring their refined and optimized reel-type tedder design to market in 2025."
While rotary tedders excel at achieving quick drydown, alfalfa presents a unique challenge. Once it reaches a certain dryness, further handling can cause significant damage, reducing feed quality. The reel design of the AlfaTed moves the window of opportunity for tedding to later in the drydown cycle and promotes further drydown with minimal leaf loss.
The AlfaTed also features a 10-foot working width, tool-free adjustability, a hydraulic drive and rubber teeth.
Learn more at the Norden Manufacturing website.
Image courtesy of Supreme International.
Image courtesy of Supreme International.
TMR processors from Supreme International
Supreme International, leader in livestock feeding equipment, is launching two new products to expand its Generation 3 line of total mixed ration (TMR) processors. The Gen3 medium truck mount (4) and Gen3 stationary mixer (5) are equipped with groundbreaking new features to meet the needs of all livestock operations.
“We focused on ease of operation and consistent feed processing in the development of our Gen3 TMR processor lineup,” said Dan Mosier, dealer development manager at Supreme International. “The medium truck mount and stationary mixer in this lineup were designed with built-to-last components, an innovative control system and real-time system monitoring. Together, these advancements will ensure our customers can feed hundreds, or even thousands, of animals more efficiently each day.”
All-new control system automation ensures the same TMR processing and delivery happens with each ration, keeping the herd fed consistently, day after day, regardless of the operator. Any ration can be programmed in the system for loading, mixing and unloading modes.
The new Gen3 TMR processors also use real-time system monitoring via telematics to track pressures and temperatures and notify the operator of service needs for an up-to-the-minute analysis of unit performance. They require less torque for full operation, which extends the life of parts and lowers fuel consumption, saving the operator in maintenance costs.
Learn more at the Supreme International website.
