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Farm to Trouble: Progress Lags in Slashing Gulf’s ‘Dead Zone’
Farm to trouble: As conservation lags, so does progress in slashing gulf’s ‘dead zone’one year away from a federal deadline to reduce nutrient runoff into the gulf of Mexico by 20%, increases in tile drainage, livestock and fertilizer use have made success unlikely.
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Vermeer Introduces Enhanced RTX1250 Ride-On Tractor
The Vermeer RTX1250 ride-on tractor has been updated with several improvements for increased efficiency and performance. These enhancements include updates to the tracks, axles, plow valve and retention pins, cab roof and headliner, as well as the auto stabilizer feature for the rockwheel attachment
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Researchers Explore Low-Cost Drainage Water Cooling
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State University are looking into using drainage water as a cost-effective way to help keep buildings cool during the hottest weeks of summer. The system would involve the collection and circulation of drainage water through a network of pipes installed within livestock buildings. The collected water from the field drainage tile would be pumped through the livestock building, then flow through the soil to cool before being recirculated.
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A First Look at the Liebherr Hydrogen Loader Prototype
Liebherr unveiled a hydrogen-powered wheel loader prototype in Salszburg, Austria, along with the Austrian state’s first hydrogen filling station. The company demonstrated the L 566 H wheel loader during an event at its Bischofshofen, Salzburg, factory.
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Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs
The Utility Arborist Association created guidance on how utilities can handle species that are structurally compatible yet non-native and noxious.
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More legal wrangling over Lake Erie
Over the last 10 years, it seems almost as certain as the likelihood of a green hue in parts of Lake Erie in late summer. If Jamie Farr loves Tony Packo’s, there is a pretty solid chance the good folks of Toledo are trying to sue someone regarding water quality in Lake Erie and are directing their emerald-water ire at Ohio agriculture.
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Electric Pickups And SUVs Continue To Power Up GM And Ford's EV Progress
This week, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) revealed it had its second-best quarter despite challenges as its U.S. EV sales improved both during the quarter and in June. General Motors (NYSE:GM) also posted its best quarterly sales figures in more than three years and it owes it to notable increases in pickup truck and EV sales.
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Kubota Concept Tractor Rides on Polished 24s Like a Cummins Brodozer
Tractor companies agree that automation is the future of farming. Of course, whether or not farmers see it that way is another discussion. It seems like John Deere rolls out some sort of autonomous concept every year, and just as well Kubota brought its own prototype to the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Why Heavy Machine Simulators are the Future of Construction Training
Heavy machine simulators are rapidly transforming the landscape of construction training. These advanced tools use immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create realistic, interactive training environments.
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Recalls Down in Q2, But 2024 Total Rises Past 14 Million Vehicles Affected
While automotive recalls in the second quarter of 2024 declined significantly from Q1, the total number of recalled vehicles for the year has soared past 14 million, according to the latest quarterly recall report from recall management platform BizzyCar.
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Build a Culture of Safety This Summer
Creating a culture of safety is paramount in every sector of the construction industry to ensure the well-being of the workforce, especially with off-highway equipment. Yet many leaders struggle to find a starting point on this vital journey.
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