This month’s edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a sorghum hybrid variety, a compact wheel loader with a larger cab size, a utility all-terrain vehicle made for the farm, and a hydraulic squeeze chute designed for full-term cows and herd bulls.

Sorghum hybrid with herbicide resistance

Double Team™ Sorghum Cropping Solution with FirstAct™ herbicide helps eliminate profit- and yield-robbing grass weeds in sorghum crops using a combination of unique trait hybrids with unparalleled over-the-top herbicide control.

The cropping solution is a collaboration between S&W Seed Co. and ADAMA US designed to provide U.S.-based growers the best sorghum grass weed control available. Double Team has two components: DT™ Trait sorghum from S&W Seed Co. and FirstAct herbicide from ADAMA. 

Used together, the DT Trait sorghum and FirstAct herbicide give growers unprecedented over-the-top control of common grass weeds that are responsible for reducing yield and profitability.

Double Team offers sorghum growers a unique set of benefits to maximize grass weed control and boost yields and profits, including:

• The tolerance trait is non-GMO and provides excellent crop safety.
• Effective control of a broad range of grass weeds for cleaner fields and increased yields.
• Rotational flexibility with shorter replant intervals for key crops.

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Compact wheel loader

New Holland Construction’s new W100D compact wheel loader marks the next generation of the brand’s compact wheel loaders and redefines the operator experience with a fully redesigned cab built for a variety of jobsites. Engineered for landscapers, ag operators, snow removal crews and more, the W100D combines reliable power with an intentional design to deliver productivity and performance in a compact class size.

The cab features a roomier layout and improved sightlines via the redesigned front windshield, which provides clear views to both the bucket edges and tire alignment for more precise operation.

Inside, operators will find enhanced comforts and advanced features that are typically reserved for larger machines: a standard heated air-ride seat, Bluetooth^®, FM and AM radio capabilities, an HVAC system and high-visibility LED lighting. 

A new in-cab LED monitor and standard rearview camera provide access to real-time machine data and enhanced awareness on the jobsite, enabling operators to stay efficient and confident in their surroundings.

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Versatile utility all-terrain vehicle

The Kodiak 700 offers Yamaha’s renowned riding excitement without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. Its potent 686-cc engine is geared for low-rpm cruising and smooth, quiet operation, while the enhanced midrange delivers impressive big-bore power exactly where you need it.

Yamaha’s class-leading Ultramatic^® transmission is proven to be the most durable CVT transmission on the market, combining immediate response with advanced features like natural, all-wheel engine braking for extra control and confidence.

With plenty of ground clearance, the Kodiak 700 tackles rough terrain with ease. Wide-arc A-arms and full-body skid plates ensure the Kodiak 700 can handle anything the farm or trail can throw at it.

To ease overall feel and handling and boost rider confidence, the Kodiak 700 combines big-bore engine performance with a more compact body design commonly found in mid-sized ATVs.

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Larger-sized hydraulic squeeze chute

Moly Manufacturing’s Silencer^® hydraulic squeeze chute is the industry standard for livestock handling equipment. Silencer’s outstanding equipment design and superior construction make work safer, faster, quieter, and more efficient with less animal and operator stress.

Silencer’s superior mainframe is durable for the most demanding operations while providing full access to the animal.

Hydraulic features make this product one of the safest and most versatile products in the industry. Silencer chutes feature low-pressure, complete opening action head and tail doors for advantageous cattle flow, hydraulic neck extender bars and head restraint, adjustable neck bars, and extra neck access for precision vaccination placement.

The Silencer Maxx model adds extra height and width to the design. It includes patented full-opening head and tail doors, providing 30” of clearance so full-term cows and herd bulls enter and exit the chute without hanging up their lower bodies.

Designed for a wide range of livestock sizes and weights.

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