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Did your harvest not go as planned with unexpected break downs & expensive service bills? We still have several affordable units to choose from.

#84935

2022 John Deere X9 1100 with Signature Edition-Ultimate cab package, Active Yield with moisture sensor, ProDrive XL transmission Dyna Flo cleaning shoe, regular wear grain handling, 31-ft. folding unloading auger, extra fine chopper, 750/65R26 rear tires, 1100/50R42 front tires, axle spacers. Stock #84935 $775,000 (1)

#85156

2021 John Deere 780 with Contour Master with fore/aft, premium cab, with cloth seat, LED lights with extremity, Combine Adviser, Active Yield, 4600 display (no extended monitor), no receiver, TriStream rotor, power folding grain tank, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 580/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, fine cut chopper, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, grain tank mirror, side hill performance kit. Stock #85156 $505,000 (14)

2020 John Deere S780 473 hp, 2WD, Pro Drive transmission, advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, Combine Advisor, Premium Activation with Gen 4 monitor and SF6000 receiver, 520-85R 42 tires with duals, and 750/65R26 rear tires. Stock #81411 $450,000 (12)

#84964

2021 John Deere S790 with premium cab with leather and premium radio, extended wear package, Active Yield, Combine Advisor, guidance, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, TriStream rotor with extended wear, power folding GT covers, fine cut chopper with PowerCast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 1100 LSW front tires and 750LSW rear tires. Stock #84964 $489,000 (1)

2021 John Deere S790 with premium cab with leather and premium radio, extended wear package, Active Yield, Combine Advisor, guidance, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, TriStream rotor with extended wear, power folding GT covers, fine cut choppeer with PowerCast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 1100 LSW front tires and 750LSW rear tires. Stock #84965 $489,900 (1)

2019 John Deere S790 473 hp, 2WD, 671 engine hours, 496 separator hours, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, fixed speed feederhouse, power folding GT extensions, small wire concaves, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 1100/45R46 front tires, 710/60R30 rear tires, GPS monitor, display, Premium Activation. Stock #72735...$405,000 (1)

2021 John Deere S780 with premium cab, Moisture Yield sensor, Combine Advisor, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, regular wear grain handling package, fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 front tires with duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, side hill performance package, guidance, power folding GT covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, PowerCast tailboard. Stock #86522 $520,000 (12)

2021 John Deere S780 with Contour Master with fore/aft, premium cab with cloth seat, LED lights with extremity, Combine Advisor, Active Uield, 4600 Display (no extended monitor), no receiveer, TriStream rotor, power folding grain tank, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 580/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, fine cut chopper, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, grain tank mirror, side hill performance kit. Stock #85155 $505,000 (14)

2007 John Deere 9760 STS small grain, singles, yield monitor, Contour Master (lateral tilt feeder house), premium cab, Contour Master, flat face feed house with high-torque, PosiTorq variable speed drive, extra heavy duty reverser and integral oil cooler, premium heater control package, GreenStar harvest monitor (yield monitoring) system with GreenStar display. Stock #83545

$60,000 (12)

2020 John Deere S780 with premium cab, LED lights and extremity lights, SF6000, Combine Advisor, Active Yield and moisture sensor, Pro Drive with Harvest Smart, TriStream rotor with extended wear package, power folding grain tank covers, 28.5-ft unloading auger, fine cut chopper, PowerCast tailboard. Stock #84957 $445,000 (1)

2019 John Deere S780 with premium cab with leather, LED lights, guidance, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, TriStream rotor, power folding covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 tires with duals, side hill performance kit. Stock #85868 $410,000 (12)

2019 John Deere S780 with Contour Master with fore & aft, TriStream rotor, Active Yield, Combine Advisor, premium cab, with leather, heat, LED lights with extremity, 4600 display (no extended monitor), no receiver, small wire concaves, fine cut Advanced PowerCast tailboard, power folding grain tank, 28.5ft. unloading auger, IF520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, grain tank mirror, side hill performance kit. Stock #85153 $395,000 (14)

2020 John Deere S780 with premium cab, LED lights and extremity lights, SF6000, Combine Advisor, Active Yield and moisture sensor, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, TriStream rotor with extended wear package, power folding grain tank covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper with PowerCast tailboard. Stock #84954 $395,000 (1)

2018 John Deere S780 with premium cab, Command Center with 4600 display, Active Terrain, Active Yield, ProDrive transmission, Harvest Smart, fixed speed, power folding covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger. Stock #79048 $337,500 (3)

2022 John Deere S770 with Command Touch feederhoouse with fore/aft, TriStream rotor, 2WD (Pro Drive), small wire concaves, Active Yield, Combine Advisor (once cameras come in), 4600 display with premium activation, no receiver, Advanced Tailboard, power folding grain tank extensions, 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, LED lights with extremity, premium radio, sidehill perfornance kit. Stock #86179...$508,000 (14)

2022 John Deere S770 with Command Touch feederhouse with fore/aft, TriStream rotor, 2WD (Pro Drive) small wire concaves, Active Yield, Combine Advisor (once cameras come in) 4600 display with premium activation, no receiver, Advanced tailboard, power folding grain tank extensions, premium radio, sidehill performance kit. Stock #86178 $510,000 (14)

2015 John Deere S690 with Advanced Tailboard, Contour Master with fore & aft, fixed speed FH, HID lights, premium cab and radio, IF900/60R32 singles, 750/65R26 rear, 26-ft. unloading auger, TriStream rotor, inlcudes a 2630 on the armrest with AutoTrac and A 3000 receiver. Stock #82920 $260,000 (14)

2012 John Deere S680 with hi-torq fixed speed drive, premium cab, HID lights, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, PowerCast tailboard, GS3 2630 display, rear 750/65R26 tires, front 900/65R32.

Stock #82252 $132,500 (1)

2012 John Deere S680 small grain with 2WD, duals, Yield Monitor, Contour Master (lateral tilt feeder house), power folding bin extension, premium cab with premium radio, HID lighting package and header extremity light, AutoTrac ready with Harvest Monitor, touchscreen GS3 Command Center, 7 inch color display, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart feed rate control.

Stock #82961 $136,000 (12)

2013 John Deere S670 with premium cab and radio, HID lights, AutoTrac readu, 7” armrest display, 3 speed transmission, 2WD, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. auger, manual vane tailboard, 520/85R42 duals and 28L-26 rear tires, small wire concaves comes with receiver and AutoTrac activation (assuming AutoTrac activation is on the armrest display. Stock #81471 $114,000 (11)

2011 John Deere 9770STS with CM variable speed feeder house, high ift FH cylinders, 3 speed transmission, not Pro Drive, 26-ft. unloadung auger, dual 520/85T42 = 30% (cracks) 28L-26 rear, chopper with PowerCast tailboard, slow speed feed accelerator. Stock #86760 $85,000 (14)

2006 John Deere 9660 STS corn/bean combine with GreenStar display, yield monitor, chopper, dual tires. Stock #86917 $75,000 (12)

#83004

2004 John Deere 9660 STS small grain, 2WD, GreenStar less mapping with display, general purpose chaffer, small wire concave, wide spaced tube radiator, high capacity lift cylinders, fixed rear axle heavy duty spindles, manual vane tailboard, 300 bushel grain tank extension. Stock #83004 $60,000 (1)

2005 John Deere 9660 STS small grain combine, singles, chopper, Yield Monitor, FH level land, fixed speed feeder house, no CM, Harvest Smart header control, Touch Set unloading system, high capacity. Stock #83544

$55,000 (12)

2004 John Deere 9660 STS with level land and fixed speed feeder house, high capacity feeder house, lift cylinders, single point hydraulics, touchset controls, 300 bushel tank, extensions, chopper, 30.5-32 front and 18.4-26 rears, no GPS. Stock #86529

$55,000 (14)

#86872

2013 John Deere S680 with ProDrive transmission, HD hi torque fixed speed drive, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, Advnaced PowerCast tailboard, fine cut chopper, premium cab and radio, HID lights. Stock #86872

$147,000 (2)

2004 John Deere 9660 STS with Harvest Yield monitor, spreader, fine cut chopper, chaff spreader, 800/65R-32 front tires, 18.4-26 rear tires, 300 bushel, grain tank extensions, axle spacers. Stock #86841 $52,000 (12)

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2012 John Deere S670 with ProDrive, HD hi-torque fixed speed drive, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, fine cut chopper, power fold grain tank cover. Stock #86871

$122,000 (1)

2011 John Deere 9770 STS with Contour Master variable speed feeder house, high lift feeder house cylinders, 3 speed transmission, NOT ProDrive, 26-ft. unloading auger, dual 520/85R42 = 30% (cracks), 600/65R28 rear, chopper with PowerCast tailboard, sidehill kit on chaffer, slow speed feed accelerator. Stock #86761 $88,000 (14)

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How are drones used in crop science?

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Did you know about the new world of drones that help produce each bite of your meal? The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in crop science.

According to blogger Filipe Matias, drone advancements and lower costs have helped drones become more common in the daily activities of crop science research. They can replace the hard work of walking through fields, taking measurements, and identifying problems. They help scientists accelerate discoveries and reduce labor costs to create more nutritious, high-yielding, and flavorful crops.

The sun emits radiation, which is called the “electromagnetic spectrum.” This includes the visible light that we see and also microwaves, near infrared waves, x-ray, and gamma-rays. We can “see” different parts of the spectrum by attaching specific sensors to drones, just like wearing night vision goggles to detect the heat of people hiding in the woods. By using sensors and drones, we can 1) distinguish plants from their surroundings and 2) capture images of the inner workings of crops.

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SureTrac 81/2 x 27+5, goose neck deckover, 25.9K GVW, wide ramps, 14 ply tires, dual jacks, electric brakes. Was $18,995 Now $17,995

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SureTrac 6 x 10 LoPro dump, 10K GVW, ramps, dual rear gate, tarp, charger, electric brakes. Was $8495 Now $7995

Just like you can tell that a person is looking pale and green in the face if they are sick, we can use drones to measure the health of plants. We can use drones and sensors to scan a field for the presence of crop diseases or low crop productivity. Even more impressive, a map of the location of unhealthy plants can be built to then guide a spraying drone so that pesticides or fertilizers can be applied specifically and directly to disease-stricken plants. Research in crop science includes discovering which sensors and parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are useful for measuring plant health and even to distinguish specific crop diseases.

Telling different species of plants apart by eye is no easy feat. But we can use drones to distinguish weeds from crops. We can find weeds because different plant species use the energy from the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum in different ways. Those differences can be detected using the sensors on drones.

Once weeds are detected, spraying drones now can be used to eliminate weeds in the field with targeted herbicide application. This targeted spraying is sustainable, reducing herbicide use, labor costs, human health, and environmental impacts.

In the future, drones could be used more and more by farmers and scientists to make people’s lives easier. With the reducing costs of drones, sensors, and tools to use the data, they will become more accessible worldwide. Drones are used to help make decisions to produce what you are eating.

Pricing CRP hay

By Shannon Sand, UNL

Sure Trac 7 x 16 ATV, 10K GVW, side/rear ramps, electric brakes. Was $5595 Now $5295

SureTrac 81/2x24 deckover, power tilt, 15K GVW, 34” deck height, D-rings, electric brakes, LED lights, more. Was $11,595 Now $11,295

SureTrac 81/2 x 20 Deckover, 14K GVW, ramps, 12K jack, electric brakes, D rings. Was $8595 Now $8195

DCT 7x20 equipment, 16K GVW, 14 ply tires, rear stow ramps, electric brakes. Was $7995....Now $7595

There have been some questions recently about how to price Conservation Reserve Program or CRP hay.

CRP is a federally funded voluntary program that contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive agricultural land is not farmed or ranched. Participants establish long-term, resource conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees known as “covers.

There are two ways to hay CRP land either via emergency authorization or a non-emergency haying and grazing option. In general, non-emergency haying may be done every two years, but may reduce annual CRP government payments.

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SureTrac 81/2 x 20 + 5 Gooseneck deckover, 15K GVW, wide ramps, dual jacks, electric brakes. Was $11,595 Now $11,295

2023 SureTrac 7x18 car hauler, 7K GVW, removable fender, brakes. Was $4995.....Now $4595

2023 SureTrac 7x20 car hauler, 10K GVW, winch plate, removable fender, brakes. Was $5995.....Now $5595

2022 HP 76x10 steel side utility, rear ramp, 15” tires. Was $3095.....Now $2295

HP 7x16 LoPro dump, 14K GVW, scissor hoist, combo rear gate, tarp, charger. Was $12,495.....Now $11,995

SureTrac 7x16+4 equipment tilt, 14K GVW, hyd. cylinder lock, Drings, LED lights and more. Was $8595.....Now $8195

SureTrac 81/2”x20+5 B, pull deckover, 15K GVW, wide ramps, LED lights, EZ lube hubs, D-rings. Was $10,295.....Now $9895

SureTrac 7x20 equipment, 14K GVW, stand-up ramps, 10 ply tires, D-rings, stake pockets, rub rail, electric brakes. Was $6595.....$6395

After we clear the hurdle of harvesting CRP land for hay, the next question to arise is how to price the hay either for your own use or for sale. In this case knowing the quality of hay can help producers get a better idea of the forage market value. Hay quality can affect the bottom line and/or have negative consequences for herd health and fertility.

Once a producer has an idea of the quality of forage there are multiple sources to get an idea of going rates for your hay, such as hay auctions (broken down by region and type of hay), as well as the USDA weekly hay report for Nebraska.

If you are feeding your hay to your cattle, the Nebraska farm custom rates report at cap.unl.edu calculates the costs of haying. The value of standing forage can be evaluated using the UNL Standing Forage Excel Tool at cap.unl.edu/ forage. Finally, the UNL Feed cost Cow-q-lator (found most easily by Googling Feed Cost Cow-q-lator) can help calculate costs within a ration. Knowing the forage quality is helpful whether you are feeding your own livestock or planning to sell it.