AMC ConnectionAgricultural Manufacturers of CanadaAMC NEWS
The AiM innovation program received 13 applicants in its 3 categories: 5 in the equipment category, 6 in crop and 2 within service. Judges are independent and AMC does not yield influence on which product, or company is selected as the winner of the AiM innovations program. Each month until December 1st, AMC will feature one or more of the applicants to AiM Innovations Program in our monthly newsletter. Innovative Product:The LEGEND Wi-Fi & ISO Section Aware (S.A.) Blockage and Rate Systems Manufacturer: AgTron Enterprises Inc. headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Category: Equipment One of the innovations at the 2016 Ag In Motion show is manufactured by AgTron Enterprises who has served the agricultural community since 1982. Farmers have begun using seeders, which can turn sections on and off with automatic or manual control. Many of these same farmers have realized that their AgTron Seed Rate and Blockage sensors will alarm when sections of the seeder are turned off. AgTron responded with the new LEGEND Section Aware (commercially known as the LEGEND S.A. System). With a simple harness connection available for John Deere, Morris and Bourgault seeders, the LEGEND S.A. System will detect which hoses should have seed flow and provide rate and blockage information accordingly. To provide accurate rate indication, the system must know which sensors are active. As an added bonus, sections which should not have seed flow, but due to a mechanical problem with the seeder continue seeding, are brought to the attention of the farmer. There are two interfaces available for the LEGEND S.A.: ISOBUS and WIFI.The LEGEND ISOBUS module attaches to the tractors ISOBUS system to provide information on the tractor’s virtual terminal.The LEGEND WIFI module connects wirelessly to an Apple, or Android tablet. Both interfaces provide information on seed rate and blockage, as well as confirming sectional operation. AgTron is working with other seeder manufacturers and will have cable harnesses and interfaces for CNH, Seed Hawk and SeedMaster later this year.Check out a video of the LEGEND S.A. System below: Dear AMC members,As many of you know, Teresa Couture recently left the AMC team to teach English in Japan. We are very happy for her and her opportunity - she was a great asset to the team, who interacted with members regularly. For those at the Ag In Motion show last week, you may have met Teresa’s replacement, Ty Hamil who was there meeting members. ![]() In addition to myself, our team now consists of:
Sincerely, Leah Leah Olson, MBA and MPPPA President, Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada ![]()
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Reile’s Transfer specializes in supply chain warehousing, distribution, and logistics in Fargo and Grand Forks ND operating close to a million square feet. We offer electronic barcoding of product as well as full EDI capabilities. Both locations are AIB certified (soon to be SQF certified) and service food and non-food grade customer needs. Grand Forks is a BNSF trans-load distribution facility used currently to load/unload bulk product via railcar, tote for transportation, or warehouse until distribution is needed and is conveniently located just 80 miles South of Canada. Transportation is offered via our van, container, hopper and flatbed fleet typically within a 300 mile radius of our facility locations. With multi-client warehousing space and an active transportation hub Reile's offers flexible distribution options within the United States.
www.reiles.com Address: Phone: (701) 232- 5109 Contact: Western Safety
Sign is a vibrant Sign Manufacturing business. Since 1982, Western Safety Sign
has been a leading provider of signs for both safety and commercial
applications in the areas of workplace safety, facility operations, traffic
control, commercial advertising and vehicle graphics. . From initial
design through to manufacturing, we produce a wide variety of products
including, signs, decals, labels, banners, routed and engraved signs and
vehicle lettering & graphics. We have built our 30 year reputation
on providing exceptional Customer Service. Our highly trained, efficient staff
will work to understand your sign requirements and recommend the best products
for your needs. We strive to provide you with timely deliveries to meet
your deadlines. Address: Contact: David Bihun dave@westernsafetysign.com Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), is an Indian tractor major incorporated in 1960 at Chennai, with an annual turnover of INR 93 billion. The third-largest tractor manufacturer in the world and the second largest in India by volumes, TAFE wields about 25% market share of the Indian tractor industry with a sale of over 150,000 tractors (domestic and international) annually and presence in over 85 countries. Contact Information:
Mahendra Raj 77 Nungambakkam High Road Corporate Website: INDUSTRY NEWS
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