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Is Oil Oxidation Occurring in Your Diesel Engine
September 13, 2019
Sludge-forming oil oxidation occurs when oil reacts with oxygen. It occurs more rapidly at high temperatures and in the presence of water, acids, or catalysts such as copper. Today's modern engines run at higher temperatures and can contribute to oil oxidation and ultimately sludge formation. But how do you know?
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Are you Handling Diesel Exhaust Fluid Correctly?
August 14, 2019
Contamination is the biggest concern with using DEF and the source is usually related to storage or handling practices. This article outlines best practices for storing and handling DEF.
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Ready to Dry a Lot of Grain?
July 30, 2019
With the onset of cold weather and increased grain drying due to late planting, propane demand this fall may be higher than we have seen in recent years. Filling propane tanks during summer fill programs is highly recommended.
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7 Tips to Grain Storage Success
June 24, 2019
Stored grains are a farmer’s most valuable asset. Any damage to them and it is lost profit. Therefore, protecting them to preserve grain quality is critical until they go to market.
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Illinois Department of Agriculture Extends Dicamba Cutoff Date to July 15
June 13, 2019
The extended date increases the usefulness of labeled dicamba products in this abnormal season, and judicious use and care should be taken to reduce off-target movement potential. Weather conditions must be monitored very closely.
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High Performance Tractor Fluid
June 12, 2019
Today's off-road equipment is engineered with more horsepower, greater torque and increased hydraulic flow rates all contributing to increased stress and degradation of fluids. FS Power Fluid is a high-performance Universal Tractor Fluid (UTF) formulated to meet or exceed most OEM specifications.
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Spring Clean Your Fuel Tank
May 10, 2019
Spring cleaning doesn’t just pertain to your garage anymore. Just like cleaning out the extra stuff that piles up over the winter, fuel tanks need the once over, too.
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Crop Scout Alert: Significant Black Cutworm Moth Activity
April 23, 2019
Black cutworm moth activity has started across some areas in the Midwest with significant moth counts reported in some counties in IL and IN.
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DIY Crop Spraying – Is it worth the risk?
April 19, 2019
Managing your risk amid the latest application regulations
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CROP SCOUTING ALERT: Black Cutworm
April 12, 2019
Black cutworm moth activity has started across some areas in the Midwest. On April 4th, Purdue University reported that although numbers are low, black cutworm moths have been detected in some pheromone traps across the state.
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