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The article focuses on the different ways in gathering information and obtaining perspectives for the farm lands. It states that some of these methods cost less and do not even require computer expertise. It says that Low-Cost Layers helps farmers to gather the data in mapping out management zones, while View Fields in three-dimensional (3-D) imaging allows them to see the field in a new dimension. Moreover, pH Mapping shows how the accuracy of field mapping was improved by on-the-go sampling.

The article focuses on the use of nitrogen sensors in farms to determine plant health and nitrogen needs. The color of the crop in the nitrogen-rich strip is compared by the sensors to the color of the crop in the rest of the field. It is considered more luck than science in choosing the right nitrogen rate prior to the planting of the crop.

Focuses on the Global Positioning System-based guidance systems for farmers. Advantages of using guidance systems; Accuracy of the guidance systems; Features of several guidance systems.

Features several farm equipment and machinery. Spectrum 2050 and 3080 air plasma arc cutters from Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.; PowerMax380 portable hand plasma cutting system from Hypertherm Inc.; 9560 Series industrial angle grinders from Makita USA Inc.

Presents farmers who won top honors in `Farm Journal' magazine's 1993 machinery contest. Leo Metzger; Mel Gerber; Lew Holland; Paul Uphoff; Entries' description. INSET: I built the best (contact information for entries)..

Focuses on automatic steering systems for farmers. Advantages of automatic steering systems; Information on the various accuracy and prices of automatic steering systems; Features of several automatic steering systems.

The article focuses on the automatic steering systems which help in planting. According to Neal Beam, a farmer from McPherson, Kansas, he put a John Deere AutoTrac system on his tractor, where he was able to exclude planter markers. According to Dale Schmidt, they can see some benefits to automatic guidance every time they are using it. Hettinger, another farmer who farms 6,000 acres with brothers, David and Ray, indicated that the farm has been using automatic guidance since 1989 and started by using robotic drivers from Tri-R Innovations.

Focuses on the benefits of keeping diesel fuel storage tanks clean on the farm. Common unit of measurement in the filtration industry; Ratings of primary and secondary fuel filters; Safety features of fuel tanks.

Provides information on a seed and fertilizer tender which turns into a grain trailer built by Minneapolis, Kansas-based farmer Brent Kindall. Key features of the agricultural machinery; Grain and fertilizer capacity of the machine; Career background of Kindall.

Evaluates several string-trimmer mowers. Troy-Bilt 6HP Original from TroyBilt; DR Pro Model from Country Home Products; Ariens ST 622 from Ariens.

Discusses United States farmers' use of air seeders to plant precision-minded crops like corn and sunflowers. Reduction of a farmer's machinery investment and labor costs; Tyler, Minnesota farmer Rollie Bedow's use of a Concord Division of Case IH prototype seeder; Brewster, Kansas farmer Ray Crumbaker's use of a Great Plains air seeder.

Describes the agriculture-related applications of portable power packs. Role as battery boosters; Features and functions; Dimensions; Capability to power engines; Safety concerns with such packs.

Presents mobile mixing system built by a Franklin Grove, Illinois farmer Peter Erdmann. Division into three sections of Erdmann's tank; Unique feature of Erdmann's trailer; Citation of a South Dakota farmer's mobile mixing station.

Looks at how Illinois farmers Dean Winterton and Richard Mathesius have developed a tank rinsing system which they attach to their pickup sprayers that make cleanup chores easier. Description of the spraying tank; Description of the pickups; Details. INSET: Guidelines for rinse tank systems..

Describes a state-of-the-art chemical-handling trailer built by farmer Lee Mayer of North Dakota to protect himself and the environment from chemicals. Standpipe to measure chemicals by volume; Electric pump to transfer chemicals to containers; Pumping water into the sprayer; Use of a deep-well jet; Chemical cleanup; Drain lines; Other features.

Features a seed-handling system used to handle bulk seed conveniently. Built by Kansas farmers Ray Dilts and Lew Korsmeyer; Side-discharge wagon equipped with a unique rotating sump; Working features.

Details some of the ideas farmers have come up with to increase the capacity and convenience of grain trailers. Flight conveyors on a 750-bu. wagon built by Deer Grove, Illinois farmers Herman and Norman Hostetler; Faster unloading rate; Results of research at Iowa State which backs claims of increased capacity of flight conveyors; How flighting was made; Unique self-propelled grain wagon built by farmer Butch Uhnken of Jacksonville, Illnois; Axle used; Other features.

The article reports on the way to utilize old tandem disk to provide a unique approach to vertical tillage. It states that farmer Henry Falk utilizes a five-pointed disk blade to do a spading-type vertical tillage. It mentions the benefits of the discovery of Falk which include managing crop residue, speed decomposition and prevent erosion. Moreover, the products of Falk are also discussed.

The article features various nitrogen sensors commonly used by growers in Europe, including Yara N-Sensor, CROP-Meter from Agrocom, and N-Laser Sensor system from Fritzmeier.

The article evaluates the Crop Circle ACS-210 plant canopy sensor from Holland Scientific.

Presents information on several guidance systems for farming. EZ-Steer system from Trimble and Ag Leader; SureTrak auto-steer system from Terradox Corp.; OnTrac auto-steering system from Cultiva.

Discusses the importance of nurse trailers to Nebraska growers. Reason of the owners of Heinrich Farms near Campbell, Nebraska for using nurse trucks and seeders to get their jobs done; Information on the nurse units of Heinrich; Discussion on the different varieties of nurse trailers.

Describes the no-till corn and soybean planters built by the farmers from Effingham, Kansas. Purpose of building the farm equipment; Advantages of both units; Materials and construction of the equipment.