Don’t Wait Until It Breaks: Why Preventive Maintenance Pays Off for Your Equipment
If you’ve spent any time managing farm, turf, or landscaping machinery, you know that your equipment is only as good as its uptime. Every minute a critical machine is sidelined is time and money lost. At Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, we believe one of the smartest investments you can make is in preventive maintenance….
Thriving in Uncertainty: Precision Farming Strategies
Explore precision farming strategies with John Deere’s Operation Center, TruSet Tillage, and SmartApply systems to enhance productivity and mitigate risks in agriculture. Discover how data-driven technologies can revolutionize farming efficiency and decision-making in uncertain economic times.
Smart Apply and GUSS Demo
On a cold and blowing April 4th afternoon ten Papé Machinery members rallied to demonstrate our latest orchard sprayer technology at the Lewis Farm in Aumsville, Oregon. Farmers from five different operations came to learn about and watch the Smart Apply system and the autonomous GUSS sprayer in action.
Can See & Spray Select be the input cost solution for your summer fallow operation?
Can See & Spray Select be the input cost solution for your summer fallow operation? With the help of an Indian Summer in the Pacific Northwest many dryland farmers were faced with the decision to till their fields one last time or to broadcast spray for weed pressure accounting to 10% of the field. This gave Papé Machinery the opportunity to offer these growers a cost saving option with John Deere’s Self Propelled 616R Sprayer with See and Spray-Select Technology.
How Can I Utilize Precision Agriculture Today?
Today machinery is being delivered with precision tools embedded into the systems from manufacturers. The industry is inevitably on a path towards progressive agriculture with precision farming tools improving accuracy and efficiency. With the increase in production inputs how can we make this technology pay?
Autonomous Sprayer Available Now at Papé Machinery
Precision technology is aiding farms everywhere, not only with productivity, but with labor costs and safety concerns. New to Papé Machinery Ag & Turf is the Mini Global Unmanned Spray System — or Mini GUSS, for short.
Compact Utility Tractor Safety Tips
Are you a new tractor owner, or are you a farmer looking to increase safety on your land? Whether you’re a new driver or a seasoned tractor aficionado, you’re going to want to brush up on some compact utility tractor safety tips. With proper safety protocol, you reduce accidents, damage to your compact utility tractor, and excessive wear and tear on your equipment. Maximize the life expectancy of your gear, and stay safe!
The Best of CES 2021: John Deere Innovation
CES 2021 went all-virtual this year due to COVID-19 but that didn’t stop conference exhibitors from bringing their A-game and most innovative products to digital attendees. From robots to rollable phones, ice cream machines to Precision Ag planting technology, brands from all over the world exhibited their latest tech gear.
2020: A Record Year for Hazelnuts in the Pacific Northwest
In late August 2020, ahead of the hazelnut harvest season, the USDA published their annual forecast for hazelnut production in Oregon based on a yield survey funded by the Oregon Hazelnut Marketing Board. They forecasted production to be 71,000 tons, a 61% increase from the year prior.
How To Optimize Your Equipment for the Season – A Virtual Clinic
Staying at home doesn’t mean you have to stay in the dark. Get the latest information on Precision Ag technology and best practices for pre-season maintenance for your combines and windrowers at our upcoming online clinics.
