The annual Midwest AG Industries Exposition (MAGIE) is THE place to be to see, study and evaluate how new advances in the equipment, operations, crop protection, and fertility sectors can help your business prosper. That’s how Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association President Kevin “K.J.” Johnson described the event prior to its 43rd anniversary.
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Salford GroupThe SS400+ chassis-mounted Spinner Spreader can apply fertilizer up to 120 feet and lime up to 70 feet. The unit features 12-section swath control that is easy to operate and has few moving parts. Users can cover more ground with fewer refills from the high-capacity hopper. The floater model holds 420 cubic feet of fertilizer or 320 cubic feet of lime in a single bin configuration or 377 cubic feet of fertilizer using a dual bin configuration. ISO compatible, the SS400+ features 304 stainless steel bin screens and is chassis compatible with John Deere 800R, Case IH Titan, and RBR Enterprise Vector units.
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PraxidynMixmate users can benefit from automated chemical blending with automated recordkeeping with the same small footprint and flexibility to work with their operation. Mixmate allows for a focus on less exposure to chemicals for safety while providing accuracy for more efficient mixing. The system features a unique and patented jug processing. The company shared live Mixmate demos at the MAGIE Show at its new location where its farm sprayer trailer was parked.
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Doyle Equipment ManufacturingThe Doyle 24-FT Side Unload ET Tender contains a Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery, also called a Lithium-Ion. This is regulated by an internal Battery Management System, which controls discharge/charge rates, monitors temperature, and protects the battery. According to the company, battery capacity is approximately eight full loads based on 10 batteries with no charging during the day. This capacity can be expanded with the On-Board Charging option. The unit contains a wall charger that will charge three kilowatts per hour at 240VAC or one kilowatt per hour at 120VAC. ET Tenders also features an Auto mode of operation. The system will start in a slow idle speed.
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ShockAvoidThe ShockAvoid AG1100 is the premier system providing reliable warning of live overhead power lines, dependability to handle the rigors of a rugged, hostile AG environment, and ease-of-use for the operator, says the company. The Ag 1100 detects and warns the applicator operator and people nearby when your equipment is getting too close to overhead power lines — giving precious time to react before it happens.
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Hays LTIThe Hays 24 Ton Tender is manufactured in Camilla, GA, and is designed around specific customer needs to make it the most user-friendly tender on the market, says the company. Hays engineers have managed to increase the capacity of the hoppers while maintaining a lower center of gravity. Our tender still features the well-known “HAYS Standards,” including greater hopper slope, lower trailer weight, hydraulic doors, hydraulic vibrators, and the discharge auger raise/lower arm. According to the company, all Hays tenders feature top-of-the-line safety and performance features that are continuously being improved and implemented to meet the growing needs of the ag industry and our customers. The 24 Ton Tender is available in a two and three compartment option.
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New LeaderThe NL720 chassis-mounted spinner spreader — the 2024 ShowStopper award winner — features a 120-foot spread width to provide a 33% increase in productivity over previous models. The unit is designed with tool-free components, a positive-drive straight belt, a fixed feed gate, an operator inspection platform, and simplified spread-pattern testing. The NL720’s integrated control module offers pushbutton spread width changes, allowing the operator to swap between the full 120-foot swath width and a 70- to 90-foot option for windier conditions or when spreading challenging fertilizer products.
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GVMThe 2025 X-Series Prowler boasts one of the industry’s highest capacity spray systems at 1,800 gallons and largest spreader body with 13 tons of capacity. According to the company, the Prowler offers the industry’s fastest dry-to-liquid changeover, clocking in at under 30 minutes. Equipped with a Cummins QSL9 380-hp engine and a Funk DF250 transmission, the fuel efficient 4WS mechanical driven chassis can get users through all four seasons. With a wide range of axle configurations going from a fixed 99 inches to an extra wide adjustable axle that reaches 165 inches, the Prowler can fit any grower or fertilizer dealer’s needs, says the company. The combination of a powerful and mechanical AWD drivetrain, high capacities, and four-season functionality, ensures Prowler owners can get more done with fewer machines.
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Peterson MotorsQuickveyor is available in 38- & 40-foot lengths. The QVP38’ offers higher tube height and pintle hitch option while the QV40’ boasts larger capacity. Users can offload 26.5-plus tons of fertilizer or seed at speeds over 6,200 pounds per minute. Utilizing a quality Prestige base trailer, standard features of both QVs include two compartments, air ride suspension, stainless steel fenders, four aluminum rims, and the Quickveyor all-304 stainless-steel belt driven conveyor system. According to the company, Quickveyor controls are simple and easy to operate, with full remote making emptying the trailer into a seeder or spreader a breeze. The new aluminum outlet spout creates a clean targeted flow. Custom options include Shurco tarp and traps in the new Shurlink Pro system, clean-out doors multiple compartments, four-way swinging discharge chute, self-contained pony motor, and flexible extension tube. Peterson Motors has also expanded its self-contained pony motor option to offer both Honda & Briggs motors.
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Amazone USAZG-TS Spreaders can be trail or truck mounted and feature a hopper capacity of 10 tons. With 128-part width sections control, users can tailor those units for any field or contour. Equipped with online weigh cells, ZG-TS Spreaders can prevent overfilling or underfilling and auto-adjust for deviation in product flow characteristics and slopes in the field. The units also use sensors to auto-compensate for wind speed direction and gusts. The spreaders also comes with the ArgusTwin System, which utilizes 14 radar sensors to adjust application automatically as product density changes throughout the day.
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Fendt AGCOThe Fendt Rogator 900 Series is a self-propelled, rear-mounted boom applicator with adjustable clearance (from 56-inches to 76-inches) that can be converted between liquid and dry systems within two hours. The Rogator can apply any type of crop care application throughout the entire growing season providing a superior investment and greater control over product costs, says the company. The standard LiquidLogic system primes the boom in seconds and the AirMax Precision R1/R2 pneumatic boom system with TurnLogic ensures even coverage of dry materials during cornering for substantial savings and improved crop health.
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HorschThe HORSCH Leeb VL is a self-propelled sprayer designed for crop treatment, featuring adjustable clearance from 60 inches to 80 inches and a track width range of 100 inches to 160 inches. Its pneumatic suspension and comfortable cabin provide car-like driving comfort, says the company. The sprayer’s active BoomControl system allows operational speeds up to 20 mph with precise application and reduced drift. Additional features include PrecisionSpray pulse width modulation, ergonomic controls, and the CCS Pro cleaning system. The Leeb VL’s modular design allows customization to meet specific farm requirements, ensuring efficiency and adaptability for crops such as corn, sunflowers, and canola.
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Brehmer ManufacturingTransition between fertilizer and lime with the dual purpose FLX1224 Field Loader from Brehmer Mfg. The lime hopper easily disassembles and converts for low-profile loading of dry fertilizer. FLX1224 units are made from 304 stainless steel and feature the company’s patent pending, self-aligning belt system that tightens and centers the conveyor belt as the machine is being used. It features a 24-foot-wide crescent top belt, a 25° incline, and has a 14-foot clearance under the top drive pulley.
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Heartland AG Systems EquipmentThe VPA1000 side discharge tender features the industry’s first variable position auger system, which can unload on both sides of the tender at incredible rates of over 5,000 pounds per minute. In addition, operators can store the 22-foot auger on either side. This 28-ton workhorse also provides 50-degree slopes, self-cleaning bins, and product viewing windows.
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The KBH Corp.This 32-foot two compartment rear discharge dry tender features a capacity of 1,065 cubic feet while maintaining a low center of gravity and steep hopper slopes. Standard features include an easy-to-unbolt stainless steel tubing hopper frame and hoppers, stainless two-piece motor couplers, stainless bearings, shafts and flighting, stainless lightweight hopper grates, hydraulic hopper vibrators, hydraulic hopper and clean-out doors, reversible discharge auger with pressure check, water fitting for discharge auger wash out, stainless front and rear fenders, tier 4 diesel engines, central lube station and spring assist tarps. Options for the unit include split hoppers, electric tarps, wet kit set-up, longer custom trailer lengths, and extra fixed and/or air lift tag axles.
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Ray-ManThe Ray-Man SS-429 Portable Fertilizer Belt Conveyor is a universal conveyor for moving bulk materials. Users can control the rate of discharge by adjusting the belt speed from zero to 450 feet per minute. They also can direct the discharge chute for precise loading straight down or off the end of the conveyor. A discharge height of 13 feet 6 inches ensures easy filling of most transport and floater trucks, says the company. The SS-429 conveyor is balanced for a one-man hook-up, and its adjustable wheel track provides outstanding stability over the road or through the field, says the company. Motor and adjustment covers shield moving parts while safety guards protect the operator.
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Norwood SalesThe SST933 integrated Stainless Steel D.O.T. Uni-Body Trailer is constructed of 304 stainless steel, allowing for lighter trailer weights and higher payloads. It’s designed with a capacity of 933 cubic feet (struck) of transport storage, with outputs of 7,000 pounds per minute. Poke holes are standard on all hoppers. A 12X30-foot 18-inch stainless steel belt conveyor provides for extra reach, and the rubber belt has a 210 ton-per-hour capacity.
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RBR EnterpriseThe Vector 390 is the most productive fertilizer applicator available on the market, says the company. Its straightforward design is made with the highest-grade components for top-tier performance and can be used during both pre-plant and post-plant seasons in order to maximize the return-on-investment all year long. Features include boundary spreading with left and right shutoff, last pass spreading, pressure compensated hydraulic feed gate, and a centralized grease bank. The Vector is outfitted with New Leader beds ranging from 13 feet to 16th feet in length and a capacity of 330 to 426 cubic feet.
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Murray Equipment Inc.Users can achieve the ultimate liquid fertilizer batch precision with Murray Equipment’s ICS Automated Premix Systems, says the company. This system allow users to automatically inject up to 20 products per premix system – weigh, auto-inject, rinse, and discharge each product according to a predetermined blend sequence. This system integrates with ICS Loadout Systems and ICS ControlPro for accounting and agronomy software integration.
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Precision TankPrecision Tank supplies innovative liquid storage solutions including a full range of stainless and mild steel tanks. Stainless steel tanks – from nurse tanks to Bulk N-Serve Tanks – are constructed to withstand the rigors of daily use with a range of optional equipment for custom configurations. Mild steel tanks are fabricated from low carbon, mild steel and produced in either flat or cone bottom configurations.
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John DeereAll 400 and 600 Series Sprayers feature a John Deere PowerTech Engine and the fuel-saving CommandDrive powertrain. The 408R features an 800-gallon tank and a 280-hp PowerTech 6.8-L engine. The 410R is equipped with a 1,000-gallon tank and a 310-hp PowerTech 9-L engine. The 412R comes with a 1,200-gallon tank and is powered by a 326-hp PowerTech 9-L engine. The 612R features a 1,200-gallon tank and a 355-hp PowerTech 9-L engine. The larg-est model is the 616R equipped with a 1,600-gallon tank and a 375-hp PowerTech engine. All 400 and 600 Series Sprayers can be equipped with 90-, 100-, or 120-foot steel booms, or 120- or 132-foot carbon-fiber spray booms.
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New HollandGuardian front boom sprayers are designed for full-season application and operator comfort for optimum production capabilities. Features include crop clearance up to 78 inches, AutoFold booms, IntelliHeight XRT boom height control, IntelliSpray nozzle control system, IntelliSteer at headlands, data management systems, and AutoRinse. Ultraquiet sprayer specific cabs and very smooth ride all add up to making the long days easier and feel a little shorter, says the company. For 2023, Guardian sprayers will incorporate precision technologies from Raven Industries. This includes the Slingshot and IntelliSpray II. The data generated from these features can be collected, streamlined, and aggregated by Raven’s Connected Workflow system.
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UnverferthThe pull-type and chassis-mounted line-up of Unverferth Pro-Force dry spreaders features a field-proven design, heavy-duty construction, and hoppers ranging from 270 to 840 cubic feet. The hopper is manufactured from premium 304 stainless steel handles dry fertilizer, lime, gypsum, compost, poultry litter, and cover crop seed. With the optional Duo-, Tri-, or Quad-Force hopper inserts and attachments, users can spread up to four different products at the same time, each with variable rate. A standard 34-inch-wide belt-over-chain conveyor feeds the dual 30-inch spinner disks with a dished design to optimize the trajectory of the dry material. The Pro-Force applicator can spread common fertilizer up to 90 feet, cover crop seed up to 70 feet, lime and gypsum up to 60 feet, and compost or poultry litter up to 45 feet.
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Equipment TechnologiesThe XP package from Apache Sprayers provides the perfect combination of power, traction, and efficiency, the company says. This model offers the next generation boom height and stability control system with Raven XRT with dampers (that can include boom AutoFold), plus a range of enhanced spray techniques. These include precision application improvements for a wide range of spray speeds and rates (including nozzle-by-nozzle flow control), a quick spray mode (QSM) from machine display, and a front-fill option. The XP boasts the highest-capacity model in the line-up, featuring a 1,200-gallon tank, so users spend less time refilling and more time spraying.
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New LeaderThe NL4500G4 Edge comes standard with independent spinner speed and edge of field technology. With dual RPM sensors, operators can maintain precise speed on each spinner within 5 RPM.
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Case IH The Trident 5550 combination applicator is available with the New Leader NL4500T G4 Edge, NL5000 G5, and new NL720 variable-rate dry nutrient applicators for precise dry-product application, says the company. The main hopper can be configured as a single product or the MultApplier option can be added for application of two dry products simultaneously. Adding the MultiBin option increases application capabilities to four products.
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Bosch BASF Smart FarmingThe ONE Smart Spray system is designed to deliver optimal herbicide savings without compromising weed control and enables targeted spraying during day and night-time conditions, says the company. The camera-based system developed by Bosch detects weeds in milliseconds and precisely sprays only where necessary and only as much as needed. Using the field-specific data in a digital platform by xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, ONE Smart Spray also offers customized agronomic recommendations, intelligent sensitivity levels, high-precision agronomic maps, automated documentation, and further features in ONE solution. In addition to targeted spraying, the ONE Smart Spray System delivers integrated digital tools to turn the application data into actionable insights and improve yields and efficiency for users. Herbicide savings are delivered through a series of sophisticated sensors, automated sensitivity thresholds, and access to Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s pest identification technology.
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Miller-St. NazianzMiller’s Nitro 7000 Series front boom sprayers are built to exceed the demanding requirements of today’s commercial applicators and growers, says the company. They feature very quiet sprayer-built cabs, up to 78 inches of crop clearance, and exceptional visibility. Technology is also at the top of the list with AutoFold Booms, IntelliHeight XRT boom height control, IntelliSpray nozzle control, and telematics. Units feature boom sizes up to 135 feet and tanks sizes up to 1,600 gallons.
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Westcap AG Corp.N-Stor tanks feature include butt weld joints, 18- or 24-inch manway, 3- or 4-inch fill and ¾-inch sight tube, and 6-inch roof vent. Options include a ball valve package, sloped floor, and ladder.
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Doyle Equipment ManufacturingImprove inventory control by capturing the actual weight of each product in the blend or with straight product-direct loadout, says the company. The system reduces operator fatigue by allowing them to operate the system from the loader with an iPad. By utilizing 36-inch product conveyors, this is one of the fastest systems available for blending large volumes of fertilizer, according to the company. The blend drum also can be bypassed to provide for loading unblended product directly to trucks. Doyle’s AutoBatch Blend System will integrate with most agronomy and accounting software programs.
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Agri Spray DronesThe T50 DJI AGRAS is built with a coaxial twin-rotor propulsion system. The unit can carry 88 pounds of spraying payloads or 110 pounds of spreading payloads. It also features a magnetic drive impeller pump with up to 6.34 gallons per minute capacity using four nozzles or 4.23 gallons per minute using two nozzles.
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Agrifac North AmericaThe Condor offers users up to 79 inches of crop clearance. The unit also features the company’s GreenFlowPlus system, which provides full circulation at high pressure all the way to the spray nozzles. According to the company, this prevents spray triangles and deposits, meaning that no product is left in the tank.
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John DeereSee & Spray Premium for Hagie STS sprayers is an AI-powered weed-sensing system that activates individual spray nozzles when target weeds are “seen” by boom-mounted cameras. It uses a system of boom-mounted cameras to scan over 2,100 square feet of crop per second as the sprayer is in motion. On-board processors then determine whether an individual plant is crop or weed. Those processors send commands to individual ExactApply nozzles, which deliver a precise dose of herbicide only where the weed is recognized.
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“Advances in technology occur at a rapid pace, no more so than in the ag industry,” Johnson said. “Staying informed on what these technologies can offer to increase your efficiency and profitability is challenging, but that is why we have MAGIE.”
The premier outdoor show for ag retailers delivered on this promise in late August. More than 75 exhibitors attracted about 2,300 attendees to the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, IL, with cooler-than-normal temperatures for the two-day event. The slideshow above offers a snapshot of some of the equipment and technology we saw during the show.
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