Deere lays off 367 at Harvester Works Sep 12, 2009
The plant produces balers, mower conditioners, windrowers and pull-type forage harvesters used by hay and livestock producers. Earlier in the year, Deere's Davenport Works plant had two rounds of layoffs as demand for its construction equipment declined as a result of the weakened economy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Grasshopper infestation raises toxic beetle worry Aug 25, 2009
If the hay already has bloomed, Logan recommends farmers remove the conditioner from windrowers - mowers used to cut hay - so it doesn't crush the hay stems and the beetles. Then the beetles will leave once the hay is down. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ashley Molding making itself at home in Oelwein Aug 8, 2009
Ashley will supply components for Deere's 8000 and 9000 Series tractors that are manufactured in Waterloo and will ship windrowers to Deere's Ottumwa operation, Flughoeft said. The Oelwein plant opened its first phase of operation July 20, with its paint line. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
NH Discbine Disc Head Jun 20, 2009
Two new Discbine heads and a new crop merger attachment are the latest advancements to boost the productivity of New Holland s high-capacity, self-propelled Speedrower windrowers. At 18 ft., the 770HD header has an extremely wide disc cut, while the 750HD specialty header is designed for the special harvesting of grass seed. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Case Corp Acquisitions May 18, 2009
Product: Windrowers, Balers, Forage Harvesting Equipment, Mowers ... Product: Conventional Combines, Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters, Large Square Balers and Windrowers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
