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Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Advancing Seed Research Efficiency With the R2 Twin-Plot Research Combine From ALMACO
Bringing added precision, performance, and productivity to seed research plot harvesting NEVADA, IOWA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / The ALMACO R2 Twin-Plot Research Combine is a revolutionary advancement for the seed research industry. Designed to operate at faster harvest speeds while minimizing seed damage, R2 delivers cleaner samples, easier cleanout, and lower seed loss than competitive models. As the industry's true multi-crop platform, R2 is ideal for corn, soybeans, wheat, cereals, sorghum, canola, and more. The exclusive auto header recognition platform allows a single person to switch harvest crops in under two minutes, simply by swapping single sieves and adjusting concaves. R2 features a patent-pending, self-cleaning, top-fed rotor design, enabling earlier harvests of large green plants, tough stems, and high foliage. This innovation extends the harvest window, allowing users to begin harvesting earlier and finish more efficiently. With two separate multi-speed independent rotor chambers, R2 eliminates side-by-side crossover, ensuring plot-to-plot carryover is virtually undetectable. Additionally, the ALMACO Air Lock system employs a pressurized displacement blower to reduce seed damage, setting a new industry standard. Built for endurance, R2 is the largest research combine in the industry, engineered to operate with maximum efficiency. Its Final Tier 4 275-horsepower Cummins engine and four-wheel-drive advanced torque system provide exceptional durability. The combine's grain tank extenders, controlled from the cab, allow a maximum grain tank capacity of 300 bushels. For safety, road mode activation is restricted until the grain tank extenders are lowered. The R2 13-foot auger discharge height facilitates rapid unloading at 2.9 bushels per second, while a detachable grain tank corner extender ensures safe and efficient maintenance access. With ergonomic controls and the quietest cab in its class, the R2 Premium Comfort Operator Station is designed with operator experience, comfort, and safety in mind. At a spacious 106 cubic feet, expanded curved glass and added LED lighting packages provides leading visibility. Equipped with an advanced diagnostic and sensory system, R2 provides real-time operating system alerts, diagnostics, and operational settings to enhance performance. ALMACO remains a dedicated partner in customer success, offering premium customer service and support for routine maintenance, parts ordering, and troubleshooting. With only four belts and zero chain drives to manage, R2 simplifies maintenance, complemented by a reversible, hydraulically driven fan and an automated rear platform ladder for seamless serviceability. R2 is compatible additional options such as the APX Automated Packager, subject sampling cab system, seed devitalizer, straw chopper, telematics, and more. For more information, visit watch the R2 video, or contact ALMACO at sales@ Contact Information Lisa Dirksen Marketing Managerdirksenl@ SOURCE: ALMACO press release
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing the New Single-Plot Sunflower Header Exclusively From ALMACO
Header designed specifically to meet the unique needs of sunflower seed research. NEVADA, IOWA / / March 18, 2025 / As a leading provider of cutting-edge agricultural research equipment, ALMACO is excited to announce the launch of a new specialty sunflower header. After a sunflower crop has reached maturity, harvesting sunflowers presents unique challenges, particularly due to their top-heavy eastern tilt. Special plot harvesting solutions are required to help with this challenge. The new sunflower header from ALMACO is made specifically with sunflowers in mind to address fallen and standing sunflower heads in the field. To accommodate for the height of the crop, an increased side wall height is used with a transparent mesh back wall on the header shielding. The design maximizes the efficiency of gathering the sunflower plants into the head, assists the sunflower heads to the rotating cutting knife, up to the gathering belts, and to the conveyor system. Less seed loss in the plot combine means better data for seed research professionals. "In sunflower seed research, every seed counts. Our new sunflower header is specifically designed to minimize seed loss and maximize efficiency, leading to better research outcomes," said Todd Vincent, Senior Global Sales Executive at ALMACO. "By integrating this header with our ALMACO R1 Single-Plot Combine, researchers can conduct more precise and effective trials, leading to faster advancement decisions in sunflower seed research." The ALMACO R1 Single-Plot Combine, already trusted by researchers for its precision and reliability, further enhances data collection with the integration of the ALMACO D1 Data Collection Unit. This technology provides real-time weight and moisture measurements during harvest, enabling researchers to make more informed decisions. Sunflowers, with their striking blooms and diverse applications, have become a focal point in modern agriculture. From advancements in breeding and cultivation to their market impact and environmental adaptability, sunflower research plays a vital role in maximizing crop productivity and sustainability. Sunflower seed research presents both challenges and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Researchers are at the forefront of innovation, enhancing sunflower cultivation techniques to improve yields while promoting environmental stewardship. Beyond their agronomic benefits, sunflowers offer aesthetic appeal and hypoallergenic properties, making them a valuable crop for both commercial industries and consumers alike. As sunflower seed research continues to evolve, ALMACO remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that support agricultural advancements. The new sunflower header is now available for research teams looking to enhance their sunflower harvesting operations. For more information, visit our ALMACO Website or contact ALMACO at sales@ Contact Information Lisa DirksenMarketing Managerdirksenl@ SOURCE: ALMACO Related Documents: Growth and Impact from Sunflower Seed View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
18-03-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Introducing the New Single-Plot Sunflower Header Exclusively From ALMACO
Header designed specifically to meet the unique needs of sunflower seed research. NEVADA, IOWA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / As a leading provider of cutting-edge agricultural research equipment, ALMACO is excited to announce the launch of a new specialty sunflower header. After a sunflower crop has reached maturity, harvesting sunflowers presents unique challenges, particularly due to their top-heavy eastern tilt. Special plot harvesting solutions are required to help with this challenge. The new sunflower header from ALMACO is made specifically with sunflowers in mind to address fallen and standing sunflower heads in the field. To accommodate for the height of the crop, an increased side wall height is used with a transparent mesh back wall on the header shielding. The design maximizes the efficiency of gathering the sunflower plants into the head, assists the sunflower heads to the rotating cutting knife, up to the gathering belts, and to the conveyor system. Less seed loss in the plot combine means better data for seed research professionals. "In sunflower seed research, every seed counts. Our new sunflower header is specifically designed to minimize seed loss and maximize efficiency, leading to better research outcomes," said Todd Vincent, Senior Global Sales Executive at ALMACO. "By integrating this header with our ALMACO R1 Single-Plot Combine, researchers can conduct more precise and effective trials, leading to faster advancement decisions in sunflower seed research." The ALMACO R1 Single-Plot Combine, already trusted by researchers for its precision and reliability, further enhances data collection with the integration of the ALMACO D1 Data Collection Unit. This technology provides real-time weight and moisture measurements during harvest, enabling researchers to make more informed decisions. Sunflowers, with their striking blooms and diverse applications, have become a focal point in modern agriculture. From advancements in breeding and cultivation to their market impact and environmental adaptability, sunflower research plays a vital role in maximizing crop productivity and sustainability. Sunflower seed research presents both challenges and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Researchers are at the forefront of innovation, enhancing sunflower cultivation techniques to improve yields while promoting environmental stewardship. Beyond their agronomic benefits, sunflowers offer aesthetic appeal and hypoallergenic properties, making them a valuable crop for both commercial industries and consumers alike. As sunflower seed research continues to evolve, ALMACO remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that support agricultural advancements. The new sunflower header is now available for research teams looking to enhance their sunflower harvesting operations. For more information, visit our ALMACO Website or contact ALMACO at sales@ SOURCE: ALMACO Growth and Impact from Sunflower Seed press release
