Importance of Soil Sampling

Successful crop production is reliant on effective nutrient management. Soil sampling assists in finding out what nutrients are currently in your field.

Soil sampling is important as it;

• Measures the nutrients that are left in your field following harvest
• Tells you which nutrients are lacking or are in excess throughout the soil in a field
• Helps you determine the most favorable fertilizer plan to increase or maintain yields for the following year

Ideally for spring seeding you want to test your soil in the fall post-harvest before the ground freezes. 

This allows you to determine the soils fertility, nutrient deficiencies and excesses and come up with the best plan as you head into spring and prepare for next years crop.

Doing a conventional soil sampling one takes 10 – 15 samples from throughout a field. 

To get an accurate representation of the field stay away from hill tops and low spots and take soil from areas of the field where the yield is usually average. The results obtained should then be an average representation of the field.

Interested in learning more? Want to get your fields sampled? Martin Deerline offers soil sampling by our Agronomist, Chelsea Pearce. Give her a call today to book an appointment and take the first step in starting a nutrient management plan.

Automatic Filling System with John Deere Active Fill Control

John Deere Active Fill Control is the next step for higher productivity and efficiency while forage harvesting. It is impossible for an forage harvester (SPFH) operator to constantly monitor the spout position while navigating fields and dealing with changing conditions.

That is where Active Fill Control comes in to save the day with automated truck or trailer filling. Cameras automatically detect the truck or trailer and current fill level once alongside the SPFH, ensuring consistent filling by managing spout steering, flap automation and fill strategy execution.

Watch Active Fill in action on one of our clients units below. You can see how the arrow on the monitor indicates where to fill and as it moves the spout adjusts to match that location.

Active Fill Control is available as a factory-installed option on all 8000 Series SPFH.

To learn more contact your local Martin Deerline Ag Sales Rep.

John Deere ActiveYield = Active Calibration

Eliminate manual yield calibrations by adding an ActiveYield Kit to your John Deere S Series combine.

So how does ActiveYield work?

ActiveYield provides continuous calibration of the mass flow sensor through load cells installed in the grain tank.

The load cells estimate the change in weight of grain, as the grain tank fills. The ActiveYield Monitor controller software in the moisture sensor compares the grain tank load cell data to the Clean Grain Elevator mass flow sensor data and will adjust the Mass Flow Flow sensor calibration curve to minimize error.

This allows for automatic calibrations while you're running; improving real-time time decision making as ActiveYield enhances the accuracy of the combine's yield data.

And best of all you didn't have any downtime while you were manually calibrating!

ActiveYield Kits are available for Model Year 12 - 18 Combines. Talk to your local Martin Deerline Parts Department to get a quote today.

Back to School Sale - 20% Off Kids Clothing & Backpacks

It is the dreaded time of year when the countdown is on to getting back into a routine as going back to school is very near!

But as your summer holidays come to end it means great savings during our Back to School Sale.

Shop Now and get 20% off all John Deere Kids Clothing, John Deere Backpacks and John Deere Lunch Kits. 

Start shopping online now at martindeerline-store.com. And don't worry although our favorite colors are green and yellow we have a wide variety of boys and girls clothing in all colors. View our full selection of tees, sweatshirts, bottoms and more.

Go back to school with the latest John Deere gear!

New Martin Deerline MyDealer Portal

Are you ever curious to know if Martin Deerline has a part in stock? Or need to get a copy of a receipt that you lost?

The new MyDealer Portal allows you to do just that!

MyDealer offers an around-the-clock ability to access your account, equipment information, invoices and statements and order parts all at your convenience from your own device.

• View account information, and update your personal contact details.
• View equipment inventory, and access serial numbers for all pieces of equipment.
• Print, email or download invoices or statements.
• Shop for parts; place parts orders and avoid the line when you pick-up in store.
• Request service appointments.
• Receive email or text alerts for parts orders, service and warranty reminders.

Want to learn more? Stop by your local Martin Deerline and talk to a Parts Technician to get your MyDealer account activated today.

2018 Combine Optimization Clinics

Join the Martin Deerline Product Support Team at your closest Martin Deerline dealership to learn about the latest product enhancements, technology solutions, maintenance tips and harvest specials before you head into harvest season.

Falher & High Prairie

Wednesday, August 8th - 5:00 PM, Falher Arena

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West Edmonton 

Wednesday, August 8th - 5:30 PM, West Edmonton Martin Deerline

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Barrhead

Tuesday, August 14th - 5:30 PM, Barrhead Martin Deerline

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Westlock

Wednesday, August 15th - 5:30 PM, Westlock Martin Deerline

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Wetaskiwin

Thursday, August 16th - 5:00 PM, Wetaskiwin Martin Deerline

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Mayerthorpe

Tuesday, August 21st - 5:30 PM, Mayerthorpe Martin Deerline

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For more information on the 2018 Combine Optimization Clinics contact your local dealer.

Tips To Avoid Stale Fuel In Your Lawn Mower

Did you know; that gas sitting in your lawn mower tank or a jerry can for more than 30 days begins to degrade?

Ethanol and water in the gasoline can form acids that will corrode your carburetor and prevent your mower from running. Below are some helpful tips to avoid stale fuel and ultimately larger repair issues for your mower.

• Buy only the amount of gas that you need or are going to use in the near future. Even fuel sitting in a container will go stale due to exposure to oxygen. 

• Fill your tank to the top after you mow, before you put your machine away. Prior to storing for winter you will want to drain the fuel out.

• Consider using premium fuel. Any gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol can create engine problems caused by the degrading and/or corrosion of seals, gaskets and metal parts.

• Use fuel stabilizer all season long to extend the shelf life of gas. Add stabilizer right away when you get your gas so it can start working immediately and help keep your carburetor clean. 

• For handheld products that require a mixed fuel, we recommend using the pre-mixed fuels. These are an excellent option if your not using the equipment very often as pre-mixed fuel such as Stihl's MotoMix has a two year shelf life once opened.

Ultimately, good fuel helps keep engines healthy and running smooth, which results in less money spent in the service department!

For more information on servicing your lawn mower and keeping it running at its optimum performance visit your local Martin Deerline service team.