This month’s column features a new lime and fertilizer spreader, an upgraded two-rider ATV lineup, an FDA-approved methane-reducing feed ingredient, and a GPS guidance system for older equipment.

Expanded ground-driven lime and fertilizer spreaders

Stoltzfus Spreaders, which introduced the wet lime spreader in 1976, has added a 10-ton version (CU-100) to its Redhawk™ ground-driven line of multiuse agricultural spreaders. The line includes 4-, 5- and 8-ton models.

The new 10-ton Stoltzfus ground-driven lime spreader has a 212-cubic-foot hopper. The 53° side slopes, 24-inch (in.) carbon steel slat-style drag chain and engineered drop pan work in combination to prevent bridging, allowing consistent material flow for true multipurpose spreading.

The Stoltzfus CU-100 has the industry’s only fully welded unibody construction. Its heavy-duty structural tube steel frame and rugged walking beam suspension easily handles stresses from 10-ton loads. The large 21.5L 14-ply tires offer high flotation and smooth rolling on rough terrain.

The dual-contact press wheel, hydraulically raised and lowered, delivers the power to break out packed damp lime loads. Hydraulically powered twin 24-in., 7-gauge steel spinners are top-driven, isolating the drives from corrosive chemicals and the shock of material pounding on their disks.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3RyteGW.

Polaris releases 2-Up ATV lineup

Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, announced its long-awaited 2-up all-terrain vehicle (ATV) 570 lineup. The all-new 2025 Sportsman 570 portfolio includes the Sportsman Touring 570, X2 570, and 6x6 570, boasting unmatched comfort, strength and versatility in the 2-up ATV space. The enhanced suspension, extended service intervals, strengthened rigid chassis and upgraded body styling make the riding experience even more enjoyable for owners.

Enhancements across the 2025 Sportsman 570 2-ups include:

• An all-new removable passenger seat that can be added and removed quickly and easily without any tools.
• Improved sealed storage with an industry-leading combined 11 gallons of storage on all Sportsman Touring 570 models.
• A stronger and two-times-more-rigid chassis.
• An improved suspension with up to 9.5” of rear travel and upgraded, longer-lasting sealed bushings.
• 11.5” of increased ground clearance across the lineup.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3VJqYPC.

Methane-reducing feed ingredient

Elanco Animal Health Inc. has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multiyear review of Bovaer^® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle.

Bovaer works by suppressing the enzyme in the cow’s rumen that forms methane. Feeding 1 tablespoon of Bovaer per lactating dairy cow per day can reduce methane emissions about 30%, or about 1.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions annually, while creating opportunity for dairy farmers to be financially rewarded for reducing their dairy’s carbon footprint.

Feeding 1 million cows Bovaer would reduce emissions equivalent to removing more than 285,000 cars from the road for a year. Feeding Bovaer to cattle has proven to be safe for animals, producers and consumers.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/4cjEuiV.

Maximizing field potential with a new guidance solution

Case IH dealers now offer a precision technology kit perfect for older-model equipment that is not currently equipped with guidance and steering technology. The Case IH Pro 1200 Guidance Kit includes the right tools to help farmers reach their operational goals, like whole-farm connectivity, higher potential return on investment and greater efficiency.