What’s ‘News’ for Your Acreage

Carry-On Trailer Launches SmartFold Utility Trailers

Carry-On Trailer has introduced the SmartFold utility trailer, designed to offer improved functionality and ease of use. Available in Tractor Supply Co. stores nationwide as of January 2025, the SmartFold features a unique fold-down rail system that enhances the trailer's versatility.

The SmartFold trailer’s side rails and gate can operate independently, giving users the ability to adjust the trailer for various tasks while ensuring stability during transport. The side rails fold down and tuck securely within the trailer's frame, providing barrier-free access for loading and unloading without sacrificing safety or drivability.

SmartFold’s innovative design aims to make utility trailers more functional, offering users a convenient and safe solution for their hauling needs.

Entrapment Insecticide Receives EPA Registration for Use Nationwide

Attune Agriculture has announced that its new insecticide, Entrapment, has received EPA registration and will soon be available for use across the U.S., including California. This innovative insecticide offers a new approach to pest control by utilizing a purely physical mode of action to target insect and mite pests on a wide variety of crops without causing phytotoxicity.

Entrapment is a non-systemic, contact insecticide that works by transforming every droplet in the spray mixture into adhesive traps, powered by Rhexalloid technology. These traps capture or immobilize small pests upon contact while leaving larger beneficial insects unharmed. Its unique physical mode of action reduces the risk of insect resistance, making it a valuable tool for integrated pest management strategies.

Entrapment provides control over pests like aphids, thrips, mites and more, across a broad spectrum of crops, including fruits, vegetables and turf.

Verdi Launches Affordable Soil Moisture Monitoring Kit for Farmers

Verdi has unveiled its multi-depth soil moisture kit, designed to simplify irrigation management for farmers. This all-in-one, wireless kit provides real-time soil moisture monitoring, enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions that enhance crop health and improve water efficiency.

Soil moisture monitoring is a crucial aspect of precision irrigation, but high costs and complex systems have historically limited its use. The kit offers a cost-effective alternative, reducing monitoring costs by up to 80% compared to traditional systems.

The kit provides reliable multi-depth monitoring and easy installation, allowing farmers to connect the system in just minutes. With real-time data access via a smartphone or computer, farmers can set custom alerts and make informed irrigation decisions. The system is scalable, supporting up to 200 devices per base station, making it suitable for farms of all sizes.