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• GSI Grain Bins innovative tools & equipment farm406 14 New GSI grain bins feature automated cleanout with inflatable liners Tired of brooms and shovels and all that dusty work to clean out grain bins after they've been emptied? It may be time to take a look at the new Z-Series bins from GSI. Standard grain bins are typically emptied through a combination of gravity and sweep augers, but there's always remaining grain on the bin floor that needs to be removed. GSI's Z-Series bins utilize two large liners made of durable fabric that alternately inflate and deflate, gently pushing the remaining grain into a central reclaim for removal. The result is 99.9 percent clean out, without the need to enter the bin. Advanced Management Software, Smart Irrigation Solutions Valley Scheduling TM utilizes advanced precision technology initially developed and introduced in the Brazil market, followed by a targeted expansion into adjacent markets throughout Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe. Refined over more than a decade, this innovative technology is now available as a total irrigation management solution for the North America market. Currently implemented on nearly 5 million acres in 12 countries, growers are using Valley Scheduling TM technology to stay informed with field-specific data on 47 different commercial crops. Coupled with the services of an agronomy expert, Valley Scheduling TM provides customized irrigation recommendations based on field-proven science. Leveraging inputs, including soil and crop type, development stage and source of weather data, this proprietary, industry-leading software will recommend an irrigation strategy in an intuitive list or location-specific map view. • Increases yield and profitability potential – through precision watering and fertigating, the ability to monitor crops real-time, and maximizing production while using less energy • Saves time – eliminates daily field visits and complex, manual calculations previously required of growers • Customizable options – choose data that is modeled (based on a proprietary algorithm) or measured (by industry-leading, in-the-field hardware) • Easy, convenient mobile access – a choice of intuitive views accessible anywhere via smartphone, tablet or desktop • Flexible – compatible with multiple soil types and irrigation methods, including pivots, linears, and drip • Simple to use – easy-to-understand recommendations create a schedule for smart irrigation application Each inflatable liner can unload more than 100 tons of grain at a time using less than one psi of air pressure. The liners are constructed of durable, commercial-grade material designed to last over 30 years under normal conditions and can easily be repaired in case of accidental puncture with a simple glue patch. The 24-foot Z-Series bin has storage capacity ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 bushels, depending on height. A flat bottom storage tank that sits on the ground not only holds more grain, but also eliminates the need to install legs." Z-Series bins include an easy-to-use touchscreen control to automate the process and a unique aeration system that maintains uniform grain quality comparable to conventional systems. Air is distributed through the central reclaim to flexible tubes that move with the liners. • Valley Scheduling™

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