Solar Grain Drying - Progress and Potential November 1976

 Solar Grain Drying - Progress and Potential  

By George H. Foster and Robert M. Peart

Published by United States Department of Agriculture in November 1976

Published during the energy crisis of the mid 70's, this bulletin from the United States Dept. of Agriculture promotes the design and implementation of solar grain drying technology in farming operations.

The image below is a scan of the cover of the bulletin. A link to the complete bulletin in pdf format can be found here.  https://library.uniteddiversity.coop/Energy/Solar/Solar_Grain_Drying.pdf

Excerpt (page 12): "FUTURE OF SOLAR GRAIN DRYING  The adoption rate of solar grain drying depends on the supply and price of fossil fuel as well as the availability or allocation of scarce fuel supplies to agricultural production." 

United Farm Tools, Inc. - Grain Buggy, Grain Cart, Rice Cart

 United Farm Tools, Inc. - Grain Buggy, Grain Cart, Rice Cart

These have to be some of the earliest examples of the large grain carts used throughout farming operations today.  From United Farm Tools, Inc., these brochures promote the UFT Wetmore Division, Steinman Division Bottom Auger Grain Buggy and the UFT Paulk Division 275 Grain Cart/280 Rice Cart.

Brochure published: unknown

Front page: UFT Wetmore Division and Steinman Division Bottom Auger Grain Buggy - Model 425 "The wet weather harvestor".

Back page: UFT Paulk Division -  Model 275 Grain Cart and Model 280 Rice Cart.

United Farm Tools, Inc.
Wetmore Division  PO Box 307  Tonkawa, OKLA. 74653
Steinman Division  PO Box 397  Carrington, N.D.  58421
Paulk Division  South Dixie Hwy  Drawer 967  Fitzgerald, G.A.  31750

Viking Manufacturing Co. - Viking Augers

 Viking Manufacturing Co. - Viking 4"-6"-8" Augers

With the Famous "Boarding House" Reach

"It's always easier to auger it!"

Brochure published est. 1950's

Viking Manufacturing Co.
Phone: PRescott 8-3578
Manufacturers of Quality Machinery Since 1931

Manhattan, Kansas

Year-A-Round Combine Grain Transfer Auger & Hitch

 Year-A-Round Combine Grain Transfer Auger & Hitch with Auger for Truck Transfer

Literature year: unknown

This new combination Auger and Hitch will allow the operator to make a complete round in the field without unloading. The capacity of the grain tank doubles or triples when using the new Auger and Hitch with a large Harvest Box. Spend more time combining and less time unloading, utilizing two unloading augers instead of one. No extra trucks and wagons scattered in the field - cuts down on equipment needed at harvest time.

"Rugged Equipment for Modern Farming"

Featuring a International Hydrostatic 915 Turbo Diesel Combine and gravity wagon

Year-A-Round Corporation  -  Mankato, MN

Sudenga EZ-Way 3 in 1 Multi-Cycle.

The search for new products came as the result of growth at Sudenga Industries in the 1960's.  The owner's involvement with an employee who became a missionary resulted in the development of a multi-purpose scooter that could be used for transportation in developing countries.  Naturally, the product would be marketed to the domestic market as well.  Sudenga introduced the EZ-Way, 3 in 1 Multi-Cycle.  A unique front wheel drive module could be coupled with a uni-cycle back end, or a kart.  There's even photos of the unit being tested with a boat attachment backend.  The ultimate personal all-terrain vehicle!

 

American Planter Company January 1960 Catalog

Located in Burr Oak, Michigan, the American Planter Company, also referred to as American Standard distributed this 50 plus page catalog of grain and feed handling equipment around January of 1960.  It gives some insight into state of the art farming technology during that time.  What is likely a dealer pricing catalog features great illustrations and line drawings of grain augers, bucket elevators, bale elevators and other "push button farming" devices from the era.

Cover and two sample pages shown above.

The American Planter Company was founded in 1881.  Their phone number in January 1960 was "HU 9-2115".

Finished catalog size, 8.5" x 11".  Two color cover, one color printing inside.

Stan∙hoist Grain-Lift Auger Elevator

"For greater economy, longer life, and more dependability buy a Stan∙hoist Grain-Lift Auger Elevator (It's All Galvanized)

Featuring the famous Stan∙hoist "Straight-Thru" Elevator design!
For larger auger elevator capacity... featuring one man operation, buy a stan-hoist grain-lift auger elevator!

Simply "dump" your grain into the large four or five foot grain hopper. Then let the Stan-Hoist Grain-Lift do the rest! The Grain-Lift reaches high to unload into those bin and building openings. Add a sectional or flexible spout and you can direct your grain flow into many hard to reach places. The ruggedly built, welded, galvanized tube never rusts. Choose your own Grain-Lift power, P.T.O., gas engines (up to 15 hp) or electric motors (up to 10 hp). The 6" diameter tube delivers 1800 bushels per hour... lengths from 27' to 61'. Features standard gear and shaft drive... no belts are needed.

Standard Engineering Co., Inc.  ∙  Fort Dodge, Iowa

Check these - outstanding Stan∙Hoist Grain-Lift features!

1. Auger guard. Protects hands, feet, yet doesn't slow flow of grain.

2. Standard Gear and shaft drive.

3. Engine mount takes all engines up to 15 hp and electric motors up to 10 hp.

4. Extra heavy duty transport construction for durability and longer life.

5. Standard 15 inch wheels take any tire size.

6. Galvanized tube never rusts.

7. Four piece grain auger sectional spout attaches easily. Directs grain to those hard to reach places.

Specifications:

Heavy duty Dodge Pillow Block Bearings

Hi-Speed roller chain drive

New Department Head Bearings

Self leveling Engine Mount

Heavy Duty Gear box with Timkin Roller Bearings

Extra wide wheel spacing for more stability

Automotive wheel and bearing for easier transportation

Lengths for 27' to 61' available

6" diameter tube delivers 1800 bushels per hour  (handwritten note: "Can't do it!")

Standard Engineering Company, Inc.  ∙  Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Two color literature.  finished size 8.5" x 11"

Stan∙hoist trademark filed 1964.  Expired 1985.