Corn picker forum

Flyway · Flyway

I just got a NI 309 and have not used it yet but before I do I thought it would be smart to try to find out what the best pto speed is to run the 309 at. What speed to you guys find works the best? Also what ground speed seems to be about right? I understand that I will need to adjust my speed based on how well it is...

Bleeding Orange · Bleeding Orange

Iowa State says that corn across the state has varying levels of aflatoxin, which apparently thrives in a drought. Our corn looks OK so far, but it is way too early to tell. Ours was planted in May, the stalks and leaves are still green, and the kernels have a long way to dry. We may not have a problem, bu...

drydirt · drydirt

Hi all, I bought an old 323 a couple years back to pick alittle earcorn for steer feed. This thing shells corn like crazy, at least an inch or so off each end of the ear. Do they all do this? I tryed green corn, dry corn, long shank, short shank, different varities. I moved the snapping rolls tight, tryed the...

KA656 · KA656

Calling all IH 234 picker gurus.....I need some guidance and advice. My dad and I have been working on getting my "new-to-me" 234 picker ready to mount. My rockshaft sub frame is set for a 706: push pipes set at 48", bellcrank lift arms set at 35 1/4", and the support bracket moved...

pickpickin · pickpickin

just wanted to say hello ,im new on the forum but not new to pickin corn . So hello to all and looking forward to talking with all of you, i also add more info to the 300 J d post that is stuck to the top be sure to check it out

Art From De Leon · Art From De Leon

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRACTOR-PICKER-/300759161766?_trksid=p4340.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D7%26meid%3D1380199188810228985%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D1004%26rk%3D1%26

Superpicker · Superpicker

Not mine. Just passing on the word. http://www.midwestauction.com/schwarz.htm

Eugene SWIA · Eugene SWIA

I was getting some parts at Worthington Ag Parts yesterday. They have gotten a JD 237 In, it is mounted on a early Farmall M. Any body interested? I can get some contacts. Oh. machine is at Audubon IA. Gene

golombeski farms · golombeski farms

what does every one do with the stalks after ear picking and or what they use for tillage after and what brand of equipment they use to till the ground

golombeski farms · golombeski farms

ok guys looking for a farm building site and land to rent in south central mn or northern iowa with house and barns and sheds to raise around 300 head of calves a year for right now and hope to soon raise more i am losing the palce i am renting now and want to find a bigger place any ways and if a guy is willin to...

David K · David K

I have a John Deere model 7 corn sheller that I am trying to find out what it's worth. It had been in our barn all it's life. It hasn't ever sat outside. Worked fine last time it was used. Other than being dusty paint is in good condition. I would say there are very few in this good of condition. Tires only thi...

Tim in NJ · Tim in NJ

http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_details2.php?photosel=auction_images/108/fullsize/197G_1.JPG&detail=108&pageno=4

casedc2000 · casedc2000

where can you find a serial number listing for new idea corn pickers to look up the year of manufacture?

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

hey guys, got a neighbor with some cribs he mentiond me shelling them out for him which is fine but he asked what i charged i didnt have a clue any ideas of whats a fair price? ill be truckin it to town for him and takin care of the cobs and using my tractor to run it?

rustyfordgarage · rustyfordgarage

http://www.warco1.com/property/4050-2/ Don't know if I'm seeing this right or not, but it looks like an early two row New Idea picker in the backround of the white station wagon picture most of the way down the page. Is it a number 6? Sorry I couldn't link to the picture by itself. The link is for an...

P Arant · P Arant

Would like to purchase a new (if still manufactured) ccorn picker. If not a used one in very good condition.

FARMBOY40311 · FARMBOY40311

I have just acquired a 12' dia. x 8-10' tall + roof galv. corn crib. It is in great shape and I can't wait to get it moved to my farm. It is missing some of the brackets in the door that hold the wooden boards that you put in when youstart to fill the crib. Does anyone know where I can get some of these brackets...

FARMBOY40311 · FARMBOY40311

I am new to growing corn (from KY and it is tobacco & horses here) abnd I have some questions about the metal corn cribs. I have one that I have to move, 12' Dia. x 8-10 ft. tall + roof. It has the perforated sides to allow air flow. I am guessing it is about 400-500 bushels. I am going to pour a concrete...

cdjdg · cdjdg

A friend of mine is leaving 6 rows of corn standing for "snow fence" so we was out yesterday picking the corn on the standing rows. I was there 4 1/2 hours and we picked a little over 1/4 mile of it 3 rows at a time. It was breezy which was ok. The barge box he had was a little high to throw in but every...

Superpicker · Superpicker

Did anyone on here make it to Penfield last weekend? I wanted to go but too many work items to get away. They featured MM, Avery and New Idea. I understand there was to be some focus on the Uni-Harvester as well. Never been to this show but have heard it is done quite well. Does anyone have pictures of some of...

rustyfordgarage · rustyfordgarage

Combining some oats earlier this week. -- Edited by rustyfordgarage on Saturday 7th of July 2012 10:18:42 AM

ILL John · ILL John

Anyone who needs parts for these that I have, please call, 847-309-7347,I'm going to be hauling to the scrapyard. Don't have a record of the guys who wanted the parts for these, but they were all from this board. John Grandfield 43089 N Deep Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002 I have 3 Ds to make one out of and the ex...

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

hi im new to the forum and we are looking to start making earlage for our dairy cows and on the back of our manuals they show that new idea made a grinder unit and im very interested in finding one i havnt seen any around our area if anyone has some info it would be much appreciated

randyjinla · randyjinla

I know this is a rookie question, but what is considered wide rows and what are narrow row. I have a 1 row mounted ford picker and i plant on 36" rows. but have been thinking about upgrading to a two row pull type.

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

i went and looked at the sheller i was lookin to buy and i couldnt figure out what model it was and i couldnt find a tag ither any ideas where its located?

lightman45 · lightman45

I need help with this 1970 New Idea 701 Uni Power Unit with Chevrolet motor. I need to repair the carburetor and I can't even determine what brand it is, the tag is gone. It is a 2-barrell side draft. Can anyone please help me in determining the make of this carburetor and where I might find parts for it. I es...

jdtom · jdtom

I've been looking for a New Idea 317 grinder attachment for my New Idea mounted picker since last fall. About a month ago I got a lead on one only 30 miles away from me. Today I finally had a chance to go look at it - not bad! Stored in a shed (sort of - the roof was getting real bad), looks complete with extra scr...

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

i got a new idea 325 picker with a 326 husking bed on it i been lookin at-for a sheller and i found one real close to home and the guy wasnt sure what the number was he seemd to think like 311 or something like that. would it fit on my unit? and if not what numbers will match up? thanx

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

man! i got my 1200 sheller this year and im fillin some of the neighbors cribs plus my own this fall to shell out next summer i sure hope its cooler than this! or maybe just a little breeze!

chester5731 · chester5731

Last saturday we went to horse progress days in Clare MI. There was an Amish fella with a booth set up and a new idea 323 picker to show the stalk choppers they are making. They have the one row in production. He said they are around $1100. I asked about a two row for my 325/326 and he said they are working...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	PTO speed question (Preview) I just got a NI 309 and have not used it yet but before I do I thought it would be smart to try to find out what the best pto speed is to run the 309 at. What speed to you guys find works the best? Also what ground speed seems to be about right? I understand that I will need to adjust my speed based on how well it is...	Flyway	4	1738	Mon Sep 3 08:36 2012 by Flyway
	Aflatoxin Question (Preview) Iowa State says that corn across the state has varying levels of aflatoxin, which apparently thrives in a drought. Our corn looks OK so far, but it is way too early to tell. Ours was planted in May, the stalks and leaves are still green, and the kernels have a long way to dry. We may not have a problem, bu...	Bleeding Orange	3	1624	Sat Sep 1 12:55 2012 by Eugene SWIA
	New Idea 323? (Preview) Hi all, I bought an old 323 a couple years back to pick alittle earcorn for steer feed. This thing shells corn like crazy, at least an inch or so off each end of the ear. Do they all do this? I tryed green corn, dry corn, long shank, short shank, different varities. I moved the snapping rolls tight, tryed the...	drydirt	0	1611	Fri Aug 31 02:57 2012 by drydirt
	IH 234 mounting questions (Preview) Calling all IH 234 picker gurus.....I need some guidance and advice. My dad and I have been working on getting my "new-to-me" 234 picker ready to mount. My rockshaft sub frame is set for a 706: push pipes set at 48", bellcrank lift arms set at 35 1/4", and the support bracket moved...	KA656	13	3542	Wed Aug 29 02:19 2012 by KA656
	NEW GUY (Preview) just wanted to say hello ,im new on the forum but not new to pickin corn . So hello to all and looking forward to talking with all of you, i also add more info to the 300 J d post that is stuck to the top be sure to check it out	pickpickin	3	1698	Sat Aug 18 01:12 2012 by JBDairy
	Mentioned On The Bash Board (560D & IH 234 Picker) (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRACTOR-PICKER-/300759161766?_trksid=p4340.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D7%26meid%3D1380199188810228985%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D1004%26rk%3D1%26	Art From De Leon	0	1661	Fri Aug 17 05:08 2012 by Art From De Leon
	237 picker to sell, Aug. 18, Long Grove,IA (Preview) Not mine. Just passing on the word. http://www.midwestauction.com/schwarz.htm	Superpicker	0	1390	Tue Aug 14 23:36 2012 by Superpicker
	JD 237 Picker (Preview) I was getting some parts at Worthington Ag Parts yesterday. They have gotten a JD 237 In, it is mounted on a early Farmall M. Any body interested? I can get some contacts. Oh. machine is at Audubon IA. Gene	Eugene SWIA	1	1630	Sat Aug 11 12:51 2012 by Eugene SWIA
	after picking (Preview) what does every one do with the stalks after ear picking and or what they use for tillage after and what brand of equipment they use to till the ground	golombeski farms	4	1809	Sat Aug 11 05:11 2012 by d282
	way off topic but can u guys help (Preview) ok guys looking for a farm building site and land to rent in south central mn or northern iowa with house and barns and sheds to raise around 300 head of calves a year for right now and hope to soon raise more i am losing the palce i am renting now and want to find a bigger place any ways and if a guy is willin to...	golombeski farms	0	1405	Tue Aug 7 04:31 2012 by golombeski farms
	John Deere model No. 7 corn sheller (Preview) I have a John Deere model 7 corn sheller that I am trying to find out what it's worth. It had been in our barn all it's life. It hasn't ever sat outside. Worked fine last time it was used. Other than being dusty paint is in good condition. I would say there are very few in this good of condition. Tires only thi...	David K	3	2751	Fri Aug 3 22:00 2012 by David K
	Is anybody going after this rare JD picker in MN? (Preview) http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_details2.php?photosel=auction_images/108/fullsize/197G_1.JPG&detail=108&pageno=4	Tim in NJ	1	2124	Mon Jul 30 08:54 2012 by JimIa
	323 new idea picker (Preview) where can you find a serial number listing for new idea corn pickers to look up the year of manufacture?	casedc2000	0	1796	Fri Jul 27 04:17 2012 by casedc2000
	price for shelling (Preview) hey guys, got a neighbor with some cribs he mentiond me shelling them out for him which is fine but he asked what i charged i didnt have a clue any ideas of whats a fair price? ill be truckin it to town for him and takin care of the cobs and using my tractor to run it?	fourquartersdairy	3	1579	Thu Jul 26 05:02 2012 by golombeski farms
	New Idea #6 Picker ? (Preview) http://www.warco1.com/property/4050-2/ Don't know if I'm seeing this right or not, but it looks like an early two row New Idea picker in the backround of the white station wagon picture most of the way down the page. Is it a number 6? Sorry I couldn't link to the picture by itself. The link is for an...	rustyfordgarage	0	1623	Tue Jul 24 04:10 2012 by rustyfordgarage
	Does any company manufacture a self propelled corn picker (snapper) ? (Preview) Would like to purchase a new (if still manufactured) ccorn picker. If not a used one in very good condition.	P Arant	2	2171	Mon Jul 23 16:49 2012 by Redcru
	Galv. corn crib parts (Preview) I have just acquired a 12' dia. x 8-10' tall + roof galv. corn crib. It is in great shape and I can't wait to get it moved to my farm. It is missing some of the brackets in the door that hold the wooden boards that you put in when youstart to fill the crib. Does anyone know where I can get some of these brackets...	FARMBOY40311	3	3425	Sat Jul 21 05:19 2012 by Art From De Leon
	Metal (galv.) Corn Crib Questions (Preview) I am new to growing corn (from KY and it is tobacco & horses here) abnd I have some questions about the metal corn cribs. I have one that I have to move, 12' Dia. x 8-10 ft. tall + roof. It has the perforated sides to allow air flow. I am guessing it is about 400-500 bushels. I am going to pour a concrete...	FARMBOY40311	2	2277	Fri Jul 20 05:53 2012 by rustyfordgarage
	Picking corn by hand (Preview) A friend of mine is leaving 6 rows of corn standing for "snow fence" so we was out yesterday picking the corn on the standing rows. I was there 4 1/2 hours and we picked a little over 1/4 mile of it 3 rows at a time. It was breezy which was ok. The barge box he had was a little high to throw in but every...	cdjdg	3	3134	Thu Jul 19 17:36 2012 by FARMBOY40311
	Penfield, IL show (Preview) Did anyone on here make it to Penfield last weekend? I wanted to go but too many work items to get away. They featured MM, Avery and New Idea. I understand there was to be some focus on the Uni-Harvester as well. Never been to this show but have heard it is done quite well. Does anyone have pictures of some of...	Superpicker	0	1426	Thu Jul 19 05:35 2012 by Superpicker
	Pictures of my All Crop 66 combine at work. (Preview) Combining some oats earlier this week. -- Edited by rustyfordgarage on Saturday 7th of July 2012 10:18:42 AM	rustyfordgarage	2	2170	Wed Jul 18 01:07 2012 by oliver#4
	SH picker and D sheller parts, deadline (Preview) Anyone who needs parts for these that I have, please call, 847-309-7347,I'm going to be hauling to the scrapyard. Don't have a record of the guys who wanted the parts for these, but they were all from this board. John Grandfield 43089 N Deep Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002 I have 3 Ds to make one out of and the ex...	ILL John	2	1587	Mon Jul 16 01:46 2012 by Roger
	NI grinder (earlage) unit for a 324-325 gathering unit (Preview) hi im new to the forum and we are looking to start making earlage for our dairy cows and on the back of our manuals they show that new idea made a grinder unit and im very interested in finding one i havnt seen any around our area if anyone has some info it would be much appreciated	fourquartersdairy	3	1861	Sun Jul 15 22:49 2012 by 4020408
	what is considered wide row pickers (Preview) I know this is a rookie question, but what is considered wide rows and what are narrow row. I have a 1 row mounted ford picker and i plant on 36" rows. but have been thinking about upgrading to a two row pull type.	randyjinla	3	1873	Sat Jul 14 07:42 2012 by Bleeding Orange
	help finding the model tag (Preview) i went and looked at the sheller i was lookin to buy and i couldnt figure out what model it was and i couldnt find a tag ither any ideas where its located?	fourquartersdairy	2	1380	Thu Jul 12 16:38 2012 by fourquartersdairy
	New Idea 701 Uni Power Unit Chevrolet (Preview) I need help with this 1970 New Idea 701 Uni Power Unit with Chevrolet motor. I need to repair the carburetor and I can't even determine what brand it is, the tag is gone. It is a 2-barrell side draft. Can anyone please help me in determining the make of this carburetor and where I might find parts for it. I es...	lightman45	3	2366	Tue Jul 10 11:21 2012 by hillbillyhim
	New Idea 317 Grinder - FOUND! (Preview) I've been looking for a New Idea 317 grinder attachment for my New Idea mounted picker since last fall. About a month ago I got a lead on one only 30 miles away from me. Today I finally had a chance to go look at it - not bad! Stored in a shed (sort of - the roof was getting real bad), looks complete with extra scr...	jdtom	10	6945	Sun Jul 8 20:48 2012 by baart38
	need help with some model numbers (Preview) i got a new idea 325 picker with a 326 husking bed on it i been lookin at-for a sheller and i found one real close to home and the guy wasnt sure what the number was he seemd to think like 311 or something like that. would it fit on my unit? and if not what numbers will match up? thanx	fourquartersdairy	2	1416	Sun Jul 8 18:50 2012 by fourquartersdairy
	sure hope its cooler next year! (Preview) man! i got my 1200 sheller this year and im fillin some of the neighbors cribs plus my own this fall to shell out next summer i sure hope its cooler than this! or maybe just a little breeze!	fourquartersdairy	1	1361	Sun Jul 8 16:20 2012 by Roger
	chopper attatchment (Preview) Last saturday we went to horse progress days in Clare MI. There was an Amish fella with a booth set up and a new idea 323 picker to show the stalk choppers they are making. They have the one row in production. He said they are around $1100. I asked about a two row for my 325/326 and he said they are working...	chester5731	3	2289	Fri Jul 6 13:58 2012 by chester5731
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