Toro Archives - North America FarmQuip Magazine https://www.americafem.com/tag/toro/ Equipment, Machines, attachments and implements for farming, agriculture and forestry in the United States and Canada Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:51:13 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Toro Sets a New Standard for Valves With the New 900 Series https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/12/toro-sets-a-new-standard-for-valves-with-the-new-900-series/ https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/12/toro-sets-a-new-standard-for-valves-with-the-new-900-series/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:30:50 +0000 https://www.americafem.com/?p=298616 Toro Ag is setting a new standard for valve performance with the new Toro 900 Series Valve. The 900 Series Valve gives growers an efficient and reliable foundation for irrigation system control while offering designers flexible valve sizing to fit a wide range of applications: everything is bundled in a simple, 4-piece valve assembly that […]

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“This valve strikes a great balance between simplicity and innovation.

The distinctive curved profile of the valve seat where the diaphragm meets the valve body creates an easier path for water through the valve, reducing pressure loss and allowing the downstream irrigation system to reach operational flow rates more quickly. This subtle design improvement has an oversized impact on valve performance while keeping the simplicity and effectiveness of the 4-piece valve intact.”

says Adam Setzler, product manager for Toro’s Ag Business.

Advantages of the unique valve seat design include:

  • Efficiency – The irrigation system operates more effectively with low opening pressure and minimal pressure loss due to the profile of the valve seat.
  • Flexibility – reduced pressure loss allows for a wider operational range for each line size to incorporate into system design.
  • Reliability – hydrodynamic valve seat and durable diaphragm eliminate vibration or distortion, extending the life of internal parts.
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Toro 900 Series Valves are available in a wide range of common options, ranging in size from 1.5” to 6” and offering threaded, grooved, and flanged connections. The valves can be configured to function as basic on/off, pressure reducing, or pressure sustaining valves and can operate manually or with electric AC, DC, or DC latching solenoids.

“Toro Ag’s foundation is built on our deep understanding of growers’ needs. That insight results in quality drip irrigation products that provide superior performance to help growers succeed.

We are confident that our new 900 Series Valve will be a game changer for farmers throughout the Americas, complementing our expanded portfolio of irrigation system solutions.”

affirms Ralf San Jose, director of marketing for Toro Ag Americas.

Photo courtesy of Toro

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]]> https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/12/toro-sets-a-new-standard-for-valves-with-the-new-900-series/feed/ 0 Toro Wins New Product of the Year 2023 at Irrigation Show https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/04/toro-wins-new-product-of-the-year-2023-at-irrigation-show/ https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/04/toro-wins-new-product-of-the-year-2023-at-irrigation-show/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:30:42 +0000 https://www.americafem.com/?p=298623 Toro announced that Transpira has won the 2023 New Product of the Year Award in the Agriculture Irrigation Category from the Irrigation Association. This award is a testimony to Toro’s dedication to promoting innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector. Toro Transpira caught the attention of experts and customers alike. Through a collaboration with technology […]

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Toro Transpira caught the attention of experts and customers alike. Through a collaboration with technology partner Treetoscope Ltd., this technology enables farmers to optimize water usage while maximizing crop yield. As water scarcity becomes an increasingly critical global issue, Transpira stands out as a valuable asset for sustainable agriculture.

“Toro Ag is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the agricultural sector.

Toro Transpira represents a leap forward in water conservation and precision irrigation, aligning seamlessly with our commitment to sustainable solutions for our customers.”

said Neville Mody, general manager for Toro Ag.

Toro’s first award was the 2021 New Product of the Year, won by Toro’s Tempus Ag in the same category. The second award solidified the company’s position as a leader in the field of agricultural technology and innovation. Both products are designed to provide reliable and actionable information on crop water usage and plant health, meeting the increasing demand for advanced agricultural solutions.

Source: Toro

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]]> https://www.americafem.com/2024/04/04/toro-wins-new-product-of-the-year-2023-at-irrigation-show/feed/ 0 The Toro Company Recognized by EPA with WaterSense Excellence Award https://www.americafem.com/2021/10/29/the-toro-company-recognized-by-epa-with-watersense-excellence-award/ https://www.americafem.com/2021/10/29/the-toro-company-recognized-by-epa-with-watersense-excellence-award/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.americafem.com/?p=281301 EPA recognizes Toro for the sixth consecutive year for efforts in promoting water efficiency and conservation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized The Toro Company with a 2021 WaterSense Excellence Award for its dedication to helping consumers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented during the […]

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized The Toro Company with a 2021 WaterSense Excellence Award for its dedication to helping consumers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presented during the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, The Toro Company was recognized for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency throughout 2020, along with 33 other utilities, manufacturers, builders, retailers, and other organizations that partner with WaterSense to promote water-efficient products, homes, and programs.

WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by EPA and is both a label for water-efficient products and homes and a resource for helping consumers learn ways to save water. Since the program started in 2006, WaterSense labeled products have helped consumers and businesses save 5.3 trillion gallons of water – enough to supply all households in the United States with water for 200 days. In addition to water savings, WaterSense has helped reduce the amount of energy needed to heat, pump, and treat water by 603 billion kilowatt-hours and save $108 billion in water and energy bills.

“In 2020, our WaterSense partners continued to make saving water possible by educating consumers and businesses about WaterSense and water-efficient behaviors. Our award winners’ creative and committed approaches to water conservation helped consumers save water, energy, and money on their utility bills at a time when they needed it most,”

said Veronica Blette, WaterSense program manager.

The Toro Company has been awarded its sixth consecutive WaterSense Excellence Award, this time in Engagement and Outreach. In 2020, Toro launched its Sustainability Endures platform to continue its commitment to making a positive financial, social and environmental impact worldwide.

Toro was also recognized for several efforts including its co-authoring of a children’s book on water conservation, designing and installing a water-efficient demonstration garden in a local park, and donating irrigation products for living gardens at several elementary schools.

Toro also helped launch a series of resources to better equip contractors with the latest information on WaterSense labeled products, which have benefitted over 3,500 irrigation contractors since the series launched in 2020. To further educate distributors and irrigation contractors on the benefits of water-saving products, Toro also hosted or sponsored over 30 training events.

“Sustainability and outreach are a foundational part of our purpose and culture, so it is an honor to be recognized by the EPA with this important award. We look forward to our continued partnership with the EPA WaterSense program to provide product and outreach solutions that advance the responsible use of water,”

said John McPhee, general manager, Toro Irrigation and Lighting Businesses.

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