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Whether it’s a tricky terrace, not-so-smooth no-till or other fields that bump and bang along the way, a new product from Schaffert Manufacturing and Graham Electric Planter promises to provide ease-of-use.
Depending on the brand and model of planter it may be necessary to take the following steps this spring.
As the high-speed planter segment matures and expands, now might be the time to hone this technology on your farm. The first step is to understand its capabilities.
Demand for the right rebuilt, used planter, right specifications is high.
Available to order for spring 2023, both the 2150S Early Riser front-fold trailing planter and the Precision Disk 550 air drill offer added capacity to get more done in a day.
Here are tips to avoid adding to that inventory of mangled drill bits.
When should a combine or planter be replaced? Technically, the answer is “never,” if the owner is willing to replace parts as they wear out, but there are considerations.
Changes in crop rotations and the popularity of cover crops have given way to a new generation of box drills.
Months of planning precede each planter pass on Joe Zumwalt’s farm. He knows his in-furrow program can set the stage for a healthy and high-yielding crop.
Values on used planting equipment in good condition have been rising throughout 2021.