Crops
Modern planters are hydraulic hogs and often have six or more hydraulic hoses that must be connected to the proper valve.
These one-day events will set farmers on the right foot for planting their 2011 crop.
Take another look at doubling up those corn rows. Another corn company releases their latest study.
Planter Clinic expands with a five-stop road show. Its first stop is near Tunica, Miss.
To get the most from your combine’s yield monitor ensure you are properly calibrating the technology.
Buhler Industries Inc., has purchased the assets of Ezee-On Manufacturing.
Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer say this trio of troubles are the most common errors they see in the field at planting.
February is the time of year to make a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the country’s largest indoor farm show.
Learn how to inspect parallel arms, disc openers and other components, plus pick the right attachments in Episode 1 of Corn College TV, Season 3.
Innovations range from tractors to combine technologies.
Cover crops are gaining ground in the U.S., but their adoption has not been without a number of bumps.
Features of the new machine include an upgraded row unit, 90 bu. of seed carrying capacity and an overhauled frame for improved hydraulics efficiency.
Tight planting windows require a machine with enough speed and seed capacity to get the job done right.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, farmers on Twitter have been committing grand larceny. This year’s batch of planting photos – tagged #plant16 on the social media platform that limits users to 140 characters or less – have been remarkable.
Fine-tune seeding rates and placement with Precision Planting’s SmartFirmer.
There’s a lot of winter left in parts of the country, but many farmers have planting on their mind. That’s true for Leon Knirk of Quincy, Mich. This time of year, he spends up to three days and $150 per row prepping his planter. “Improved stand and ear counts have proven this process is worth the effort,” he says.
“Proper planter adjustment isn’t difficult, but it can be time consuming. Take some time before planting to make sure your planter is ready to operate at peak performance.”
You only get one chance at planting—get it right.
Getting your planter ready for spring won’t change the price of corn, but it can mean you’ll harvest additional bushels next fall.
Planting season downtime steals yield and productivity, and maintenance can be costly—what would a machine with reduced wear parts and simple maintenance mean for your operation?
AGCO unveiled its first ever Fendt branded planter for this week. With a new toolbar concept and packed with Precision Planting technology, the company says the planter could change the way farmers think about planting.
With the C650 Air Cart, John Deere will expand its lineup of air-seeding equipment for small grains producers and custom farmers. The new air seeder can be ordered as a tow-behind or a tow-between configuration.
The Great Plains box drill legacy continues with a new line of min-till folding box drills. The BD7600 Series is offered in two- and three-section models ranging from 26' to 40'.
As farmers continue planting day after day to get as much done as possible, it puts more wear and tear on planter parts. Specifically, check planter hydraulic hoses to make sure they’re working as expected.
Should you have healthy doubt about what you’re reading on your seed monitor? How often do you need to double check or recalibrate?
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.
For several years, Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, has been in the market for a planter — specifically a corn planter she could call her own to use in plots.
Winter wheat planting season is underway, but with drought still lingering in parts of wheat country what will that mean for acreage this fall, especially with base prices for crop insurance above a year ago?