Machinery
Understand how seed monitors work to perfect planter performance
Case IH gave attendees of the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky., a literal unveiling of its latest product launch when it removed a red drape from its new 2000 Series Early Riser planter. That’s because company officials wanted to reinforce that it wasn’t an upgrade – it was brand-new.
Big data is a big deal. Want proof? John Deere just purchased Precision Planting from Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto. As part of the agreement, Climate Corporation gains access to John Deere’s software connection. Terms of the new transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition is still subject to closing conditions.
Things to check on planters that aren’t broken but are misbehaving
Farm Journal Test Plots show strong yield responses to placement, product combinations.
See the Speed Tube and other advances the company says will help farmers consistently plant at 10 mph.
Most farmers are aware of common wear and maintenance points on planters. Worn disk openers, failed closing wheel bearings and other high-wear components are annual gotta-check issues prior to planting.
AGCO Corporation announces it is bringing to market new White Planters 9800VE Series planters equipped with SpeedTube seed tubes from Precision Planting. This enables the planters to operate accurately at “nearly double traditional operating speeds,” according to Larry Kuster, AGCO senior product specialist.
Jim Poyzer is a new breed of innovator connecting digital DIY technology to older equipment.
When buying a planter, does age or price matter most?
Spring will soon be here, and Machinery Pete is helping you prepare for the planting season ahead.
What gives? As I mentioned in my January Farm Journal column, the last couple months of 2016 I saw very strong auction prices on most all used farm equipment in good condition. How’s that possible, you ask?
Case IH announces it has added the 2160 Early Riser planter to its 2000 series planter portfolio. Farmers can choose from four configurations with a steerable Rowtrac Carrier System or traditional wheeled-carrier option in 32- or 36-row options.
Variable-rate planting has become easier than ever—here’s what you need to know.
Most farmers are aware of common wear and maintenance points on planters.
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Deere Signals the Worst Is Over, Yet Wall Street May Need More
It may seem early but planting season is already here for some farmers. Missy Bauer with B&M Crop Consulting talks with AgriTalk host Chip Flory about what farmers should be doing to get their equipment ready.
This 2005 John Deere 1890 42.5' air seeder sold at a southeast North Dakota farm auction Wednesday.
So, Pete, what’s going on in the used planter market? It’s difficult to sum up the category into a generalized statement, so let’s break it down:
Rubber, poly, cast iron, dimple, smooth and spiked—there are many choices when it comes to planter closing wheels. How do you know what’s right for your fields?
Whether it’s time to retrofit and refurbish an old planter or buy a new one, you have plenty of options to work with this winter.
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.
Depending on the brand and model of planter it may be necessary to take the following steps this spring.
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.
Demand for the right rebuilt, used planter, right specifications is high.
More lawsuits hit the ag industry. Deere and Company is suing Kinze and Ag Leader for alleged patent infringement concerning the company’s high-speed planter.