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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.

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.

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.

Depending on the brand and model of planter it may be necessary to take the following steps this spring.

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.

Changes in cropping rotations and the growing popularity of cover crops have focused attention on a new generation of box drills.

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?