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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.
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?
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.
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.
See the Speed Tube and other advances the company says will help farmers consistently plant at 10 mph.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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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.
You only get one chance at planting—get it right.
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:
Getting your planter ready for spring won’t change the price of corn, but it can mean you’ll harvest additional bushels next fall.
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.
Search traffic for used skid steers at MachineryPete.com jumped 80% in fourth quarter 2017 versus the previous quarter and 62.6% compared with fourth quarter 2016.
Mondays on AgDay mean Machinery Pete.
It’s Monday, so Machinery Pete is on AgDay!
When dealing with hay crops, it is especially important to take safety precautions, considering that hay crops are typically grown on rough, steep or other ground unsuitable for row crops.
Over the past few years Geringhoff has worked with farmers who have taken to twin row corn production to develop a combine head specifically for the narrow row configuration.
Drago’s corn head features unique technologies that allows it to reduce shelling loss.
Vermeer Corporation approved Woodford Equipment as a new dealer in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The new Vermeer dealership will provide equipment services including parts, service and sales support for Vermeer biomass harvesting equipment.