Planting Equipment

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.