Planting Equipment
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“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.
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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.
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.
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: