Tillage Equipment

Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
The reality of changing soil conditions and varying crop needs often requires more middle ground than most tillage systems are designed to deliver.
Strategic purchasing and smart financing can help farmers navigate today’s equipment landscape while protecting their long-term cash flow, says one industry expert.
Farmers detail how they navigated the strip-till learning curve and offer some tips you’ll want to know before making the move.
The new tool helps corn growers get optimum seed-to-soil contact, more efficient fertilizer use and full in-cab control of guidance technology.
The 8R/8RX series delivers up to 540 HP for added power and maneuverability. New planter enhancements improve seed placement and emergence; combine and front-end updates drive greater efficiency through harvest.
A South Dakota farmer plans to use either a high-speed disk or a VT super coulter to ready the seedbed in fields this spring. He asks for help to know which tool to select for the job.

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