Precision planting

Precision Planting Unveils New Row Cleaner

August 2, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Precision Planting has released a new frame-mounted row cleaner product, Reveal, for nationwide commercial availability through its Premier Dealer network.

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Seed Firmers and How to Properly Maintain Them

July 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Good seed to soil contact is important. If a seed gets hung up on the furrow it will have a hard time imbibing water and germinating. That's where seed firmers come in. Here's what you need to know about using and maintaining them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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How to Examine Your Planter’s Drive System

June 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Vibration caused by mechanical components like chains and sprockets can take a properly performing meter and cause it to create skips, doubles, and spacing errors. These tips from Precision Planting show you how to ensure your drive system is working smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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The Heart of Your Planter Needs an Annual Check-up

May 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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The meter is the heart of your planter. So if you think about every seed that gets placed in the furrow, it starts at your meter. An uncalibrated meter will cost you yield and money, reducing your profitability. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Examining Your Depth Adjustment Linkage

April 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Getting the right planting depth is supposed to be just a matter of setting the T-handle at the correct setting. But if the corresponding depth adjustment parts are worn, you may not be planting at the depth you thought you were. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Down Force and How it Impacts the Structure of Your Furrow

March 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Down force has become a hot topic over the last 10 years in precision agriculture. Why does it really matter? How does knowledge of your down force help you? The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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[Webinar] Planter Pitfalls that Cause Technology, and Your Crop, to Fail

February 1, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

You want your planter to perform well and provide you with the best yield potential it can. Overlooking maintenance items can be a pitfall that costs you yield and can overcome any technology you may have added. For practical planter setup and maintenance approaches, join Precision Planting's Regional Manager Jason Koning as he steps through "Planter Pitfalls that Cause Technology, and Your Crop, to Fail." [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

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Know Your Planter is Set Right Before Hitting the Field

February 1, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

You’ve been there before. Everything is “ready to go” on your planter, but you start planting and realize something just isn’t quite right. Here are two things we’ve seen that have helped countless farmers have confidence from their very first pass in the field. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

Building a Customized $350,000 Planter from the Ground Up

Seeking to ratchet up performance, Allan Brooks and a local dealer built a new machine from the “ground up” to fit the unique needs of this no-tiller’s farm.

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Even though a 7-year-old 24-row John Deere planter was still effectively handling planting tasks, Allan Brooks spent 3 years debating whether investing in new seeding equipment made long-term economic sense.

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Planter Technology Pitfalls that Cause Technology to Fail

January 1, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

We all want to have a great looking, profitable crop stand. Planter technology has greatly improved the ability for a planter to create a picket fence stand through consistent singulation, spacing, and emergence. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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