Updates from Day One of the Farm Progress Show

After striking a deal in June to have Great Plains Mfg. supply twin-row planters, Case IH showcased the new technology at its media event in Racine on Aug. 9, 2012.

The accuracy, fast sampling rate, and creative design allows the Foresight sensor to account for forward planting speeds, letting the planter anticipate changes in soil conditions and adjust prior to reaching that location in the field.

Case IH, a global leader in agricultural equipment, and Great Plains Division of Great Plains Manufacturing Inc., an innovator in planting, seeding and tillage technology, jointly announced the creation of a supply agreement today. Under the agreement, Great Plains will supply Case IH with twin row planters to be sold through Case IH dealerships under the Case IH brand beginning in 2013.

When farmers are having planting difficulties, Alan Byerly says too many growers think the answer is to simply add more attachments. But the service manager for Precision Equipment in Washington, Iowa, says getting back to the basics of planting should be the first step before spending more dollars.