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Fine-Tuning Your Planter for No-Till Field Conditions

Experts say last-minute planter adjustments based on growing degree days & physical examination of in-furrow seed offers an opportunity to find “free bushels”

By Dan Crummett posted on March 16, 2026 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Experts say last-minute planter adjustments based on growing degree days & physical examination of in-furrow seed offers an opportunity to find “free bushels”

Responding to Dynamic Field Conditions: The Role of Advanced Planting & Seeding Technology

February 1, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, farmers will increasingly rely on advanced planting technologies to navigate the challenges of dynamic field conditions.

No-Till, Meticulous Management Make the Most of Tough Soils

By Chris Torres posted on February 5, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: Farm Progress

Pennsylvania no-tiller utilizes single-disc openers, cover crops, grass waterways and other conservation practices to adjust to the heavy clay soils and tough conditions of a new location.

Which No-Till Planter Technology Upgrades Pay?

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: FarmProgress

We have an 8-year-old no-till planter with electric drives, no automatic downforce, standard closing wheels and factory liquid fertilizer attachments. Should we upgrade? If so, which technologies first?

High-End Monitors, Downforce Offer Best Value Among No-Till Planter Technologies

January 25, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

While the latest planter technology can keep a no-tiller from losing bushels and dollars, it also pays to do a low-tech check of your high-tech equipment before heading to the field.

Ask the Operator

What was the best change you made in your no-till operation in the last 3 years?

By Jim Leverich posted on January 21, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

No-Till Farmer's Conservation Ag Operator Fellow for 2022, Jim Leverich, discusses a recent change he made to his no-till operation that has made a positive impact.

John Deere Announces Allied Agreement with Dawn Equipment Company

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

John Deere announced today an alliance with Dawn Equipment Company, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in ground engaging tools and active control systems for planters.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.

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