Planter Maintenance with Precision Planting

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]]> https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us 5 Steps to Align & Adjust Your Closing Wheels Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12194 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12194-5-steps-to-align-and-adjust-your-closing-wheels Precision Planting FurrowForce.jpg 2 Things to Check on Your Row Cleaners to Make Sure They Do Their Job Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12095 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:54:27 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12095-2-things-to-check-on-your-row-cleaners-to-make-sure-they-do-their-job Dec_2_spinyourrowcleaners.jpg How to Check if Your Planter Bar is Level Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12043 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/12043-how-to-check-if-your-planter-bar-is-level row cleaner is too aggressive.jpg OOPS-TILL. In this photo supplied by Precision Planting, the row cleaners are set too aggressively. As a result, they're biting into the dirt. 5 Things to Examine on Your No-Till Planter's Drive System Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11955 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11955-5-things-to-examine-on-your-planters-drive-system Improperly_aligned_hex_shaft1.jpg Could Your Parallel Arms Last Longer? Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11836 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11836-could-your-parallel-arms-last-longer 1_Parallel Arms 18-1200x800-5b2df79.jpg Check This One Thing on Your Planter Every Year Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11793 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11793-check-this-one-thing-on-your-planter-every-year 1_MeterMaxUltra_2021.png Down Force: Applying Too Much, Too Little and the Right Amount Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11682 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11682-down-force-applying-too-much-too-little-and-the-right-amount down force tooheavy_1.jpg How to Check Your Seed Tube Firmers Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11625 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:13:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11625-how-to-check-your-seed-tube-firmers firmed vs unfirmed seed CLOSE CONTACT. Seeds that come into close contact with the soil (left) are more likely to imbibe enough moisture to germinate and get off to a healthy start than those that don't (right). Seed firmers help press the seed in place in the furrow for an improved chance of success. How to Check Your Seed Tube Guards Your seed tube guards play a critical role in creating a proper furrow and achieving proper seed placement. Check the condition of your seed tubes before you take to the field. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11567 Wed, 25 May 2022 15:51:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11567-how-to-check-your-seed-tube-guards seed tube guards How to Check Your Disc Openers Your disc openers play a critical role in proper seed placement and getting an even stand. Check the condition of your disc openers before you take to the field. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11386 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11386-how-to-check-your-disc-openers 0422_1_Flashlight_diskopeners.jpg Make Sure Your Gauge Wheels are Shimmed Correctly If you can see a gap between the gauge wheel and the disc opener on your planter's row units, dry soil will be allowed to enter into the seed furrow, creating an environment with uneven heat and moisture. These tips show you how to prevent this problem. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11291 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:55:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11291-make-sure-your-gauge-wheels-are-shimmed-correctly shimming gauge wheels Is Your Row Unit Lying to You? Did you know that your row units are potentially lying to you? You may think you know where they're placing seed, but unseen wear on the gauge wheel arm, depth rocker and pivot bolt may mean seed is being placed unevenly across the width of the planter. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11178 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:56:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11178-is-your-row-unit-lying-to-you Gauge wheel highlight Why Should You Care About Your Planter Parallel Arm Linkage? Make sure to check the parallel arm linkage on your planter. The parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row unit is riding smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11133 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:21:35 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11133-why-should-you-care-about-your-planter-parallel-arm-linkage Precision Planting Flashlight_parallelarms.jpg How to Make Sure Your Row Cleaners are Doing Their Job Row cleaners are a must for your planter. You want to make sure they remove all of the residue so that your seed is only in contact with soil. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11020 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:18:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11020-how-to-make-sure-your-row-cleaners-are-doing-their-job row cleaners CLEAR THE ROW. Moving the previous year's residue away from the row where the new crop is about to be planted is critical for getting good seed-to-soil contact and a strong stand. How to Check Your Seed Tubes and Seed Tube Guards for Wear As your planter goes through the field, the turning disc openers can contact the bottom of the seed tube, which can eventually wear off the end of the seed tube. For good seed placement, inspect your seed tubes to make sure there's no wear at the bottom of them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10962 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:26:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10962-how-to-check-your-seed-tubes-and-seed-tube-guards-for-wear worn seed tube DETAILS MATTER. Worn seed tubes may seem like no big deal, but damage like this can cause spacing issues when a seed contacts the small piece of plastic at the bottom of a worn tube. Aligning and Adjusting Your Closing Wheels The closing system at the back of your planter's row units is a key factor in getting good crop emergence. Once the seeds are placed in the furrow, it’s important that the closing system is in proper condition to close the furrow with good seed-to-soil contact. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10849 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10849-aligning-and-adjusting-your-closing-wheels adjusting planter closing wheels CLOSING ACT. Adjusting the distance between the closing wheels on a planter can impact crop emergence significantly. If they're set too narrow (left), they may pinch the top of the trench but leave an air pocket around the seed. If they're set too wide (right), the trench may not close properly. A 2-2½-inch gap (center) is ideal. How to Make Sure Your Planter Bar is Level Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10800 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:04:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10800-how-to-make-sure-your-planter-bar-is-level front of toolbar lower than back of tool bar NOT ON THE LEVEL. Seed placement accuracy will be compromised if the front of toolbar is lower than back of tool bar. How to Check Your Parallel Arm Linkage Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10743 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10743-how-to-check-your-parallel-arm-linkage parallel arm linkage SMOOTH OPERATOR. The parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row-unit is riding smoothly through the field. If there’s wear in these components, you’ll see that you have an inconsistent depth, which will lead to inconsistent emergence. Seed Firmers and How to Properly Maintain Them Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10693 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:41:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10693-seed-firmers-and-how-to-properly-maintain-them Keeton Seed Firmer PRESS IT IN. Seed firmers can help ensure good germination by pressing seeds into the bottom of the seed trench where they can better access and absorb moisture. How to Examine Your Planter’s Drive System Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10638 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10638-how-to-examine-your-planters-drive-system Precision planting checking chains The Heart of Your Planter Needs an Annual Check-up Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10559 Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10559-the-heart-of-your-planter-needs-an-annual-check-up seed singulator Examining Your Depth Adjustment Linkage Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10487 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10487-examining-your-depth-adjustment-linkage Down Force and How it Impacts the Structure of Your Furrow Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10424 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:34:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10424-down-force-and-how-it-impacts-the-structure-of-your-furrow Know Your Planter is Set Right Before Hitting the Field Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10343 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10343-know-your-planter-is-set-right-before-hitting-the-field Planter Technology Pitfalls that Cause Technology to Fail Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10255 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/10255-planter-technology-pitfalls-that-cause-technology-to-fail