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5 Steps to Align & Adjust Your Closing Wheels

January 30, 2023 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

It’s important that you check your closing system to ensure it closes the furrow for good seed to soil contact. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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2 Things to Check on Your Row Cleaners to Make Sure They Do Their Job

December 12, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Row cleaners are a must for your planter. You want to make sure you 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.

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How to Check if Your Planter Bar is Level

November 11, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment

It’s important to make sure you set your planter bar height so your parallel arms run level with the ground. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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5 Things to Examine on Your No-Till Planter's Drive System

October 17, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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Vibration from chains and sprockets moving through the field at 13-plus seeds per second can take a properly performing meter and cause it to create skips, doubles, and spacing errors. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Could Your Parallel Arms Last Longer?

August 31, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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The parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row-unit is riding smoothly. If you have slop in your parallel arm linkage, that's going to cause a chattering effect of your row unit as you go through the field. That chattering will impact your seed drop. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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Check This One Thing on Your Planter Every Year

August 16, 2022 | 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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Down Force: Applying Too Much, Too Little and the Right Amount

July 7, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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

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How to Check Your Seed Tube Firmers

June 13, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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The seed firmer gently presses the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, making sure the seed is surrounded by good, moist soil on all sides. A quick test will ensure you have the proper amount of tension on your seed firmers. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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How to Check Your Seed Tube Guards

May 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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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.

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How to Check Your Disc Openers

April 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

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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.

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