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.
It's important to make sure you set your planter bar height so your parallel arms run level with the ground. When your parallel arms run uphill to the bar you limit the amount of travel that you have for the row-unit. As you start to go over any sort of terrain your row-unit may bottom out on that stop and you'll be planting shallow. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Precision Planting has released a new frame-mounted row cleaner product, Reveal, for nationwide commercial availability through its Premier Dealer network.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.]
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.
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