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Digging into Crop Residue: The Role of Soil Microbes [Webinar]

July 11, 2024 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

In this webinar, Holganix President of Agriculture, Dave Stark Ph.D. will discuss the role of soil microbes in breaking down crop residue and building soil health.

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[Webinar] Planter Maintenance: Get the Most Out of Your Planter by Taking Care of Every Little Detail

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

During this webinar event, Precision Planting Product Support Specialists Hans Stutzman will share valuable tips to help you prepare your planter for the new season.

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How to Check Your Parallel Arm Linkage

August 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Precision Planting

Your planter's parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row-unit is riding smoothly through the field. If there’s wear in these components, you’ll have an inconsistent depth, leading to inconsistent emergence. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

17 Things to Check Before No-Till Planting

May 4, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Source: Penn State Extension

Take a few minutes to review this checklist from Penn State Extension to ensure optimum planter performance this season.

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What You Can Learn from a Post-Planting Scouting Trip

Scouting fields after planting is over can help no-tillers learn what tweaks might be needed for their planting operations or weed management programs.

By Jim Leverich posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

ONCE CROPS emerge, it’s a good time for early-season scouting to identify pests like cutworms and wireworms, and to evaluate your planter and starter-fertilizer performance.

8 Tips For Fine Tuning No-Till Planter Performance

No-till planter specialist Dave Dum shares how to properly adjust and maintain some of the key no-till planter parts that will help accomplish a better stand and lead to higher yields.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

If seed isn't planted correctly, no-tillers can expect to lose yield before the crop even emerges from the ground. Achieving high-yielding crops begins with a planter that is properly equipped, maintained and adjusted for field conditions.

It's Time For Planter Maintenance

February 5, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Penn State University

The quality of your corn stand will largely depend on planter performance, says Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management and applied soil physics at Penn State University.

5 Ways To Improve Your No-Till Planter

By Phil Needham posted on April 4, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Source: By Phil Needham

Before you drop seed into the ground this spring, consider these planter set-up techniques offered by Phil Needham that might improve your planting performance.

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