Planter upkeep this winter prevents costly downtime and yield loss. Here’s a checklist of maintenance steps to conduct before ...

A prototype 48-row planter is running in our territory this spring. I spent a day or two last week getting it ready for the field. Aside from being tired and leg-weary from simply walking back and ...

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Row-control planters must be equipped with a controller using row-control software and clutches on each planter row. There are hydraulic, electronic and pneumatic clutches available for use on ...

Bigger may not automatically translate into better; but if and when the situation calls for it, adding some size can make a lot of sense. That’s Chris Hong’s philosophy when it comes to planter ...

A gang of six companies led by root crop specialist Niagri has co-operated to produce one of the most impressive potato planting rigs in the UK. The combination of a front-mounted 1,000-litre Techneat ...

URBANA, Ill. -- Planter size has a significant impact on per acre costs, according to a University of Illinois Extension study examining planter costs with different farm sizes. "Planting more hours ...