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AGCO's planter line gets major upgrade

For the 2014 planting season AGCO is rolling out the 9000 Series row unit and will offer is first-ever center-fill 12-row, 30-inch machine.

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  • Apr. 10, 2013
    Article

    Base your planting on current conditions, not calendar date

    Consider these tips for avoiding the stress that can be caused by events that occur just after planting like cold rain or snow....More
  • Mar. 27, 2013
    Article

    Quick tips: Preventing sidewall compaction this spring

    With the potential for wet soils in some areas of the country this spring, compaction may be an issue during planting. Sidewall compaction in wet soils can be a problem, especially if the crop is “mudded-in” and a dry spell occurs after planting.  ...More
  • Mar. 27, 2013
    Article

    Electric variable-rate planting from an entrepreneur

    Toby Graham developed an electric-drive system that converts ground-driven planters into by-the-row variable-rate seeders with built-in row shut-off capability. Now, he’s updating the system with an optional tablet-based controller....More
  • Mar. 6, 2013
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    Growers to test new FieldScripts planting system from Monsanto, Precision Planting this spring

    Dave Robinson, Precision Planting, gives an update on the company's new partnership with Monsanto to bring FieldScripts to growers who will test the new planting system in fields this spring. For more information, visit http://www.monsanto.com/products/pages/fieldscripts.aspx....More
  • Jan. 31, 2013
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    Kinze uses farmer feedback to build new front-fold, narrow transport planter 1

    With corn continuing to sell for $7 and soybeans for $14 a bushel, farmers are showing more interest in investing in new planters and combines. Companies like Kinze Manufacturing Inc. are spending more time talking to farmers and finding what they need to improve production and returns on their investment....More
  • Jan. 30, 2013
    Article

    Horsch planter advances electric-drive technology

      Horsch, a German-based company with manufacturing in the U.S., entered the planter market last year. The company reports that sales of its inaugural planter called the Maestro have been through the roof. “Right now, our North American models are all sold out,” says product representative Jesse Kappenman. “It has been a huge success and is a very sought-after product.”...More
  • Jan. 25, 2013
    Article

    Kinze introduces new narrow-transport, front-fold 4900 planter series 6

    Kinze Manufacturing introduced a new Kinze 4900 planter series during a launch at their world headquarters in Williamsburg, Iowa. The new planter features a narrow transport front-fold frame design, 30-in. row spacing, and a choice of 12, 16 or 24 rows....More
  • Jan. 25, 2013
    Article

    Kinze Manufacturing opens new Innovation Center 1

    Kinze Manufacturing held a grand opening of the Kinze Innovation Center on Friday, Jan. 25. The center, located at Williamsburg, Iowa, is designed to serve as a destination for customers, dealers and friends from all over the world....More
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