Planters

Close-up look at AGCO's newest addition to its White Planter line

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:00 +0000

Bob Boelsen, AGCO senior marketing specialist for seeding and tillage gives an overview of the company's new 9000 series planters.

Corn and soybean planting almost done in NW Ohio

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:08:00 +0000

10 days of dry fields allowed for the majority of corn and soybean planting to be completed in NW Ohio.

Farm Industry News Blog

AGCO's planter line gets major upgrade

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:23:00 +0000

By Willie Vogt

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.

Base your planting on current conditions, not calendar date

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:00 +0000

Source: DuPont Pioneer

Consider these tips for avoiding the stress that can be caused by events that occur just after planting like cold rain or snow.

Quick tips: Preventing sidewall compaction this spring

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:36:00 +0000

Source: DuPont Pioneer

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.

Electric variable-rate planting from an entrepreneur

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:04:00 +0000

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.

Roundup of new planter equipment and planting tips as growing season approaches

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:54:00 +0000

The time to start planting is coming up in about a month. Farm Industry News has gathered all of the most recent coverage of the newest in planting equipment and planting tips from the experts here in one spot. Don’t forget to come back to farmindustrynews.com for more coverage as the 2013 planting season approaches.

Growers to test new FieldScripts planting system from Monsanto, Precision Planting this spring

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:48:00 +0000

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.

Kinze uses farmer feedback to build new front-fold, narrow transport planter

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:03:00 +0000

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.

Horsch planter advances electric-drive technology

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:52:00 +0000

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.”