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Jan. 25, 2013

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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

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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
Jan. 17, 2013

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Combo unit from Yetter speeds planting process

Earlier this year, Yetter Farm Equipment introduced a new residue managerthat features the ability to adjust depth as well as up- and down-pressure from the tractor cab using a controller, compressor, and air bags. The newest product available for the 2940 Air Adjust System family is the Air Adjust Coulter/Residue Manager Combo....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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New seed tender from CAL Manufacturing simplifies job of filling the planter

CAL Manufacturing Inc. has released its new TowTender Model 185 seed tender, which allows users to fill up to a 36-row conventional box planter without moving the tow vehicle or swinging an auger. Using only a three button remote key fob, the user can place the TowTender directly where they need it, and the brakes are automatically applied whenever the user releases the remote control’s 'forward' button....More
Jan. 10, 2013

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New planters, attachments for 2013 automate the job of planting seed

Planters are one step closer to operating themselves this year. New smart features and attachments for 2013 can automatically clear the row, test ground hardness, adjust down-force, vary the type and rate of seed, and track bin levels. And a grower can control all of these operations without leaving the tractor cab.
Dec. 19, 2012

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7 features automating planting

If it has been a few years since you’ve shopped for a planter, a whole new generation of automated features awaits you. Here are just a few of the latest technologies that are automating the task of planting corn and soybeans....More
Dec. 19, 2012

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AMVAC updates SmartBox closed-delivery system for soil-applied insecticides

AMVAC Chemical Corp.’s SmartBox closed-application and handling system has undergone a redesign. Included in the changes are a large-format 5-inch color display, a new user-friendly menu-driven interface, simplified cabling and by-the-row control capabilities for maximum application flexibility. “The entire system has been streamlined for easier installation and easier control in the field,” says Nathaniel Claussen, AMVAC technical manager....More
Nov. 26, 2012

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Planter prep during winter months: checking the electronics

Proper planter maintenance is critical in ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency during the short planting period. While it’s very important for farmers to make sure their planter is mechanically sound, it’s also important to check the electronics and technology on today’s planters. “The electronics on your planter affect productivity and bottom line, just like the nuts and bolts,” says Phil Jennings, Kinze service manager....More
Nov. 20, 2012

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New modular planter closing system from Dawn

The new M-Series closing system from Dawn features readily adaptable components designed to facilitate ease of use in multiple field conditions. With the new system, operators will have the ability to quickly change from the Curvetine-M wheel, to a heavy-duty, steel rimmed rubber wheel. Fasteners for the wheel are pressed in to allow for a quick switch. The M-Series hub provides a platform for a variety of wheels to accommodate changes in soil and tillage practices. ...More
Aug. 14, 2012

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Kinze provides planting solutions to help growers move past drought

Kinze's Phil Jennings says the company is ready to help growers look through this fall and into next spring for a successful planting season....More
Jul. 2, 2012

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Dawn Equipment planting sensor adjusts on-the-go for soil hardness

A new Dawn Equipment planting sensor called the Foresight Ground Hardness Sensor provides constant, real-time measurement of soil hardness. It allows the planter to maintain perfectly consistent depth control for seed through all types of soil....More
Jun. 26, 2012

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Case IH to sell twin row planters from Great Plains

Case IH and Great Plains Division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., jointly announced the creation of a supply agreement Monday. Under the agreement, Great Plains will supply Case IH with twin row planters to be sold through Case IH dealerships under the Case IH brand beginning in 2013. ...More
Jun. 21, 2012

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What to look for when buying a planter

The planter is an essential piece of equipment on the farm. Bill Hoeg, Case IH planter sales and marketing manager, North America, explains the importance of the planter and offers some tips for making your next planter buying decision. Hoeg cites six agronomic principles of optimized planting growers should consider when buying a new planter: proper seed depth; uniform seed depth across the planter and throughout the field; good soil-to-seed contact; uniform soil pressure all around the seed; accurate seed population; and accurate in-row seed spacing....More
Jun. 1, 2012

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New Air Adjust residue management system from Yetter

Taking the time during spring planting to stop and make adjustments for changing field conditions can be time consuming. The new Air Adjust Residue Manager from Yetter is the first in the 2940 Air Adjust series of products. With the new system, row cleaner adjustments can be made from the tractor cab with the controller....More
May 29, 2012

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Monsanto to purchase Precision Planting for $250 million

The ag version of a rags to riches story just occurred last week when Monsanto announced that it will purchase Precision Planting, Inc., for $250 million. Precision Planting, located in Tremont, Ill., is Monsanto’s first purchase of a precision technology company....More
May 10, 2012

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Still plenty of time to plant soybeans

This has been an odd year for planting soybeans with some being planted as early as March. But optimal planting time is still during May, and growers have plenty of time to get their crop in the ground....More
May 3, 2012

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Hitting the fields with a brand-new planter in the bluffs of the Mississippi River

Farmers are now under pressure to complete corn planting during the ideal window in order to aim for optimal yields. Farm Industry News photojournalist Mike Krivit traveled to the farm of Eric and Mark Ruen in The Bluff Country area of Minnesota to capture the farmers in action as they planted Dekalb Genuity VT Triple Pro corn seed with their brand-new Kinze 3600 planter.
Apr. 30, 2012

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End of corn planting on a northwest Ohio farm

We finished planting corn on April 24. Everything was working so smoothly that I wish I would have had more corn acres to plant. I had a Ram Tradesman pickup truck to test on our farm for a week this spring. It had the hemi motor in it. We used it to run some errands and pick up some parts. The truck would do zero to 60 mph in seven seconds. It was so dusty at times when we were running errands that my wife had trouble seeing the road. There were a lot of huge, strange rigs running up and down the roads....More
Apr. 23, 2012

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Very early planting in Illinois 2

Most years I plan to begin planing YC between April 15 and 25 and be finished by May 10. This year I will have all of our corn planted by April 25, plus 1/4 of our 2012 crop YSB crop has been planted for a week. Western Illinois soils are dry & warm. Some of the warmth is coming from tractor engine heat; every direction you look there are at least two farmers doing fieldwork without worry of getting stuck in the mud. Good eyesight is not needed to spot tractors working in fields this year....More
Apr. 16, 2012

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Getting the planter in the field

This week there was a lot of dust flying in NW Ohio. I would guess that 2% of the corn has been planted. My family started planting on Friday. We have a 20-year-old planter with dry fertilizer boxes so we needed to get the planter in the field and make sure that everything moves like it is supposed to. I am hoping for rain this week so that I can run an errand to central Indiana to pick up a few hog slats for my confinement building. My largest tractor is also 20 years old and is in the shop now. Hopefully everything can be fixed on it in one day....More
Apr. 13, 2012

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Keeping safety in mind this planting season

Farmers across the Midwest are off to an early start this planting season. Spring is typically the busiest time of the year for farmers, and when rushing to take advantage of ideal planting conditions, it can be easy to neglect simple steps for staying safe and healthy while in the field....More
Apr. 10, 2012

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Compilation of recent planter and planting coverage, just in time

Just in time for spring planting, Farm Industry News brings you a compilation of the most up-to-date and relevant planting and planter equipment coverage we have published in recent months. Read up on what you need to know before you head out into the field to plant. ...More
Apr. 4, 2012

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8 tips for preparing a planter for fieldwork

Proper planter maintenance is critical for correctly placing expensive seed into the ground when planting begins. Farmers need to take care of the maintenance now before the planting window opens. An expert in planter maintenance, service manager Phil Jennings with Kinze Manufacturing offers eight tips for proper planter maintenance:...More
Mar. 27, 2012

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Farmers consider modifying planting decisions

Although decisions on what to plant essentially took place last summer or fall when farmers ordered seed and other inputs, now is the time many consider tweaking those plans, says an Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist. Barry Ward, production business management leader for OSU Extension, said both corn and soybean prices have been up and down since harvest....More
Mar. 20, 2012

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Does it make sense to plant so early?

Reports of fields planted by mid-March in central and southern Illinois are coming in. According to professor of crop sciences Emerson Nafziger, “Although there have been some fields planted this early in the past, this is the earliest we have ever had good planting conditions across so much of the state, and it’s certain that we have never before had this many corn acres planted so early.” ...More