by Ethan Begle, Technical Service If you are new to Exapta or have been looking at all the different options to improve your JD single… Read More »How Exapta Products Solve Field Issues vs. Competitors
A Summary of 2024 Air Seeder Know-How by Ethan Begle, Technical Service “Will it last longer?” “Is this really better?” “How do I know when… Read More »“Will it Last Longer?” “Is This Really Better?”
By Ethan Begle, Technical Service Exapta now carries Airguard products to fix many common issues with your air seeder. Overheating, hoses pulling out, gunk in… Read More »New Products to Improve Your Air Flow
by Ethan Begle If you’re done seeding for the year, the best time to check what needs replaced is now before parking it until spring. There… Read More »Quick Checks Before You Park the Drill Away
This topic continues to be a major issue when no-tilling‚ and with good reason. How do you plant through all of the residues left on the… Read More »Hairpinning Residue? UniForce vs Row Cleaners
By Levi Metzger When looking at things that need to be upgraded on your operation, perhaps your air seeder comes to mind. Maybe the newer… Read More »John Deere Air Seeder Owners: Put Money Back in your Pocket.
Exapta has been offering the Intelligent Ag (IAG) blockage systems for several years now and so this month’s newsletter will touch on why this system works well… Read More »Confidence the Field was Completely Seeded the First Time.
Since gauge wheels determine the depth at which the openers penetrate the ground (assuming down pressure is adequate), it is of upmost importance that they… Read More »Gauge Wheel Issues and Answers
Inconsistent seed placement is a primary reason why many soybean producers have to up their seeding rate as much as 20%, compared to a planter,… Read More »Can UniForce Reduce Seeding Rates and Improve Yield?
Yes, whether you call it a tab, strap, deflector or tab, preventing seed bounce is most definitely necessary and here is why: All John Deere… Read More »Is This “Flapper Thingy” Necessary?
Derek is Kansas native who grew up in a 100% no-till farming operation. From an early age the benefits of no-till were made known to Derek by his father and by attending no-till conferences. From there he furthered his passion for soils while at Kansas State University getting his agronomy degree. He has had the experience of working in various roles and sectors of agriculture from sales and consulting to management, which have all been within production agriculture. Derek has also worked in specialty ag markets such as turf and ornamentals.
Sales & Service Representative
Prior to joining Exapta, Bob Pagel was an Agricultural Territory Sales Manager for Ritchie Brothers, serving parts of MN, WI and IA. He continues to support his family farm in SE Minnesota.
Current Product Engineer
He brings hands-on experience in no-till planting equipment, agricultural research, and design engineering. With a background in farming in NE Kansas and an engineering degree, he spent seven years at Kansas State University and three at Landoll Company. He’s passionate about solving engineering challenges and developing durable, user-friendly products.
