Planting in Wet Soils
by Ethan Begle As I write this, a few states are still experiencing wet conditions heading into June. If you’re like me, you waited patiently… Read More »Planting in Wet Soils
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Checking Seed Vigor & Uniformity to Improve Emergence
By Ethan Begle In early April, the forecast looks cool, but the field conditions are dry enough to plant. Considering what varieties to plant first,… Read More »Checking Seed Vigor & Uniformity to Improve Emergence
The Importance of Covered Soils, Wet or Dry
by Ethan Begle Do you plant in wet soil in the spring, or is it usually too dry? When it’s wet, it’s tempting to scratch… Read More »The Importance of Covered Soils, Wet or Dry
You Need to Be Doing Your Own On-Farm Testing
by Ethan Begle Is there one right way to do everything or are there multiple ways to arrive at the same result? Listening to opinions… Read More »You Need to Be Doing Your Own On-Farm Testing
Rebuilding Your JD Drill vs Buying New
If you are a JD box drill owner thinking about going to a wider drill or deciding whether to trade for a new box drill,… Read More »Rebuilding Your JD Drill vs Buying New
“Will it Last Longer?” “Is This Really Better?”
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?”
Kinze Planter Improvements for This Winter
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service Kinze 4000 and 5000 series planter owners have a renewed option to place liquid in-furrow under the seed. The Valion seed… Read More »Kinze Planter Improvements for This Winter
New Products to Improve Your Air Flow
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
Adjustments to Be Made for Harvest & Fall Seeding
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service Just as a dentist can quickly tell your eating and brushing habits, a visit to your field will reveal visual… Read More »Adjustments to Be Made for Harvest & Fall Seeding
Double-crop Planting is Always Tough
by Ethan Begle, Technical Service By June and July it’s usually hot and dry when double-crop planting tries to follow wheat harvest. “Trying” is a… Read More »Double-crop Planting is Always Tough