Planter Opener Design and Why it Matters
By Ethan Begle, Sales & Technical Service Most of the popular seed openers used today are the same concept of using a disc to create a… Read More »Planter Opener Design and Why it Matters
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Do Not Trust the In-cab View; Verify in the Field
By Ethan Begle It’s planting season again, which means it’s time to get back to basics. Since the planter opener is still the same design as… Read More »Do Not Trust the In-cab View; Verify in the Field
Fertilizer at Planting and How to Apply
by Ethan Begle, Sales & Engineering Representative When dealing with starter fertilizer, the first discussion revolves around if it is worth the time and expense… Read More »Fertilizer at Planting and How to Apply
Exapta can Improve Your Seeding in 2023 with Your Input
by Ethan Begle, Sales & Engineering Representative As we get started on the 2023 season, it’s time to evaluate what went right and what can… Read More »Exapta can Improve Your Seeding in 2023 with Your Input
Confidence the Field was Completely Seeded the First Time.
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.
Improve your JD Drill and Your Peace of Mind
Planting a seed is such a leap of faith: relying on mother nature and the tools that we have to place the seeds in the… Read More »Improve your JD Drill and Your Peace of Mind
Your Cover Crop is a Cash Crop and Should be Treated as Such.
Every pass you make through the field is important and seeding cover crops should be treated with care. Whether it’s a small grain or a 12-way… Read More »Your Cover Crop is a Cash Crop and Should be Treated as Such.
Successful No-till Planting Starts at Harvest
Since harvest is the last pass over the field before planting, it is important to think about how to create the ideal seedbed. Not only… Read More »Successful No-till Planting Starts at Harvest
Plant in the Dust and the Seeder Won’t Adjust
If you keep missing rains but have planting to finish, I’d like to outline some common mistakes made when it’s hard and dry. Relying on… Read More »Plant in the Dust and the Seeder Won’t Adjust
Can UniForce Reduce Seeding Rates and Improve Yield?
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?