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Planting a seed is such a leap of faith: relying on mother nature and the tools we have to place the seeds in the ground,
Planting a seed is such a leap of faith: relying on mother nature and the tools we have to place the seeds in the ground,
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
Since harvest is the last pass over the field before planting, it’s important to think about how to create the ideal seedbed. Not only is
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
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
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,
If there is one part that doesn’t get replaced as often as it should, it’s the openers. When you decide to get “another season” out
The first thing to evaluate is the condition of your tires. Does the tire still have a square lip that contacts the opener blade to
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
What are the most important items to repair and/or replace when the budget is tight? While Exapta has a multitude of solutions to completely rebuild and
On JD and CIH P-500/NH P-2080/85 single disc drills (with 18″ blades), blades should be replaced at 17 3/8″ diameter or sooner. At Exapta, we
Our customer in Eastern Nebraska shared side-by-side comparisons of Valions and OEM guards on a John Deere XP 24-row and a Kinze 3000-series 16 row. The
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Thompson wheel covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,907,833. Liquid delivery feature of Valion seed tube guards is U.S. Patent No. 8,978,564. Ninja seed bounce flap U.S. Patent Pending. UniForce U.S. Patent Pending. All rights reserved on other designs. Exapta is a registered trademark of Exapta Solutions, Inc. Keeton is a registered trademark of Precision Planting. Mojo Wire, Thompson wheel, Valion guard, Ninja flap, UniForce, DuraLok, No-till Seeding Explained, and No-till Seeding School are trademarks of Exapta. Disclaimer: Recommendations & page content are current, accurate, and believed to be broadly applicable as of the time of writing (Dec 2005) and last update (2005 – 2014). Because of diversity of soils, climate, crops, planter & drill models/designs marketed worldwide, combinations of attachments, etc., actual results may vary. No warranty is made as to actual results obtained. Should you encounter exceptions or worthwhile annotations to the statements made on this page, please contact us.