Nov 5, 2026 | Agricultural Equipment
A farm equipment replacement planning checklist helps you decide whether to keep repairing a machine, replace it, or make a smaller targeted change. The decision is rarely just about age. Start with the work the equipment must do, its condition, the risk of downtime,...
Nov 4, 2026 | Moisture Monitoring System
Grain fan controller sensor calibration matters because fan decisions depend on readings that represent conditions inside and around a bin. Before changing a setting or replacing a sensor, check what the sensor measures, where it is installed, and whether its reading...
Nov 4, 2026 | Germinator Wheel
How to plant sorghum starts with a warm seedbed and a shallow, moist seed slot. The closing system should firm soil around a small seed without packing the trench shut. Grain sorghum can go in once soil at seeding depth is above 60 degrees F. An ideal depth is near...
Nov 3, 2026 | Planter Closing Wheels
John Deere planter closing wheel adjustment starts with what the seed furrow looks like after the planter passes. A visible slot, uneven ridge, or inconsistent soil cover can point to a setup issue, but worn parts, row-unit movement, residue, or soil conditions can...
Nov 2, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Planting speed and closing wheel adjustment work together: increasing speed may change how the row unit and closing wheels respond to soil, residue, and seed placement. There is no single speed or setting that fits every John Deere planter, field, or planting day. Use...
Oct 28, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Closing wheel performance after rain depends on more than whether the surface looks dry. Soil moisture, texture, residue, wheel pressure, and furrow condition all affect how the wheels close the seed trench. A deliberate check before resuming planting can help you...
Oct 27, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Choosing closing wheels for strip till means balancing firm seed-to-soil contact with a closed furrow, while preserving the advantages of a prepared strip and managing residue between rows. Soil texture, moisture, row-unit setup, and the condition of the seed trench...
Oct 26, 2026 | Moisture Monitoring System
A moisture sensor can help a grain farmer make better storage decisions before a small change becomes a large quality or revenue problem. The right system does more than display a number: it gives you useful information about conditions in the bin, helps you decide...
Oct 23, 2026 | Closing Wheels
A closing wheel that looks finished is only one line on the order. The bearing inside the hub, the bolts that clamp the arm, and the tailpiece the wheel rides on can all be worn at the same time. A closing wheel replacement parts checklist keeps those pieces separate...
Oct 21, 2026 | Planter Closing Wheels
Closing wheel bearing symptoms can look like a planter setting problem at first. A wheel that wobbles, drags, feels rough when turned, or makes a repeated noise deserves a closer look before you blame pressure, alignment, or soil conditions. This guide explains what...
Oct 20, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Closing wheel soil contact problems can look like a wheel problem even when the cause is pressure, alignment, or soil moisture. The useful question is not simply whether the furrow looks closed. It is whether soil has moved around the seed without leaving an air gap,...
Oct 19, 2026 | Planter Closing Wheels
Closing wheels for sidehill planting need to do more than leave a neat-looking row: they need to close the seed trench consistently as slope, soil, residue, and travel direction change. A setup that works on level ground may behave differently across a hillside, so...
