Jul 23, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Uneven crop stands can drain ten bushels per acre before your corn even sprouts.This costly mistake starts in the seed trench when standard rubber closing wheels fail to seal the furrow.Knowing what are closing wheels on a planter is vital because these parts seal the...
Jul 22, 2026 | Agricultural Equipment
Operating a profitable grain farm requires managing variables that are completely out of your control. Weather patterns shift overnight, commodity prices fluctuate on global markets, and input costs continue to rise. In a tight-margin environment. The difference...
Jul 22, 2026 | Agricultural Equipment
After a long season, your harvested grain represents months of hard work and your farm’s revenue, all stored in a bin. Protecting that asset from spoilage is critical. The challenge is that you can’t see what’s happening deep inside the grain mass, where hot spots and...
Jul 21, 2026 | Closing Wheels
That perfect, picket-fence stand of corn is what we all strive for every spring. But achieving it comes down to more than just good seed and a little rain. The final step of your planting pass, the moment the seed is tucked into the soil, is where your yield potential...
Jul 20, 2026 | Agricultural Equipment
Farmers lose up to $3,850 per bin every year because manual fan management is nearly impossible. Checking bin temperature once a day cannot prevent sudden weather changes from spoiling your grain.Ready to stop the losses? Call 712-520-6051 to talk with a Farm Shop MFG...
Jul 20, 2026 | Agricultural Equipment
How many trips did you make to the bin site last week? The constant worry about your stored grain—wondering if a hot spot is forming or if you should be running the fans—takes a toll on your time and peace of mind. Instead of relying on manual checks and guesswork,...
Jul 20, 2026 | Moisture Monitoring System
Stored grain is cash in the bank only if it stays cool and dry. Hot spots inside a bin can ruin a year of hard work in just a few days.Grain bin temperature monitoring is the best way to prevent crop spoilage in stored grain by tracking heat levels. According to USDA...
Jul 18, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Introduction When a crop comes up well most people credit good seed or good weather but strong crop emergence is usually the result of several things working together underground before anyone can see what is happening. Some of those things are obvious and well...
Jul 17, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Introduction There is always pressure to get acres planted fast because weather windows are short and there is a lot of ground to cover in a limited amount of time. But planting quality is one of those things that gets sacrificed when speed becomes the only priority...
Jul 17, 2026 | Moisture Monitoring System
You control so much during the growing season, from planting depth to nutrient application. Why give up that control once the grain is in the bin? Storing your harvest shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. A grain monitoring system puts you back in the...
Jul 16, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Every successful harvest begins with a perfect seedbed, but even the best planter setup can fail if the seed trench is not closed properly.Planter closing wheels are critical agricultural components that seal the seed trench, eliminate air pockets, and ensure optimal...
Jul 16, 2026 | Closing Wheels
Introduction A seed sitting in loose soil with air pockets around it is in trouble from the very start because consistent soil contact is what connects the seed to the moisture it needs to wake up, and without that contact, germination either starts late or...
