Technological advancements have transformed almost every industry, and agriculture is no exception. With plenty of innovative tools and equipment, farmers can claim better yield, profits, and efficiency. One such product is planter closing wheels in Iowa that have grabbed attention for all the right reasons. These wheels make seed planting easy, less time-consuming, and more…
Closing wheels are probably one of the most important inventions in the agricultural industry. Fixed on a planter, they serve two important purposes- closing the furrow (aka the seed-vee) and firming the soil around the seed. In a mechanical sense, closing wheels are the last part of the planter that closes the furrow and helps…
You will be surprised to know that all around the world, several billion metric tons of grain are produced per year. Some of the most widely produced grains in the world include corn, wheat, and milled rice. In addition to these, oats, barley, and rye are among the most common crops that are stored in…
Sidewall compaction is a common issue that is faced by farmers and is a major reason for poor yield. Sometimes, the unfit conditions of the soil such as too wet (possibly muddy soil conditions) may cause harm to the emergence of the seed when planted. The opener side pressure will causes sidewall compaction and this…
With the rise in the global population, the need to increase the production of food is putting high pressure on the farmers to provide better yield. It requires efficiency as well as sustainability in farming while using the best farming equipment. Whether you are using standard closing wheels, grain temperature monitoring systems, or other agriculture…
When the soil is too wet or muddy during the spring season it is NO time for a farmers to plant their seed. When this happens repeatedly for a couple of years, the land could turn out to be a mess for planting crops. Although, you may try to push the throttle ahead planting the…