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 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 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 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...
