The seed firmer gently presses the seed into the bottom of the seed trench, making sure the seed is surrounded by good, moist soil on all sides. A quick test will ensure you have the proper amount of tension on your seed firmers. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

Planting soybeans in the right soil conditions is essential for establishing an adequate soybean canopy and improving chances to increased yield potential.

Matt Grosshans was tired of seeing his strip-tilled fields washed out with heavy spring rains. As extreme weather patterns started impacting his operation, the Hamilton County, Neb., farmer realized reduced tillage, cover crops and crop rotations were vital to maintaining his soil. 

The cold, wet spring has impacted not only planting decisions, but also early season weed and pest management. Here are 8 issues to keep on your radar in the early season.

Just over 26% of respondents to the 2022 Strip-Till Benchmark Study strip-till crops in addition to/other than corn and soybeans. We share a list of their other strip-tilled crops in this blog.