Home / Precision Planting

Articles Tagged with ''Precision Planting''

2019 National Farm Machinery Show

[Video] Precision Planting Debuts SmartDepth Sensing System

February 14, 2019 | Posted in Equipment

Precision Planting debuts beta versions of its SmartDepth system which partners with SmartFirmer to set row unit depth based on pre-set moisture targets.

2019 National Farm Machinery Show

[Video] Precision Planting Unveils FurrowForce Automated Closing System

February 14, 2019 | Posted in Equipment

Precision Planting debuts a beta versions of its new seeding enhancement, which includes a load cell to measure weight on the system’s stitch wheels.

Precision Planting Unveils Seed Depth, Furrow Closing Technologies

By John Dobberstein posted on January 17, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

FurrowForce, SmartDepth and the 20/20 Connect app could bring more precision and flexibility for no-tillers seeking better stands and yields, the company says.

2018 Farm Progress Show

[Video] Precision Planting Showcases Retrofit Toolbar Option

September 11, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Unveiled as their cornerstone display, Precision Planting showcased their toolbar retrofit option to customers with a 12-row, 2600 Kinze Planter from the 90’s, equipped with Precision Planting’s latest row units on the original toolbar.

Compatibility Update: Developers Optimistic as Farmers Anticipate ISOBUS Innovation

AEF developers preview the future of ISOBUS, while farmers share their success stories and frustrations coordinating equipment.

July 27, 2018 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The relationship between manufacturers and farmers has never been seamless, yet in an industry where the complexity of precision services and equipment setups continues to escalate, the two sides need to be on the same page more than ever.

Strip-Till Farmer Editors Compile Key Takeaways from Louisville Farm Show

Soil-sensing technology and proper strip alignment spearhead a significant trends certain to impact the 2018 planting season and beyond.

February 26, 2018

Source: A Strip-Till Farmer Staff Report

Here are the top strip-till products and trends discovered by Strip-Till Farmer editors at the National Farm Machinery show.

Sneak Peek at Conceptual Multi-Row Width, Multi-Hybrid Planter

September 14, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Jason Gahimer with Beck's Hybrids, explains the motivation and collaborative effort to design a multi-row width, multi-hybrid concept planter. Industry partners in the project included Beck's, Harvest International, Precision Planting, Yetter Mfg., SureFire Ag Systems and Schlipf Precision Ag.

AGCO Closes on Precision Planting Acquisition

September 5, 2017 | Posted in GPS & Precision Farming

Source: AGCO

AGCO senior vice president Eric Hansotia discusses what the company's acquisition of Precision Planting means for growers, dealers and the agricultural marker.

AGCO to Acquire Precision Planting from The Climate Corporation

July 26, 2017

A definitive agreement has been signed for AGCO to acquire the Precision Planting equipment business.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Caution or Confidence in Planter Technology Market?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 17, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

As strip-tillers get rolling in the field this spring, the metaphorical dust is settling on the termination of John Deere’s planned acquisition of Precision Planting. There will almost certainly be another buyer for the planter technology company’s hardware business, and parent company Monsanto stated as much after calling off the deal.

Current Issue

Strip-Till Farmer

Strip-Till Farmer delivers a mix of features on strip-till farmers, strip-till management topics and trending practices in strip-till. This FREE quarterly print newsletter is available to qualified subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualify for Your Free Subscription

It’s Never Too Late to Start Strip-Tilling

Smashing the 200-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Tilled Soybeans

Best of Both Worlds: Fall vs. Spring Strip-Till

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

Independent on-farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with a preview of his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?” Over the last 5 years, Calmer has been examining fertility levels vertically in his soil profile. This inch-by-inch examination uncovered a serious nutrient stratification problem on his farm that was costing him up to $135,000 annually. The No-Till Legend switched back to strip-till in 2023 for the first time since 1995 in an effort to solve his nutrient stratification problems.

Top Directory Listings

Montag Mfg

Montag products have proven results with patented precision metering application for significant savings of nutrients and cover crop seed, and for achieving best conservation practices.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.

Kuhn Krause, Inc

Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.