Your To-Do List for Planter and Drill Maintenance

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on February 13, 2026 | Posted in Equipment

Winter is the time to do maintenance work on planter and drill. Here are some tips from Penn State Univ. to make sure your equipment is in good working order when planting season comes around.

Armoring Your Fields to Avoid 4 Types of Erosion

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on October 22, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: PennState Extension

Remember the four types of erosion — interrill (or sheet) erosion, rill erosion, ephemeral gully erosion, and classical gully erosion, and remember that once you see rills, the tolerable soil loss level is already exceeded so urgent action is called for, says Sjoerd Willem Duiker.

Use the 'Ball Test' to Avoid Sidewall Compaction

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on May 10, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Farmers are anxious to get their corn and soybeans in the ground, but need to watch for sidewall compaction because of high soil moisture content.

Is Soil Compaction on Your Dial?

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on March 8, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Soil compaction is called the silent thief because its effects are often going unnoticed. However, compaction effects can be long-lasting, especially if the subsoil is compacted.

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Your To-Do List for Planter and Drill Maintenance

Armoring Your Fields to Avoid 4 Types of Erosion

Use the 'Ball Test' to Avoid Sidewall Compaction

Is Soil Compaction on Your Dial?

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