Planting Equipment to Get Seeds Planted Right Before the Last Frost Thaws
Even though the weather is cold now, it is time to start budgeting and planning on planting your crops for next year. Before it is time to plant, though, you want to make sure that you have the right equipment for the job. So, what type of planting equipment are you going to need before sowing seeds next year?
Deciding on the planter equipment features you need to sow seed
Many different types of planters sow fields that are planted in spring. Seeding machines need to be designed for your fields and the crops you plant. There is more to modern planters than just the type of seed you are sowing, though. The planter equipment characteristics include:
- Row adjustments for different crops, such as soybeans and corn
- Folding transport design for a compact design for towing on roads
- Larger storage bins for seed and fertilizing treatments when sowing fields
- Quick-connect hydraulics and other options for low-tech planters
Choosing new planting equipment with these characteristics will help you sow seeds for a more bountiful harvest next year. Getting the right features for your planter equipment will ensure your fields get planted faster, but you also want to consider the equipment that will be used to pull these machines.
Finding the right planters for the equipment you already own
Today, seeding machines are designed to do a variety of different jobs. It can also be used with different machines. For instance, you may want to buy seed sowing machines that are designed for smaller operations if you have an older or lighter tractor. These sowing machines are designed like the larger planters, but they have a smaller design. This makes it possible to use them on smaller farms or with older equipment.
Modern technology that improves planter equipment design
Today, high-tech planter equipment also offers the latest technology to improve your harvests. This technology can include sensors, automation, and integrated features that allow you to sow fields efficiently. Solutions like mobile device connections and monitoring that can be added to the planter. These features allow you to sow fields faster and more accurately than low-tech planter equipment. Consider the technology you need when sowing your fields and talk to your dealer about options to add these features to new equipment.
When it comes to working in your fields, you need to have reliable planter equipment to get the job done. Call a John Deere planting equipment dealer to get what you need to sow your seeds after the last frost.