Winter Planter Maintenance December 10, 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email This winter planter maintenance should be on top of your to do list. Calibrating meters can reduce headaches in season and increase your crop stand. No need to wait. Parallel arms and disc openers are often the first culprits of any inconsistencies when it comes to planter performance. When parallel arms are worn out it often results in uneven emergence and sporadic stand due to the large amount of slop in the row unit. As disc openers wear the diameter of the disc decreases which over time will result in seeds not being planted at the desired depth which results in an uneven stand. These are just some of the more common issues that are found during a planter inspection. Our Planter Inspection Program offered by Insight FS checks every aspect of your planter from front to back to make sure your planter performs this spring. Upon the completion of the inspection a post-inspection report is completed with notes on every item that needs repair. Timely action is needed after the inspection to combat long lead times on common planter wear parts to solidify that your planter will be in tip-top shape for planting. The best way to get a jumpstart on the next planting season is to schedule a planter inspection through your Precision Equipment Specialist here at Insight FS. Precision Equipment Specialists Southeastern WI Darren Riskedal: (608) 516-7269 Southwestern WI Joseph Fugate: (608) 444-7455 Northern WI Garret Smith: (715) 312-0488 Related Items Risks of Applying Anhydrous to Dry Soils When soils are too dry, anhydrous ammonia (NH₃) cannot react with soil water to form stable ammonium (NH₄⁺), which can increase the risk of volatilization losses, crop injury, and uneven nitrogen distribution. Read the full story Fall Phosphorus Fertilizer Comparison: TSP, MAP, DAP & MES There is no single “best” fall broadcast phosphate — the correct choice depends on soil test P, whether you also want to deliver N/S and field erosion/leaching risk. Read the full story Fall-Applied Herbicides: Starting the Spring Clean Fields where weeds are managed in the fall are often the most weed free in the spring. Read the full story