Posts in Category: Crop Care, Seeding, Tillage

AGCO Crop Tour Field Report: Tractor and Planter Compaction

Penetrometer readings show how tractor and planter tires compact the soil

A Deep Dive into Soil Compaction

Compaction has many forms and causes. Knowing the types and how to avoid them can help prevent losses in yield and ROI.

Dry Spring Season: Slightly Deeper Planting Depth and FurrowForce™ Support Sugar Beet Emergence In Challenging Planting Periods

The Crop Tour trial plot for sugar beets on the Swiss Future Farm in 2020 was planted under challenging conditions, as we were experiencing a spring period with extraordinary low precipitation during the planting period for sugar beets between mid of March and mid of April.

Planting is one of the most important operations to maximize crop yields

Increase yields and profits by learning the most you can about planting factors and best planting practices. AGCO Farm Solutions can help.

Reflecting on the 2019 Growing Season – AGCO Crop Tour

As corn harvest continues, we look back on what we saw and learned during an abnormal weather and crop year. We also have a tip for what farmers can do during harvest to evaluate planting success.

Synchronized crop emergence is essential to maximize yield and profit

AGCO 2019 Crop Tour plots show major yield reductions caused by uneven emergence of corn (maize).

AGCO Crop Tour 2019: Weather challenges planting in Northwest Europe

The AGCO Crop Tour 2019 is underway at seven locations in Northwest Europe, focusing on sugar beets and corn.

AGCO Crop Tour Update: 2019 Tillage Trials

The 2019 AGCO Crop Tour is comparing tillage methods for seedbed preparation in terms of plant emergence and growth, spacing, surface residue, root development, soil compaction and yield.

Focus on AGCO Fendt and Smart Business in South America

Agrishow 2019: World premiere with Fendt machines in Brazil