A three-point hitch mounted version of the Tempo planter will be available for 2016.

Two new Tempo planters

Swedish brand Vaderstad adds new models to its high-speed planter line

With its purchase of Saskatchewan-based Seed Hawk a couple of years ago, Swedish implement manufacturer Vaderstad has made no secret of its intention to become a bigger player in the North American market. In November at Agritechnica in Germany the brand launched two additions to its line of Tempo high speed planters, which are capable of working […] Read more

Getting ready for corn planting

Getting ready for corn planting

Check these four key planter parts before seeding to help ensure a successful season

Make corn planting less stressful by doing as much preparation as possible ahead of time. This includes ensuring all equipment is in proper working order to prevent any problems. There are four main components in any corn planter that should be examined before planting. 1. Seed transmission system Sprockets and chains should be in good […] Read more


Horsch Maestro planters will be available in 40- and 60-foot versions 
in 2016.

Horsch offers 2nd Maestro toolbar

The brand adds a smaller 40-foot version along with software updates for 2016

Horsch has been selling its 60-foot Maestro planter for a while now. However, the company says it noticed there was significant demand from producers for a smaller version. So, this fall it introduced a second Maestro with a 40-foot working width. “When we introduced the planter, we introduced it with a 60-foot toolbar, a 24-row, […] Read more

Kinze planter system

Kinze’s Multi-Hybrid planter switches between two hybrid seed types

Farmers can now order a model 4990 Multi-Hybrid planter

This spring the first commercially produced Kinze model 4900 Multi-Hybrid planters will hit North American farm fields. The company announced last August that a limited number of planters with the ability to switch back and forth between two hybrid seed types would be available for the 2015 season. And a company rep says the firm […] Read more