Seeding, tillage, and field equipment — this is the stuff that gets your crop in the ground and your fields ready to go every spring. Having the right seeding and tillage setup can make a massive difference in how your crop establishes and ultimately what your yields look like at harvest. It’s worth investing in good equipment here because this is where your crop year really starts.
Air seeders and drills are the main seeding equipment for most grain and oilseed operations. There have been huge advancements in seeding technology over the past decade — things like individual row shutoffs, variable rate capability, and precision seed and fertilizer placement. Single shoot vs. double shoot, disc openers vs. hoe openers — there are a lot of options and what works best depends on your soil type and farming practices.
Tillage is a topic that can get pretty heated among farmers. Some guys are all-in on no-till or minimum till, others still believe in working the ground, and honestly both approaches can work depending on your soil and climate conditions. Cultivators, disc harrows, vertical tillage tools, and heavy-duty breaking plows all have their place. The trend has definitely been towards less tillage overall, but there are situations where some tillage makes sense.
Field equipment covers a broader range of tools — land rollers, harrows, rock pickers, packers, and other implements that help you prepare and maintain your fields. Weed management equipment like pre-seed burnoff sprayers and mechanical weeders also fall into this category.
Seedbed preparation is critical for good germination and emergence. Getting the right balance of residue management, soil moisture conservation, and seedbed firmness takes the right combination of tools and timing.
The companies in this category offer seeding, tillage, and field equipment for agricultural operations. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your air seeder or need a new set of harrows, this is a good place to browse.
