Closing Wheels and Other Farming Equipment in the 21st Century
Farming has sustained civilizations for eons. From Mesopotamia to the Freeland that America is today, humans would have gotten nowhere without farming. Farmers are integral contributors to the economy of a state and the survival of society.
As with everything, farming too has developed with the aid of modern technology and innovation. Be it closing wheels for planters or GPS-powered guiding systems, farming today can use technological advancements to optimize both, yield, and ROI.
What Are Some Modern Solutions to Farming Equipment?
Standard Closing Wheel
A closing wheel is attached to the tractor to close the furrow in the soil after the seed has been sown. The wheels make it easier to plant by riding along the row and pushing soil over the seeds. This ensures that the seeds are not picked off by birds. It also protects seedlings from other animals, erosion, and moisture loss.
Closing wheels are made of high-quality steel and an ergonomic design. The spikes are designed such that they cover the furrow without packing the soil too tightly, ensuring that there is no side wall compaction or stray air pockets.
Unlike traditional closing wheels, these improved versions can work on all types of soils, no-till and wet soil included.
The steel used in closing wheels is made to be rust-free. Modern closing wheels are also fairly easy to install and fit most standard-sized tractors and planters.
Planter
Planters have evolved through the centuries but the essence has remained the same. It is towed behind the tractor in rows and is used to sow seeds in the field. Planters have row units, usually spaced 30 inches apart to lay the seeds in neat rows. A planter can have 1 row or multiple, the largest planter in the world has 48 rows.
Nowadays, planters come with electronic sensors that can determine the depth each seed needs to be planted. Planters can also be equipped with closing wheels. Closing wheels for planters have grown very popular too. Several new models have also developed techniques to sow more than one seed at a time.
GPS Guidance Systems
GPS Guidance Systems issue steering commands to the tractor to keep it on course. Farmers get to save time and fuel along with labor costs. The GPS information is accurate to the inch, implying significant precision.
Why 4Ag Closing Wheels Are Superior?
4Ag’s closing wheels are designed by farmers and for farmers. The wheels better seed to soil contact and leave behind a soft tilled surface. 4Ag tiller tines prevent baking of the soil in wet conditions by leaving the surface loose. The first quarter inch of the soil is tilled and the two sides of the trench are mulched together. Call us at (580) 419-8473 for more details. You can also visit our website to find dealers near your area.