Pre-Planting Planter Tips 2026

Pre-Planting Planter Tips 2026

From Keeping It Independent by Wyffels Hybrids

March 23, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 85

About this episode

This episode provides essential maintenance tips for farmers to prepare their planters for the upcoming planting season.

Spring is just around the corner, and for farmers, that means it's time to prepare your equipment for planting. But how do you ensure your planter is ready to deliver the best results? On this week's episode, we’ll cover key maintenance tips to get your planter in top shape for the upcoming season, helping you maximize yields and efficiency. The right adjustments at planting can set the stage for root development that promotes healthier plants and ultimately, higher yields. So don’t rush. Invest the time to do it right. Links discussed in this episode: Planting and Tillage Tools: Leafblower (Video) - Iowa State University Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Planter University Between The Rows® - Optimize Plantability Between The Rows® - Early Spring Planting Considerations Between The Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com . Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ► Let’s Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybrids X: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybrids Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Wyffels Hybrids

Topics covered

  • planting preparation
  • equipment maintenance
  • farming efficiency
  • crop yields
  • agronomy

Keywords

  • planter tips
  • farming equipment
  • crop yields
  • maintenance
  • planting season

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Books & works: Between The Rows®

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