Preparing for the Spring Planting Season
As soon as winter turns to spring, farmers across the country are ready to start their next planting season. Before heading out in the fields, however, these producers must take several factors into consideration, including the types of crops they are going to plant, when they can begin the planting process, and what types of equipment they are going to use.
Finding the Right Crops
When deciding on which crops to plant, farmers must look for those that will thrive in their specific region. Options for spring planting include:
- Barley
- Corn
- Cotton
- Oat
- Peanuts
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Soybeans
- Sugarbeets
- Spring wheat
As each of the planting times for the above crops can vary based on location, farmers should carefully research their options to determine what is best for their situation.
Getting the Most Out of the Spring Planting Season with John Deere Equipment
In addition to knowing what they are going to plant, farmers must also ensure they have the right equipment for the task at hand. John Deere offers a range of planting equipment and technology offerings that take every producer into account; this includes the crops they plan to grow, the topography of their land, and the size of their planting operation. For farmers that want to achieve high yields during the spring planting season, John Deere offers the following:
- Drawn Planters
- Mounted Planters
- DB Planters
- DR Planters
- John Deere ExactRate™ Liquid Fertilizer System
- Performance Upgrade Kits for John Deere Planters
For more information regarding John Deere planting equipment, contact your local John Deere dealer.
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