Blog Category: How-To

Yield maps are a valuable agronomic decision making tool. Unfortunately, they are rarely perfect straight out of the combine. By understanding common problems and their symptoms, many of these issues can be avoided during harvest or repaired in the John Deere Operations Center with a few simple steps.

Combines are incredibly complicated machines, with multiple systems that need to be adjusted independently for the best performance. By better understanding these systems and through our free Guide to Successful Combine Adjustments, you can experience a successful harvest this season.

John Deere recently announced that its telematic service, JDLink, is now available for no cost on all compatible machines. There are many benefits to using this system, such as connected support, machine information, and agronomic data. The process of activating machines is simple, and can be completed in minutes.

Learn the key steps to winterizing your John Deere planter before putting it away for winter storage. By following a few easy steps, you will extend the life of your planter and maximize future performance. When winterized correctly, planters will be protected from environmental conditions, chemicals, and rodents and will be ready to plant as soon as spring arrives.

One of the most frequently asked questions our teams receive during the planting season is how to correctly set planter downforce margin. Unfortunately, there is no straight-forward answer or a standard number to enter into the display. However, by understanding how downforce margin works and some best practices for setting it correctly, it can be successfully achieved.

Like all equipment, the John Deere ExactEmerge planter requires regular adjustments to perform at its best. Last season we experienced a problem with the ExactEmerge planter where we found seed on the surface of the ground at some fields. After digging into the problem found it was discovered that proper bowl tension is critical to avoiding this issue. To achieve consistent planting quality, regular inspection of the seed meters and bowls is necessary.

Robins pull worms in the yard. The smell of turned soil and cut grass fills the air. The farm brims with life and you breathe it in deep. The skies never seemed so blue. After a long winter, it’s finally time to get in the field and start farming!

1. I’ve already eaten all my snacks…Is 10 am too early to eat lunch?

It’s never too early to eat lunch! That being said…you’re probably not hungry, you’re just bored! Check out these tips to keep your mind off the snacks.

Seedstar™ 4HP offers many great features to help you fully utilize your equipment. If you’ve recently upgraded or need a refresher on how the program works, we’ve got you covered. Our precision ag team has put together instructional videos to help you complete basic tasks using Seedstar™ 4HP. Let’s make this a successful spring!

Before every season – but especially in spring – it’s imperative to double check the offsets and measurements in your display. Improper inputs or incorrect information may result in the following Section Control failures and AutoTrac or guidance issues. Always, always, always double check these settings before you start in the field.