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.
- Listen to some of our favorite podcasts
- Crank our Pumped Planting Playlist or Tractor Cab tunes
- Pack homemade Smoothies – great for breakfast and easily customizable
- Try flavored water packs – stay hydrated and zest up your plain water
- Try chewing gum – we think Extra gum keeps its flavor the longest…but since we’re in Husker country, we’re obligated to recommend Big Red.
2. Did I set up my guess rows wrong?
How to Correctly Set Up Guess Rows on a John Deere Gen 4 Display – Whether you’re in the field or preparing your planter for the season, double check your settings to ensure proper guess rows. In this video, we’ll walk through what settings to verify, how to edit, and where to find the information you need in a John Deere Gen 4 Display. Need more assistance? Call your Platte Valley Equipment precision ag specialist in Clarkson, Fremont, Humphrey and Wahoo!
3. It seems like I’m wandering…is my AutoTrac working right?
How to Adjust Steering Sensitivity on a John Deere Gen 4 Display – When you’re in the field, it may seem like your tractor is wandering off your guidance line. Check your steering sensitivity to get the performance you want for your field conditions. In this video, we’ll walk through how to adjust steering sensitivity, factors to consider when adjusting, pet safe products, indicators that let you know when to adjust, and some tips to help you with this topic. Need more assistance? Call your Platte Valley Equipment precision ag specialist in Clarkson, Fremont, Humphrey and Wahoo!
4. I feel like my controls are backwards…did I hook up my planter correctly? Tips and Tricks for Hooking Up Your Planter – We all have different preferences when hooking up your planter. In this video, we’ll walk through one of our preferred ways to ensure proper performance of your machine. Need more assistance? Call your Platte Valley Equipment precision ag specialist in Clarkson, Fremont, Humphrey and Wahoo!
5. Can I squeeze in a quick nap when I start this next round? Nope. Always stay awake and alert when operating machinery. If you need to take a nap, safely stop, park, and shut down your equipment.
Here are a few ways to stay awake and alert during planting:
- Follow these tips from Farm Bureau Financial Services
- When it’s time to refill or stop for a bathroom break, safely park and walk three laps around your equipment – use this as a chance to check and ensure all components are working properly.
- Crank the Platte Valley Equipment Pumped Planting Playlist on Spotify
- Call a friend or family member you haven’t talk to in a while
- Send us a question on Twitter @PVEquip
- Give a social media shout-out to your favorite Platte Valley Equipment employee.
- Take a video or write a post telling us about a time Platte Valley went above and beyond to help you succeed. Who knows – you may even get a fun surprise from us to thank you for sharing your story!