Tough Tillage Update
How to build the perfect levee in 5 steps
In June, the rice-planting season will shift into high gear across the country. And as anyone who has worked with rice knows, it’s unique because of the irrigated conditions it’s grown in. For the crop to be a success, you need a levee that produces the right...
Quick guide to hitching and operating AMCO Ditchers
In 2019, record precipitation fell across the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley,1 and the soggy conditions are carrying into the 2020 planting season.2 That means now is the time to start cleaning roadside ditches and directing water away from your fields. In other...
Three reasons the F15/F15B is ideal for fall fieldwork
As all farmers know, there’s no rest after harvest—as soon as the crops are in, it’s time to prep seedbeds for the next planting season. Fall fieldwork is key to generating good emergence and yield, so it’s important to get it right. Here’s a few reasons why AMCO’s...
Upgraded AMCO bearings add 25 acres per day to productivity
When you’re working in the field, productivity takes a hit every time you have to stop to replace a clogged disc bearing. Add that to your time in the shop relubricating, and you could be running into an efficiency problem. But there’s no way around it. Bearing...
Keep your crops above water with raised soil beds
In the Ag business, rain is a blessing … until it isn’t. Across the country, we’ve had a pretty soggy summer and fall. Some areas have gotten nearly three times their average rainfall.1 So, what can we growers do to keep our crops from drowning? One tried-and-true...
Top four benefits of the AMCO Terracing Plow
For growers who live in regions with a lot of precipitation, terracing is critical for preventing erosion and conserving water and soil. In fact, it’s such an important practice that AMCO designed a plow specifically for terracing—the only one of its kind on the...
The right small disc can still pack a big punch
Ask a group of farmers what they like to see in their equipment, and you’ll likely to hear two things: versatility and durability. Sure, we expect to see these qualities in large disc harrows…but what about smaller models? Are there any small discs on the market that...
G2 Wheel Offset Harrow breaks ground in construction
As AMCO’s most massive tool, the G2 Wheel Offset Harrow is famous for its primary tillage performance in tough conditions. But did you know the same features that make the G2 a force to be reckoned with during planting also make it an asset in the construction...
Say goodbye to blown seals with AMCO Protect-O-Shield Bearings
When you’re out in the field, nothing slows you down like having to replace a bearing clogged with dirt, stubble, and debris. To keep you moving, AMCO fortifies the following equipment with our industry-leading Protect-O-Shield® Bearings: Bedding Hippers LOF Lift...
5 key factors for getting the perfect tillage depth
Disc cutting depth has a major impact on overall crop yield. Cutting too shallow may lead to weak root systems, varying soil temperatures, and uneven emergence. Cutting too deeply puts unnecessary strain on equipment. But setting and maintaining the ideal cutting...