Tough Tillage Update
Keep your crops above water with raised soil beds
In the ag business, rain is a blessing … until it isn’t. Though drought conditions persist in much of the West and parts of the Corn Belt,1 the Delta and the Southeast have been pounded by hurricanes and tropical storms. While no one can foresee severe weather, there...
A closer look at AMCO’s versatile Ditcher cutter heads
Standing water can kill crops in a hurry. That’s why a well-built drainage system is essential, especially if you: Live in a flat area or region with a lot of precipitation Plant corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, or other crops that are sensitive to waterlogging AMCO’s...
10 tips for storing and maintaining AMCO discs over the winter
Fall field work is a wrap, and it’s time to put your AMCO discs to bed for the winter. Proper storage and maintenance are crucial to keeping your discs in good condition for next season. To help ensure your equipment is ready to roll in the spring, here are some best...
Why choose AMCO’s three-point discs?
When it comes to a disc harrow, most growers are looking for two things: versatility and durability. In other words, they want a disc that can take on a range of jobs and won’t break down in tough conditions. AMCO’s three-point discs are built to be just as tough and...
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...
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...