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 serious drought conditions persist in much of the Midwest, Texas, and Louisiana,1 tropical storms have battered the coasts. While no one can foresee severe weather, there are steps growers can take to...
Three AMCO disc harrows that build great food plots
It's hard to believe, but fall is almost here! And all the hunters out there know what that means—it’s time to break ground on your food plot. There are a lot of factors in building a good food plot. You need to pick the right spot and the right seed to attract deer,...
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...
How to build the perfect levee in 5 steps
Rice season is in full swing 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 controlled flooding environment. To...
Quick guide to hitching and operating AMCO ditchers
Conditions are currently a mixed bag across the United States. There has been serious flooding this year in California and Florida, and parts of the Midwest are on watch as the waters of the Mississippi River rise.1 Meanwhile, other areas of the country remain in...
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. Here are some tips that will help you make sure your equipment is ready to roll...
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...
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...