Tough Tillage Update
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...
Build the perfect levee in five steps
This month, rice-planting season is in full swing across the United States. Rice is unique because of the irrigated conditions it’s grown in. For your rice to thrive, you need a well-built levee that produces just the right controlled flooding environment. To help you...
Ditcher cheat sheet
AMCO’s guide to hitching and operating a ditcher With spring (and spring rain) on the way, now is the perfect time to brush up on correctly hitching and operating AMCO’s Vertical and Offset Rotary Ditchers. Known for their toughness and reliability, our ditchers...
Setting a disc? Do it right in five easy steps
Whether you’re managing residue, working a seedbed, or prepping for the next crop rotation, a properly set disc is crucial. By taking a little extra time to check your disc, you can ensure you make fewer trips to the field, reduce the risk of erosion, and lay the...
Terrace construction: How to do the job right
With harvest over, it’s time to start looking to next year’s planting season, and that means terrace construction. Terracing is a great way to conserve water and soil and prevent erosion, especially for growers who live in regions with heavy precipitation. But before...
Clearing a new food plot? AMCO disc harrows power through
Clearing a new food plot? AMCO disc harrows power through With summer well underway, hunters across the country are turning their attention towards food plots. They’ll need the perfect disc to ready their food plots for the fall hunting season. Whether it's deer,...
How to change the lower cutter head bearing on AMCO’s Ditcher in under an hour—without removing the chain
Many growers think changing out the lower cutter head bearing on AMCO’s drainage Ditchers is a huge hassle. But if you have an hour of time and some basic tools, you can do it yourself—without removing the drive chain and sprocket. Below is an overview of how to...
Cutout or smooth blades?
Choosing the right blade style for your disc harrow can be tricky. When you’re purchasing a new disc harrow, you’ll need to decide what style of blades will be the best fit for your operation: cutout (notched) blades or smooth (solid) blades. Which you choose comes...
Want to raise your crop yields? Raise up your crops.
Rain—it can be a blessing or a curse. When those life-giving showers become excessive, many farmers look for solutions to keep their plants from drowning. Enter raised soil beds. Constructed in the fall after harvest or the spring before planting, raised beds keep plants up out of water, leading to better growth and yields.