Tough Tillage Update
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.
Don’t let their size fool you
Ask any farmer what makes a quality piece of farm equipment, and one of the words you’re likely to hear is “durability.” While AMCO’s large disc harrows are built tough to withstand harsh field conditions, so are the smaller disc harrow models used for farming and other specialized applications.
Smaller equipment takes center stage as grain prices stay low
Farmers are no strangers to volatility in the markets, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the agriculture industry who didn’t see the downturn in grain prices coming after years of record highs. Financial experts are recommending farmers make smart plans to...
To build a better drainage ditch, focus on three things
Wet weather at key points throughout the Mid-South this spring slowed planting progress, forced some farmers to switch to alternative crops, and left some crops in standing water. Especially in years like this, it pays off to have the best drainage systems possible at...
Keep equipment looking new twice as long with powder coating
It’s no secret that farm equipment is exposed to some rugged conditions: repeated heavy-duty use, impacts, moisture, chemicals, ultraviolet light, and extreme weather conditions can all take their toll on equipment. Because of this, it’s crucial for farmers to invest...
Wheel Offset Harrow checklist: Make sure you’re field-ready
AMCO’s G2 Wheel Offset Harrow is a dependable and rugged tool, but it needs proper care and preparation to live up to its maximum potential. Here are the basics: before using a new harrow or one that has been stored, check to make certain that all nuts and bolts are...
A quick guide to quality terraces
Before you take your terracing plow out for a spin this spring, you might want a brief refresher on proper terrace construction. The perfect narrow-base terrace is easy to achieve by following these steps STEP 1. Begin to form the terrace by making one or two passes...
8 tips to building the perfect levee
Before you know it, rice planting season will be here. When building a levee, keep these tips in mind. Choose the right equipment. AMCO’s revolutionary hydraulically controlled LF6 and LJ6 Levee Plows raise the bar for value, convenience, quality, performance, and...