Each hour lost in the spring from planter issues can be very costly due to delayed planting. Penn State Extension shares what to check and fix during the winter season.

Phil Needham with Needham Ag Technologies LLC talks about some of the new products they've released getting the most attention at events. First is the smooth internal seed tube that fits on most box drills. The seed tube has several baffles on the inside so seeds flow down the tube more consistently. They're also getting some attention on their new angle changer/coupler for several models of Case IH and New Holland seeders.

Needham Ag Technologies has developed a smooth internal rubber seed tube for box drills.

It’s time to think about reviewing your plans for the planting season, and there are four basic areas you may want to spend some time on.

The quality of your corn stand will largely depend on planter performance, says Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management and applied soil physics at Penn State University.