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Another year? Can it be? It seems like only the day before yesterday we all were in the midst of the “polar vortex” and wondering if spring would ever arrive. Then, once spring made its appearance, the rains didn’t want to easily stop and everyone waited and waited to put the precious seed in the ground. When fall arrived, the crops never really got dry, and harvest was an ongoing struggle due to the inclement weather. Needless to say, it has been a challenging year for everyone involved with agriculture. But here we are, at the doorstep of the holidays and year end rapidly approaching! As we reflect upon the past year, we realize we are part of a larger...

It’s that time of year again to make last minute decisions and preparations for the 2019 planting season. Throughout the winter you have been to clinics, seminars, and blasted with ads on social media — all with the message to be more efficient and profitable. So now what? Optimally, the lowest cost investment with the highest and quickest return is the most appealing, right? Have you considered updating your mechanical meters to vacuum meters? Performance Why vacuum meters? Vacuum metering presents several opportunities over mechanical meters. Performance, cost, and simplicity are all areas where vacuum meters excel over mechanical meter options. Let’s start with performance. Have you ever had an instance where you discovered a hybrid that would excel in a particular field, but steered...

As we wind down 2018 and prepare for the year ahead, may we all be blessed by slowing down and reflecting upon the selfless love of Christ. And may our relationships with family, friends, and others around us be a blessing throughout the coming year. To all our employees who so effectively help us innovate, our dealers who tirelessly promote our products, our customers who honor us with their patronage, and our partners who help us produce our products, we thank you for your dedication, hard work, and support throughout 2018. We look forward to the upcoming year and working with you in bringing new products to farms worldwide! Wishing you a very blessed Christmas Season and a rewarding New Year! ...

'Tis the season to be thankful for the many blessings bestowed upon us. Watch the video to see what Kinze employees are thankful for this year. From all of us at Kinze, we wish you a very blessed Thanksgiving shared with family and friends! https://youtu.be/AzkMN1r50qs

Why Use Down Force? Every farmer understands when seed is planted it must be placed at a uniform depth, with good seed-to-soil contact, and a consistent seed spacing. In addition, each crop has an optimum depth that promotes the best germination, growth, and yields. For corn this is typically 1.5" to 2" deep, and for soybeans it is 1" to 1.5". To maintain this depth consistently across a field that varies due to compaction, soil type, and residue, a down force system must be properly selected and managed. Before selecting a down force system, it must be emphasized that more is not necessarily better. While having enough downforce to maintain a consistent planting depth is very important to increase yields, having too much down...

October 9, 2018 Crop Report Rain. And more Rain. This has been the common theme across the country, making it difficult to get crops out of the field. Despite the struggles a lot of farmers are talking about with weather, the recent USDA Crop Report states that 34 percent of corn has been harvested in primary production states. That is 13 percent more than this time last year. However, soybeans harvested are two percent less than this time last year with 32 percent harvested in primary production states. We, too, are praying for better harvesting and crop conditions. #KINZEHARVEST18 Photos Harvest is one of our favorite times of year. No, not because pumpkin spice EVERYTHING hits the supermarkets, but because we get to see...