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29-01-2026

Väderstad Introduces the Latest Innovations on the Seed Hawk Air Seeders Product Line – Model Year 2027

Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in tillage, seeding, and planting, is excited to announce the latest advancements for the Precision Delivery Air Cart, Seed Hawk Air Drill, and iCon Wireless for Model Year 2027. These improvements ensure farmers continue to benefit from precise product delivery and quick, even germination—a crucial phase in crop growth that allows plants to access nutrients early and gain the advantage they need.
29-01-2026

Customer Spotlight: Gatez Farms’ Experience with Seed Hawk Air Seeders

Join Blaine Gatez from Crossfield, Alberta, as he shares his experience with the Seed Hawk Air Seeders. Last season, Gatez Farms Limited — a family-run corporate farm — shared their experience using the Seed Hawk 80-foot toolbar with twin wing and the PD 1000 cart.  
23-09-2025

Fall Fertilizer Application Placement

Harvest marks the end of the crop cycle but not the farming year. Fall fertilizer applications, especially nitrogen, help streamline spring operations. Proper placement and depth reduce environmental loss, enhance plant uptake, and improve ROI—ensuring efficient resource use and seed safety.
15-09-2025

Crop Variety Selection

Harvest time invites reflection and planning. Evaluating crop variety performance helps guide next season’s choices. Considering equipment, row spacing, and growth patterns supports weed control and resource efficiency. Precision seeding and canopy management optimize yield, reduce risk, and improve return on investment.
10-09-2025

Importance of Fall Weed Control

After harvest, weeds compete for soil moisture and nutrients. Timely post-harvest weed control—via herbicide or tillage—preserves these resources. Maintaining soil health supports next season’s crop success, reduces risk, and improves ROI, proving the farming year continues beyond harvest.
25-08-2025

Harvest Residue Management for Planting Success

Harvest marks the end of one season and the start of the next, where crop residue management—through even distribution and proper stubble height—affects planting success, emergence, and soil health. Thoughtful residue handling sets the foundation for reduced risk and future crop performance.
21-08-2025

Quick Growth and Maturity to Beat the Frost

As crops mature, early frost risk increases. Precise seed and fertilizer placement in spring promotes faster germination and development, helping crops reach maturity before freezing temperatures. This reduces potential yield and quality losses, especially in sensitive crops like wheat and corn.
14-08-2025

Pre-Harvest Herbicide and Crop Maturity

As crops mature, pre-harvest herbicide timing becomes critical. Uneven crop growth—often caused by inconsistent seed and fertilizer placement or variable soil moisture—can delay application. Ensuring uniform emergence through precise seeding improves maturity consistency, enabling safer, more effective herbicide use before harvest.
15-07-2025

Choosing Settings for Yearly Conditions

Moisture availability and soil composition significantly influence planting depth decisions. Growers must balance risks like delayed emergence from deep seeding with benefits like improved root access to subsoil moisture. Understanding field variability and equipment settings helps optimize emergence and crop success under unpredictable weather conditions
08-07-2025

Avoiding Summer Heat Stress

Crops are most vulnerable to heat stress during flowering, which can reduce pollination and yield. While weather is unpredictable, early, even crop development—driven by precise planting—helps crops avoid peak heat periods, improving resilience, maturity uniformity, and return on investment.