Tech Trials
Collecting information that will be used to continually develop and improve
products to serve our customers.
Our Tech Trial Mission
Real Technology
We’re using real technology we’ve developed to help farmers plan, plant, apply and harvest more efficiently and accurately.
Real Farms
We’re traveling all across the country to grower farms with different growing environments and different farming practices to follow their journey.
Real Insights
We’re seeking actionable insights and best practices that you can put into play on your farm to get the best result from the technology year after year.
SureForce
Hydraulic Downforce with Uplift
- Is my planter equipped to plant in different soil types?
- Can my downforce setting affect emergence?
SureSpeed
High Speed Planting System
- If I plant fast will I sacrifice accuracy?
- Will my plant emergence look just as good at 10 mph as it does at 5 mph?
- Will my singulation be affected by planting speed?
SureDrive
Electric Drives
- Am I losing yield potential in my contours?
- How fast can I plant?
- How much savings can I see with point row turnoff?
SureForce
SureForce instantly responds to changing conditions by adjusting pressure to give each row the exact pressure needed to plant at ideal depth. Our testing looks at the necessary downforce to maintain depth in varying conditions and soil types, through heavy residue, and in compacted areas.
Our trials are focused on helping you answer:
• Is my planter equipped to plant in different soil types?
• Can my downforce setting affect emergence?
2021 SureForce™ Corn Trial - MN
Check out some data on this Minnesota SureForce™ trial, evaluating corn emergence and seeding depth.
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2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - OH
In this trial, we set out to determine if yield goals can be maintained through enhanced planting practices, while using SureSpeed™ and SureForce™, at reduced soybean populations.
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2021 SureForce™ Corn Trial - IL
This Illinois trial was planted with the goal of determining the impact of SureForce™ on corn emergence and seeding depth.
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2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - IN
We planted a trial in central Indiana to determine the impact of plant population on the emergence and plant spacing of soybeans using SureSpeed™ and SureForce™.
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2021 SureForce™ Corn Trial - OH
In this Ohio trial, SureForce™ is tested in three different treatments to determine its impact on corn emergence and seeding depth.
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2021 SureSpeed and SureForce Side-By-Side Corn Trial -Western IA
See how SureSpeed and SureForce perform compared to a planter equipped with a finger meter in this side-by-side corn trial.
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2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - WI
This trial tested SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ in no-till conditions to determine if yield goals can be maintained through enhanced planting practices at reduced soybean populations.
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2021 SureForce™ and SureSpeed™ Side-By-Side Soybean Trial - Western IA
The side-by-side trial will allow us to evaluate population and singulation accuracy in the field between the two systems.
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2021 SureForce™ Corn Trial - Northwest IA
The goal of this trial is to determine the impact of SureForce™ on corn emergence and seedling depth in manual, medium, and heavy settings.
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2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial -Northwest IA
This trial evaluates the performance of SureSpeed and SureForce planting at 7mph.
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2021 SureForce™ Side-by-Side Corn Trial - Eastern NE
See the difference correct downforce can make with observations found in this Tech Trial!
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2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - Central NE
See what's happening in this no-till trial in central Nebraska.
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2021 SureForce Corn Trial- Southwest MN
In this SureForce trial we are monitoring plant growth and capturing yield data to determine the efficacy of the down force treatments. These findings will help develop best management practices for growers to utilize in their own farms.
Read More SureSpeed
SureSpeed is our high-speed planting system that focuses on getting seed in the ground during prime planting conditions to ensure uniform emergence, plant health and maintaining soil structure.
Our trials are focused on helping you answer:
• If I plant fast will I sacrifice accuracy?
• Will my plant emergence look just as good at 10 mph as it does at 5 mph?
• Will my singulation be affected by planting speed?
2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - OH
In this trial, we set out to determine if yield goals can be maintained through enhanced planting practices, while using SureSpeed™ and SureForce™, at reduced soybean populations.
Read More 2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - IN
We planted a trial in central Indiana to determine the impact of plant population on the emergence and plant spacing of soybeans using SureSpeed™ and SureForce™.
Read More 2021 SureSpeed and SureForce Side-By-Side Corn Trial -Western IA
See how SureSpeed and SureForce perform compared to a planter equipped with a finger meter in this side-by-side corn trial.
Read More 2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - WI
This trial tested SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ in no-till conditions to determine if yield goals can be maintained through enhanced planting practices at reduced soybean populations.
Read More 2021 SureForce™ and SureSpeed™ Side-By-Side Soybean Trial - Western IA
The side-by-side trial will allow us to evaluate population and singulation accuracy in the field between the two systems.
Read More 2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial -Northwest IA
This trial evaluates the performance of SureSpeed and SureForce planting at 7mph.
Read More 2021 SureSpeed™ and SureForce™ Soybean Trial - Central NE
See what's happening in this no-till trial in central Nebraska.
Read More SureDrive
SureDrive electric drives mount right up to the planter and meter you know and love, gaining you consistent meter drive for variable rate, turn compensation and point row shutoff.
Our trials are focused on helping you answer:
• Am I losing yield potential in my contours?
• How fast can I plant at?
• How much savings can I see with point row turnoff?
Why Do We Test SureDrive?
The inner and outer rows of a planter travel faster or slower than the center of the planter when turning. Seeds planted on interior rows are spaced too closely. Seeds on exterior rows are spaced too far apart.
Read MorePrevious Trials
| Year | Trial Location | Product | Crop | Copping Practice | Trial Purpose | Detailed Trial Information and Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Central Iowa | SureForce | Corn | Conventional Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
| 2020 | Central Iowa | SureForce | Corn | Conventional Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
| 2020 | Central Iowa | SureForce | Corn | Minimum Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
| 2020 | Central Iowa | SureForce | Corn | Conventional Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
| 2020 | Southern Minnesota | SureForce | Corn | Conventional Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
| 2020 | Southern Kansas | SureForce | Corn | Conventional Tillage | DownForce | Learn More |
Meet Our Agronomy Team
Consisting of three of the best experts in their respective specialties, the team’s goal is to
provide a combination of both agronomic and practical tips to optimize technology.
Barry Anderson
A traditional agronomist with years of experience in the industry. He is knowledgeable in plant growth, soil health, emerging technologies, and agronomic research.
Brett Buehler
A farmer himself with superb mechanical know-how. He is well versed in the workings of planters and can offer input on how planter maintenance and technology can have a significant impact on agronomic return.
Sam Wilson
He’s spent his entire professional career helping farmers achieve better agronomic and economic returns. His common-sense approach focuses on investing in the right technologies and implementing them in a practical manner.
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