Spring Planting Equipment Checklist
A spring planting equipment checklist for getting tractors, planters, drills, and sprayers ready for the first planting day.
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What is on this checklist
- Tractor service and tire check
- Planter row units and meters checked
- Drill openers and seed tubes checked
- Seed and fertilizer ready to load
- Monitors and GPS tested
- Sprayer nozzles and pump checked
- Markers and hitch parts inspected
- Spare parts and tools stocked
- Test run each machine
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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