Seasonal Guide · May 2025 · 5 min read
A thorough spring checklist prevents costly delays once planting weather arrives. Getting equipment, fields, and livestock infrastructure ready now saves time and stress during the busiest weeks of the year.
Service tractors and planters with fresh oil, filters, and grease before the season rush hits dealer parts departments. Calibrate your planter for seed size and population, checking meter accuracy with a drop test. Inspect hydraulic hoses, tire pressure, and lighting on every piece of equipment that will hit the road or field.
Pull soil samples on any fields not tested in the last two years and submit them early to avoid lab backlogs. Confirm seed orders and delivery dates, verifying trait packages and treatment options match your weed and pest history. Walk fields to assess drainage tile outlets, waterway condition, and any winter damage that needs repair before tillage.
Walk all perimeter and cross fences, replacing broken posts and tightening wire before turning animals out to pasture. Test electric fence chargers and ground rods for adequate voltage—at least 3,000 volts on the line. Inventory mineral and supplement supplies, clean and refill water tanks, and schedule spring vaccinations and deworming with your veterinarian.
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