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A lot of planting conversations focus on what happens at the front of the row unit: openers, downforce, seed delivery, row cleaners.

But what happens at the back can have just as much impact on how the crop gets started.

 » Read more about: Why Closing Wheel Design Matters More Than You Think?  »

When growers think about row unit bounce, they usually think about speed, field roughness, downforce, row cleaner setup and gauge wheel contact. But the closing system can also play a role in how consistently the row unit performs through changing field conditions.

That raises a fair question: Does a cast closing wheel help reduce row unit bounce?

 » Read more about: Does a Cast Closing Wheel Help Reduce Row Unit Bounce?  »

Sidewall compaction is one of those planting problems that can quietly affect performance without always being obvious from the cab.

The trench may look closed from the surface, but underneath, the sidewall can still be tight, smooth, and difficult for roots to push through.

 » Read more about: How the fCrusher Helps With Sidewall Compaction  »

When growers talk about emergence, the conversation usually turns to weather, soil temperature, moisture and seed placement. And all of those matter. But one thing that often gets overlooked is what happens after the seed is placed.

 » Read more about: Want Better Emergence? Start at the Furrow  »

Planting success starts with what happens in the furrow.

And while seed depth, downforce, and residue management all get a lot of attention, one part of the planter often gets overlooked: the closing wheel.

 » Read more about: Why Use a Spiked Closing Wheel?  »

If there’s one thing that’s clear right now, it’s this: farming has never been easy, but today, it feels especially uncertain.

Across North America, Brazil, Australia and beyond, farmers are navigating a storm of variables they simply cannot control. Fuel prices fluctuate without warning. Commodity markets move up and down in ways that are hard to predict. Fertilizer costs continue to rise, putting pressure on margins that are already tight. In Australia some farmers can’t access the fuel needed to put a crop in the ground. 

 » Read more about: Focus on the Controllables  »

When it comes to crop establishment, few factors are as overlooked as seed depth. Even small inconsistencies can lead to uneven emergence, delayed growth, and ultimately reduced yields. While many growers focus on seed genetics or fertilizer programs, the reality is that consistent seed placement starts with one key component on your planter: the gauge wheel.

 » Read more about: The Science Behind Seed Depth: How Gauge Wheels Impact Germination  »

Harvesting high-moisture corn can test even the most experienced operators. Tougher kernels, sticky cobs, and inconsistent flow through the rotor all combine to create one frustrating reality: constant adjustments. Open the concaves, close them back up, tweak rotor speed, adjust again. It’s time-consuming and can cost you grain.

 » Read more about: High-Moisture Corn? No Problem with Proper Threshing  »

When it comes to drill maintenance, most farmers know the basics: grease regularly, check wear parts, and keep things tight. But some of the most common “shortcuts” or assumptions about maintenance can quietly cost you yield, time, and money over the long run.

Let’s break down a few of the biggest myths and where your effort actually pays off.

 » Read more about: Drill Maintenance Myths – What’s Actually Worth Your Time  »

WINKLER, Manitoba–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thunderstruck Ag is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.

 » Read more about: Thunderstruck Ag Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026  »

Every farmer knows the frustration of watching valuable grain spill onto the ground during unloading. Whether it’s wind catching the stream or gaps between your auger and bin, even small losses add up quickly over a season. That’s where the ThunderHopper steps in. The ThunderHopper is designed to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and make grain handling simpler from start to finish.

 » Read more about: Zero Waste, Maximum Efficiency: How the ThunderHopper Redefines Grain Handling  »

Jeremy Matuszewski is the founder of Thunderstruck Ag Equipment, a company founded in 2013 that represents dozens of high-performance agricultural products across North America and markets them across the globe. He’s also the inventor of the patent-pending Razors Edge Concaves that won an Ag In Motion Innovation Award and a place among Time Magazine’s list of the 30 Best Inventions of 2025.

 » Read more about: ‘Disrupting’ ag equipment markets to help producers  »

When you’re planting small seeds like canola or sesame, every seed counts. But what many growers don’t realize is just how much seed is quietly lost inside the meter itself. Leaks, poor sealing, and improper singulation can all lead to wasted seed.

That’s where the RRV Seed Disk changes the game.

 » Read more about: Stop Wasting Seed! How the RRV Seed Disk Prevents Leaks and Saves You Money  »

Dust is one of the biggest enemies of any engine. Whether you’re harvesting crops, loading trucks with a skid steer, or running heavy equipment on a construction site, dirty air can quickly plug filters and slow machines down.

 » Read more about: Not Just For Combines: The Industrial Power of the KAS Pre-Cleaner  »

A question we hear often is: “Does it work for bagging grain?” The short answer: Yes, and it’s especially well-suited for that type of stationary work.

 » Read more about: Does RcFarmArm work for bagging grain?  »

Gauge wheels may not get much attention, but they play a big role in planting accuracy. Their job is simple: keep the row unit riding at the right height so seed depth stays consistent across the field.

When gauge wheels start to wear out, that consistency disappears.

 » Read more about: How to Extend the Life of Your Gauge Wheels (And When to Replace Them)  »

One of the most common questions farmers ask when looking at Flo-Rite Seed Firmers is simple: “Will this work with the brackets I already have?”

The good news is that in most cases, the answer is yes.

 » Read more about: “Can I Use My Existing Brackets?” Everything You Need to Know About Flo-Rite Compatibility  »

When planting season arrives, the last thing you want is to discover fertilizer problems halfway through the field. Blocked lines, uneven flow, or worn components can create streaks across the crop that show up weeks later. By then, it’s too late to fix.

A quick inspection before the season starts can save a lot of headaches. Here are five signs your fertilizer system may need attention before you start planting.

 » Read more about: 5 Signs Your Fertilizer System Needs Attention Before Planting  »

How an entrepreneur built his company by helping farmer-inventors turn practical equipment upgrades into products used across the global agriculture market.

 » Read more about: Thunderstruck Ag CEO Jeremy Matuszewski: ‘Innovation Starts In The Field.’  »

When it comes to planting, everyone talks about openers, seed depth, and down pressure. But one small part that often gets overlooked is the seed boot.

It may not seem like a big deal, but a worn or loose seed boot can quietly cause problems with seed placement across the entire field.

 » Read more about: Why Seed Boot Play Matters More Than You Think  »

This past Christmas, I had the opportunity to experience something truly special: my first Christmas in Brazil. What began as a business trip quickly became something much deeper and more meaningful. I was welcomed into the home and family of my friends, Lorenzo Roos and Amanda Maroso, and invited to spend the holidays in Paraná with Amanda’s family. From the moment I arrived, I felt accepted, included, and treated not as a guest, but as part of their family.

 » Read more about: Christmas in Brazil: More Than a Trip, A Commitment  »

When harvest hits full stride, the biggest advantage isn’t always horsepower, header width, or who starts before sunrise, it’s how efficiently your combine threshes. The faster you can separate grain cleanly and consistently without stopping for resets, clogging, rotor loss, or part changes, the more acres you finish before weather, moisture, or breakdowns cut your plans short.

 » Read more about: Harvesting More Acres Per Day: Does Your Concave Speed Up Your Operation?  »

When it comes to successful crop establishment, seed depth consistency is one of the most important, and often overlooked, factors in modern farming. Uneven placement leads to uneven emergence, which ultimately creates competition within the crop row. 

 » Read more about: Avoiding Uneven Seed Depth: Key Upgrades for Better Germination  »

Successful planting doesn’t start with seed, fertilizer, or technology, it starts with consistent seed depth, and that depends heavily on your gauge wheels. While many growers focus on monitors, row cleaners, and closing systems, the gauge wheel often gets overlooked. Yet, when it fails, due to plugging, wobbling, bouncing, or premature wear, your seed placement suffers, emergence becomes uneven, and yields take the hit. That’s where MudSmith Spoked Gauge Wheels stand out as one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your planter or drill.

 » Read more about: Why MudSmith Gauge Wheels Are the Best Investment for Planting Accurately  »

Every season, technology pushes modern combines to new levels of productivity, bigger engines, smarter automation, greater capacity, and faster harvesting speeds. It’s no surprise many farmers invest heavily in new machines, expecting immediate performance gains, smoother operation, and reduced grain loss. But here’s the truth that often goes unnoticed: a combine is only as good as the concaves inside it.

 » Read more about: Upgrading Your Combine? Don’t Overlook Your Concaves  »

When it comes to successful planting, every component on your drill plays a part, but few have as much direct influence on seed placement as the seed boot. Serving as the final guide before each seed enters the soil, the seed boot helps control placement accuracy, depth consistency, and spacing. When seed boots are worn or loose, seeds can bounce, drift, or drop inconsistently, leading to patchy emergence and lower yield potential.

 » Read more about: The Role of Seed Boots in Planting & How to Keep Them in Top Shape  »

When you invest in harvest equipment, you’re not just buying parts, you’re buying uptime, efficiency, and peace of mind. The i-paddock Typhoon drum was engineered with exactly that philosophy: eliminate bottlenecks, increase capacity, and keep you running through the toughest crop conditions. But one of the most common questions farmers ask is: How long will the Typhoon last?

 » Read more about: What’s the Lifespan of the Typhoon? Built for the Long Haul, Season After Season  »

The Martin-Till Razor Wheel is a standout product in residue management, specifically designed to cut through heavy residue while maintaining soil integrity. Its innovative design ensures clean and consistent planting conditions even in the most challenging fields. In this article, we will cover its key features and the advantages it offers to modern farming operations.

 » Read more about: Martin-Till Razor Wheel Residue Clearing Performance: What You Need to Know  »

Wet crops slow harvest. Sticky stems, damp pods, tough green spots, they all do the same thing: plug the rotor, pack the concaves, and force you to slow down. When moisture shows up, most concaves start fighting instead of feeding.

 » Read more about: Can Your Concaves Handle High-Moisture Crops? Here’s Why It Matters  »

Most farmers don’t think about gauge wheel axles until something starts to wear out. But once they do, the drill doesn’t run the same. A worn axle means the gauge wheel wobbles, the opener doesn’t stay steady, and seed depth gets inconsistent. Shallow here, deep there, pretty soon you can see it in the rows.

 » Read more about: How Non-Greasable Gauge Wheel Axles Improve Seeding Accuracy  »

When harvest hits full stride, concaves are the last thing most farmers want to think about, until something goes wrong. Plugging, rotor rumble, cracked grain, and poor separation are often blamed on the crop or the combine, when in reality, the real culprit is sitting right under the rotor. Here are the most common concave-related mistakes growers make (and how the Razors Edge system eliminates them).

 » Read more about: The Biggest Mistakes Farmers Make With Their Concaves (And How to Avoid Them)  »

When you’re running a mixed operation, you need equipment that handles whatever you put in front of it. The i-paddock Typhoon drum was built exactly for that, consistent feeding, aggressive grab, and smooth, even flow through the combine. While it performs in almost any crop, farmers see the biggest benefits in canola, soybeans, lupins, and barley.

 » Read more about: What Crops Is the Typhoon Best Suited For?  »

When you check grain loss, you need real numbers, not guesses. Looking at the ground behind the combine or kicking through chaff won’t tell you how many bushels you’re leaving in the field. The ScherGain Drop Pan System does.

 » Read more about: How Accurate Is the ScherGain System for Measuring Grain Loss?  »

The Winnipeg Free Press has featured Thunderstruck Founder Jeremy Matuszewski and the latest award for the Razors Edge concave.

 » Read more about: Invention of combine part reaps recognition in Time  »

Dust always wins. It plugs filters, cuts horsepower, burns more fuel, and shuts machines down at the worst possible time. Whether you’re running a combine, tractor, skid steer, or industrial equipment, dirty air is one of the quietest profit-killers on the farm.

 » Read more about: What is the KAS Pre-Cleaner? The Simple Upgrade That Protects Engines, Cuts Costs, and Keeps You Running  »

You hit a patch of green or damp crop and suddenly the header starts to fight you. Material bunches, wraps, or plugs, and the combine slows to a crawl. These are the moments that separate an average feeding drum from one built to handle tough conditions. The Typhoon is the feeding drum for green or damp crops.

 » Read more about: How Does the Typhoon Handle Green or Wet Crops?  »

The KAS Pre-Cleaner is one of those upgrades that pays for itself faster than you expect, and the KAS pre cleaner benefits show up almost immediately. It mounts to your machine’s air intake and spins out debris before it ever reaches your main air filter. That means less restriction, cleaner air to your engine, and far fewer filter changes. It’s a simple, effective way to extend service intervals and keep you running.

Unlike a basic pre-screen,

 » Read more about: How Long Will My KAS Filter Last?  »

Thunderstuck Ag’s Razors Edge concaves are part of TIME’s list of the 300 best inventions of 2025. You can read the full story on farms.com.

 » Read more about: Manitoba combine concaves featured in TIME Magazine  »

Your Cover Plates and T-Handles control where the gauge wheels actually run and that’s what decides how even your stand turns out. When these parts loosen or wear down, seed depth starts to wander, and it shows in the rows. Staying on top of this small piece of maintenance keeps your emergence consistent and your yield potential intact.

 » Read more about: The Most Overlooked Air Seeder Upgrade  »

When you upgrade to Razors Edge Concaves, you’re not just swapping out parts,  you’re rethinking how your combine handles crop. The design is built to reduce rotor loss, clean up your sample, and make your life easier across multiple crops,  all without cover plates.

 » Read more about: Razors Edge Concaves: What Farmers Are Saying  »

When TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 most influential new inventions for 2025, staff at Thunderstruck Ag Equipment in Winkler, Man., were surprised to learn they had earned the Thunderstruck Ag TIME award, with one of their products securing a spot on the prestigious list. Read the full story on manitobacooperator.ca!

 » Read more about: Manitoba combine concaves make Time top inventions list  »

An agriculture innovation from a Winkler, Man. based company has earned global attention, with the Razors Edge Concaves TIME award placing it among the Best Inventions of 2025. Read the full story on farmnewsnow.com.

 » Read more about: Agriculture innovation part of TIME’s list of best inventions  »

When it comes to harvest gear, durability isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s nonnegotiable. The Typhoon Feed Drum was built by an Australian farmer who was sick of fixing parts when we should’ve been harvesting. So he designed a feed drum that lasts.

 » Read more about: How Durable Is The Typhoon Feed Drum?  »

Discover the beauty of America’s autumn harvest season. From corn and pumpkins to apples and roots. Explore how October marks the peak of fall abundance. Read the full story on jagranjosh.com.

 » Read more about: Autumn Harvest Season in USA: Check Nature’s Bounty, Festivals, Farming & Traditions!  »

Keeping machines running in dusty, high-debris environments has always been a challenge. That’s where the Redekop KAS Pre-Cleaner comes in. It’s a smart, simple upgrade designed to protect your engine and reduce the number of air filter changes throughout the season. Built for combines, skid steers, tractors, and more, it’s an easy win for better uptime and longer machine life.

 » Read more about: Why the KAS Pre-Cleaner Is a Must-Have for Skid Steers, Tractors & Combines  »

Large-scale farmers often grow a mix of oats, barley, canola, sunflowers, soybeans, and corn, and switching between these crops can lead to costly downtime. Traditional concaves require frequent setup changes, but concaves for multi-crop harvesting eliminate those delays by handling diverse crop flows without swapping parts. Read the full story on time.com

 » Read more about: TIMES Best Inventions of 2025  »

The ScherGain Drop Pan is a magnet mounted, remote-release tool that attaches under your combine to measure harvest loss. Drop it under your load, clean the sample, measure it with the grain gauge, and use the chart to convert kernels into loss per acre. It works as a calibration tool, not a wear part like knives or bars. Because of that, the ScherGain drop pan lifespan stretches across multiple harvests and seasons. It gives farmers a long-lasting,

 » Read more about: ScherGain Drop Pan Lifespan and Acres  »

Running Razors Edge Concaves isn’t about bolting them in and hoping for the best. These concaves are designed to thresh efficently up front and distribute crop evenly through the rotor. However, to get the return you expect, you need to set the machine up correctly. This guide walks through how to get things dialed in, step by step.

 » Read more about: How to Set Your Combine for Maximum Efficiency with Razors Edge Concaves  »

When people look at Thunderstruck Ag Equipment today, they often see the polished booths, the global partnerships, the professional team, and the product lineup. But that’s not how it started.

 » Read more about: Thunderstruck Ag: Our Journey From Scrappy Shows to Global Growth  »

The Typhoon drum’s patented paddle flighting and aggressive finger design deliver exceptional Typhoon drum feeding performance, keeping crops moving in a continuous, even stream. By smoothing feed into the feederhouse, operators can maintain higher ground speeds with fewer slowdowns. In canola and legumes, that feeding performance often translates into a gain of 2 to 4 kilometers per hour when conditions allow.

Why speed goes up

Ground speed is limited by how steadily the header and feederhouse can deliver the crop.

 » Read more about: Does the Typhoon Really Help Me Harvest Faster?  »

After years of growth, the agricultural equipment market in the United States is experiencing a notable downturn. Facing economic headwinds, uncertain trade conditions and rising costs, both farmers and manufacturers are adjusting their strategies.

To offset declining sales and ensure long-term viability, both sides of the industry are increasingly looking to double down on technology. Read the full story on farmershotline.com.

 » Read more about: From Ag Slump to Smart Moves  »

The ScherGain Drop Pan works on most major makes and models. On four-wheel drive or rear-wheel assist machines, mount the pan farther forward so the rear axle doesn’t interfere with the drop.

 » Read more about: Will the ScherGain Drop Pan Work on Any Combine?  »

Simplify harvest with universal combine concaves for all crops and conditions, eliminating downtime and constant setup changes.

 » Read more about: One Concave, All Conditions: The One Harvesting Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For  »

When it comes to feeding performance, not all drums are created equal. Most lock you into a single finger position with no real way to adjust for different crops or conditions. That’s where the Typhoon feeder drum breaks the mold.

 » Read more about: How the Typhoon’s Quick-Adjust Feature Gives You Total Feeding Control  »

A straightforward guide to clearing residue without losing moisture, stand, or speed.

 » Read more about: Residue Management Myths: What Canadian Air Seeder Operators Get Wrong  »

Every cracked grain and every kernel lost out the back of the combine is money left in the field. For growers running high-value crops like soybeans or edible beans, even small losses add up quickly.

 » Read more about: Don’t Let Cracked Beans and Rotor Loss Hurt Your Bottom Line  »

If you’re looking at the i-paddock Typhoon to boost your spreading performance, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is: is the Typhoon compatible with my header? You’re not alone, compatibility is one of the most common questions we get from farmers across North America.

The good news? We built the Typhoon with compatibility in mind, especially for the headers that farmers rely on most.

 » Read more about: Is the Typhoon Compatible With My Header?  »

When it comes to testing for combine loss, the last thing you need is to fight with unreliable batteries. The ScherGain Drop Pan Solution System is built to make harvest testing fast, accurate, and headache-free, and that includes the power source behind it. Let’s talk the ScherGain Drop Pan battery life, maintenance, and what you can expect from the lithium-ion battery that runs your drop pan.

 » Read more about: Power That Lasts: Understanding Battery Life on the ScherGain Drop Pan  »

When it comes to your combine’s performance, threshing and separation are everything. Miss the mark on either, and you’re leaving grain in the field or cracking what you do manage to collect. That’s why concave design matters more than most realize.

 » Read more about: The Science Behind Better Threshing: How Razors Edge Concaves Work  »

Thunderstruck Ag is the winner of both the 2025 Innovation Award and the Farmers’ Choice Award at Ag in Motion. The awards solidify Razors Edge Concaves as one of the most transformative and farmer-approved solutions in modern harvesting. Read the full story on businesswire.com

 » Read more about: Thunderstruck Ag Wins Dual Honors at Ag in Motion 2025 for Razors Edge Concaves  »

CANADA — We’ve all felt that pinch at the grocery store lately. Prices for everyday staples seem to be on a relentless climb, and it’s easy to point fingers at a dozen different economic factors. But there’s a crucial piece of this puzzle that often gets overlooked, and something that starts far from the checkout aisle. The reliability of farm equipment plays a crucial role in the fields where our food begins its journey. When a critical piece of machinery goes down,

 » Read more about: The True Cost of Downtime: How Farm Equipment Failures Disrupt the Food Chain  »

Harvest is the most demanding time of year. Every hour counts, and even minor breakdowns can lead to lost yield and revenue. Yet long before equipment fails, many farmers lose valuable time wrestling with outdated concave systems that require hardware changes just to switch crops. These adjustments disrupt workflow, reduce efficiency, and add unnecessary stress during the most critical time of the season. Read the full story on usinsider.com

 » Read more about: How Thunderstruck Ag’s Razors Edge Concaves Are Simplifying Multi-Crop Harvests  »

If you’ve ever fought with uneven crop flow or frustrating feed delays during harvest, chances are your OEM drum is part of the problem. Factory-standard finger drums often don’t cut it, especially in tough conditions or when you’re pushing hard to beat the weather. You need a combine drum upgrade for better crop feeding.

 » Read more about: More Fingers, Better Feed: What Makes the Typhoon Stand Out  »

Residue is a good sign, proof your soil is healthy, your yields were solid, and your ground is protected. But when it comes time to plant, that same residue can quickly become your biggest challenge. Keep reading for residue management tools for better crop emergence!

Hairpinning. Uneven depth. Cold, wet seedbeds. Poor emergence. You’ve likely seen it all if you’re seeding into heavy or damp residue. And while no-till practices have clear long-term benefits,

 » Read more about: Overcoming Tough Residue Conditions: A Farmer’s Guide to Better Seeding Performance  »