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, they demand the right tools to manage those surface conditions.
This is where Aricks residue management products come into play.
Why Residue Creates Seeding Problems
In high-residue situations, seeding becomes a balancing act. You want to preserve ground cover, but if residue isn’t cleared or cut effectively, it gets pushed into the furrow. That leads to hairpinning—when straw or stalks are forced into the seed trench instead of being sliced or moved aside. The result? Seed-to-soil contact suffers, and so does emergence.
Even if the seed makes it to depth, that layer of residue above it can trap moisture, block sunlight, and cool the seedbed—all slowing down uniform germination. The key to solving this is ensuring a clean seed zone, without disturbing the soil structure you’ve worked hard to build.
How Aricks Products Help
Aricks has developed residue management tools that work with your conservation practices, not against them. The Aricks Row Cleaner and Aricks Wheel are designed to slice, lift, and clear residue in front of your opener—without throwing soil or creating ridges.
Instead of plowing through tough residue, these tools float and adjust to your field contours, gently moving residue aside and leaving a clean path for seed placement. This reduces hairpinning, improves seed-to-soil contact, and promotes consistent emergence across the entire row.
Built for tough Conditions
Originally developed to tackle the extreme stubble conditions in Australian wheat and barley fields, Aricks products have proven their performance in North America as well. They’re especially effective in corn and cereal stubble, cover crop residue, and even tough soybean trash.
Whether you’re using a John Deere 90 or ProSeries opener, Aricks residue managers bolt on easily and are designed to work with your existing seeder or drill. No major modifications. No complicated adjustments. Just dependable performance from the moment you hit the field.
Better Emergence Starts at the Row
If your stand counts are uneven or your seedlings are struggling to break through trashy seedbeds, your residue strategy might be the missing link. With Aricks, you can clear the path—literally—for a better crop from the start.
Because at the end of the day, the key is better residue management tools for better crop emergence. And better emergence? That means better yield potential. Our team is available at (701) 355-5700 to answer any questions you have about the Aricks product line-up.