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The evolution of the corn head and the quest for maximum yield.

The first corn head was introduced more than 60 years ago. How have they changed since then?

Why do most producers accept unnecessary loss at the corn head?

Drago says there is a better way.

Harvest study shows combine guidance can pay for itself in added bushels.

Eliminating human error is key for reducing yield loss.

Why I bought a Drago (again). Repeat purchase confirms Drago corn head quality.

If there’s better testimony than a producer buying his first Drago corn head, it’s when a producer buys his second Drago corn head.

Leverage insights at harvest to boost productivity next year.

During harvest, every combine operator has a front-row seat for learning how the growing season went and what can be done to make the next season better.

Harvesting downed corn: "You just have to go down and get it."

“I’ve always said that for a farmer, hell would be having to combine downed corn for all eternity because there’s nothing more stressful or more of a pain point than...

Re-evaluate your equipment. Now's the time to prepare for the plant variability at harvest

The unusually wet planting season this past spring has created significant plant variability that may cause harvest challenges this fall.

Harvest study highlights benefit of automatic deck plates for capturing yield

Corn growers understand the critical role of deck plates for capturing yield during harvest. University studies have shown that plate gaps as little as 1/8” wider than stalks could translate...

Managing Corn Residue

Higher corn plant populations, tougher stalks and an increase in stover yields has resulted in an overabundance of plant material, adding residue management to producers’ harvest time activities.

Part 3: A component-by-component look at what makes Drago the most advanced corn head in the industry.

Editor’s Note: From the low profile of its row units to the fin design of its auger, every component of the Drago corn head is engineered for added yield and...

Part 2: A component-by-component look at what makes Drago the most advanced corn head in the industry.

Editor’s Note: From the low profile of its row units to the fin design of its auger, every component of the Drago corn head is engineered for added yield and...

Part 1: A component-by-component look at what makes Drago the most advanced corn head in the industry.

Editor’s Note: From the low profile of its row units to the fin design of its auger, every component of the Drago corn head is engineered for added yield and...

Brothers describe their decision to buy a Drago corn head and what they’ve learned

For many producers, brand loyalty plays a major role in the decision to purchase a new corn head. But producers who do their research – who talk to their trusted...

Post-Harvest Corn Head Check List

Evaluating your corn head for the next harvest season should begin during harvest in the current season, according to Fenton, Iowa farmer and Dragotec President, Denny Bollig. “That’s when you...

Upgrade your corn head, capture more harvest

Combine optimization has often been considered the key to corn harvest efficiency, but as producers’ harvest equipment needs have grown, corn head performance has become equally as critical.

Top Three Reasons for Harvest Loss at the Corn Head

University research has shown that 60% of yield loss occurs at the corn head itself. There are many factors that can be attributed to this loss – and many of...

Reminders for dealing with downed corn

When downed corn disrupts harvest season, the potential for yield loss should never be underestimated.

Preharvest corn head checklist: Guidelines to significantly reduce yield loss and in-season breakdowns.

“As a piece of equipment, university research* indicates sixty-percent of yield loss at harvest is credited to the “corn head,” says Fenton, Iowa, farmer and Dragotec President Dennis Bollig. “But...

Keep costs down with durable corn harvest equipment

One of the dominant storylines in row crop agriculture in recent years has been the pressure bearish grain market prices have exerted on profitability.

When you're looking for a way to improve yield, take a look at your corn head.

Much attention is focused on the combine when it comes to reducing yield loss, but university research has shown that 60% of that loss comes at the corn head – before corn even gets to the combine.

How to buy a used corn head

Purchasing a used corn head can be a smart way to save both yield and money. And, as it is with any used piece of equipment, there are good buys as well as those you should walk away from.

Key maintenance checkpoints extend corn head efficiency.

When it comes to maximizing the life of a corn head, maintenance matters. “With today’s tight farm economy, trading in for a new corn head every other year to avoid a breakdown is hardly an option,”

Tough times make you better

Denny Bollig, president of Dragotec, the North American distributor of Olimac products, including Drago corn heads, is regularly quoted in Row by Row articles. In the following feature, Denny shares how his passion for efficiency on his own farm became the driver for the successful family business he leads today.

Corn disease pressures, variability and yield loss

When corn planting and early crop development are slowed by rainfall and less-than-perfect conditions, corn diseases should be a key target for crop scouting as the growing season unfolds. This...

Downed corn can put a dent in yield potential

At harvest time, farmers say there is no greater concern when it comes to yield loss potential than downed or wind-damaged corn. Of the more than 450 corn farmers responding...

Four steps to avoiding corn pesticide injury and variability

The combination of the pest, weed or disease pressures your corn crop faces, the treatments you choose and the environment into which you apply those pesticides can create a lot...

Top 5 factors influencing corn yield loss

Extreme environmental conditions and the crop management adjustments they force upon farmers are the two biggest causes for corn yield loss.

Vigilance, the right equipment keeps insects from robbing corn yield

In a year when the markets look to continue to strain corn farmers’ profitability, it’s important to keep insects in check and account for their damage with the right in-season...

Weeds Cause Corn Yield Loss From Day One

Corn yield loss can start even before seedlings emerge from the ground. New research into how plants interact with one another at their earliest stages of development has implications for...

Top 5 causes of corn yield variability

Environmental and soil conditions that create plant variability in a corn crop cause potential yield loss from the day it’s planted all the way through harvest.

How much is corn yield costing you

Today’s tight profit margins in corn are pressuring farmers to cut costs, gain efficiency and do whatever possible to maximize yield and get the most revenue out of their crops....

Hit the right harvest window to minimize yield loss

Fall harvest is when corn farmers reap the rewards of their hard work. It’s also when they face major variability in environmental conditions — and potential yield loss — as...

Olimac: Dedicated to building the best performing corn head on the planet

Inside a factory in northern Italy, cutting-edge production practices and personal attention converge to produce the corn heads that bear the Drago name.