Row by Row

Row by Row is your go-to source for year-round insights, aimed at helping you harvest more of the corn you grow. From growing season considerations to to post-harvest maintenance and everything in between, each article is packed with actionable information. Content is organized by seasonal relevance, plus two categories that offer value any time of year. Dive deeper with topic filters to find exactly what matters to your operation.

Nebraska Farmer Shares Insights on Harvesting Downed Corn with a Drago

“I’ve always said that for a farmer, hell would be having to combine downed corn for all eternity.”

Ohio Farmer Knows the Value of a Wise Investment to Increase ROI

Sam Riegsecker describes how running a Drago GT combine header saves time and yield on his family’s generational farm in northwest Ohio.

Indiana Brothers Experience Drago Corn Head Performance Living Up to the Hype

Ryan and Kent Kohlhagen needed to experience a Drago corn head for themselves to believe the yield-saving difference—they now urge others to do the same.

Minnesota Drago Owners Never Look Back

The Chirpich family of Wells, MN has farmed for generations. Don and Teresa drive positive change as they bring the next generation into the operation.

Iowa Farmer First Discovered the Drago Difference in 2005

Many producers hesitate to buy a corn head from outside the major brands, but northern Iowa farmer Stewart Ohrtman said his decision wasn’t hard.

Once He Ran a Drago, This Kansas Farmer Knew He Made a Smart Decision

“We tend to accept the fact we’re going to have yield loss every year. Well, I wasn’t happy with that.”

Efficiency and Profitability Goals Lead Iowa Farmer to a Drago Corn Head

Daren Lauritsen’s goal is to farm as efficiently and profitably as possible. In 2004, he bought a Drago corn head to match his John Deere combine.

Repeat Customer: Iowa Farmer Confirms Drago Corn Head Durability & Reliability

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.

Indiana Farmer Cuts Costs, Boosts Efficiency with Drago Corn Head Upgrade

Combine optimization was once seen as the key to harvest efficiency, but as equipment needs have grown, corn head performance is now just as critical.

Seed Corn Grower “Goes Rogue” by Choosing Drago Over Oxbo

Everything he hoped the Drago GT corn head would do during his seed corn harvest, it did. “We saved yield, and we had a better-quality seed.”

Illinois Farm Family Breaks Brand Loyalty to Save Yield

Learn how Illinois farmer, Chris Ohrt, reduced harvest loss, and why Drago is the only corn head he’ll ever own.

Nebraska Farmer Switches from Deere to Capture More Corn 

For Geoff Ruth, harvest season in central Nebraska is an exciting time –– especially since switching his corn head from a Deere to a Drago last year.

Texas Producer Says No Single Brand has the Best Answer for Every Piece of Equipment

Deere customer says he isn’t afraid to try new technologies and that “Drago was unbelievable.” Check out what else he had to say about his experience.

Every Kernel Counts — That’s Why Ag PhD Research Counts on Drago

“Our hybrid data collection relies on getting the most yield the most consistent way possible,” says Glenn Herz, Ag PhD Research Lead.

Iowa Farmer Share Insights on Staying Profitable — Now and in the Future

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Kelly Nieuwenhuis shares best practices from his farm, where after 39 years of farming, the one constant is change.