We all know that the corn head can be a harsh environment and even the smallest increase in yield can make a significant difference. That’s why you want to take every step possible to prevent header loss during harvesting. This is where 360 Yield Center’s YIELD SAVER comes in. By closing the gaps in traditional deck plates and gathering chains, this product can help growers save up to 1.8 bushels per acre.
One person who has noticed that savings is John J. Traub, one part of a father/sons farming operation near Fairbury, Illinois. John has been using 360 YIELD SAVER for several years on his combine and has noticed a significant improvement in the number of lost kernels left on the ground.
“When I’m setting my combine in the fall, not having to quantify head loss is a big plus. The time savings there is awesome,” says John. “I know that if I jump out of my combine any time during harvest I can walk over to whatever pass I want, and what’s on the ground is not out of my head; it’s out of my machine.”
Whereas traditional corn heads have gaps in the deck plates and gathering chains that lead to the loss of corn kernels, YIELD SAVER solves this problem by using intermeshing bristles and unique gathering chains to eliminate the gaps. They work together to capture significantly more corn kernels than traditional corn heads.
Poly blocks and intermeshing bristles reduce loss two ways: by cushioning the ear’s impact and reducing butt shelling, capturing more kernels. The bristle blocks provide a soft landing for ears, which means less shelling, and the kernels that do come off the cob are captured by a long auger, ensuring that few are lost.
One added bonus John sees is less volunteer corn in the springtime. “I don’t like to see volunteer corn. Being no-till, strip-till guys, if you aren’t doing a good job with your combine or your head, is leaving kernels out everywhere, and that can look terrible when volunteer corn starts popping up.” John says since using YIELD SAVER they now have virtually no issues with volunteer corn.
360 YIELD SAVER can pay for itself within the first few fields and generate approximately 3X ROI after three years of use. It easily mounts on corn heads, and the blocks seamlessly attach to the chain. After repeated use, you should expect wear or bristles to look a little ugly, but if you follow maintenance guidelines the kernel savings will remain pristine and beautiful.
“I follow the maintenance guidelines outlined by the Jenner Precision team and replace half of my brushes every year,” says John. “That keeps everything running like it should, and I don’t deal with any of the trash coming through my machine.” John jokes, “360 YIELD SAVER is sweet; I wouldn’t give them back.”
One person who has noticed that savings is John J. Traub, one part of a father/sons farming operation near Fairbury, Illinois. John has been using 360 YIELD SAVER for several years on his combine and has noticed a significant improvement in the number of lost kernels left on the ground.
“When I’m setting my combine in the fall, not having to quantify head loss is a big plus. The time savings there is awesome,” says John. “I know that if I jump out of my combine any time during harvest I can walk over to whatever pass I want, and what’s on the ground is not out of my head; it’s out of my machine.”
Whereas traditional corn heads have gaps in the deck plates and gathering chains that lead to the loss of corn kernels, YIELD SAVER solves this problem by using intermeshing bristles and unique gathering chains to eliminate the gaps. They work together to capture significantly more corn kernels than traditional corn heads.
Poly blocks and intermeshing bristles reduce loss two ways: by cushioning the ear’s impact and reducing butt shelling, capturing more kernels. The bristle blocks provide a soft landing for ears, which means less shelling, and the kernels that do come off the cob are captured by a long auger, ensuring that few are lost.
One added bonus John sees is less volunteer corn in the springtime. “I don’t like to see volunteer corn. Being no-till, strip-till guys, if you aren’t doing a good job with your combine or your head, is leaving kernels out everywhere, and that can look terrible when volunteer corn starts popping up.” John says since using YIELD SAVER they now have virtually no issues with volunteer corn.
360 YIELD SAVER can pay for itself within the first few fields and generate approximately 3X ROI after three years of use. It easily mounts on corn heads, and the blocks seamlessly attach to the chain. After repeated use, you should expect wear or bristles to look a little ugly, but if you follow maintenance guidelines the kernel savings will remain pristine and beautiful.
“I follow the maintenance guidelines outlined by the Jenner Precision team and replace half of my brushes every year,” says John. “That keeps everything running like it should, and I don’t deal with any of the trash coming through my machine.” John jokes, “360 YIELD SAVER is sweet; I wouldn’t give them back.”