Send us a textNo-Till on Heavy Ground: What Actually Works at Hunco Farms | Crop ChatsIn this episode of Crop Chats, we head to Hunco Farms in Ontario to break down what it really takes to succeed with no-till planting on heavy, sometimes poorly drained ground.Jason, Kevin, and Phil walk us through their planter setup, the upgrades they’ve made, and what they’ve learned the hard way about planting green, managing residue, and adapting to changing conditions. From hydraulic downforce to trash whippers and electric row shutoffs, this is a real-world look at what works—and what doesn’t—on tough soil.You’ll hear:✔ Why they chose a Kinze 3605 with specific add-ons✔ The impact of planting green into cereal rye✔ What planter features they’d skip if they could do it again✔ Lessons from early no-till fears—and what changed their minds✔ How section control and monitoring tech are shifting their approach🔧 Gear Featured: Kinze 3605, N540 Air Seeder, Yetter, Exapta Mojo Wires, L'arie openers🌱 Topics: no-till corn, soybean planting, planter upgrades, heavy ground strategies, trash management, field calibration, GPS use📍 Filmed in Ontario, Canada🎙️ Presented by the Ontario Soil Network👨‍🌾 Real farmers. Real fields. No marketing fluff.Crop Chats is a collaborative video and podcast series between the Ontario Soil Network and Ian McDonald (OMAFA). Watch the full video on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.🌱 Watch the full series on YouTube: youtube.com/@SoilNetwork🌾 Discover more from OMAFA: youtube.com/@ONfieldcrops/videosThanks for tuning in to the Soil Network Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow farmer or agri-curious friend. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation about farming smarter, growing better, and building stronger communities. 🌾 Stay Connected:📢 Explore more stories, events, and resources through our Linktree:👉 linktr.ee/ontariosoilnetwork Let’s keep growing—together. See you next time!

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