Cover Crop Seeding From The Combine

Cover Crop Seeding From The Combine Geringhoff is developing and testing a pneumatic cover crop precision seeder that attaches directly to its newer combine grain platforms. Built in conjunction with Kverneland, the CoverPro will place cover crop seeds directly into stubble behind the platform. Harvesting and seeding can be completed in a single pass, saving time and eliminating trips across the field. The CoverPro module uses two 450-lb. capacity seed hoppers mounted on the back of the header, one on each side of the combine feederhouse. Seed is fed through a hydraulically driven pneumatic distributor across spreader plates 15 1/2 in. apart. Air flow carries seed through tubes onto the ground, where it’s raked by straight tines and then firmed into the ground with press wheels. The system is designed to mount on new Gehringhoff 18 1/2 to 30-ft. headers, adding about 1,750 lbs. to the platform. Prototype testing was conducted in Germany in 2025, and design and testing work continue to ensure uniform seed placement at any header height. The company says installing and removing the system takes about two hours. Full product details, specifications and prices will be available after the company completes pre-introduction field testing in 2026. A company spokesperson says the CoverPro is innovative and practical, representing a new approach to cover cropping. It gently works seed into the ground behind the header, capturing available moisture and better utilizing crop residue, thereby protecting the seedbed. Geringhoff says the system is ideal for large farms and custom contractors seeking higher equipment efficiency, lower costs and improved soil conservation.  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Geringhoff USA, 3405 Energy Dr., Saint Cloud, Minn. 56304 (ph 320-252-4633; info@geringhoff.com; www.geringhoff.com).

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