Lars Bros Ag, LLC

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Not all rolling basket bars are built for the same conditions.

A lot of guys replace baskets with whatever matches OEM and never really think about what style actually fits their soil, rocks, residue, or the finish they’re trying to achieve.

Here’s the basic breakdown:

• Round Bar
Best all-around option. Strong against rocks because the bar has equal strength all the way around. Good packing action and solid durability.

• Flat Bar
More aggressive than round bar. Better for sizing tough clods and working residue, but not ideal in rocky conditions.

• Serrated Flat Bar (Hardox)
Most aggressive option. Excellent for breaking hard clay clods and sizing residue. Hardox steel gives excellent wear life in abrasive soils.

• Combo Round / Flat Bar
Combines the strength and rock handling of round bar with the aggressiveness and leveling ability of flat bar.

There’s no perfect basket for every farm.

A lot depends on:
• Rocks
• Soil type
• Residue levels
• Desired finish
• How aggressive you want the tool to work

A lot of farmers don’t realize how much changing basket style can affect the finish behind the machine until they actually run something different.

05/15/2026

Gates Grizzly out working in heavy corn residue today.

This machine is built for guys covering serious acres that are tired of fighting bunching, plugging, and uneven residue spread. The double coulter setup really sizes the residue and leaves a clean, consistent finish behind the machine.

• Excellent in heavy corn trash
• Aggressive residue sizing and spread
• Built heavy for large-acre operations
• Field demos available

If you’ve been looking at vertical tillage tools, send me a DM.

05/15/2026

Gates Grizzly out working in some heavy corn residue today.

The double coulter setup really does a nice job sizing and spreading residue, especially in tough corn stalks where lighter tools start struggling. Built for guys covering serious acres that want a more aggressive vertical tillage tool.

• Handles heavy corn residue well
• Excellent residue sizing and spread
• Heavy-built machine
• Field demos available

Send me a DM if you want more info.

05/05/2026

Rolling Basket Replacements — Will-Rich Set Going Out

Another set of aftermarket Will-Rich baskets heading out.

If your baskets are:
• Bent
• Welded up
• Not leveling right

You’re not getting the finish you should.

These are built heavier than OEM and actually do the job:
• Better leveling
• More consistent finish
• Less plugging and patchwork repairs

Most guys try to squeeze another season out of worn baskets… then switch and wish they did it sooner.

We build baskets for most major brands:
• John Deere
• Case IH
• Salford
• Landoll
• Sunflower
• Will-Rich
(and others)

If you need replacements or want to upgrade your finish, reach out.

— Trent Larson
Lars Bros Ag
701-566-2011

04/18/2026

Power outages don’t just shut the lights off — they shut your operation down.

We’ve got 22 KW PTO generators in stock, built to keep your farm, shop, or home running when the power goes out.

• Runs off your tractor — no separate engine to maintain
• 120/240V single phase
• AVR option = clean, steady power
• Handles grain systems, shops, and full home backup

Simple setup. Reliable when you need it.

Message me or call/text 701-566-2011 if you want to get one lined up.

— Trent Larson
Lars Bros Ag

04/18/2026

Need reliable backup power?

22 KW PTO generators in stock — hook to your tractor and keep your farm, shop, or home running when the power goes out.

• Clean, steady power (AVR)
• 120/240V single phase
• Runs augers, fans, shops, and more
• $5,065 delivered (Cooperstown area)

Simple setup. No engine to maintain. Always ready when you are.

Message us to get one lined up.

04/17/2026

If your rolling baskets are looking rough — or you’re just ready for something stronger — it might be time to upgrade.

We’re building heavy-duty replacement rolling baskets designed to outlast OEM and hold up in real field conditions.

Whether you’re dealing with worn-out baskets, weld failures, or just want a better finish behind your machine, we can get you set up with something that works.

Stronger build
Better durability
Built to get the job done right

If you’re looking for replacement baskets or want to upgrade your setup, give me a call.

Trent Larson
Lars Bros Ag
701-566-2011

04/17/2026

Friday Farm P**n 🌽🔥

Gates Grizzly double coulter putting in work.
This thing flat handles residue and leaves it clean behind.

Demos available — message us.

04/15/2026

Fertilizer volatility is becoming one of the biggest risks in crop production right now.

It’s not just pricing — it’s unpredictability.

When inputs move this fast, it forces tough decisions:
reduce rates and risk yield, or increase spend and compress margins.

What we’re seeing in the field is that efficiency matters more than ever.

Growers who can improve nutrient availability, support uptake, and get more out of existing soil reserves are in a much better position to manage these swings.

Biological and enzyme-based programs are starting to play a bigger role alongside traditional fertility — not as a replacement, but as a way to make every dollar perform better.

The goal isn’t to use less for the sake of it.
The goal is to get a better return on what’s already being applied.

Curious how others are adjusting their fertility strategies going into this season.