Harvest windows are often tight, and unpredictable weather can force farmers to race against the clock. Juggling multiple crops across the farm leaves little room for downtime, and every minute spent switching equipment can mean lost yield and income. This is especially true for crops like sorghum, which are prone to lodging and require specialized headers to prevent severe harvest loss. In this high-pressure season, having equipment that adapts quickly and runs efficiently is essential.
Farmers looking to streamline harvest operations are choosing the SuperCrop Header from Bish Enterprises. Built to handle sorghum, sunflowers, popcorn, dryland corn, and industrial hemp, this versatile header reduces the need for frequent changeovers, helping farmers save precious time during critical harvest periods.
“For the large amount of milo (sorghum) we had go down, the header did an excellent job of picking up the down material and bringing in the heads,” said Brian Packer, a farmer from Wood River, Neb. “We saw virtually no trash material and minimal losses—if I were growing milo every year, this would absolutely be the header I’d use.”
The SuperCrop Header addresses the unique challenges of each crop with smart engineering:
Sorghum: Handles downed plants better than any other header on the market, without needing extra attachments. Responsive height control keeps ground speed steady in tough conditions. Ultra-smooth row-divider covers reduce head buildup, increasing grain collected, while snoots run close to the ground, leaving about 14”+ inch stalk stubble for forage, conservation, or water retention. In most lodged-field scenarios, the SuperCrop Header reduces typical sorghum header losses from 50–100% to less than 10%.
Sunflowers: Minimizes shatter even on green plants. A rigid auger provides consistent feeding, and adjustable row-unit angles cut cleanly through dry, broken stalks and uneven terrain to reduce losses. An optional brush system helps further reduce header loss to as low as 1%, even in green or fragile heads, outperforming sunflower-specific pan-headers.
Popcorn and Dryland Corn: Adjustable deck plates cleanly cut smaller ears and thinner stalks, lowering losses common with traditional corn heads. Supports cellulose reclamation, and easily replaceable sickle sections extend knife life through long seasons.
Industrial Hemp: Tackles wrapping challenges by eliminating the overhead reel, boosting yield. Works with narrow rows as tight as 3 inches and rows up to 40 inches wide. Seed growers can opt for a backscreen to reduce or eliminate shatter losses.
Hydraulic Row-Unit Angle Adjustment:
The SuperCrop Header is the only header on the market with hydraulic row-unit angle adjustment, giving farmers the flexibility to fine-tune cutting angles on the fly. This innovation boosts performance across multiple crops by improving feeding, reducing losses in uneven terrain, and minimizing wear—especially helpful for downed sorghum, green sunflowers, and brittle popcorn stalks.
The header’s practical design delivers consistent performance across diverse crops, with straightforward maintenance built in. In real-world use, farmers have reported more than 15% fuel savings compared to conventional headers, and up to 50% lower wear part costs thanks to simplified mechanics and durable components.
“We designed the SuperCrop Header using common, off-the-shelf parts because we understand that equipment downtime is costly,” said Bish Enterprises CEO Andrew Bish. “By making repairs easier, whether farmers fix it themselves or work through local dealers, we help keep farmers moving and losses to a minimum. We’re especially proud of the hydraulic row-unit angle adjustment—no other header offers this. It’s a game-changer for tough harvests, especially when conditions vary within the field”
Farmers interested in reducing downtime and enhancing harvest productivity can now reserve the SuperCrop Header. Pre-orders for the upcoming production run are open, with deliveries ahead the 2025 harvest season.
Learn More: bishenterprise.com/supercrop-header/
