Little Diker by Desert Sunset Ag

Little Diker by Desert Sunset Ag The Little Diker is a conservation tool designed to increase efficiency by helping farmers do two jobs in one pass.

The little Diker when attached to a JD Max, Monosem, or Milton planter provides effective protection for emerging plants and substantially reduces water erosion. The unique mechanical design allows the little Diker to attach and run independently without the use of hydraulics, springs or shields insuring a consistent, reliable planting job. In a 2016 side by side trial, the south half of a field i

n SE Idaho was planted with a JD Max the little Dikers attached. The field was treated identically except for the use little Dikers use on the south half. There was over 4 tons/acre increase at harvest, resulting in an additional $160 per acre to the bottom line. Built in Boise, Idaho by American Craftsman, the little Diker will not only prevent wind & water erosion, but will also provide a substantial return on your investment for years to come! Based in American Falls, Idaho, Desert Sunset Ag originated from a grower’s need to control water and wind erosion in sugar beets, corn, onions and beans.

06/17/2026
After several customer requests to make a custom tool bar, we took the time this season to make one for testing. The bar...
06/17/2026

After several customer requests to make a custom tool bar, we took the time this season to make one for testing.
The bar has been making the rounds to our growers so we can obtain feedback to make improvements and adjustments they need.
This setup is safer for many maturing row crops. Running too large of a diker can heave crops from the ground or cause root and foliage damage. Unfortunately, this occurs too often at critical developmental points with many row crops.
Additionally, this bar is improving soil aeration, cultivating weeds, increasing water pe*******on, and helping to keep water on slopes where it is needed. Another unforeseen benefit is incorporating top dressed fertilizer applications, typically applied at this time of the season for many operations.

Overall, everyone who has had a chance to run it is very happy with the performance. We are taking the other feedback and wishlist additions given to us by farmers and making changes on the fly.
The customization is almost limitless with multiple options for shields, tillage, granular applicators, or stabilizers.

05/28/2026

“Sugarbeet growers across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are experiencing some of the toughest market conditions in recent history due to a flood of unfairly subsidized [over-quota] foreign sugar entering the U.S. market." — Samantha Parrott, Executive Director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association

We deeply appreciate the members of the Idaho, Oregon, and Washington delegations who signed the recent bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, including Senator Mike Crapo, Senator Jim Risch, Congressman Cliff Bentz, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, Rep. Russ Fulcher, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Congresswoman Val Hoyle, Rep. Dan Newhouse, and Congressman Mike Simpson.

Read more from the Capital Press: https://bit.ly/4fdNNFm.

04/18/2026

Little Diker going to work planting sugar beets in Minidoka county 2026.
Check out these awesome 4 + inch deep ridges protecting these emerging beets from wind damage, blowing dirt and sand by protecting both sides of the row. Diverting wind and debris. Don’t forget the awesome pockets to control and store water keeping you money and investment right where you need it.
This is a custom 12 row precision planter we helped this grower mount his Little Dikers too.

04/12/2026
03/18/2026
Lemkin Grain Drill. We have had great success with upfitting a lot of different brands of drills and cultivators. These ...
08/07/2025

Lemkin Grain Drill.

We have had great success with upfitting a lot of different brands of drills and cultivators. These are our patented Mini Dikers. We have several size and tillage options available depending on your needs whether it’s for grain or row crops we can customize a setup for you.

This install includes heavy duty in-house fabricated mounts to ensure this grower has individual row adjustments available to meet his needs. Now these designed mounts will be available to any future customers.
Give us a call or message if we can help improve your equipment performance.

Happy 4th of July!
07/05/2025

Happy 4th of July!

Great article on the current status of sugar beets in Idaho and look at those beautiful pockets made by The Little Diker...
05/08/2025

Great article on the current status of sugar beets in Idaho and look at those beautiful pockets made by The Little Diker in that photo!

Sugarbeet planting is nearly complete across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. A huge shoutout to our growers for their tireless work in the fields. 2025 is shaping up to be a great crop with strong early emergence reported in many areas! Check out the latest regional update here:
👉 https://capitalpress.com/2025/04/25/sugar-beet-planting-enters-home-stretch/

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