An agricultural power control system 10 includes a moving element (30), a power source (20), a signal generating element (32) and a torque modifying device (24). The moving element (30) is configured to engage a quantity of crop material in a cyclical manner. The power source (20) conveys power to the moving element (30). The signal generating element (32) is configured to provide a signal relating to an anticipated quantity of crop material prior to the moving element (30) engaging the quantity of crop material. The torque modifying device (24) is configured to cause the power source (24) to alter an amount of torque delivered to the moving element (30) dependent upon the signal.