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Tips for improving seed planting efficiency.

Abstract:

The efficiency of a precision seeder was improved by adding a mirror so employees could monitor seed levels and marking seeds with brightly colored talc to quickly verify the accuracy of the machine.

Issue & Pages:

Fall 2002 Pages: 140-141

Article Download:

3-2NPJ140-141.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • R Kasten Dumroese
  • David L Wenny
  • Susan J Morrison

Keywords:

Old Mill Seeder, planting, mirror, sowing machine, talc, seeds