Planter Clinic Part 1: Finely tuned planter can’t overcome other deficiencies
Story Date: 3/21/2013

 
Source: Paul Hollis, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 3/19/13

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System recently hosted a Planter Clinic at the E.V. Smith Research Center in the east-central part of the state. Presenters discussed the calibration and setup of planter units, new metering technology, and the impact of planter performance on crop yields. Beginning today, we will present a three-part series highlighting information presented at the clinic.

The ultimate goal of optimizing planter performance is to make high yields, but there are some factors that even the most finely tuned planter can’t overcome.

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