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Active Downforce System Opening Disk Load Variability During Planting Operations

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MF3681 Active Downforce System Opening Disk Load Variability During Planting Operations

by Sylvester Badua Edwin Brokesh Ajay Sharda

  • Published Date: Jan 2025
Active Downforce System Opening Disk Load Variability During Planting Operations
Active Downforce System Opening Disk Load Variability During Planting Operations

Consistent seed spacing and depth allow the seeds to have the right moisture and soil contact for ideal emergence. To achieve these conditions, proper selection and implementation of planter downforce settings during planting are crucial. 6 pages, color.

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