Adjusting planter equipment can make a significant difference in your crop

摘要

Adjusting planting equipment from one field to the next can .make the differencebetween a healthy crop stand and a poor stand, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation specialist Wes Porter.Porter believes Southeastern growers who take the time to make necessary changes to their planter from field to field will benefit thisplanting season. Planter depth; planter downforce, the pressure applied to the row unit by a mechanism in front of the row unit; soil texture; and soil moisture are all components that factor in the planting operation and successful stand establishment.