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Seed Firming: Why, Where, and How

Apr 23, 2014 | JD 50/60/90/Pro-series drills, Newsletters, Planter Setup, Trading Planters or Drills

by Matt Hagny, consulting agronomist for no-till systems since ā€˜94. We at Exapta have long emphasized the importance of adequate seed-to-soilĀ contact. For instance, I saw enough evidence in ā€˜95 that I realized thatĀ Keetonsā€”a brand of sliding seed firmerā€”were a major...

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Content of this page is copyright 2005-2020 Exapta Solutions, Inc. (reprint with written permission only).

Thompson wheel covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,907,833. Liquid delivery feature of Valion seed tube guards is U.S. Patent No. 8,978,564. Ninja seed bounce flap U.S. Patent Pending. UniForce U.S. Patent Pending. All rights reserved on other designs. Exapta is a registered trademark of Exapta Solutions, Inc. Keeton is a registered trademark of Precision Planting. Mojo Wire, Thompson wheel, Valion guard, Ninja flap, UniForce, DuraLok, No-till Seeding Explained, and No-till Seeding School are trademarks of Exapta. Disclaimer: Recommendations & page content are current, accurate, and believed to be broadly applicable as of the time of writing (Dec 2005) and last update (2005 – 2014). Because of diversity of soils, climate, crops, planter & drill models/designs marketed worldwide, combinations of attachments, etc., actual results may vary. No warranty is made as to actual results obtained. Should you encounter exceptions or worthwhile annotations to the statements made on this page, please contact us.