| thefarmers - 6/6/2017 21:17
The drill planter debate is interesting. Back in the 80's all the testing done always indicated that drilled beans out yielded wider rows, especially 30" rows. I realize a guy can get by with lower seeding rates with a planter, but if it means reduced yield, it still wouldn't be profitable. And I would think there would be higher maintanance costs on a planter as well, especially a 15" planter. So what has changed? Everyone here used to drill beans, and I'd say maybe 1/2 now are in 15" rows. No 30" rows here at all.
Why would you say maintenance costs would be higher on a planter? I've had drills and planters and maintenance costs have always been higher on the drills. |
Drill or planter for soybeans
