Friday crop report on a Thursday

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Max, looks like a fat cougar fighting a tough crocodile.

Must have a weird meaning?

I see what you mean, but looks more like a crocodile going after a fat rooster. One thing, they both taste like chicken, so not weird!

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Furrow what is your over all assessment on the drill at this stage. I like the look of spacing on the canola. How did it travel through trash

Been very happy with it so far
Seeded into mostly straight wheat stubble not harrowed except headlands .
Very accurate and consistent on all 4 products , seed , dry phos , Alpine and liquid N
It does plug instantly though in heavy trash like spray tracks if seeding same direction or trash around sloughs , fence lines or bush . So those areas need to be dealt with before seeding for sure .
Need to seed crossways to spray tracks from fall decication
Need to clear off trash cleaners when filling liquid . Takes just 5-10 min so no big deal

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Furrow,
You made lots of modifications, before starting.

How are those mods turning out?
Any other changes you could wish for on it?


Should Seed master incorporate them into the 24 models?
Could be a hat and Yeti in it for you?

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Furrow,
You made lots of modifications, before starting.

How are those mods turning out?
Any other changes you could wish for on it?


Should Seed master incorporate them into the 24 models?
Could be a hat and Yeti in it for you?

Mods worked perfect, Alpine system working flawless. The system is tied to an I pad in tractor so we can see rates on every run to .1 gal / ac
Fill time is very quick with all 3 inch
Will add a Dosatron next year to tie into liquid system to add inoculants and or micros , humics or whatever on the go
The guys from Seed Master were out and were taking notes for sure
Knock on wood everything working very well

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Alpine system on I pad

[Rareearth]

Looks like a really good system!

Next closest thing to a planter with seed up high using air assist/gravity to deliver to the opener = gentle handling, simplicity, longevity/less maintenance.

You certainly have the will, need, want, desire to make things better and easier, you are a farmer!
Great job!

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Majority of farmers tweak their equipment and make some improvements if they can to improve efficiency where possible. It’s part of our mentality I guess

[Guest]

Looks like a really good system!

Next closest thing to a planter with seed up high using air assist/gravity to deliver to the opener = gentle handling, simplicity, longevity/less maintenance.

You certainly have the will, need, want, desire to make things better and easier, you are a farmer!
Great job!

I agree!
Furrow brings a lot to this forum !

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Straight in to wheat stubble not harrowed

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Wheat trial
SM SR on left
Bourgault on right


Both sides are identical this year for seed and fertility, so should be interesting