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Wolf, Jerry . 2007. T&D Snippets—Rangeland Drills: Can Seed Placement Be Improved?. 0722 2S08. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

Rangeland Drills: Can Seed Placement Be Improved?

By Gary Kees

For range seeding, the rangeland drill is the machine of choice. It scuffs the ground, creates a furrow, and drags dirt over the seed. MTDC was asked to investigate improvements for the existing rangeland drill. This tech tip gives some recommendations for calibration, setup, and operation of the rangeland drill.

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