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Seeding Equipment Fundamentals (BEP 243)

Term: 2015-2016 Summer Semester

Faculty

Greg Kock
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Schedule

Tue-Thu-Fri, 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM (5/9/2016 - 6/24/2016) Location: MIT NTRC 428

Description

Students will learn the theories and principles behind the
functional elements that make a row crop planter or air
seeder work. Seed placement, seed singulation, seed furrow
development, closing, firming and frame system management
will be explored. Seed monitoring systems and equipment for
variable rate placement will also be discussed. Diagnostics of
planting system operations and equipment wear recognition will
be key points of focus in this course. Components from AGCO
planters and seeding tools will be utilized.