Infield Job Quality

Furrow Quality Identification

We see issues with collapse. This is due to not enough down force being applied to the soil from row unit.We see a properly formed furrow. Little to no side wall collapse or slabbing.We see an issue with sidewall slabbing. This is caused by over applying down force to the soil.

Down Force Fundamentals

Row Cleaner Tips

Having issues moving enough residue?

If your row cleaners seem like they won’t go low enough ensure that the row cleaners are unpinned and mounted on the correct holes. See the two images below that show two commonly used row cleaners that have adjustments and pins that can be moved.

This position is what should come from the factory, setup for 2″ depths. If you commonly plant shallower or deeper adjustments to the position may be needed.Would recommend using the pin as a lower stop, not to make them rigid.

The goal for row cleaners is to move as minimal soil while keeping a fixed engagement with the soil. In the images below we see that the stability of the row cleaners were too low. A solution is to raise the pressures in the up and down air bags.

Closing Wheel Tips

Once in the field it is always a good idea to verify your Scribe Test was done correctly and closing wheels are aligned. In the left image below we see a furrow being closed by an unaligned closing system. This will cause air pockets which will affect germination and seed growth. The right image shows a closing system after being aligned in the field.

Meter Performance

Singulation Issues- Vacuum

Skips-
1- Start with increasing your vacuum levels.
2- If the issue is not resolved start adjusting your double eliminator if your meter is equipped with an adjustable eliminator.
3- Remove the meter causing issues and inspect for logged broken seed or debris.
Doubles-
1- Start by lowering your vacuum setting.
2- If you start to see skip raise your vacuum back up and adjust your double eliminator more aggressively if equipped.

Singulation Issues- Finger Pickup

Skips- 1- Start with adjusting your double eliminator less aggressively. 2- Remove meter from machine and inspect for logged seed or debris Doubles- 1- Raise the aggressiveness of your double eliminator. 2- Inspect meter for worn out part allowing for multiple seeds to be grabbed.


Getting broken seed stuck in your disk or bowl will cause severe issues with singulation.

Debris that has got into the meter may also plug up your disk or bowl causing singulation issues.