What closing wheel system should I use?  The purpose of this study is to evaluate Schaffert’s 4 Link Closer and its effect on emergence, yield and profitability.

2017 Multi-Location Corn Closing Wheel Study - Placement

What closing wheel system should I use? The purpose of this study is to evaluate Schaffert’s 4 Link Closer and its effect on emergence, yield and profitability.

In this trial, we saw increased stand counts and improved seed-to-soil contact with the more aggressive closing wheel system. The walking axle improved the ground contact of the closing wheels, which not only increased seed-to-soil contact, but also eliminated possible sidewall compaction because of it’s ability to offset the closing wheels. This allows for a better root system early on. The stand itself may not be as important as creating conditions that lead to more uniform emergence and do not impede root growth.

Schaffert 4 Link Closer, Schaffert 4 Link Closer with Walking Axle

2021 Iowa Soybean SINGULATION STUDY 15 IN. ROWS

2021 Iowa Soybean POPULATION STUDY FOLIAR RESPONSE

Closing Wheel Study

2017 Multi-location Corn Closing Wheel Study - Placement

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