The purpose of this study is to determine what effect different closing wheels have on plant emergence and yield. Unfavorable planting conditions were targeted in this study.

2018 Multi-Location Soybean Closing Wheel Study

2-YEAR MULTI-LOCATION CLOSING WHEEL YIELD ADVANTAGE

We have consistently seen yield improvements in soybeans by using a more aggressive closing wheel. The goal of closing wheels is to reduce sidewall compaction and fill the seed trench from the bottom to the top. The control of two solid rubber wheels creates good seed-to-soil contact, but in doing so, they can also create sidewall compaction which restricts root growth and nutrient uptake. Even with our multi-year data, you can see how aftermarket closing wheels can be more effective than two solid rubber wheels when it comes to increasing yields.

Schaffert Mohawk™ Closing Wheel, Copperhead Ag Furrow Cruiser® Spiked Closing Wheel, Schaffert Zipper™ Closing Wheel

2021 Iowa Soybean SINGULATION STUDY 15 IN. ROWS

2021 Iowa Soybean STARTER FERTILIZER STUDY 2X2X2

Closing Wheel Study

2018 Multi-location Soybean Closing Wheel Study

Use whenever the name of a PFR Study mentions Closing Wheel, Downforce, Row Cleaner, Speedtube, Seed Firmer, Disc Opener, and/or 3RIVE