It’s planting time so Andy headed out to Kirkwood to see how they do things at the #1 Ag Sciences Program in the USA:
They are doing some population experiments with some different varieties so it’s time to clean out to the planter:
Garret Nees, Marcus Mumm and Zach Gomat are doing the planting:
The idea is to offer a sandbox for students learn the skills they’ll need in the real world. In goes the seed:
One scoop each:
Off to the field with Garret behind the wheel of the MX 220 pulling the Kinze 12 row 30 inch planter with precision technology:
Here’s the brand new planter, complete with the latest technology:
Here’s a look inside the precision V sets, the seeds set in those holes:
Then these gizmos knock off any doubles:
The high speed seed tubes:
If you look closely, each of those flaps holds one seed and promptly carry each one to the ground and places it in perfect spacing:
Big thank you to Josh Henik, James Jordan and Scott Ermer for having us out. Listen for more here: