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Concepts covered:no-till drill, seed flow path, calibration chart, seeding rate, press wheel
The video provides a detailed guide on calibrating a no-till drill for planting forage crops, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a clean seed flow path, using a calibration chart to set the correct seeding rate, and adjusting the press wheel to control seed depth. It highlights the need to verify the actual seeding rate through practical testing and offers specific depth recommendations for different types of seeds to ensure successful planting.
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Drill Calibration
Concepts covered:no-till drill, seed flow path, calibration chart, seeding rate, press wheel
The video provides a detailed guide on calibrating a no-till drill for planting forage crops, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a clean seed flow path, using a calibration chart to set the correct seeding rate, and adjusting the press wheel to control seed depth. It highlights the need to verify the actual seeding rate through practical testing and offers specific depth recommendations for different types of seeds to ensure successful planting.
Question 1
Is cleaning the seed flow path essential for no-till drills?
Question 2
How do you ensure correct seeding rate with a no-till drill?
Question 3
The depth of seed planting is controlled by adjusting the _____.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: An agricultural technician is calibrating a no-till drill for planting fescue. They have used the calibration chart but suspect the flow rate is inaccurate.
What should the technician do next?
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A technician is training a new employee on using a no-till drill. They emphasize the importance of correct seeding depth for clover.
Select three correct steps for ensuring proper seeding depth.
Question 6
Does seed depth affect the success of forage crop planting?
Question 7
What controls seed depth in a no-till drill?
Question 8
To achieve the correct seeding rate, use the _____ provided with the drill.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A farmer is preparing to use a rented no-till drill for planting clover. They notice some old seeds in the box and spiderwebs in the tubes.
What should the farmer do first?
Question 10
Calibration charts may not be exact for older drills.
Question 11
What is the first step in using a no-till drill?

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