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Seed impact mills tackle volunteers

Amy Sullivan GROW
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026

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A seed impact mill is at work in a wheat field in Washington state.

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Texas farmer Rodney Schronk stands beside his sunflower crop.

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Montana farmer Ole Norgaard stands beside his iHSD unit.

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A seed impact mill is used for testing in the Canadian prairies.

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One of Rodney Schronk’s sunflower fields thrives.

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