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Soybean harvest study shows value in reducing speed

By Ryan Crossingham, Farm and Ranch Guide
Sep 13, 2017
Sep 13, 2017 Updated Oct 11, 2017

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By Ryan Crossingham, Farm and Ranch Guide

A recent study by Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) has revealed two relatively minor changes in soybean harvest – reducing combine speed and investing in an air reel – can bring significant economic benefit to growers.

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