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Tips on when, where to use deep ripper

By TIM HOSKINS, For Lee Agri-Media
Nov 10, 2005
Nov 10, 2005

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After participating in a ripping study with Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), Brad Plunkett of Maxwell learned when and where to use a deep ripper.

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