Even though most planters have long had the ability for variable rate seeding, a small percentage of farmers regularly use that option today.
Variable rate seeding sees limited use, benefits
The value of variable rate seeding depends on soil variability and the genetic package of the seed being planted, according to Cory Muhlbauer, a research and development agronomist for Precision Planting, based in Tremont, Ill.
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