Row Shaver Systems: Because weeds can’t grow resistant to steel

Kristen Sindelar
Feb 23, 2023
Feb 23, 2023

Row shaver 1.JPG — Row Shaver is a mechanical solution for weed control in row crops. Each implement is custom made to attach to a tractor, sprayer, detassler, swather or other piece of equipment.
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Does the thought of palmer amaranth towering above corn keep you up at night? Are you plagued by marestail or waterhemp sprouting in your soybean fields?

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Row shaver 2.jpg — To prevent further spread of herbicide-resistant weeds, the Row Trimmer removes seed pods, flowers and stems with a floating sickle.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.