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Growers take control of NH3 applications, costs

Oct 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023

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Harvest is wrapping up throughout the upper Corn Belt, and producers are counting the bushels, blowing off the combine and happy to close the books on this growing season.

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The Renegade series from Unverferth is available in working widths from 27.5 to 62.5 feet.
Photo courtesy Unverferth

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The Case-IH Nutri-Placer models can now be configured with a high-speed low-disturbance coulter that enables working speeds of up to 11 mph.
Photo courtesy Case-IH

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