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Corn Planter Showdown Study - Seed Size
Beck's put three of the industry's top planters to the test using Small Plateless and Large Round seeds to see if modern technology can maintain precision—and profit—rega…
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Corn Planter Showdown Study - Speed
In this study Beck's compares John Deere, Fendt, and Case IH planters 24-hour emergence and singulation numbers.…
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Soybean Targeted Spray Technology Study - See & Spray™ & SmartScript™ Weeds
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the herbicide savings and return on investment from targeted spray technologies, See & Spray™ Premium and SmartScript™ Weeds, co…
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Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - ExactShot™
The purpose of this study is to evaluate higher planting speeds, utilizing John Deere’s ExactShot™ and its effect on spacing, emergence, and yield.…
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Soybean Sprayer Application Study - See & Spray™ Premium vs. Ultimate
The purpose of this study was to compare John Deere's See & Spray™ Premium and Ultimate application systems for their impact on herbicide savings, soybean yield, and over…
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Soybean Planter Showdown - Speed
The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of three popular planter makes and models on soybean yield and stand establishment when planted at different spee…
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Multi-Location Soybean Sprayer Application Study See & Spray™
The purpose of this study is to evaluate sprayer applications with John Deere's See and Spray™ technology.…
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On-Farm Corn Planting Speed Study - ExactEmerge™
The purpose of this study is to evaluate higher planting speeds, utilizing John Deere’s ExactEmerge™ and its effect on spacing, emergence, and yield.…
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Ohio Soybean Replant Study - Spotting In
The purpose of this study is to determine the economic benefit of spotting in a stand with a 15 in. row planter vs. replanting completely or keeping the original stand.…
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Indiana Soybean Tire Pressure Study - Planter Tractor
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact tire pressure has on crop development, yield, and return on investment.…
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Indiana Corn Tire Pressure Study - Planter Tractor
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact tire pressure has on crop development, yield, and profitability.…
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Indiana Corn Biological Additive Study - In-Furrow
The purpose of this study is to evaluate biological stimulants in-furrow and their effect on yield and profitability.…
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Ohio Corn Sidedress Depth Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate different sidedress depths and their impact on yield.…
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Indiana Corn Nitrogen Management Study - Drip-Irrigation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate utilizing a drip-irrigation system to apply nitrogen and sulfur compared to Beck's standard sidedress application.…
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Ohio Corn Nitrogen Efficiency Study - Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40, applied in-furrow, and its impact on nitrogen use efficiency, yield, and profitability.…
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Ohio Corn Starter Additive Study - In-Furrow
The purpose of this study is to evaluate various starter additive products, applied in-furrow, and their effects on yield and profitability.…
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Indiana Soybean Tillage Study - Soybeans-After-Corn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the yield differences between different tillage practices in a soybean-after-corn rotation.…
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Indiana Soybean Residue Management Study - Spring Application
The purpose of this study is to evaluate various residue management products applied in the spring and their effect on residue breakdown, yield, and return on investment.…
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Ohio Soybean Desiccation Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate different desiccant products and their effect on harvestability, yield, and profitability.…
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Ohio Soybean Residue Management Study - Spring Application
The purpose of this study is to evaluate various residue management products applied in the spring and their effect on residue breakdown, yield, and return on investment.…
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Ohio Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - 2x2x2 vs. In-Furrow
The purpose of this study is to evaluate in-furrow and 2x2x2 starter fertilizer and their effect on yield and profitability.…
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On-Farm Corn Speed vs. Downforce Study - ExactEmerge™
The purpose of this study is to evaluate higher planting speeds, utilizing John Deere’s ExactEmerge™ and its effect on spacing, emergence, and yield.…
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Indiana Corn Tillage Study - Corn-After-Corn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the yield differences between different tillage practices in a corn after-corn rotation.…
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Indiana Corn Planting Date Study - Population Response
The purpose of this study is to determine the Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR) relative to planting dates and if planting populations should be adjusted when planting…
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Ohio Corn Nitrogen Placement Study - 2x2x2 vs. Dribble
The purpose of this study is to compare nitrogen placement with the planter (on top vs. in the ground) and its impact on yield and profitability.…
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Ohio Corn Planting Date Study - Population Response
The purpose of this study is to determine the Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR) relative to planting dates and if planting populations should be adjusted when planting…
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Indiana Corn Nitrogen Placement Study - 2x2x2 vs. Dribble
The purpose of this study is to compare nitrogen placement with the planter (on top vs. in the ground) and its impact on yield and profitability.…
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Ohio Corn Tire Pressure Study - Planter Tractor
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact tire pressure has on crop development, yield, and profitability.…
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Ohio Corn Row Width & Population Study - Short Corn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate short corn hybrids in 15 in. and 30 in. rows at various planting populations to determine the Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR…
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Ohio Soybean Tire Pressure Study - Planter Tractor
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact tire pressure has on crop development, yield, and return on investment.…
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