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.

Beck's data has been fairly consistent and runs against previously available research. However, it can pay if you can spot in a thin stand early enough. Replanting rarely pays.
2023 Results Observation Beck's data has been fairly consistent and runs against previously available research. However, it can pay if you can spot in a thin stand early enough. Replanting rarely pays. Tearing up and replanting a crop rarely pays. 3-Year Replant - Spotting-In Net Return Drone Picture



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