Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson and Program Specialist Ryan Bergman explain some tips to make sure you have the best dry fertilizer application for your operation when using a spinner spreader. This includes some tools recommended tools to keep in the cab, like an SGN sizing tool and a crush tester to check the size and density of dry fertilizer particles, and how to set up your machine for the best application with a specific fertilizer or blend.
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- Former Program Coordinator
- Field Agronomist in Central Iowa