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Precision Fertilizer Placement




Precision Starter Fertilizer Placement does not cost...it pays. Validated by years of test plots and on-the-farm yield data has proven starter will pay for itself. The MOST CRITICAL aspect is where and how to place starter so it is in the right place at the right time. In most crops, the best response from starter fertilizer is when application is made close to the seed, beside and below it.

STARTER precisely placed where the root system can reach it fast after germination sets the stage, for what in the end provides the best opportunity for maximizing return on investment from higher plant stand counts, less chance of seedling blight and the all important better plant health in the critical yield setting phase. Further, some agronomists feel starter rates can be reduced when applied in the ideal location. From these results a question is often raised, if closer to the seed is better then why not dribble starter in the furrow with the seed? The answer is RISK management-salt content in the starter is known to "burn" seed which can result in a significant reduction in plant stand counts in turn reducing yield potential. It is simply too risky to mix the two together.

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2995 with Rear Knife

Precision fertilizer placement is better for the environment, fertilizer stays in the soil. Growing crops cannot utilize nutrients that have been washed away as frequently happens with broadcast surface applied fertilizer. This can result in a double loss, first the input costs associated with fertilizer runoff, secondly nutrient starved crops will never regain their ultimate yield potential.

How do you know if starter fertilizer is doing its job? Unmistakable visual response indicators will be present. Bigger healthy plants,deeper colors and fast growth all confirm starter placement is on target.

With close to the seed application, EXTREME ATTENTION should be given not to disturb the seed. No amount of starter can be applied to correct for seed disturbance. That's why it is strongly advised to frequently dig behind the planter and take a careful look at seed spacing and placement throughout the planting season. It is best to consult the fertilizer manufacturer for spacing requirements when placing starter fertilizer close to the seed.

Yetter fertilizer coulter applying two inches off the row. Another Yetter coulter leads the way in front of the planter double disc opener.

TRUE PLACEMENT AND PARALLEL LINKAGE

The exclusive Yetter parallel linkage system on the 2995 and 2996 Series provides the greatest stability of any coulter in the industry...that’s True Placement™. It holds the knife in a fixed position relative to the field surface, keeping the coulter and the knife in the soil as the contour changes. YOU GET PRECISION WITH NO WASTE OR WORRY. Spring deflection is built into every Yetter Fertilizer Coulter to protect the coulter and knife assembly. In operation, the spring cushions the assembly to prevent damage from rocks and other unforeseen obstructions in the field while the knife follows the path cut by the coulter blade. Each model is built to maximize this spring deflection.


Parallel Linkage


The information contained in this publication is offered in good faith by Yetter Mfg. Co. to further the understanding of conservation farming. However, the use of the information provided is beyond the control of Yetter Mfg. Co. and in no case shall Yetter Mfg. Co. or any seller of its products be responsible for any damages which may occur from the use of this information. All such risks shall be assumed by the user.


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