2968 Dual Fertilizer Opener

Overview

The 2968 Dual Fertilizer Opener is one of the most flexible fertilizer openers on the market. Its dual-placement design ensures the plant has fertilizer wherever and whenever it needs it throughout the season.

Features

• Achieves consistent off-the-row placement for starter or liquid fertilizers on both sides of the row
• Make quick adjustments between placement locations; options are 2" or 3" off the row
• Utilizes two 10" discs to open fertilizer slots
• Discs are located behind gauge wheel, eliminating fertilizer and damp soil buildup on gauge wheel
• Compact design makes planter installation quick and easy
• Adjust depth quickly with cordless impact or wrench
• Allows the use of other attachments on the front of the row unit
• Fits mounted and pull-type planters

Specs

• Weight: 56 lbs.
• Adds 13" to the row unit length
• Optional 11" disc

 Options:

2968-090 Spring Loaded Knife Option

• This option allows user to replace the standard injection method with the spring loaded knife to place fertilizer

Data & Studies

The Yetter 2968 Dual Fertilizer Opener was featured in a Beck's study on whether adding phosphorus to nitrogen in a 2x2x2 system boosted yields. It also assessed the acres-to-payoff of three popular placement tools.

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This nitrogen rate study from Beck's highlights observations about application rates and timing in corn in a 2x2x2 system. Results were compared to a 2x2 control.

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