Yield loss to poor singulation is one of the biggest profit drains in corn production. Unlike the weather, you can control it!
The charts below are very typical. I have seen very similar results year after year.
Here are some ways you can improve your singulation:
- Plant the correct speed for your planter (document so you know, every planter is different)
- Use electric or hydraulic drives
- Check all chains and bearings to remove vibration
- Plant on smooth ground
- Use swath control so your planter is at proper speed and planting depth when it starts planting
- Use downforce (hydraulic preferred)
- Use the proper seed size for your planter
- Be sure your seed is sized right and consistent in the bag
- Use talc when needed
- Use a seed monitor that displays and records your singulation in real time!
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