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Correct Down Force Protects your Yield

Side by side tests show the affects of too much down force.

Illinois

Correct Down Force Setting Compared to too much Down Force

Plant Count = +.9/Acre
Ear Count = +.6/Acre
Kernels Around = +.2
Kernels Long = +.6
Yield = +7.2 Bu/Acre
Change =+3.5%
Yield Advantage = $36 / Acre

 

Michigan

Field 1: Heavy Soil

Down Force	Yield
150#	195.71
300#	180.86
425#	152.58

Field 2: Med/Light Soil

Down Force	Yield
150#	154.96
300#	144.99
425#	136.51

 

$49 - $215 / Acre