Crop input variety selection systems
US9883625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C15/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.
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