Talc coats seeds, reduces static electricity, and absorbs moisture, allowing seeds to move smoothly through vacuum meters. Talc and graphite are usually treated as a necessary cost in the planting ...

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From pelleted seeds to autonomous transplanters, new technologies are reshaping how growers balance efficiency, accuracy, and ...

Landscape professionals may disagree on plenty, but one thing is more or less universally accepted: Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. That means we’re entering ...

In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnick potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

If you’re in central Illinois, Ken Ferrie says agronomic conditions are favorable to start the planting process for corn and soybeans both this week. For soybeans, specifically, you have a green light ...

Spring bulbs are nothing short of magic in the garden. We sit in our overstuffed easy chairs all winter, perusing plant catalogs, websites, and magazines. We wait, and wait, for those first signs of ...

Process plant layout optimisation is a multidisciplinary endeavour that integrates economic efficiency with rigorous safety assessments to ensure robust and reliable industrial operations. This field ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A possible beef-processing plant in Lincoln County would be much smaller than its national counterparts and larger than a typical small-town locker. East Dakota Beef had ...

All across Purdue’s campus, vibrant plants and landscapes are plentiful and easy to spot. Crews with the Grounds department work hard year-round to make sure campus is looking its best, and it all ...