No-Till Drill Calibration Worksheet
A worksheet for calibrating a no-till drill, with lines for seed, settings, test results, and field notes to help you hit the seeding rate you want.
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What you fill in
- Drill make and model
- Crop and seed variety
- Seed lot or bag tag
- Seed size or test weight source
- Gate or meter setting used
- Catch test method and result
- Adjustments made
- Field conditions at seeding
- Final setting to use
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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