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May 06, 2016

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Beck’s PFR Report | Central-Fill Pinch Row Compaction | Does the convenience offered by central-fill planters out-weigh its effects on yield? Three-year Practical Farm Research (PFR)® shows an average of 12.6 Bu./A. yield loss on pinch rows from central-fill planters. Pinch row compaction leads to shorter, stunted plants, restricted roots and ultimately yield loss