G88-876 Ridge Plant Systems: Equipment

Authors

Elbert C. Dickey, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Paul J. Jasa, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Robert N. Klein, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Dean E. Eisenhauer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David P. Shelton, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Bryn J. Dolesh, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
John A. Smith, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1988

Comments

© 1988, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Ridge plant systems, ridge cleaning equipment, planter stabilizing attachments, cultivation and ridge management are discussed here. Ridge plant systems are methods of planting crops into a ridge formed during cultivation of the previous crop. Such systems combine tillage and herbicides to control weeds. Weed seed and residue lying on the soil surface are pushed from the ridge to the area between the rows by row-cleaning devices on the planter. Crop seed is planted into the old row in a cleanly tilled strip at an elevation slightly higher than the row middles. A band application of herbicide behind the planter typically is used in the row for weed control. Crop cultivation controls weeds between the rows and rebuilds ridges for the following year.