A survey of twin‐row cropping systems in North Carolina

Abstract

The success of twin-row cropping systems remains elusive.Farmers growing twin-row are reverting back to single-row production.Single-row centers less than 36-inches will become the dominant row spacing in grain crops.

GNSS Esaslı Traktör Otomatik Dümenleme Sistemlerinin Ekim İşleminde Paralel Geçişlerde Sıra Arası Mesafe Düzgünlüğüne Etkisi

“…Sufficient spacing is required between plants and crop rows to provide enough living area, nutrients, water and light for each plant (Blessing et al, 2020). Crop inter row spacing is a crucial factor for plant growth, yield and farm's income (Tilley et al, 2021). Furthermore, equal plant inter-row spacing (PIRS) must be obtained in parallel adjacent passes in mechanized sowing with automatic steering (AS) or manual steering.…”

“…Moreover, this may adversely affect the other future machinery operations such as hoeing machinery, fertilizer application machinery, sprayers and harvesters in row crops such as cotton, corn, soybean, etc. On the other hand, if this distance is greater than the desired set value, the area cannot be utilized sufficiently and yield would be lower (Tilley et al, 2021). AS systems are expected to adjust the PIRS value more precisely in parallel passes compared to manual steering if the equipment settings are properly set and the system is used suitably by the machinery operator.…”

“…Sowing is one of the most crucial processes affecting crop yield. For better germination, plant growth and yield, a sufficient living space is needed for each plant to acquire sufficient light, heat, oxygen, water and nutrients (Blessing et al, 2020;Tilley et al, 2021). In modern farming, sowing must provide an equal amount of living space for each plant.…”

Influence of planting pattern on corn response to sub‐surface drip irrigation

“…However, some growers have adopted the TR arrangement for corn ( Zea mays L.) and soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] (Tilley et al., 2021) with results showing a positive yield response for soybean (Bowers et al., 2000; Bruns, 2011). Corn yield in TR is similar to yield in single‐row (SR) planting patterns (Kratochvil & Taylor, 2005; Nelson & Smoot, 2009; Robles et al., 2012).…”