Methods and apparatus for guiding harvest residue

Details Methods and apparatus for guiding harvest residue Methods and apparatus for guiding harvest residue

2007-05-11

2010-02-09

Will, Thomas B (Department: 3671)

Harvesters

Cornstalk type

Gatherers or guides

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658058

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for guiding harvest residue at the time of harvest to prepare crops for strip-tilling operations. Embodiments of the invention include an attachment for a harvesting machine, and a method of harvesting a row crop in a way that directs harvest residue into relatively narrow strips, leaving strips of soil between the strips of harvest residue in better condition for strip-tilling. The management and placement of harvest residue during harvesting operations according to embodiments of the invention may improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of strip-tilling operations.

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