Dribble fertilization (Continued from Page 022) ag engineer for Allied, the most efficient way todribble fertilizer in j|duced tillage would he to attach hose to each chisel stork mid pull a spray tank behind the tillage implement. An alter native would be to mount a tank on the chisel itself or mount saddle tanks on the tractor, he sap. The farmer can then apply nitrogen and other needed nutrients in one operation,' with the same piece of application equipment Many custom applicators, aware of the increasing need to improve fertilizer efficiency, are modifying their high-clearance spray equipment for dribble ap plications, Hakenson reports. This is usually done by spacing centers -10-30 inches apart, attaching a hose to each nozzle and letting it dangle jrithin six inches from the ground. The best time to buy that new Massey Combine? Right now, when Winter Warm-Up values are yours. See us soon and save! 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