No-Till Drill Equipment will be available to rent from the districts. This project provides landowners the opportunity to try out No-Till/Minimal Till and Cover Crop procedures at an affordable cost. The purpose of this project is to educate landowners in the use of no-till drill and cover crop farm practices.

 

Direct Seed Cover Crops Provide:

• less soil disturbance

• increase in water and organic matter in the soil

• decrease erosion

• control of weeds

• increase in nutrients in the soil

 

Cost:

$10.00 per acre and $60.00 per day.

 

Lease Inquiries:

The Districts have two drills available for rent. If interested in renting a drill contact us at (208) 572-3369 or (208) 436-4202. Interested landowners can download the Lease Agreement and bring completed forms into the Burley or Rupert Offices. Lessee must provide proof of insurance.

 

Transportation:

Leesee is responsible for transportation.

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Operating Instructions:

John Deer 1590 15 foot No-Till Drill

(Videos courtesy of Ada SWCD)

No Till Drill and Rental Instructions

Operating the Drill

Settings and Adjustments

Opener Components and Adjustments

Loading and Cleaning the Drill

Lubrication and Maintenance

Final Conclusion

 

 

Direct Seed and Cover Crop Project

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