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Title: ISSUES REGARDING PULL-BEHIND DRAINAGE PLOWS

Author
item KNUEVEN, CURTIS - OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
item Fausey, Norman
item BROWN, LARRY - OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Submitted to: ASAE Annual International Meeting
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/30/2001
Publication Date: 7/30/2001
Citation: Knueven, C., Fausey, N.R., Brown, L.C. 2001. Issues regarding pull-behind drainage plows. ASAE Annual International Meeting.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Drainage specialists have expressed concern about the newer pull-behind plows that are intended for use by farmers inexperienced in design and installation of water management systems. These plows were designed to be pulled by farm tractors. This paper provides an overview of important factors to be considered when purchasing a pull-behind drainage plow. This summary is under review by stakeholders, and any additional comments are welcome. This material will be published as an extension fact sheet intended for farmers, contractors and others considering the purchase of a pull-behind drainage plow.