Abstract: A drill for applying seed and fertilizer, with a frame, reservoirs, sowing shares with at least two separate inlets for seed and fertilizer, and a depth-adjustment or pressure roller mounted behind each share, in which the materials to be applied are conveyed in controlled amounts to the shares for application into the soil, in which the shares are connected to the frame with parallelogrammatic mounts and the depth to which the penetrate into the soil can be adjusted by means of a setting device. The drill can be used for zero tillage even on rocky soil to apply seed and fertilizer separately because the sowing share is a chisel share on which a chisel is mounted on the side facing the direction of travel. The chisel share has separate guides for seed and fertilizer inside its body. The outlets for these guides are separated in the direction of travel by a certain distance with the first outlet positioned as close as possible behind the chisel point.

Abstract: A shank is used for seeding apparatus and has two passageways for permitting metered seed, and metered fertilizer to be placed into the ground from the same shank. A covering sealer shoe or plate for covering the fertilizer prior to the time that seed is deposited is provided to insure that the seed will be separated from the fertilizer by soil. The shank further includes a kit of attachments to permit easily changing the type of fertilizer applied from liquid to granular fertilizer, and also for changing the location of the depositing of the fertilizer. A further conversion includes the ability to deposit seed and granular fertilizer in one path or furrow, and apply a deep band of liquid fertilizer at the same time below the seed and granular fertilizer.

Abstract: A foldable drill implement has a supply hopper mounted on a center frame section and a rearwardly mounted broadcast hopper extending onto wing frame sections. Various augers connect the supply hopper to the broadcast hopper and maintain a level of fill in the broadcast hopper. Recycling augers return accumulated excess material from outer ends of the broadcast hopper for redistribution to planter drills. Folding of the wing section relative to the center frame section utilizes swing plates and spacer plates to dampen oscillation of the wing sections. Controls regulate flow of material by sensing accumulated excess material and deactuating the augers.

Abstract: A modular drill frame construction which can assume configurations for standard seeding-drive fertilizer application, and with a modular section added, used for side banding of fertilizer, that is, depositing fertilizer between the normal rows of seed, and by merely changing a tool bar become a row crop planting with side banding option. The modular frame constructions are easily inserted, and the various components are easily removed and replaced for the particular configuration that the farmer wishes to use.

Abstract: There is combined with a hand pushable seeder of a type with a pair of wheels and an adjustable furrow-forming ground opener means disposed to traverse only a single common dispensing track aligned therewith a side dressing fertilizer dispenser with its own fertilizer-receiving hopper attached upon the frame of the seeder so that a fertilizer dispensing chute of the hopper is disposed to dispense the fertilizer behind the ground opener and along the single common track traversed by the wheels propelled alongside can thus dispense fertilizer alongside young growing plants germinating from seeds dispensed by the same seeder many weeks before.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 administers agricultural chemicals in liquid form to a land. Agricultural chemical 54 is fed from a reservoir 52 to a liquid chemical container 12. Control means 16, for example level control means including a float valve arrangement, controls the inflow of liquid chemical into the container 12 to keep liquid chemical within the container at a constant level. Liquid chemical flows under gravity under a constant hydraulic head via a composite flow line 18, (44, 46,50) and flow restrictors 20 to administering means 22 which deposits it on a land, conveniently in furrows in a seed bed. Flow rate adjustment takes place by selecting suitable flow restrictors 20, or by adjustment of the control means 16 to effect a suitable level (hydraulic head), or both.

Abstract: An agricultural planter (12) is provided with a hopper (37 or 137) which is adapted to receive a transverse partition wall (71 or 171) for dividing seed and chemical compartments (72, 73 or 205, 207). The chemical compartment (73 or 207) can be further divided into cells (74, 76 or 174', 176') by a longitudinal partition wall (77 or 177) whereby seed and two chemicals, such as a herbicide and an insecticide, can be dispensed from a single hopper (37 or 137) during a planting operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to agricultural implements for planting. Increased efficiency of planting in general and incorporating fertilizer in particular in no-till situations is achieved by frame, disk and knife assemblies (14, 15, 16) mounting a disk (44) immediately ahead of a knife (68) and depth-controlled by a spring (63).

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved apparatus for applying a combination of liquid and gaseous fertilizers while at the same time tilling the ground which comprises providing the trailing edge of a conventional V-blade plow with an orificed pipe through which liquid anhydrous ammonia is pumped under pressure and a plurality of open-ended drop feeder pipes having their open ends terminating alongside one of the ammonia outlets through which the liquid phosphate issues in close proximity, say three inches or closer, to where the ammonia is dispensed. The invention also encompasses the unique method of introducing nitrogen and phosphorous into the soil so as to take advantage of the known phenomenon wherein the ammonium ion (NH.sub.

Abstract: Underground irrigation apparatus (10) having a ground penetrating part (12) arranged for being inserted into ground to be irrigated with the assistance of a handle part (14) connected to the ground penetrating part. A fluid control assembly (16) associated with the ground penetrating part (12) and the handle part (14) provides a fluid flow under pressure to facilitate insertion into ground to be irrigated of the ground penetrating part (12) and subsequently a redirected flow to irrigate ground in which the ground penetrating part is inserted. The fluid control assembly (16) includes a valve (44) connectible to a suitable source of fluid for alternately directing same in a desired direction. A removable mixer portion (70) directs fluid along the path which irrigated ground in which the ground penetrating part (12) is inserted in order to add a fertilizer, and the like, to the irrigating flow.

Abstract: A device for planting seed and applying fertilizer including a frame adapted to be moved over the ground and a furrow opener shank carried on the frame. A first delivery tube is provided in the shank for fertilizer and has a lower end disposed to a first predetermined level below the ground. A second delivery tube for seed is also provided and has a lower end disposed at a second predetermined shallower level. The second tube is positioned behind the first tube with respect to the direction of travel. Earth tends to fill in around the fertilizer as the shank moves along. This provides an earth seed bed which separates the seed from the fertilizer. A packer wheel is attached to the frame and trails the second tube of each shank. The packer wheel compacts the ground after delivery of the material to the ground and also regulates the depth of the shank.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for planting seeds in a field. An anti-cohesion liquid chemical is injected at 30 to 50 p.s.i. into a narrow ribbon of soil, no more than two inches wide and two inches deep. Immediately thereafter, the soil ribbon is vigorously agitated at 900 to 2000 r.p.m. to insure coating of all of the soil particles with the chemical to a depth below that at which the seed is to be planted. The seeds are then placed at precise locations within and covered by the treated soil, and the soil over them is firmed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seeding machine of the pneumatic ejection type. The seeding machine includes an apertured distributor disk 2 which rotates past a suction chamber 3 terminating in an end wall 4, and an ejector venturi 1 is juxtaposed to the side of disk 2 opposite to chamber 3, neck 7 of said venturi being located in line with the end of said chamber and having an inlet port 8 which straddles the path of travel 5 of the suction apertures in disk 2. The machine has an application to the sowing of light seeds such as vegetable seeds.

Abstract: A seeder foot is shaped to open a furrow and to facilitate immediate initial filling thereof as soon as the foot has passed. A plurality of feed tubes are situated immediately behind the foot, one above the other, with the lowermost one extending rearwardly more than the next succeeding one and the next succeeding tube extending rearwardly further than the tube thereabove. These tubes are vertically spaced apart thus enabling a layer of soil to cover the material discharging from the tubes so that the layers of soil separate the materials one from the other. The lowermost tube may discharge granular or liquid fertilizer, the next tube may discharge seed grain and the uppermost tube may discharge a granular herbicide.

Abstract: A planter for discharging a quantity of germinated seed and a gel into a seed bed covered by a plastic film which has an opening formed therethrough and a cavity formed in the seed bed thereunder to receive the seed and gel. In addition, the planter discharges a measured quantity of growth media, such as soil with nutrients or the like incorporated therein, onto the gel and germinated seed through the same opening in the plastic film or mulch. The planter includes a squeeze tube pump for discharging a measured quantity of gel and germinated seed which operates in timed unison with a heated, bullet-shaped burner for forming an opening in the thermoplastic film and a cavity in the underlying seed bed with ground-engaging wheels operating the mechanism for forming the openings and discharging the germinated seed and gel at predetermined intervals and thus at predetermined spatial relationships.

Abstract: A planter having a frame, a drive train supported from the frame and having a forward end adapted to be connected to a drive and the other end having drive structure rotatably supported on the frame, the frame also having a pair of laterally spaced horizontal flanges, stop structures extending through each flange, funnel structure mounted on said frame, a clutch shaft rotatably supported in the drive structure and having spaced jaws and structure for releasably connecting the clutch shaft in a driving and non-driving position to the drive structure, a hopper assembly having lower flanged surfaces for engaging the frame flanges and stops, a granular dispenser located in the lower portion of said hopper and having a dispenser shaft engageable with the clutch shaft jaws and fastening structure between the frame and hopper for releasably attaching the hopper to the planter.

Abstract: A seeding device which comprises an attachment that can be placed onto existing tillage implements such as field cultivators and utilizes an air distribution system which permits the transfer of a metered amount of seed into individual air carrying lines, wherein each of said lines deposits seeds immediately behind each shovel or furrow opener on the tillage implement to provide an accurate, and large scale seeding device.

Abstract: A pneumatic seed planter utilizing air pressure to dispense the seeds in a central hopper to a plurality of laterally spaced seed planting assemblies. Mounted on the planter is a system for dispensing granular chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides from a separate hopper to the rows planted by the planting assemblies. The system uses air pressure from the planter (rather than a mechanical drive) to convey the granular material out of the separate hopper to the planting assemblies. Air is directed upwardly through an opening in the bottom of the chemical hopper and into a material conveyor tube spaced from the opening. The granular chemical is drawn through the space and into the conveyor tube by the air stream. A plurality of delivery tubes is connected to the conveyor tube for directing the chemical to the respective plurality of planting assemblies.

Abstract: The rotary tiller slot planter of the present invention comprises a subsoiler shank positioned to engage the soil and make a trench therein. A pair of rotary tiller blades are rotatably mounted on the opposite sides of the sub-soil shank in planes parallel thereto. The centerlines of the rotary tiller wheels are located behind the subsoil shank. Each of the wheels have a plurality of blades extending radially outwardly from the rotational axis thereof and terminating in outer radial ends which engage the soil slightly ahead of the subsoiler shank and adjacent the lateral edges of the trench. A seed tube shank is positioned behind the subsoiler shank and between the tiller wheels. The seed tube shank has a lower end positioned to extend below the soil surface. A seed tube is positioned behind the seed tube shank for depositing seed in the soil. The rotation of the blades on opposite sides of the subsoil shank causes the soil to be mechanically aggregated and aerated and helps prepare a seed bed for the seeds.

Abstract: A high ground clearance tractor during one pass through rows of a standing crop, such as corn, opens a small furrow for a second crop, such as beans, plants the second crop, sprays suitable chemicals on the new crop, and trims the tops of the existing or standing crop. A large energy savings is realized compared to using separate machines for the required operations. The machine is particularly useful in regions having a long growing season. Two rows of a second crop can be planted between each adjacent pair of rows of the existing crop.

Abstract: This invention consists of a tractor drawn planter which automatically deposits equally spaced sprout bearing plugs of specially prepared nutrient soil, into the ground. It is made of a rectangular framework having two rear wheels upon which it rides and a flexible hitch for attachment to the tractor. A tank equipped with an agitator, a plug size measuring device, and a discharge tube, contains the plug mixture. The discharge tube is provided inside with doors which allow the passage of the plugs at predetermined equal intervals. These doors are controlled by a spring-loaded solenoid which is, in turn, controlled by electrical make-and-break contact points powered by the tractor battery. A floating shoe digs a furrow into which the plugs are dropped, and two spring-loaded converging wheels in the rear of the frame cover and tamp down the seeded furrow.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for distributing pulverulent or particulate materials to a plurality of dispensing points, e.g., for sowing seeds or spreading fertilizer. A supply conduit carrying a main stream of material, for example, entrained in air, arrives at the center of a distributor head with a circular periphery. A deflector or distributor cone or a revolving nozzle distributes the material to a plurality of inlet ends of discharge hoses. Pairs of discharge hoses with their inlet ends located diametrically opposite each other are combined for supplying each dispensing point with a constant uniform flow rate irrespective of the inclination of the distributor head when operating on rough terrain.

Abstract: A machine (FIG. 1) for dispensing seed and fertilizers, which is equipped with two hoppers one for the seed, and the other for the fertilizer. The materials flowing from outlet apertures of the hoppers while the machine is in operation are introduced into the soil in controlled amounts through proportioning means, chutes and tubes which discharge into hoes. The proportioning means have a plurality of feed wheels disposed on shafts and are driven by a ground-dependent power source.

Abstract: An apparatus for planting seed is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a wheel hub having an annular cam. A ground engaging seed box is spaced apart and rotatable around the cam. A plurality of seed holders are carried by the seed box and are slidable around the cam. Each seed holder extends within the seed box to obtain a seed and is urged out of the seed box to penetrate the ground and deposit the seed in the ground as the seed box rotates around the cam.

Abstract: A planter for seed crops, such as grains. A wheeled framework supports the apparatus for movement about a field. At the front of the framework is a row of transversely spaced chisels which produce tilled areas parallel to the path of movement of the framework and separated from one another by strips of untilled soil. Each chisel carries a roller that breaks up any resulting clods of soil. Liquid fertilizer is directed to the tilled areas by delivery conduits extending along the rear of each chisel to their respective lower ends. The rollers provide a cover of soil to the liquid fertilizer. A drill apparatus is mounted to the framework behind the chisels, with individual openers in longitudinal alignment with the respective chisels for planting seeds in the tilled soil at an elevation above the elevation at which fertilizer has been supplied and without the strips of untilled soil.

Abstract: A sub-soil planter machine has a frame, including front and rear transverse tool bars; a plurality of sub-soil blades mounted on and transversely spaced along the front tool bar; a plurality of rotary tilling assemblies mounted on and transversely spaced along the rear tool bar; and a plurality of planter units mounted on and transversely spaced along the rear tool bar in trailing relationship to the rotary tilling assemblies. The sub-soil blades, rotary tilling assemblies and planter units are so arranged in close proximity to one another such that the depth of the machine has been reduced whereby a given sized tractor, to which the machine is mounted on, is capable of lifting a larger machine than heretofore been accomplished due to the closeness of the machine to the rear end of the tractor resulting in a shorter length movement arm.

Abstract: A cultivating machine includes a forward row of subsoil tools and a plurality of elongated cultivating rollers having support plates to which soil penetrating T-section bars or knife edged bars are attached. To the rear of the cultivating rollers, a trailing roller is mounted on the frame and adjusting arms to the roller can be interconnected with the frame to raise or lower same and thereby set the soil working levels of the subsoil. Each cultivating roller can have its soil penetrating depth controlled through pivot arm connections that move the roller through an arc centered on the pivot axes which extend transverse to the direction of machine travel. The machine frame has a coupling that is connectable to the lifting hitch of a tractor and tanks of liquid soil treating material are mounted on the tractor adjacent the coupling.

Abstract: An agricultural implement has an elongated frame extending transverse to the direction of travel with soil penetrating tools and liquid spraying booms mounted on the frame. A pair of liquid tanks are carried by respective supports in front of the frame, one at either side of a central coupling on the front beam that is connectable to the lifting hitch of a prime mover. The supports extend upwardly and forwardly so that the tanks are located adjacent the outer sides of the rear wheels of the prime mover connected to the coupling. With this arrangement, the tanks compact the weight of the implement and help balance the load when the implement is raised by the lifting hitch. Each tank communicates with a spraying boom so that herbicides, fertilizers and the like can be dispensed.

Abstract: A fertilizer distributor adapted to be combined with a tree seedling planter which gives the operator complete control of spacings by a foot pedal mechanism that allows him to dump the desired amount of fertilizer along the bases of seedlings being planted.

Abstract: A cultivator-material dispensing combination includes a soil-working member that rotates about a horizontal axis forwardly, relative to the direction of travel, to displace soil over the top of that member to a screening at the rear thereof. A seed dispensing hopper has conduits that are supported on a hood that overlies the member and extends to the rear thereof. Material is metered from the hopper through outlets at the conduits' lower rear sides. Drive to the hopper is via a one-way transmission that is driven by a rear roller only when the combination moves forwardly. A further roller can be positioned to the rear of the first mentioned roller and a fertilizer hopper feed also driven to dispense material to the worked soil.

Abstract: A chisel plow and a cold flow shoe for dispensing ammonia fertilizer into an earthen field are disclosed. The shoe includes a vapor tube for receiving ammonia vapor, and a liquid tube for receiving ammonia liquid from sources which can be mounted upon the plow. The vapor tube defines an orifice for dispensing the received ammonia vapor in a rearward direction into a trench formed by the plow chisel. The liquid tube defines a liquid dispenser orifice located immediately above and to the rear of the vapor dispensing orifice. Liquid ammonia is thus dispensed atop the previously dispensed ammonia vapor as the plow chisel moves through the ground and forms the trench. As earth collapses atop the dispensed ammonia, the ammonia is retained in positions located immediately adjacent growing crop plants, or adjacent those locations where plants will be grown. Effective, efficient ammonia fertilization is thus provided.

Abstract: An implement has a forward structure that supports a fluid distribution system including soil penetrating tools, such as hoe bodies of freely rotatable tine groups through which fluid is ditributed across a broad path. The supporting structure is connectable to a three point tractor hitch and linked to a cultivator frame by a forward parallelogram linkage. The cultivator frame supports a row of driven soilworking rotors and to the rear of the rotors, a wheeled seeder device is mounted on a parallelogram structure so that it can move vertically independently of the supportng structure or cultivator frame. A further, rear parallelogram structure interconnects the rear of the first mentioned parallelogram structure to supporting ground wheels and a hydraulic cylinder is positioned above the rear structure to lift the seeder for transport. A stop is associated with the parallelogram structures to limit their relative movements.

Abstract: A garden tool which serves as an ordinary hand operated plow but can be converted to a seed planter and fertilizer or to a wheelbarrow. The seed planter attachment has a plow point for opening a furrow, a seed and fertilizer dispenser and a device for covering the furrow. The moving parts of the planter are driven by a drag wheel and belt arrangement which also serves to pack down the loose dirt over the planted seeds.

Abstract: A seed drill for a field left in stubble, comprising a plurality of pairs of discs wherein each pair includes a forward coulter disc tangentially engaging a rearward furrow opening disc held by clevis members to a wheel supported framework. Seeds are directed between the disc pairs to fall therebetween to a point of convergence between the two discs. Forward rotation of the discs cause the seeds to be separated and evenly spaced apart as the seed drill is moved along a forward path of travel. A hydraulic system is provided wherein the pairs of discs are forced downwardy by ram cylinders connected between each clevis member and the framework. The ram cylinders are connected in a parallel hudraulic circuit to a pressure supply source so an even amount of downward pressure is applied to each of the disc pairs.

Abstract: A portable pressure spray liquid chemical seed treatment consisting of three basic sections: a hopper feeding seed to be treated through a gate assembly which is adjustable to define a variable width curtain of seed into a lower chamber. Seed which is controlled by the gate assembly to fall by gravity in a curtain of variable width is sprayed from horizontally disposed nozzles and thereby coated with chemical spray. The seed so coated is then immediately available for planting.