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Soy-Protein: An Environment-Friendly Seed Lubricant for Pneumatic Row Crop Planters

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MF3471 Soy-Protein: An Environment-Friendly Seed Lubricant for Pneumatic Row Crop Planters

by Sylvester Badua Ajay Sharda et al.

  • Published Date: Dec 2019
Seed lubricants have been used for many years to keep seeds from clumping together during planting. The most common seed lubricant is a combination of graphite and talc, but it causes hazardous dust. Recent research indicates that soy protein is an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly seed lubricant. This fact sheet provides information to help producers make wise choices about seed lubricants. 4 pages, color.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of K-State Research and Extension, Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts.
Updated September 2023

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