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Nathan Druffel

Nathan Druffel

Northwest Regional Operations Manager / Heartland Ag
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Ensuring spinner spreader fertilizer application accuracy

Each time a different product is spread, or the rate of application changes, the spread pattern should be checked and the necessary adjustments made.
January 16, 2024
Nathan Druffel

Broadcast fertilizer spreaders are used to apply the bulk of most dry fertility programs – making them an important factor in crop productivity and return on your fertilizer investment. Just like all pieces of equipment on the farm, proper setup and calibration is critical.


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Spreader and sprayer tips: Make time for a spring tech refresh

The article discusses the pivotal role of technology in agriculture, emphasizing the need for winter safeguarding of controllers and thorough pre-season checks to ensure optimal performance.
January 8, 2024
Nathan Druffel

To safeguard your controllers and on-board technology, follow the same end-of-season cleaning and storage prep practices you do for the machines.


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Will your fertilizer spreader be ready for go time?

Comprehensive checklist for end-of-season dry applicator equipment inspections.
November 20, 2023
Nathan Druffel

As more and more growers invest in their own dry fertilizer applicators – and as the cost of in-season downtime climbs upward of $2,000 per day – end-of-season equipment inspections have become increasingly important to help protect the machine investment and ensure timely fertilizer applications the next spring.


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