Seed variety changer for a planter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9756778
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14884435

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A planting system and method for planting multiple seed varieties is provided. The planting system includes a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units. A plurality of seed meters are included in of the plurality of the row units. The seed meters are aligned in a non-horizontal configuration within each row unit, and one of the plurality of meters is operated at a time to plant a seed variety associated with the meter being operated.

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KINZE MANUFACTURING INCWILLIAMSBURG IA 52361

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Straeter, James E Rochester, US 25 203

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