A nutrient distributor in accordance with the present disclosure includes a vehicle with a frame, a prime mover, and a distribution system. The distribution system conveys dry nutrients to rowed crops.

A nutrient distributor in accordance with the present disclosure includes a vehicle with a frame, a prime mover, and a distribution system. The distribution system conveys dry nutrients to rowed crops.

A sectional control funnel box includes a box body having an upper receiving portion for receiving particulate matter and a plurality of chutes extending from the upper receiving portion. At least one blocker door is disposed between the upper receiving portion and at least one of the chutes, and the blocker door is movable between an open state and a closed state. An actuator is connected to the blocker door and configured to drive the blocker door between the open state and the closed state. An auger is disposed in the upper receiving portion to evenly distribute particulate material within the upper receiving portion.

A sectional control funnel box includes a box body having an upper receiving portion for receiving particulate matter and a plurality of chutes extending from the upper receiving portion. At least one blocker door is disposed between the upper receiving portion and at least one of the chutes, and the blocker door is movable between an open state and a closed state. An actuator is connected to the blocker door and configured to drive the blocker door between the open state and the closed state. An auger is disposed in the upper receiving portion to evenly distribute particulate material within the upper receiving portion.

A particulate dispersing apparatus is provided that includes a vessel configured to contain particulate material having a ridge circumferencing an inside of the vessel, an insert having a similar shape as the vessel and when inserted into the vessel adapted to engage and removably attach to the ridge, and a dispersing mechanism that disperses the particulate material.

A particulate dispersing apparatus is provided that includes a vessel configured to contain particulate material having a ridge circumferencing an inside of the vessel, an insert having a similar shape as the vessel and when inserted into the vessel adapted to engage and removably attach to the ridge, and a dispersing mechanism that disperses the particulate material.

A hopper type agricultural and livestock spreader and fertilizer dispensing apparatus. The dispenser may be configured to be mounted to a ground transport vehicle, such as a tractor and three point hitch. An auxiliary outlet is configured in the hopper at an elevated position from a bottom end thereof. A flow regulator is operatively attached to regulate the outlet area of the auxiliary outlet to achieve a desired flow rate. The auxiliary outlet is dimensioned to permit the flow of large feed stocks. A dispenser flow tube may be operatively connected to the outlet to direct the flow of feed product in a desired spot. The flow tube may extend laterally from the side edges of the hopper to permit delivery of food product along the length of a livestock feed trough. A kit for modifying a hopper type fertilizer/feed dispenser.

The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.

The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.

A dual gate control assembly for a spreader includes a rotary plate pivotable between fully open and fully closed positions with respect to openings formed in the hopper. A spreader gate is provided at the outermost openings of the hopper and rotary plate with each spreader gate being independently movable between fully opened and fully closed positions allowing for a plurality of variable operational modes affecting both material drop amount and spread direction.