Grain test weight is a valuable factor in grain production and is affected by numerus variables including variety, weathering, shape and size of kernels, kernel density, texure of seed coat, foreign material in sample, moisture content, desease and insect damage, sprout damage, and the testing procedure itself.
Reasons for knowing test weight of grain include: yield determination, determining storage capacities, feed quality, milling quality, and sale price.
The "SEEDER METER" is a new product for calibrating grain drills and air seeders. It determines exact "pounds per Acre" applied of any seed. MSRP: $45. + $5. shipping. It may be ordered direct from Berckes Mfg.
The fertilizer density scale is designed for accurate measurment of pounds per cubic foot and kg. per cubic meter density of various analysis of fertilizer. It is used by the fertilizer applicator operator and is extremely important for proper application amounts, affecting crop yeilds and enviornment.
The scales are used by farmers, chemical dealers, Farm Service Agencies (U.S.D.A.), crop insurance adjusters, seed company weigh wagons, and grain producers.
Contact information:
Berckes Mfg.
2731 190th. St.
Canby MN 56220
Phone and Fax. 507-223-7754
Toll free: 1-800-309-4964
