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Users have contacted us regarding application rates. There is a range of application rates just as there is with current products such as talc, graphite, and 80/20 mixes. We are finding with CCS/Center-fill planters that the application rate should START at one ounce per unit of seed. Application use rates will vary from a range […]

Take a listen to Brian Tulley’s interview with the American Ag Network during the 2020 Commodity Classic

Read about us in the AgriNews from Illinois.

Comparison of Soy Protein Based and Commercial Available Seed Lubricants ABSTRACT. Seed lubricants play a crucial role in proper seed singulation by ensuring a smooth flow of the seeds through the metering unit. However, the harmful chemicals inadvertently expelled along with the air during the seed metering process have raised concerns regarding the negative effects […]

An Environment-Friendly Seed Lubricant For Pneumatic Row Crop Planters Read K-States review of DUST from LowMuTech Seed lubricants have been used for many years to keep seeds from clumping together during planting. The most common seed lubricant has been a combination of Graphite and talc, but this product can be abrasive to the insecticide coatings […]

AgRevival has done the research on DUST so you don’t have to. DUST was recently included in the 2019 AgRevival Research book for talc replacement products. Click here to view the findings (page 8 and 23).

The University of Maryland recently completed a product evaluation of DUST. Their results were: Results Based on the data observed in 2019, the DUST soy protein seed lubricant is comparable to other seed lubricants commonly used in Maryland for corn and soybean production. There were no differences in emergence or yield among the treatments for […]

Learn more about DUST, use rates and cost per acre. If you’re looking to learn more about the cost per acre for the use of DUST, please contact us, as we’re happy to send the spreadsheet as seen in the demonstration below. This will help you make calculations for your own operations.