Asparagus harvester improved: Increased efficiency of mechanical harvester results of improvements tested in 1954 season

Kepner, R

Asparagus harvester improved: Increased efficiency of mechanical harvester results of improvements tested in 1954 season

Author

Robert A. Kepner

Author Affiliations

Robert A. Kepner is Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 8(9):3-4. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n09p3. September 1954.

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Abstract

Results obtained during the 1954 season with an experimental asparagus harvester–first used in 1952–indicate that recovery of short spears can be improved and blade life greatly increased by minor modifications.

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