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Research Project: Storage and Usage of ARS Grain Drill Equipment

Location: New England Plant, Soil and Water Research Laboratory

Project Number: 8030-21600-002-004-M
Project Type: Memorandum of Understanding

Start Date: Apr 1, 2024
End Date: Mar 31, 2029

Objective:
Objective is to have a place to store an ARS-owned Wintersteiger grain drill when not in use, and for it to be available for use when needed by both ARS and UMaine personnel for conducting field research.

Approach:
Store ARS-owned grain drill at University of Maine Rogers Farm location, where it will be safe and secure when not in use. Cooperator will notify ARS of any changes in storage conditions, or of any damages or repairs needed to equipment through normal use. Equipment will be available for use by qualified University of Maine personnel for field use as needed, when not being used by ARS.