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An interseeder apparatus and method for dry broadcast distribution of seeds in conjunction with a center-pivot irrigation system. The interseeder apparatus comprises a storage container for storing a quantity of dry seed to be interseeded. The storage container is adapted to be mounted on a center-p

An interseeder apparatus and method for dry broadcast distribution of seeds in conjunction with a center-pivot irrigation system. The interseeder apparatus comprises a storage container for storing a quantity of dry seed to be interseeded. The storage container is adapted to be mounted on a center-pivot irrigation system. A seed conveying device is employed for conveying the seed in a dry condition from the storage container outwardly from the storage container. A plurality of dispensing stations are positioned along the main water pipe. Each of the dispensing stations has a seed box for containing a quantity of dry seed, a discharge opening, seed delivery device in communication with the seed conveyer device for delivering a quantity of dry seed from the seed conveyer device into the seed box from the seed conveying device; seed metering device for regulating the discharge of seed from the discharge opening of the seed box; and distribution device in communication with the seed box for receiving seed discharged through the discharge opening by the metering device and broadcasting the seed therefrom. Finally, the apparatus has a device for activating the seed metering device and the distribution device, such that upon activation, a quantity of dry seed is discharged from the seed box and delivered to the distribution device for broadcast distribution.

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An interseeder apparatus for dry broadcast distribution of seeds in conjunction with a center-pivot irrigation system, the center-pivot irrigation system having a center tower, a main water pipe extending radially therefrom and adapted for circular rotation about the center tower, the interseeder ap

An interseeder apparatus for dry broadcast distribution of seeds in conjunction with a center-pivot irrigation system, the center-pivot irrigation system having a center tower, a main water pipe extending radially therefrom and adapted for circular rotation about the center tower, the interseeder apparatus comprising: a storage container for storing a quantity of dry seed to be interseeded, said storage container adapted to be mounted on a center-pivot irrigation system; seed conveying means for conveying the seed in a dry condition from said storage container outwardly from said storage container; a plurality of dispensing stations adapted to be positioned along the main water pipe, each of said dispensing stations having, a seed box for containing a quantity of dry seed and having a discharge opening, seed delivery means in communication with said seed conveyer means for delivering a quantity of dry seed from said seed conveyer means into said seed box from said seed conveying means; seed metering means for regulating the discharge of seed from said discharge opening of said seed box; and distribution means in communication with said seed box for receiving seed discharged through said discharge opening by said metering means and broadcasting said seed therefrom; and means for activating said seed metering means and said distribution means, such that upon activation, a quantity of dry seed is discharged from said seed box and delivered to said distribution means for broadcast distribution.