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A Moldboard Plow is a plow in a v-shape that is used to till under the soil. The spike of the V digs into the earth and the sides curl it under, so basically it takes the soil on top and moves it underneath. Moldboard are good to eliminate weeds but bad when it comes to erosion. Much of the destruction attributed to the Dust Bowl happened because farmers used moldboard plows time and time again and left the earth fallow during non- growing seasons.

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What are the parts of a mouldboard plow and what do they do?

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Oh, dude, let me break it down for you. So, like, the advantages of a mouldboard plow are that it helps with soil aeration, weed control, and can bury crop residue. But, like, the disadvantages are that it can lead to soil erosion, disrupt soil structure, and require more horsepower to operate. So, like, it's a trade-off, you know?


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Did John Deere make the best plow?

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