Coulter Openers feat. Jim Vannett
From Equipped Agronomy by Curtis & Jeff
March 11, 2026 · 28 min · Season 3 · Episode 33
About this episode
Curtis interviews Jim Vannett to discuss the differences between Bourgault's coulter-drill opener systems and their performance in various soil types.
In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis talks with Jim Vannett, U.S. Territory Sales Manager and Operations Leader for Bourgault Industries, to unpack the key differences between Bourgault’s two coulter‑drill opener systems—the PLW™ (ParaLink Walking) and PLR™ (ParaLink Row). From heavy clay to light sandy soils, they explore how opener design influences seed placement, power demand, residue handling, and furrow closure, and where each opener truly performs best.
People in this episode
Host: Curtis
Guest: Jim Vannett
Topics covered
- coulter openers
- seed placement
- opener design
- agriculture technology
- soil types
- farming equipment
Keywords
- coulter openers
- Bourgault
- seed placement
- agronomy
- farming technology
- soil types
- agriculture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bourgault Industries
Products: PLW™ (ParaLink Walking), PLR™ (ParaLink Row)
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