What machines are used to plant and harvest soybeans?

Planting Soybeans

* Tractor: A tractor is used to pull the planter.

* Planter: A planter is a machine that plants seeds in the ground. It consists of a series of coulters that open the soil, a seed hopper that holds the seeds, and a mechanism that places the seeds in the ground.

* Fertilizer spreader: A fertilizer spreader is a machine that applies fertilizer to the soil. It consists of a hopper that holds the fertilizer, a spinner that spreads the fertilizer, and a mechanism that controls the rate of application.

Harvesting Soybeans

* Combine harvester: A combine harvester is a machine that harvests soybeans. It consists of a header that cuts the soybeans, a threshing unit that separates the seeds from the pods, and a cleaning unit that removes chaff and other debris from the seeds.

* Grain cart: A grain cart is a trailer that is used to transport soybeans from the combine harvester to the grain bin.

* Grain bin: A grain bin is a structure that is used to store soybeans. It consists of a large bin with a roof and a floor. The soybeans are loaded into the bin from the grain cart and are unloaded from the bin through a door at the bottom.