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When is a disk plow used?

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Disk plow or disk farm implement employing a row or rows of concave circular steel disks that cut and pitch the soil in a way somewhat similar to a moldboard plow. It can be used in many situations where the latter will not work such as dry crusty soil rough ground or sticky gumbo.

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