System and method for consistent depth seeding to moisture

A seeding machine comprising:

• a controller having a processor configured to:
• detect a moisture level of a first layer of soil with a moisture sensor coupled to a row unit on the seeding machine;
• determine whether the moisture level is outside of a predetermined range;
• and
• in response to determining that the moisture level is outside of the predetermined range, lower a soil removal device into the soil to remove the first layer of the soil such that as the seeding machine moves forward, seeds are planted at both a consistent seed planting depth and at a consistent moisture level, the soil removal device including a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and removes the first layer of soil.

A seeding machine comprising:

• a main frame;
• a row unit coupled to the main frame, and
• a seeding adjustment system coupled to the row unit, the seeding adjustment system including:
• a soil removal device, the soil removal device selected from a group consisting of a V-wing, a row cleaner, and a disk blade, the soil removal device having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and moves one or more layers of soil;
• a moisture sensor coupled to the row unit and configured to detect a moisture level at the one or more layers of soil;
• a controller configured to receive a signal from the moisture sensor corresponding to the detected moisture level;
• and
• an actuator configured to change a position of the soil removal device based on the signal received by the controller, the actuator selected from a group consisting of a hydraulic actuator, a pneumatic actuator, and an electronic actuator;
• wherein the controller is configured to cause the actuator to change the position of the soil removal device in response to the received signal such that as the seeding machine moves forward, seeds are planted at both a consistent seed planting depth and at a consistent moisture level.