A volumetric metering system (20) for a seeding machine (10) is provided with movable gates (100, 200) disposed downstream from the meter roller (78, 178) but before the product enters a distribution system (22) to selectively stop the flow of product through sections of the metering system (20). By placing the shut-off gate (100, 200) after the meter (20) but before product enters the distribution system (22), there will not be a delay in stoppage of product flow while the meter (20) empties of product. Furthermore, by locating the gate (100, 200) before the distribution system (22), the metered product is not mixed with the air stream or with additional products, causing a need for product redirection into a pressurized tank or separation of multiple products.
