As corn planters start to roll in the fields, it is important to emphasize the importance of regular in-field checks by digging behind the planter and ensuring that the planter is set up properly for the existing field conditions and providing optimal performance. Even if growers have performed a thorough pre-season inspection on the planter,…Continue Reading Planting Metrics to Check Planter Performance
Planting Calculations
Below are some useful formulas to determine seeding rate, seed spacing, number of seeds per foot or assess emerged plant population based on stand counts in certain length of the row. Alternatively, the tables provided below can be used to determine seeding rate based on seed spacing or assess plant population based on number of…Continue Reading Planting Calculations
Variable-Rate Fertilizer Application Considerations
It’s not hard to miss large fertilizer spreaders on the roads or in the fields at this time of the year which means the current crop season is officially here, and that the lime and fertilizer applications will be in full swing from now until planting. These large self-propelled spinner-spreaders have become more common over…Continue Reading Variable-Rate Fertilizer Application Considerations
Estimating Peanut Harvest Losses
Losses during peanut harvest are common and can be caused by improper setup, operation and/or performance of the harvest equipment. Some losses can also be attributed to the field and crop conditions at harvest. Excessive losses can significantly reduce peanut yields and profits if not managed or reduced during harvest. While harvest losses cannot be…Continue Reading Estimating Peanut Harvest Losses
Pesticide Application Considerations with Spray Drones
With increased availability and interest in spray drones recently, we are starting to see more people getting into the spray drone application business and growers interested to learn more about the technology and its application capabilities. The wet weather during months of May and June across much of the southeastern US also made most fields…Continue Reading Pesticide Application Considerations with Spray Drones