| 2022-05-09 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat T2 Reps 4,1,6, with super phosphate (0-46-0), at 170 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 170 lbs/A providing 78.2 lbs/A of P2O5.
Raven controller metercal set to 201. |
| 2022-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat T1 Reps 5,1,4,3,6 with super phosphate (0-46-0), at 170 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 170 lbs/A providing 78.2 lbs/A of P2O5.
Raven controller metercal set to 201
Temperature 67.8° RH 57.9% wind speed (3m) 10.37 mph at 10:00 am |
| 2022-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat T3 Reps 5,2,4,3,1,6 with super phosphate (0-46-0), at 170 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 170 lbs/A providing 78.2 lbs/A of P2O5.
Raven controller metercal set to 201
Temperature 67.8° RH 57.9% wind speed (3m) 10.37 mph at 10:00 am |
| 2022-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G1 and G3 all Reps (1,2,3,4,5), were fertilized at 130 lbs/A of 0-46-0 Phosphorus fertilizer.
Raven controller metercal set to 201. |
| 2022-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G2 all Reps (1,2,3,4,5), were fertilized at 200 lbs/A of 0-46-0 Phosphorus fertilizer.
Raven controller metercal set to 201. |
| 2022-05-11 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Cellulosic Biofuel Diversity Experiment 4 reps of CE1, CE2, and CE3 with phosphorus fertilizer (0-46-0) at 130 lb/A.
Raven Controller metercal set to 201
Weather at 9:30 am 73.3° F, RH 80.7%, wind speed (3m) 1.02 MPH wind direction South East.
Operations began at 8:30am and ended at 9:45am
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| 2011-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site Treatment T6, Alfalfa plots, all replications (replicates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with phosphorus (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A phosphorus provided 92 lbs/A P2O5 to the plots. The fertilizer was applied with the JD 7420(a) tractor traveling at approximately 2.6 mph, 1400 rpm travelling in gear B3; Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator with a 30 ft boom, connected to a Raven 6000 monitor which controlled and monitored the application. Feed rate was approximately 36 lbs/minute (2.25 lbs/min per tube). For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 69 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 11 p.s.i. Weather conditions at start: cloudy, occasional light sprinkles, temperatures 37-44 degrees F, winds 7-10 mph from west.
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| 2011-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site Lysimeter Field, with phosphorus (0-46-0) at 120 lbs/A. The 120 lbs/A phosphorus provided 55.2 lbs/A P2O5 to the plots. The fertilizer was applied with the JD 7420(a) tractor traveling at approximately 2.6 mph, 1400 rpm travelling in gear B3; Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator with a 30 ft boom, connected to a Raven 6000 monitor which controlled and monitored the application. Feed rate was approximately 36 lbs/minute (2.25 lbs/min per tube). For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 69 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 11 p.s.i. Weather conditions: cloudy, occasional light sprinkles, temperatures 37-44 degrees F, winds 7-10 mph from west.
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| 2011-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the GLBRC Main Site Treatment G4, Canola plots, all replications (replicates 3, 5, 4, 1, 2) with phosphorus (0-46-0) at 120 lbs/A. The 120 lbs/A phosphorus provided 55.2 lbs/A P2O5 to the plots. The fertilizer was applied with the JD 7420(a) tractor traveling at approximately 2.6 mph, 1400 rpm travelling in gear B3; Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator with a 30 ft boom, connected to a Raven 6000 monitor which controlled and monitored the application. Feed rate was approximately 36 lbs/minute (2.25 lbs/min per tube). For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 69 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 11 p.s.i. Weather conditions: cloudy, occasional light sprinkles, temperatures 37-44 degrees F, winds 7-10 mph from west.
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| 2012-05-22 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site treatment N-rate Study (Nitrogen Fertility Gradient/Irrigation Experiment) with phosphorus. Three application rates were applied over the complete study: 110 lbs/A, 65 lbs/A and 0 lbs/A. All of the Non-irrigated study area received 65 lbs/A of product EXCEPT plots 308, 309, 411, 402, 403, 404 and 405. The 65 lbs/A of 0-46-0 supplied 30 lbs/A of P2O5. All of the Irrigated study area received 110 lbs/A of product EXCEPT plots 503 and 703. The 110 lbs/A of 0-46-0 supplied 50.6 lbs/A of P2O5. Plots which did NOT receive any product were 308, 309, 411, 402, 403, 404, 405, 503, and 703. Guard plots received the same application rate as the treatment to which they were the closest. Applied in a single application of using the John Deere 7420a tractor traveling 4.3 mph (range B3, 1350 rpm) and a Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 60 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 210; air pressure was 13-14 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 16-24 inches above the ground level. Weather conditions: mostly sunny temperatures 69 degrees F.
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| 2012-05-23 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the Lysimeter field with phosphorus. This field area received 150 lbs/A of product which supplied 69 lbs/A of P2O5. Applied in a single application of using the John Deere 7420a tractor traveling 4.3 mph (range B3, 1350 rpm) and a Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 60 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 210; air pressure was 13-14 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 16-24 inches above the ground level. Weather conditions: mostly sunny temperatures 69 degrees F.
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| 2012-05-22 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site Treatment T6 alfalfa, all replications (reps 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1) with phosphorus. A total of 200 lbs/A of product was applied which supplied 92 lbs/A of P2O5. Applied in a single application of using the John Deere 7420a tractor traveling 4.3 mph (range B3, 1350 rpm) and a Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 60 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 210; air pressure was 13-14 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 16-24 inches above the ground level. Weather conditions: mostly sunny temperatures 69 degrees F.
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| 2020-05-12 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized L3 with Super TriplePhosphate(0-46-0) with bulk spinner spreader with 40 foot spread width at the lowest setting on spreader(setting 1.5) with target rate of 90 lb/A material.
Used 4000 lb on 35 acres. |
| 2014-08-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site Treatment T6, Alfalfa plots, all replications (replicates 5, 3, 4, 2, 1, 6) with phosphorus (0-46-0) at 220 lbs/A. The 220 lbs/A phosphorus provided 101 lbs/A P2O5 to the plots. The fertilizer was applied with the JD 7420(b) tractor traveling at approximately 1.7 mph; Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator with a 30 ft boom, connected to a Raven 6000 monitor which controlled and monitored the application. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 69 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 11 p.s.i. |
| 2015-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main SIte treatment's T1, T2 and T3 all replications with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 100 lbs/A. The 100 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 46 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 4-4.5 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 285; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level.
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| 2015-04-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site treamtent G3 all replications with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 100 lbs/A. The 100 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 46 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 3 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 285; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2015-04-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Main Site Treatment T6, Alfalfa plots, all replications (replicates 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6) with phosphorus (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A phosphorus provided 92 lbs/A P2O5 to the plots. The fertilizer was applied with the JD 7420(b) tractor traveling at approximately 2.4 mph; Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator with a 30 ft boom, connected to a Raven 6000 monitor which controlled and monitored the application. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Metering wheel 1 1/4” diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22”; meter cal number 184; air pressure was 14 p.s.i. |
| 2015-04-16 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC bait crop, brown house, and 5 plots in rep 6 with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 92 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 2.4 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 184; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. Weather conditions at 10:45 a.m. cloudy 52 degrees F. 56% humidity, 6 mph east wind. Conditions at 6:00 p.m. partly cloudy, 60 degrees F. 65% humidity and 1 mph south west wind. |
| 2015-04-16 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER Lysimeter field with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 92 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 2.4 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 184; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. Weather conditions at 10:45 a.m. cloudy 52 degrees F. 56% humidity, 6 mph east wind. Conditions at 6:00 p.m. partly cloudy, 60 degrees F. 65% humidity and 1 mph south west wind. |
| 2015-04-16 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the LTER N-Rate Fertility Study with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 92 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 2.4 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 184; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. Weather conditions at 10:45 a.m. cloudy 52 degrees F. 56% humidity, 6 mph east wind. Conditions at 6:00 p.m. partly cloudy, 60 degrees F. 65% humidity and 1 mph south west wind. |
| 2015-04-16 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized the ECB study with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A. The 200 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 92 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 2.4 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 184; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. Weather conditions at 10:45 a.m. cloudy 52 degrees F. 56% humidity, 6 mph east wind. Conditions at 6:00 p.m. partly cloudy, 60 degrees F. 65% humidity and 1 mph south west wind. |
| 2015-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER CE study treatments CES1, CES2, CES 3 all replications with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 100 lbs/A. The 100 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 46 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 4-4.5 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 285; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2015-04-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site treamtents G1 reps (2, 3, 4), G2 reps (1, 2, 3, 5), G4 (all replications) with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 150 lbs/A. The 150 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 69 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 3 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 285; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2016-04-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T6 all replications (5,6,4,3,2,1), N-Rate Study, and T8nt plots with super phosphate (0-46-0) and potash (0-0-60) blend at 350 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 200 lbs/A providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5. Potash was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 90 lbs/A of K2O.
Average speed while spreading was 2.0 mph with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 64 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 175; air pressure was 15 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2016-04-16 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T3 all replications: (5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 6), and lysimeter field with super phosphate (0-46-0) and potash (0-0-60) blend at 350 lbs/A.
Super phosphate was applied at 200 lbs/A providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Potash was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 90 lbs/A of K2O.
Average speed while spreading was 2.0 mph with JD 7420b tractor and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed.
For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used:
Density 64 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 175; air pressure was 18 p.s.i.;
Boom length 30 ft,
nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2015-04-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER T8NT's all replications with super phosphate (0-46-0) at 100 lbs/A. The 100 lbs/A of super phosphate provided 46 lbs p2O5/A to the plots. Average speed was 4-4.5 with JD 7420 B and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. The slides on the Gandy were on the smallest setting with the 1 1/4" (yellow) metering wheel; deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number was 285; air pressure was 13 p.s.i; Boom length was 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2016-05-23 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site treatment G4 all replications (5, 3, 1, 2, 4)with super phosphate (0-46-0) and potash (0-0-60) blend at 350 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 200 lbs/A providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5. Potash was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 90 lbs/A of K2O. Average speed while spreading was 2.0 mph with JD 7420b tractor and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 64 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 175; air pressure was 18 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2016-06-14 |
Fertilizer Application |
Applied phosphorus to GLBRC Main Site treatments G1: R2-R5, G2: R1, R2, R3, R5, and G3: R1-R5. Applied super phosphate 0-46-0 at 100 lbs/A on all plots listed except G3:R4 which received 120 lbs/A. |
| 2019-04-08 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat N-Rate study, treatment T3 all replications: (5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 6), and west half of lysimeter field (weather station to the west that had NO WINTER WHEAT) with super phosphate (0-46-0), potash (0-0-60) and sulfur (0-0-0-85) blend at 355 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 225 lbs/A providing 103.5 lbs/A of P2O5. Potash was applied at 100 lbs/A providing 60 lbs/A of K2O. Sulfur was applied at 30 lbs/A providing 25.5 lbs/A of sulfur.
Weather at the start 11:30 a.m. partly cloudy 58.6 degrees F, 5-7 mph west winds, 76.7% humidity.
Weather at 4:50 p.m. sunny 67.5 degrees F 5-7 mph west winds, 30 % humidity.
Weather at 6:30 p.m. sunny 69.2 degrees F 6-8 mph west winds, 24.2 % humidity.
Average speed while spreading was 1.7 mph with JD 7420b tractor and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed. For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 68 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 202; air pressure was 19 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2019-05-31 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site treatment G1 with Super phosphate 0-46-0. G1 micro plots (West 15') Reps 1, 2, 3, and 5 received 130 lbs/A of 0-46-0 equaling 60 lbs/A of P2O5. G1 Main plots reps 2, 3, 4 and 5 received 130 lbs/A super phosphate equaling 60 lbs/A of P2O5. G1 main plot rep 1, and micro plot in rep 4 received no phosphorous. |
| 2019-05-31 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site treatment G2 with super phosphate 0-46-0. G2 plots reps 1, 2, 3 and 5 the entire plot received 130 lbs/A of 0-46-0 equaling 60 lbs/A of P2O5. G2 Rep 4 received 0 phosphorous. |
| 2019-05-31 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC Main Site Rep 6 and all perimeter bait crop with 65 lbs/A of super phosphate 0-46-0 equaling 30 lbs/A of P205. |
| 2009-04-29 |
Fertilizer Application |
Applied 0-46-0 at rate of 87 lbs/acre to 101. |
| 2022-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site T8nt plots all reps with phosphorous fertilizer (0-46-0) at 170 lbs/A.
Weather at 10:00 am 67.8°F, RH 57.9%, wind speed (3m) 10.37 MPH, wind direction South. |
| 2020-05-30 |
Fertilizer Application |
Applied Phosphorus fertilizer(0-46-0) to all plots except Zero Nitrogen split of treatment 11. Used 87 lbs/A of super triplephosphate for a total of 40 lbs/A of phosphorus. Gandy setting: 30" spacing, 3.0 mph, stepper motor setting 31.
Hand applied 8.2 pounds per plot of treatment 8. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T1 rep (4) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 80 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T2 rep (5) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 120 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T2 rep (2) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 80 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T1 rep (5,1,2) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 120 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2022-04-27 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat N-Rate study, with super phosphate (0-46-0), at 170 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 170 lbs/A providing 78.2 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of RGE started at 5:45 P.M. and ended at 6:25 P.M.
Weather during the application was 43.7 degrees F 7-8 mph Northwest winds, 49.1% humidity.
Average speed while spreading was 3 mph with JD 7420b tractor and 30' Gandy Orbit-Air fertilizer applicator controlled by a Raven 6000 which monitored the application and automatically adjusted the metering rate for changes in ground speed.
For the Gandy/Raven set-up, the following were used: Density 68 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 202; air pressure was 19 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. |
| 2022-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site winter wheat T2 Reps 5,2,3, with super phosphate (0-46-0), at 170 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 170 lbs/A providing 78.2 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 2:30 P.M. and ended at 3:50 P.M. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T3 rep (3,6) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 80 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2021-05-10 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T3 rep (5,4,1) with phosphate (0-46-0) at 120 lbs/A.
Entire plot area was fertilized. |
| 2021-05-12 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G2 (3,2,1,5,4).
GLBRC G2 all reps were fertilized at 160 lbs/A of 0-46-0 Phosphorus
Equipment used was: JD 7420b and Gandy 30' forced air spreader.
Gandy applicator metercal number set to (201) at 160 lb/A.
All G2 microplots where fertilized at the same rate as the main plot (160lbs/A)
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| 2021-05-12 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G1 Reps (4, 5, 2, 3). G1R1 did not recieve any 0-46-0 fertilizer in 2021 the amount applied to G1R1 was 0 lbs/A (based on the MSU Soil Testing Lab G1R1 did not need any P fertilizer in 2021).
GLBRC G1 reps: 4, 5, 2, & 3 were fertilized at 160 lbs/A of 0-46-0 Phosphorus fertilizer.
Equipment used was: JD 7420b and Gandy 30' forced air spreader.
Gandy applicator metercal number set to (201) at 160 lb/A.
G1 R4 microplot was not fertilized (0lbs/A) All other microplots were fertilized at (160 lbs/A). |
| 2021-05-12 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G3 (5,3,2,1,4).
GLBRC G3 all reps were fertilized at 160 lbs/A of 0-46-0 Phosphorus
Equipment used was: JD 7420b and Gandy 30' forced air spreader.
Gandy applicator metercal number set to (201) at 160 lb/A.
All G3 microplots where fertilized at the same rate as the main plot (160lbs/A) |
| 2024-04-30 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site T2 plots pre-plant all reps (6, 5, 3, 2, 4, 1) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 150 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 69 lbs/A of P2O5. Application of started at 11:43 A.M. and ended at 4:30 P.M.
Application in T2 was done at 3.8 mph in C2 with 1300 engine RPM. JD Dry rate controller CFR was .0155, density of TSP was 60 lbs/cubic ft. Gandy air fan was at 13-15 ounces per square inch.
Weather conditions at 11:30 am:
Temperature: 60.1°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.66 mph
Wind Direction: West
Relative Humidity: 56.3%
Weather Conditions at 4:10 p.m:
Temperature: 63.7° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 11.81 mph
Wind Direction: West
Relative Humidity: 46.5% |
| 2024-05-01 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T1 plots (5, 1, 4, 2, 3, and 6) and T3 plots (5, 4, 2, 1, 3, 6) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0) at 150 lb/A, providing 69 lbs of P2O5.
Application in T1 was done at 3 mph in C1 with 1300 engine RPM, and in T3 at 3.8 mph in C2 with 1300 engine RPM. JD Dry rate controller CFR was .0155, density of TSP was 60 lbs/cubic ft. Gandy air fan was at 14 ounces per square inch.
Weather conditions at 9:00 am 5/1/24.
Temperature: 66.5°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 7.34 mph
Wind Direction: SouthWest
Relative Humidity: 63.6%
Weather Conditions at 5:00 p.m on 5/1/24:
Temperature: 71.3° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.92 mph
Wind Direction: West
Relative Humidity: 27.3% |
| 2024-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER CE Study corn and soybeans (CE1, CE2, and CE3), and T8nt plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 150 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 69 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized LTER N-Rate Study (Irrigated and Rainfed) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 10:00 A.M. and ended at 11:50 A.M.
Application in done at 3.8 mph in C2 with 1300 engine RPM. JD Dry rate controller CFR was .0155, density of TSP was 60 lbs/cubic ft. Gandy air fan was at 13-15 ounces per square inch.
Weather conditions at 10:00 am:
Temperature: 61.9°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 5.75 mph
Wind Direction: East
Relative Humidity: 57.5%
Weather Conditions at 11:45 p.m:
Temperature: 66.3° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 9.74 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 44.8% |
| 2024-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER CE Study corn and soybeans (CE1, CE2, and CE3), and T8nt plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 150 lbs/A. Super phosphate was applied at 150 lbs/A providing 69 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized LTER N-Rate Study (Irrigated and Rainfed) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 10:00 A.M. and ended at 11:50 A.M.
Application in done at 3.8 mph in C2 with 1300 engine RPM. JD Dry rate controller CFR was .0155, density of TSP was 60 lbs/cubic ft. Gandy air fan was at 13-15 ounces per square inch.
Weather conditions at 10:00 am:
Temperature: 61.9°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 5.75 mph
Wind Direction: East
Relative Humidity: 57.5%
Weather Conditions at 11:45 p.m:
Temperature: 66.3° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 9.74 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 44.8% |
| 2024-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G1 plots (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 255 lbs/A, providing 117 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G2 plots (1, 2, 3, 5, 4) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G3 plots (5, 3, 2, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 225 lbs/A, providing 103.5 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC Bait Crop and Rep 6 plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 1:30 P.M. and ended at 4:45 P.M.
Weather conditions at 1:25 pm:
Temperature: 71.2°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 7.99 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1%
Weather Conditions at 3:10 p.m:
Temperature: 73.9° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.73 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1% |
| 2024-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G1 plots (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 255 lbs/A, providing 117 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G2 plots (1, 2, 3, 5, 4) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G3 plots (5, 3, 2, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 225 lbs/A, providing 103.5 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC Bait Crop and Rep 6 plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 1:30 P.M. and ended at 4:45 P.M.
Weather conditions at 1:25 pm:
Temperature: 71.2°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 7.99 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1%
Weather Conditions at 3:10 p.m:
Temperature: 73.9° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.73 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1% |
| 2024-05-02 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized GLBRC G1 plots (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 255 lbs/A, providing 117 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G2 plots (1, 2, 3, 5, 4) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC G3 plots (5, 3, 2, 4, 5) with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 225 lbs/A, providing 103.5 lbs/A of P2O5.
Fertilized GLBRC Bait Crop and Rep 6 plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0), at 200 lbs/A, providing 92 lbs/A of P2O5.
Application of started at 1:30 P.M. and ended at 4:45 P.M.
Weather conditions at 1:25 pm:
Temperature: 71.2°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 7.99 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1%
Weather Conditions at 3:10 p.m:
Temperature: 73.9° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.73 mph
Wind Direction: Southeast
Relative Humidity: 37.1% |
| 2025-03-26 |
Fertilizer Application |
Fertilized LTER Main Site treatment T1 plots (1,3,4,5, and 6), T2 plots (5,2,3,4,1 and 6), T3 plots (5,2,3,4,1 and 6), Resource Gradient and T8nt plots with Triple Super Phosphate (0-46-0) at 200 lb/A, providing 92 lbs of P2O5.
T1 reps (1,3,4,5) and T2 reps (2,5) along with the Resource Gradient Experiment were applied 3/26/25. All other plots were applied on 3/27/25.
Application was done at 3.8 mph in C2 with 1300 engine RPM. JD Dry rate controller CFR was .0155, density of TSP was 65 lbs/cubic ft. Gandy air fan was at 17 ounces per square inch.
Weather conditions at 7:45 am 3/26/25.
Temperature: 26.4°F
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 1.93 mph
Wind Direction: Northwest
Relative Humidity: 76.8%
Weather Conditions at 10:00 a.m on 3/27/25:
Temperature: 45.1° F;
Wind Speed (5 minute at 3m) : 8.08 mph
Wind Direction: Southwest
Relative Humidity: 57.6% |
| 2025-05-15 |
Fertilizer Application |
Applied Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) to G1, G2 & G3. |
| 2025-05-23 |
Fertilizer Application |
Applied Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) to L2 & L3 @ 65 pounds per acre with Gandy Orbit Air Applicator with 30 foot boom and AgLeader Rate Controller. |