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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2014-05-04

Observation Date 2014-05-04

Comment:
Fertilized LTER Main Site Lysimeter field with potash (0-0-60) at 150 lbs/A. The 150 lbs/A potash provided 90 lbs/A K2O to the plots. Average speed while spreading was 2.7 mph. (B3, 1300 rpm) 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 68 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 10 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level. Weather Conditions at the start 8:15 a.m. were 48 degrees F, 62% humidity, with 10 mph. WWNW winds. Conditions at the end of application (12:30) p.m. were 52 degrees F, 42% humidity, with 10 mph. NW winds.

Areas:
LYSIMETER_FIELD

Observation Type:
Fertilizer Application

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Equipment: Gandy Orbit-Air (30' boom) • Material: Fertilizer 0-0-60 potash fertilizer @ 150.0 pound per acre

Equipment: John Deere 7420b Tractor (14.9 R 46 back tire size)

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