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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2015-04-15

Observation Date 2015-04-14

Comment:
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.

Areas:
T8nt

Observation Type:
Fertilizer Application

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Equipment: Gandy Orbit-Air (30' boom) • Material: Fertilizer 0-46-0 phosphate fertilizer @ 100.0 pound per acre

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

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