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User: Justin Mezo
Created on: 2017-06-01
Observation Date 2017-05-31
Comment:
Fertilized GLBRC G2, G3, G4 all replications.
Potash was applied by soil test recommendation to each plot (please refer to attached document for different rates per plot).
Average speed while spreading was 2-3 mph.
Equipment used: 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 69 lbs/cu ft; metering wheel 1 1/4" diameter (yellow); deflector spacing 22.5"; meter cal number 199; air pressure was 18 p.s.i.; Boom length 30 ft, nozzles 24-30 inches above ground level.
Areas:
G2 G3 G4
Observation Type:
Fertilizer Application
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