Show Observation

User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2020-06-18

Observation Date 2020-06-18

Comment:
Fertilized the LTER Main Site T1 and T2 plots all replications with 28-0-0 liquid fertilizer. Urea-Ammonium Nitrate (28-0-0) was applied at a total rate of 41 gal/A. Since 28% fertilizer weighs 10.65 lbs/gal, the 41 gal/A equals 122 lbs N/A. Fertilizer was knifed between the rows of corn using a 15' liquid fertilizer applicator at a depth of 2-6 inches. Equipment used: JD7420b tractor and the 6 row fertilizer applicator equipped with a John Deere Rate Controller and an Ace pump, The 28% applicator has seven coulters where the 5 inside coulters apply a full target rate and the 2 outside coulters apply half of the target rate. The applicator is controlled by a rate controller as well as inline orifices. Application speed around 4.5 mph. Weather conditions at 11:20 a.m. sunny, 80.0 degrees F, 3-4 mph East wind, 45.4% humidity. Conditions at end 7:30 p.m. 84.3 degrees F, 4-5 mph East wind, 42.4 % humidity.

Areas:
T1 T2

Observation Type:
Fertilizer Application

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Worker: Ryan Anthony

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

Equipment: Fertilizer Applicator - 28% and/or Liquids (LTER Built) Six Row • Material: Fertilizer UAN 28% @ 41.0 gallon per acre

Attachments: