PWM systems are becoming more common on boom sprayers recently and there are increasing number of growers who are first-time users of these systems and need to make nozzle selection decisions for their systems. While nozzle selection for a PWM system is somewhat similar to the nozzle selection process for a sprayer without PWM, there…Continue Reading Nozzle Selection for PWM Sprayers
Category: Machinery Systems
Planter Considerations for Planting Cotton in Dry Conditions
Similar to the weather conditions we experienced in May of 2019, the extremely hot and dry conditions this week is going to challenge growers to make some difficult planting decisions. Planting in dry conditions without adequate soil moisture in the furrow results in poor or reduced stands which in most cases translates to a significant…Continue Reading Planter Considerations for Planting Cotton in Dry Conditions
Understanding and Troubleshooting Common Planter Issues
Generally, a thorough planter check before planting and regular in-season planter checks are recommended to avoid any planting issues or mistakes that can cause a significant emergence and/or yield impact. However, planter issues are common and sometimes hard to notice, especially for planters without a seed monitor. Even though growers (or agents and consultants helping…Continue Reading Understanding and Troubleshooting Common Planter Issues
Frustrated with Planting Technology Issues? These tips can help!
Like any other precision ag technology, planting technology has its obvious advantages but it also comes with the frustrations that every grower hope they can avoid at all costs during the planting season. Even the growers with very little technology on their planting equipment can relate very well to this topic. In fact, every grower…Continue Reading Frustrated with Planting Technology Issues? These tips can help!
Two Important Settings that Needs your Attention on Spinner-Disc Spreaders
Spinner-disc spreaders are common application equipment for broadcasting lime and dry fertilizer. Both pull-behind and large self-propelled spreaders are widely used by growers and co-ops in Georgia. One of the most common issues we always hear about them is the lack of uniform fertilizer distribution, which is hard to miss when you see streaked fields…Continue Reading Two Important Settings that Needs your Attention on Spinner-Disc Spreaders