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Page Title Episode 59 - Preparing for Planting: Seeding Rates, Seed Quality, and Planter Prep
Camp Hand is an assistant professor and Extension cotton specialist at the University of Georgia in Tifton. His research and Extension programs focus on cotton agronomics in Georgia, and his goal is to work with the UGA county agents and growers to answer questions that will help Georgia growers remain sustainable and economical. Camp received his BS and MS degrees at Auburn University in horticulture while minoring in agronomy. His graduate work at Auburn was conducted under Dr. Wheeler Foshee.
Is that speeding variable-rate spreader accurate?
By Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag It’s not hard to miss large fertilizer spreaders on the roads or in fields this time of the year, which means another crop season is officially here. Lime and fertilizer applications will be in full swing from now until planting. These large self-propelled spinner-spreaders have become more common over the years for spreading lime and dry fertilizer applications.
What to know before making a spray drone pesticide application
Simer Virk, UGA Extension By Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist and Steve Li, Alabama Extension Weed Scientist With increased availability and interest in spray drones recently, we are starting to see more people getting into the spray drone application business as well as growers who are interested to learn more about the technology and its application capabilities.
Avoid these common application mistakes with broadcast spreaders
By Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist Broadcast spinner spreaders are one of the most common and widely used application equipment for lime and granular fertilizer. The importance of proper spreader calibration for accurate fertilizer applications has been emphasized many times and it is always good to see growers putting the time and effort into performing a calibration on their spreaders.
How to do a planter block test to ensure seed depth
by Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist With corn planting underway in some parts of the southeast, the 2023 planting season is officially here and will be in full swing over the new few weeks. That also means if you have not already, this is the perfect time to perform a thorough inspection and get that planter ready for the field.
Precision soil sampling grid size versus the cost
Variable-rate application of lime and fertilizer is a common practice to address soil nutrient variability within the agricultural fields. When it comes to precision soil sampling to determine site-specific nutrient requirements, grid sampling remains one of the most widely used methods due to its ease of implementation and not requiring any additional data layers.
Precision ag moves to Southern alfalfa hayfields
Tucker is an extension beef nutrition and forage specialist. Virk is an extension precision ag specialist. Both are with the University of Georgia. Alfalfa is the fourth most widely grown crop nationwide and historically has been one of the most popular forages among livestock producers due to its high yield and quality potential. Alfalfa utilization in the South, however, is a different story.
Are you doing these 8 things to keep boom sprayer on target?
Effective pesticide applications are needed to stay on top of weed, insect, and disease control throughout the growing season. Achieving both the desired spray coverage and efficacy while keeping off-target movement of pesticides to a minimum is a challenging but important task. Applications resulting in under- or over-application of pesticides, ineffective coverage, or off-target movement can have serious consequences.
Using precision applications for in-furrow granular pesticides
Application of in-furrow granular pesticides is a common practice at planting for pest, disease and nematode management in key row-crops including corn, peanuts and cotton grown in the southeastern US. In-furrow pesticides are important tools for growers to stay on top of pests, diseases and nematodes early in the season as the opportunity for their successful management, in most cases, closes with the furrow at planting.
Collect quality planting data with these 6 tips
With all the advanced planting technology available today, numerous planting metrics including population, singulation, and spacing quality can be displayed and mapped simultaneously on the planter displays, also commonly referred to as seed monitors.
The 12-point checklist to ensure your planter is ready
Brad Haire Here is a 12-point checklist to make sure your planter is ready and dialed in for peak performance during planting. Simer Virk and Wes Porter, UGA Extension | Mar 21, 2022 When it comes to planting, preparation is the key as any breakdowns in the field due to planter malfunction or planting mistakes can cost growers both valuable time and money.
13 points to ensure usable cotton yield data
Brad Haire Errors in yield data can occur at various stages of cotton harvest. Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist | Oct 21, 2021 Yield maps are considered as a year-end report card for a farm that shows us what worked and where. Most consultants and growers utilize cotton yield maps at the end of the year to evaluate field performance and how certain management practices may be adjusted in the next season to maximize productivity across the whole field.
Are GPS guidance options worth it?
Why use GPS guidance in forage operations? As more agriculture technology comes onto the market, there is a clear need to integrate foundational management practices with new precision technologies. At the University of Georgia Hay and Baleage short course held in March 2020, 75% of attendees did not currently use precision technology on their own farms, but were interested in learning more.
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