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Matt Terry. Liquid Systems Variable Rate Fertilization System. What is the Best Option for VR?. Variable rate is efficient Liquid System’s goal is to be as precise as possible More precise with liquids Liquids are the easier to control
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Matt Terry Liquid SystemsVariable Rate Fertilization System
What is the Best Option for VR? • Variable rate is efficient • Liquid System’s goal is to be as precise as possible • More precise with liquids • Liquids are the easier to control • In-furrow is most efficient fertilization system
What is it? • In-Furrow liquid injection system • Fertilizer, Trace Elements, Pesticide, ect. • Pump is built to change rates quickly • Computer controlled • Green Star, Ag Leader, Trimble
Set-Up • Pump and Control Module attached to air cart or Planter • Pumps liquid from tank to nozzle • Computer will control rate of spray based on GPS position
Additional Equipment • Additional Pumps • Stacker • Openers • Section Control • Spiker • Additional tanks
Disadvantages • High set-up cost • System plus multiple attachments, equipment, soil test • Have to change application timing
Summary • Effective and efficient system • Has made producers more profitable • Step toward the future