Questions asked on the AGvisorPro network

Crop Protection, IT, GPS, Monitors, Sprayers

I am currently creating variable rate spraying maps with Pix4dfields. Is it possible to have a exact apply equipped sprayer change the rate via PWM on each individual nozzle? An example would be 3 zones; 0 gal/ac, 8ga/ac, 15gal/ac at the nozzle level.

AGvisorPRO, Business Development, Commodity Marketing, Farmland, Real Estate, Field Crops, Row Crops, Finance, Accounting, Insurance, Precision Ag, Data Management

Thoughts on farm fuel prices going forward? Is there value in doing a fuel contract ?

Fertilizer, Soil, Nutrients

Can someone help explain this fertility deal? Family has been applying based on removal plus some to build p and k level. Here’s the test I did that’s stumping me. Soil test levels were n 15 ppm p1 39 ppm k 303 ppm s 7 ppm. We applied manure and commercial fert for a total of 150lbs N 237 lbs P 440 lbs K and 53 lbs S. We chopped silage this fall and I took a composite test and separately tested two wet spots that had no crop this year. 1 has always been a wet spot and the other has never been a wet spot until this year. The 1 year wet spot shows 13ppm N 31 ppm P1 205 ppm K and 53 ppm s. If we look at what was applied these levels should be significantly higher apart from nitrogen which leaches of course. The rest of the field that grew a 180 bushel corn crop and was chopped test the following. 9 ppm N 48 ppm p1 320 ppm k and 10 ppm sulfur. My question is why doesn’t the test show an elevated level of these nutrients if nothing was removed in the one test? Has me questioning a lot of what I’ve been told about fertility

Crop Handling Equipment, Crop Protection, Field Crops, Row Crops, Harvest Equipment, Seeding, Fert, Irrigation, Sprayers

Has anyone done any testing with desiccating soybeans? Pros and cons? Any yield benefit?

Aerators, Business Development, Cages, Carbon, Commodity Marketing, Crop Handling Equipment, Crop Protection, Drones, Fertilizer, Soil, Nutrients, Field Crops, Row Crops, Finance, Account...

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Field Crops, Row Crops

I’m interested in trying new sorghum varieties on my farm. Any recommendations?

Drones, Precision Ag, Data Management

What kind of drones do y’all have and what do y’all use them for currently?

Managing Volunteer Canola Competition in Forage Stand: Strategies for Removal

Seeded brand new forage stand of Alfalfa, Sainfoin, Cicer Milkvetch and 4 grasses this spring. Emergence and populations are looking good, but it has competion from a ~10bu/acre volunteer canola crop that is ripening fast. Alfalfa is tall, and only 4-6" shorter than the canola stalks. Since herbicides aren't an.option with this blend what should I do with this? Don't want to risk winter kill with the forage, but would like to eliminate the tough canola stalks. Combine after a good killing frost? Mow after a few killing frosts? Mow in the spring? Do nothing?

Hydraulic Capacity and Fluid Type for the 8920 Tractor

8920 hydraulic oil capacity tractor and type of fluid to use

Troubleshooting Chain Tension Issues with Seed Hawk Farming Equipment

Chain won’t keep tension on shanks due to packing pressure seed hawk

Achieving Zero Residue Glyphosate in Corn Plants for High-Quality Dairy Cow Feed

Hello. Need information about desicating corn plants for seed which will be used for dairy cows. Is it true, that low centration glyphosates spraying at R5 stage gives you zero residue glyphosate at harvesting? Thanks

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Does anyone know if you can release a 640D header to allow for free floating lateral tilt when not using the automatic height control option?

Will Daikon Radish Attract Corn Seed Maggot as an Organic Corn Cover Crop?

We are considering growing Daikon Radish as a cover crop behind Organic Corn to scavenge Nitrogen and clean up our soil profile. Our concern is whether the crop will act as a host for Corn Seed Maggot in the Spring?

The Real Cost of Leasing a Hagie from John Deere's Commercial Applicator Program

Does anyone have any experience with the John Deere commercial applicator program leasing? Just wondering how much I should expect a yearly payment payment for a Hagie through that program

Optimizing Your Custom Spraying: The Realistic Amount of Acres Covered in a Year

How many acres can a sprayer realistically go across in a year doing custom spraying?

Exploring Your Options to Expand Your Farm Operation: Renting, Crop Sharing or Custom Farming

How to expand the farm either renting crop sharing or custom farming.

The Ins and Outs of Rino Winter Wheat: Traits and Availability

Looking for info on Rino Winter Wheat. Traits, availability 

Evaluating the Performance of the Green Lightning Machine: Trial Data and Experiences

Does anyone have experience or trial data from the Green lightning machine

Social Media Mistakes: Have You Ever Posted Something That Came Back to Haunt You?

Have you ever posted something that has come back to bite you? This in defence of my July crop report based on nearly 40 hours of driving through AB, SK to the MB border.

Taking Control of Alberta Soil Health: Discover the Revolutionary Database at Booth 267

Building a Database for Alberta Soil Health, come check out booth 267.

AGvisorPRO Hosts Unofficial AgSmart Afterparty at Bulldogs Saloon

Who's coming to the unofficial AgSmart afterparty tonight at Bulldogs Saloon hosted by AGvisorPRO?

Maximizing Agricultural Efficiency: An Operating System for Raspberry Pi

Is there an ISO image for an agricultural management based OS for Raspberry Pi?

Raspberry Pi-Based Agricultural Management Systems: A Search for the Perfect ISO Image

Is there an ISO image for an agricultural management based OS for Raspberry Pi?

Inquiring about the Highest Capacity Combine for Wheat Harvesting

What’s the highest capacity combine on the market for harvesting wheat