Precision Farming Tools: Variable-Rate Application

Authors :: Grisso, Robert D.
Alley, Marcus M.
Thomason, Wade E.
Holshouser, David L.
Roberson, Gary T.
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)
Biological Systems Engineering
School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Publication Year :: 2011
Publisher :: Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2011.
Abstract: Discusses the two basic variable-rate application technologies, map-based and sensor-based, for fertilizer, lime, weed control, and seed.

Subjects :: Sowing -- Equipment and supplies
Weeds -- Control
Fertilizers -- Application
Fertilizer distributors
Machinery Economics
Spraying
Spreading
Seed broadcasters
Weed control
Spraying equipment -- Calibration
Sowing rates

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