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[Image: crop yield monitors]Crop Yield Monitors
Crop yield monitors are electronic devices designed to measure crop yield in the field while harvesting. Information on sensors, potential benefits and common issues included. (PDF format only)
[Image: spreader setup for aerial application]Spreader Setup for Aerial Application
Spreaders are attached to agricultural aircraft and used to distribute seeds, fertilizers and dry chemical products. Aricultural aviation has proven to be a fast and efficient form of product application to our crops. Information on adjustments, spreader mounting, application altitude, swath width, application rate, GPS sensors, variable rate application and LSU AgCenter calibration clinics. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: boomless sprayer]Calibration of a Boomless Sprayer Mounted on an ATV
The use of boomless sprayers mounted on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is becoming a popular way to spray pesticides and herbicides in difficult-to-reach areas such as under trees and along fences. As with any other sprayer, a boomless one has also to be calibrated. To ensure a correct spray operation, follow the steps outlined in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: soil electrical conductivity]What Is Soil Electrical Conductivity?
Learn what soil conductivity is and why measurements of soil conductivity can be beneficial in precision agricultural systems. (PDF format only)
[Image: sprayer calibration]Sprayer Calibration for Pecan Orchards
The application of pesticides is the most commonly used method for controlling arthropod pests and diseases on pecan trees. Because of the size of the pecan tree, pesticides are primarily applied with large spray machines known as air-assisted sprayers. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: aerial spraying]Equipment Setup for Aerial Application of Liquid Pesticides
Aerial application of liquid pesticides is an important operation, especially over forests and large crop areas and when speed of treatment and field access are keys to a successful treatment. Information on spray equipment, flight planning and formulas included. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: sprayer calibration]Agricultural Sprayer Calibration
One of the most important objectives during spraying is the delivery of the correct volume per area (gallons per acre). The efficiency of the chemical intimately depends on the application of an accurate rate. Learn how to calibrate a sprayer by following these simple steps. Illustrations, useful conversions and worksheets included. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: roof gutters]Designing Roof Gutters for Barns
Roof gutters may be needed with barns to divert clean water away from livestock and fuel-storage areas and to prevent uncontrolled channeling of rainwater resulting in the formation of gullies adjacent to barns. (PDF Format Only)
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