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Progress on my planting by prescription. |
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I created a prescription for population using my Ag Leader SMS(TM) software and exported it to a csv file.
My prescription breaks down my East Side field into 8,920 squares with each square given its GPS coordinates and
target plant population.
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With modifications to my planter monitor software, I imported the prescription and can compare my actual position
(GPS coordinates) to the prescription. Running the planter monitor in demo mode I am able to see on my field map
how well the planter would copy the prescription. After several tweeks, I am satisfied that I can use my program
to switch my Duo-Rate(TM) device to vary the planter population. The Duo-Rate is soon to be connected to
my control box so it's all automatic. I'm waiting to move my planter to the heated workshop.
February 2016 update: By day 3 of planting last Spring, I had my Duo-Rate working with my monitor and control box.
This Spring I will generate a prescription with lowered plant population in poorer areas and also a test strip across the field.
