Spring 2015 Cutting Edge

Transcription

SPR ING 2015
U.S.
Edition
NEW!
GOING
BIG
3420 PHD
100' QDA!
71300 Air Seeder
1300 Bushels!
Bourgault Expansion
Giant Moving Floor Assembly Line!
w w w. b o u r g a u l t . c o m
P R E S I D E N T'S MES SA G E
by Gerry Bourgault, P. Eng.
capacity to farm more land and his or
her efficiency will provide farmers with
additional opportunities to generate
farming income by farming land held
by financial investors.
With grain prices down and operating
costs up, farmers and the entire
farming support industry will have
to adjust to lower margins. At this
point, price increases in farmland
have slowed but the trend is still
upwards. However, one of the factors
that is impacting farmland prices is its
appeal to financial investors. Given
the cheap money policy that has been
enacted by central banks and the large
increases in the money supply that
have occurred over the past 5 years,
financial investors are very fearful
of hyper-inflation. In inflationary
times, real property provides the best
hedge against inflation, which makes
purchasing farmland very attractive.
In the medium term, more and more
farmers will be farming land held by
financial investors. Obviously, those
farmers who have the capacity to farm
more land, are highly efficient and
are well capitalized will be selected as
renters for this land. Thus, equipment
that increases both the farmer’s
Globally, historically, in seven out of
ten years (70% of the time), there
is more grain produced than is
consumed. Thus, going forward there
is a 70% chance that “overall” grain
prices will be lower in the coming year
than this past year. (Conversely, there
is a 30% chance that there will be
less grain produced than consumed.)
Unless one is able to identify and
produce those crops that buck the
trend and end up in a tight supply
situation, making turning a profit
even more challenging than it already
is. Normally, when any sector first
experiences a downturn, the knee jerk
reaction of any business person is to
maintain the status quo. However,
in the long run, this is definitely not
a winning strategy as experienced in
grain farming by the countless farmers
who chose not to modernize, holding
out as long as they could for better
times. Eventually, most were forced
out of farming before they experienced
the dramatic increase in prices that
occurred in 2008. In the long run, it
is only those farmers who continue to
find ways to operate more effectively
and efficiently that will remain viable.
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Although those farmers who have
strong balance sheets would be able to
maintain the status quo for a long time,
at some point, they will either sell out
or rent to the farmers in their areas who
have continued to modernize.
At Bourgault, we are focused on
developing equipment that will allow
farmers to operate more efficiently and
more effectively. The Auto Section
Control (ASC) allows farmers to
reduce their per acre operating costs
without compromising yields. The high
floatation systems (HF) for the 3320
and 3720 air drills allow farmers to start
seeding earlier in the spring, resume
seeding sooner after a rain and do a
good seeding job in wet areas, which
can pay huge dividends whenever the
growing season is wetter and cooler
than normal.
Our designers have also been hard at
work designing larger equipment. In
the new 3420, Bourgault’s world class
designers, who have excelled in making
designs functional and highly reliable,
have teamed up with Terry Friggstad, a
proven veteran in producing innovative
seeding equipment designs, to produce
a revolutionary 100 foot fold behind
air hoe drill. This unit, and the new
71300 air seeder tank (which is a 1300
bushel, 7th generation air seeder cart)
will allow a farmer to seed more acres
per hour than was previously possible.
Table of Contents
On the agronomic front, our
agronomists are focused on
opportunities to help customers use
our equipment more efficiently. This
year, again, additional trials comparing
seed placed, double-shoot, tripleshoot, mid row banded and split
applications of phosphate will be
conducted. With more phosphorous
generally being removed than is
being replaced, safe and effective
techniques for applying P will be
required to address P deficiencies.
However, P is unlike nitrogen as much
of it becomes tied up by elements
that exist in the soil shortly after
it is applied. The P that becomes
tied up will only be released for
use by the crop, over time. Thus,
having sufficient P for the crop is
best approached in thinking of the
field as a P reservoir. Your goal is to
keep enough available P ao that the
P reservoir, along with the P that is
applied with the seed will support your
yield objectives. Our goal is thus to
identify the best ways of accomplishing
this goal.
The past decade has seen farmers
receive well above normal rainfall with
many years being overly wet. This
has led some farmers to believe mid
row banding has no advantages over
side banding; “the proof has been in
the pudding”. However, we know that
mid row banded crops are much more
root dominant and are thus much
better positioned to withstand drought
conditions. Although we do not know
when the next drought conditions are
going to occur, when they do, there will
be major differences in crop outcomes.
As per the recommendations of many
top agronomists, we would suggest
that you take your shovel this growing
season to dig up some mid row
banded and side-banded plants to
assess the root development of each
system. Although you will want to
prove this to yourself, you will find that
mid row banded crops are much more
root dominant.
Please take the time to review this
publication. It is intended to expose
you to the latest in farm equipment
and crop production techniques for the
equipment that we produce. We trust
that you will find the information useful
in helping you pursue your farming
goals. n
NE W PRO DU C T !
3420 QDA Paralink Hoe Drill
pages 4-7
A G RO NO M Y
It's All About
the Roots.
pages 8-9
B O U RG AU LT E XPA NS IO N
Ground Moving Efficiency.
Minot Expansion.
pages 10-11
A G RO NO M Y
2015
Agronomy Update.
pages 12-15
NE W PRO DU C T !
71300
Air Seeder
pages 16-19
AU T O S E C T IO N C O NT RO L
The ASC
Advantage.
page 21-23
PRO DU C T
Planting Corn
Supersized.
page 24
NE W A IR S E E DE R O PT IO NS !
Tires & Tracks.
page 25
A G RO NO M Y
Band Your Urea - What Do
You Really Have to Lose?
pages 26-29
S E RV IC E
X30 Apollo System
pages 30-31
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3420
PARALINKTM HOE DRILL
NEW!
WIDE, but NARROW.
The 3420 Quick Depth Adjust Paralink™ Hoe Drill delivers outstanding
seeding productivity with an amazing 100 foot span that can transform
to an equally impressive 18'2" width for transport!
3420 PARAL INK
TM
HOE DRILL N E W !
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THE 3420 PHD
TRANS Fold system
A TERRY
FRIGGSTAD
/ BOURGAULT
DESIGN
A TERRY
FRIGGSTAD
/ BOURGAULT
DESIGN
Extremely Narrow 18'2" Transport Width
Amazingly, the 3420 QDA practically hides behind the tractor
when in transport position.
The TransFold™ System
Bourgault recognized there would be a demand for a larger
drill if acceptable transport dimensions could be achieved.
It was also recognized that traditional folding arrangements
for units 90 feet or larger would exceed these transport
dimensions. This resulted in the need for a revolutionary
folding concept. Terry Friggstad approached Bourgault with
such a design concept, and subsequent evaluations proved
the feasibility of his design (refer to article on page 7).
Designated as the TransFold™ fold back system, the unique
design provides a transport envelope that is narrower than
most wheeled 4WD tractors. The TransFold™ system is
controlled by the operator through the X30 Apollo system.
To gain a real appreciation for the innovation of the 3420
TransFold™ system, visit the Bourgault Video channel on
YouTube for a short demonstration.
The YouTube video depicts the following unfolding process:
4The wing sections are folded down into field position,
4The in-frame running gear are hydraulically adjusted to
guide the wings as the operator moves the unit back
until they latch,
4 “Winglets” at the center of the drill and the TreadLite™
carrier wheels at the rear of the main frame are lowered
down and locked into field position.
The total time to fold or unfold is under 5 minutes and the
operator never has to leave the cab!
Reduced Transport Stress
One of the most important benefits the narrow transport
profile will provide operators is the reduced stress when
meeting traffic on narrow roadways. Road safety for both the
farmer and the people who share the road with farmers is
noticeably improved. The 14 wheels positioned under the drill
during transport spreads the load of this large drill, reducing
the chance of “losing it” on a soft shoulder. In addition, the
transport height is only about 16', so farmers typically will not
be in danger of overhead obstacles such as power lines.
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3420 PA RA L I N K
TM
HOE D R ILL NEW!
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TREADLITE
SYSTEM
The back four sets of
3420 transport wheels
can be controlled
by the operator via
the X30, to steer the
drill and tank around
intersections and through approaches. When going around
a corner, the operator can select a left or right turn to guide
the drill. Once around the corner, the operator can then
reset the wheels to “Drive Straight”.
Forgiving Over Uneven Ground
Another feature of the 3420 PHD is its ability to contour in
undulating conditions. The rear walking wheels are actually
positioned between the second and third rows, shortening
the effective contour depth. Contouring is further
enhanced by the six-plex frame construction. Whereas
the main frame of a traditional drill is solid, the 3420
incorporates an additional hinge about the center, which is
supported with a pair of 420/55R22.5 wheels. Despite the
incredible width, the 3420 will easily follow the dips and
draws that are present in many fields.
The 3420 Treads Lightly
The flotation achieved by the 3420 is surprising, even
despite its size. A unique approach to maximize flotation
is the TreadLite™ system; comprised of two independent
21.5 x 16.1SL rear wheels that fold down in field position.
The TreadLite™ system contours independently of the rest
of the frame, providing constant down pressure regardless
of the drill's position. This down pressure is factory set,
based on drill configuration, to ensure optimal load balance
between the front, in-frame, and TreadLite™ wheels. In
addition, six 21.5x16.1SL caster wheels at the front ensure
this immense drill keeps working even in challenging
conditions. Although this concept does not lend itself to
the large diameter tires and unparalleled flotation of a
hi-flotation 3320 (HF), an operator who has seeded two
seasons with a 3420 prototype commented that it has
better flotation than their standard 3320 (non hi-flotation)
Paralink™ Hoe Drill.
Ready for 2016
The 3420 Paralink™ Hoe Drill will be released in limited
numbers for the 2016 spring seeding season. Units will be
offered in the Quick Depth Adjust (QDA) configuration, on
10 or 12 inch row spacings and with optional MRBs®. For
the 2016 season, the 3420 will be limited to tow behind
7000 Series tanks only. For additional information on
the 3420 PHD™ or any of the Bourgault seeding systems,
please visit our website at Bourgault.com, or check out the
BourgaultVideo channel on YouTube. n
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Dream, Drive, Design, DELIVER.
The 3420 ParalinkTM Hoe Drill
Terry Friggstad, the conceptual designer for the unique design of the 100' drill approached
Bourgault four years ago with a revolutionary concept for an extremely large drill that could
fold up into a transportable configuration.
Terry, along with his father and brother
founded Friggstad Manufacturing Ltd.
in 1970. Their company is recognized
as one of the earliest and most
innovative implement manufacturers
in Western Canada of the day. “I have
been building big machinery all my
life. We were seeding with an 80 foot
cultivator and a massive 280 bushel
cart in 1978. That unit transported
about 19 feet high and 28 feet wide
so it needed some tweaking.” Terry
describes the evolution of fold back
drill design over the years. “When
Flexi-Coil bought our company, I
moved to Saskatoon and continued
to experiment with transport systems,
eventually developing the fold back
style with the opener field behind
a main boom. When I left CNH I
thought I had tried about all the
different ways to do it…but as it often
happens, when you have a clean
sheet of paper, you discover a new
approach that is totally different and
away you go.” Armed with drawings
and a scale model, Terry approached
Bourgault Industries Ltd. regarding
the incorporation of his concept into
a Bourgault seed drill. “I brought the
model up to St. Brieux, and the guys
moved the board room table to the
side and soon we were all down on our
knees, crawling around on the floor
putting it through its transport stages.
I had an idea that I had come to the
right place.”
Terry Friggstad with his fold back
scale model
Once the concept was reviewed and
accepted, the experienced Bourgault
design team took on the task of
translating Terry’s concept into a
working design which would eventually
result in a full scale prototype. This
unit was tested extensively from
spring to fall of 2013 to uncover
the development and testing of the
prototype, providing valuable insight
and experience. Terry comments,
“I have to say it has been a treat to
work with the Bourgault engineers.
Their experience and attention to
detail, along with deep farming
roots and their practical approach
were key to making this project
fly. These guys actually get dirty!”
Bourgault designers and fabricators
continued through 2014 and spring
2015 rigorously testing and closely
monitoring not only the unit's ability to
fold into and out of transport, but also
for its seeding consistency and frame
resilience.
Prototypes were located near
Rosetown, SK and near the main plant
in St. Brieux. The 3420 ParalinkTM Hoe
Drill was unveiled at Farm Progress
Show in Regina on June 17th–19th,
and will be displayed at the SEEding is
Believing Field Day planned for July 8th
near St. Brieux, SK. Contact your local
Bourgault dealer for more information,
and make plans to attend the field day
to see Bourgault equipment working in
the field. n
hidden issues that can only be proven
out by field testing. Terry continued
consulting the design team through
Watch the 3420 PHDTM engineering unfold at:
YouTube Channel BourgaultVideo
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A G R O N O MY
roots
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it's all about the
by Perry Weisberg,
Corporate Agronomist
The Agronomy Team at Bourgault
Industries Ltd has written and
talked about root development quite
extensively in the past. Shifting the
focus from our viewpoint to that of the
plant’s perspective provides us with
some real insights into what makes for
a strong plant with good yield potential,
or a weak plant with low yield potential.
But, when we look across our fields and
see an ocean of green – we too often
assume all is well and we don’t take
the time to look any further.
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The reality is we don’t know what we don’t see.
Providing your crops with the best opportunity to develop an extensive root system is one of the most important
aspects of the seeding operation. In doing so, your crop will be best positioned to weather all of the other stress
factors it will see through the growing season.
The 7 R’s of yield, quality, maturity, profitability and sustainability authored by Elston Solberg and Jill DeMulder of
Agritrend outline the fundamentals of what a plant is looking for – and stimulates our thought process towards the
factors needed to create a root dominant crop. When it comes to choosing seeding technology, some of the things
we should consider and bring into purpose to help maximize root dominance are:
1. Ensure adequate separation
of nitrogen fertilizer band
from the seed row. In its
initial ammonium form, nitrogen
is toxic to both the seed and
emerging seedling – and the
toxicity goes up with increased
rates. High yield goals usually
always call for high N rates.
Bourgault Mid Row Banders
will guarantee adequate seed
and nitrogen band separation,
regardless of crop, soil, or
moisture condition.
®
2. Ensure proper placement of
phosphate fertilizer. Look
closely at your soil tests and
compare them to the recent
yields you have been obtaining.
In many cases, we are removing
more P from our fields than we
are putting back in. Consider
split strategies of seed placed
and banded phosphate.
Bourgault 7000 Series carts,
with exclusive KNEX tank system
allow for product application
rates and splits at your
fingertips.
3. Don’t over pack in wet
conditions. Compaction
is a function of both the
implement(s) we are pulling
across the field, as well as the
seed to soil contact. Ensure
you have adequate rubber
underneath you air tank and
consider the high floatation
option on your seed drill–
exclusive to Bourgault 3320
& 3720 drills. Adjust your
hydraulic opener down pressure
according to the conditions – as
easy as 1,2,3 on the Bourgault
in-cab drill control. Use an
opener/packer combination
appropriate for your crop and
soil condition. Ballast and
balance your tractor traction
appropriately.
4. Utilize appropriate seeding
rates. Gone are the days of
a standard pounds/acre seed
rate. We need to be thinking
about thousand kernel weight
(TKW) and seeds/plants per acre
– and converting this into an
appropriate weight/acre of seed.
Utilizing X30 Apollo technology
on Bourgault 7000 Series air
seeders allows for unparalleled
variable rate accuracy to ensure
the appropriate levels of seed
and fertilizer reach every acre
while the Auto Section Control
prevents needless overlap and
associated input costs.
Always ensure you know where you are digging and beware of utility cable and lines.
The truth is nobody cares as much
about your farm as you do, but most of
us as farmers are not botanists or soil
scientists. So, is there really anything we
can learn by looking below the surface?
Simply put, the answer is absolutely YES
– but it is going to take the investment
of your time and energy! How extensive
you want to go is entirely up to you.
You may choose a simple garden
spade or take out the track hoe to dig
a complete root pit. In either case,
the key is to look above ground first.
Identify areas where you plants look
healthy. Then identify areas where
they are struggling. Dig up the roots
and look for differences. You will
quickly discover an amazing display of
differences underneath the soil surface.
Your answers might be soil (structure/
chemistry) related or your answers might
be plant (health/nutrition) related. Take
lots of pictures and ask lots of questions.
There are so many variables and the
answers might be readily apparent or
they might be very elusive. But, you
have to start somewhere and until you
take a trip underneath the soil surface
you may never know the implications of
some of the above mentioned factors.
The more you dig…the more
you know. n
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B OU R G AU LT E X PA NSI ON
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GROUND
Moving Floor Assembly Line
Moving Efficiency.
taken from an original article written by Patrick Roberts
With the massive 194,700 square foot Bourgault expansion in St. Brieux, SK, nearing
its completion, processes that increase production efficiency are now coming to life.
One of these major contributing processes is the giant moving floor assembly line.
At 390' long by 25' wide, the moving
floor assembly line is designed to
accommodate Bourgault’s current,
large-scale seeding and tillage
equipment (sizes of 100' in length
and 75,000 lb in weight). The giant
moving floor system (engineered
and built by PFlow Industries out of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin) weighs in at
just under one million pounds and
is designed to not only provide a
high efficiency operation, but also
deliver improved safety compared
to conventional large machinery
assembly lines.
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Where to Begin
Devising a system of this magnitude, both in size and
engineering scope, is no small feat. After assessing many
different options, Bourgault’s internal engineering team,
led by David Konopacki, determined that a moving-floor
assembly line would deliver the best throughput volumes
and cost efficiencies for the company’s needs. The idea
was to have the moving floor not only support the tillage
equipment during assembly, but to also have it support
the kitting systems and parts to be assembled, as well
as the workers doing the assembly. By the time the tillage
equipment reached the end of the assembly line, it would be
completely assembled, tested and ready to ship.
The moving-floor system has the flexibility to add different
Bourgault product lines, even with weight increases, if
desired. And it has the ability to match the speed of
the moving floor to the rate required for the assembly of
different equipment.
“Our research shows that nobody has anything else like
it,” said Konopacki. It is quite unique. Although we have
yet to integrate our full production processes with it, all
indications are that the system is running as expected, and
working out very well for us.” n
To facilitate bringing this design concept to fruition, Bourgault
brought in PFlow Industries to co-engineer and build the
moving-floor assembly system. Working in tandem, the
PFlow and Bourgault engineering teams came up with a
unique ultra-large-scale moving-floor assembly system.
The floor takes as little as 13/4 hours up to 45 hours as
production requires to move from one end to the other.
Engineering on the project was started in July of 2013,
in tandem with the design of the building site. Since the
assembly surface of the moving-floor system was designed
to sit level with the manufacturing plant’s floor, virtually the
entire system resides below floor level. A 396' long x 32'
wide x 9' deep concrete-lined pit had to be constructed
when the foundation of the building was laid, to house the
system. By February, 2015 the moving-floor assembly
system, consisting of almost one-million-pounds of
fabricated steel, was fully installed and operational.
Performance
This system allows for the efficient assembly of Bourgault’s
tillage equipment by providing a method for workers,
tools, components and materials to move along with
the assembly. Although the system has just gone into
operation, Bourgault estimates a productivity increase
of 30 percent, due in large part to the ability to stage
components and materials along the line at the specific
point when they are needed, and to have them travel along
with the tillage equipment.
“Ground Moving Efficiency” is taken from an original article written by Patrick
Roberts:“Giant Moving-Floor Assembly Line Streamlines Production of Large-Scale
Minot Expansion Update
As a part of its quest to improve its manufacturing process,
Bourgault Industries Minot ND facility received a number
of expansions and upgrades this past year. The most
noticeable of these improvements has been a 60' x 200'
addition to section “A” which includes a new weld bay,
maintenance bay, mill/assembly cell and manufacturing
storage. This improvement includes additional overhead
cranes, an automated paint track extension and a second
computerized milling machine. This highly sophisticated
new mill will provide for additional capacity as needed, as
well as provide back-up for mill #1 as required.
Section “B” = additions include increased parts warehouse
space, improved storage racks, along with a second level
mezzanine, for technical service support and storage. Also
included with this expansion was a major improvement to
the outside yard where the lot was reshaped and outfitted
with geo-textile fabric underneath a gravel base for a
completely weatherproof surface.
These changes are focused on improving the support
requirements for Bourgault’s ever increasing product line.
Bourgault – committed to our communities and customers.
Farm Equipment”. Patrick Roberts writes on advances in material handling technology.
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A G R O N O MY
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2015
Bourgault AGRONOMY UPDATE
3720-30 ICD seeding plots around St. Brieux, SK
Another busy season is upon the agriculture sector across the prairies.
The Bourgault Agronomy Team has also been hard at work. The 2014
Bourgault Agronomy trials were the focus of different strategies to
by Curtis de Gooijer, P.Ag.,
apply high rates of phosphorus (P) to the crop, including opener size
and different forms of P fertilizer. The 2015 trials will continue this
momentum by narrowing our focus on different P placements and
strategies to increase rates. However, this year we will be using the
latest in commercially available seeding equipment to give replicated and
reliable results on a large scale for producers to consider as they plan
their fertility strategies.
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The Issue
Many arable acres across the
prairies are deficient in soil P, and
the amount of synthetic P fertilizer
being applied is not replenishing the
amount of P that is being removed at
harvest. A paper written by Cynthia
Grant et al. (2001) highlighted how
phosphorus is essential for plant and
root development at germination and
seedling stages in a young plant's life.
This has come to be known as the
‘pop up’ effect.
There are limits to the amount of
seed placed fertilizer that can be
safely placed in the seed row as too
much may damage delicate root hairs
and delay growth. Unfortunately, P
is not mobile in the soil so it must
be placed in close proximity to the
developing seed early in the growing
season. Due to these restrictions,
many producers feel that they
must place all of their P fertilizer in
the seed row and are left with the
question, ‘How much fertilizer can I
apply at seeding?’
Curtis de Gooijer, Ed Tanner and
Alan Levebvre checking the seed depth
What if the answer was not a
set amount, but instead a safer
placement strategy of P. The trials
that Bourgault has initiated in 2015
will look into placing more P at the
time of seeding, in a safe manner from
the perspective of the crop. The goal
of the trials is to match the amount
of P being removed at harvest, to the
amount applied at seeding without
compromising crop maturity or yield.
In 2014, Bourgault initiated a large
scale trial using various seeding units,
including a triple-shoot concept. These
trials were used as strip trials that were
not replicated. The spring of 2014
provided us with more than adequate
moisture where even the highest
applied rate of phosphorus fertilizer
(60 lb P/acre) applied in a ¾" knife
with canola did not cause any
detrimental effects. This buffer of
excess moisture in the spring will not
happen every year so Bourgault has
made a commitment to further this
research and discussion for years to
come.
The Equipment
The 2015 trial season is a very exciting
one for the Agronomy Team. In order
to give the best recommendations
to our customers on the use of our
products, the Agronomy Team has
acquired a fleet of new equipment with
the latest in seeding technology.
Our seed and fertilizer will be metered
by the new Bourgault L7550 leading
tank.
The standard double-shoot was
replaced with a triple-shoot delivery
system. Now any product from any of
the 5 tanks can be placed in any of
the three locations. This gives us the
ultimate in flexibility for the trials.
Either a 30' 3320 ParalinkTM Hoe Drill,
or a 30' 3720 Independent Coulter
Drill will be towed behind this tank.
Each unit can easily be uncoupled and
coupled with the tank to allow for a
quick change between treatments.
Our 3320 version is equipped with PHD
openers on 10" spacing with ¾" tips
along with the MRB®III’s for fertilizer
application.
Small plot trials simulating varying seeding conditions, Spring 2015
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AGRONO M Y
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The Trials
A decision was made within Bourgault
to launch large scale, side by side,
fertilizer trials. Large scale trials will
provide a closer representation of
an actual field environment. These
Fertilizer Placement Comparison
trials, or FPC trials, will be true side
by side comparisons of different
placements of fertilizer relative to the
seed. Each trial will be 30' by 500'
and replicated.
The leading L7550 tank was selected
to ensure that the same amount of
product is being delivered regardless
of the way it is being placed, taking
different metering and distribution
systems out of the equation.
The treatments will be done in wheat
and canola, using P in the form of
monoammonium phosphate (MAP),
with an analysis of 11-52-0. Each
treatment will be replicated 3 times
to create a standard deviation and a
confidence level among the trials. All
trials will be done in the same field
and farmed the same after seeding.
The treatments
will consist of
testing higher
seed placed P in
cereals, splitting
the placement
of P in the seed
row and band,
and placing all P
in the band with
the nitrogen. The
triple-shoot concept will be tested where the P will be placed in a separate
band down and away from the seed. The nitrogen and sulphur would then be
placed in the MRBs®. These treatments will unearth a "P" replacement strategy
that equals the removal rate.
Triple-Shoot Profile
The Bourgault Agronomy Team is looking forward to another exciting trial
season! We hope that the testing done on the Bourgault farm can help
producers make informed decisions on their own farms when it comes
to fertilizer placement strategies. Please call the Bourgault office for any
additional information, or to request a Bourgault Agronomy Handbook. We
believe this research is essential for Bourgault to continue to be the market
leading specialist in seed and fertilizer placement.
Check us out on Twitter @ #Bourgault Ag for tweets on the latest agronomy
information. n
Bourgault FPC trials will also be
In addition to the extensive testing of phosphorus, Bourgault is also conducting trials on
conducted on peas, soybeans, and
the behavior of nitrogen in a mid row band. By using PRS (plant root simulators) probes,
fababeans, where P will be placed either
the movement and conversion rates of nitrogen from a mid row band will be monitored.
in the seed row, MRB®, or split between
Testing will also be done to determine if there are any losses from the band by using
the two.
volatilization dosimeters, with treatments to determine the depth a band should be
placed to minimize loss, if any.
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REFERENCES:
Grant C.A., D.N. Flaten, D. J. Tomasiewicz and S.C. Sheppard. 2001. The importance of early season phosphorus nutrition.
Can. J. Plant Sci. 81: 211-224
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AIR SEEDER
BulkBOOM
Available with optional Auto Section Control
for input cost savings.
Allows you to conveniently manage bulk
product (optional).
F
DETAIL D
SCALE 1 : 5
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DETAIL B
SCALE 1 : 4
2X
LOCATE TABS USING THE
SCRIBE LINES ON PANEL.
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INTEGRAL TANK SYSTEM
PRO
H
124 17/32"
The patented integral tank design, allows all four
main tanks to meter individually, or, several tanks
can be combined to meter as one. Additional
flexibility is added with the non-metering Flex Bin.
40 bushel tank for low rate products such as
canola or inoculant (optional).
Precision metering.
58 1/2"
(TO MOUNT CENTER)
131 5/32"
A
71300
A
H
AIR SEEDER
Total Volume (bu)
1340 bu w/ Saddle Tank
1300
560
125
165
Tank 1
Non-Metering FLEX Bin
Tank 2
75
375
40
Tank 3
Tank 4
Optional Saddle Tank
7000 SERIES AIR SEEDER NEW M ODEL !
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BIG
redefining
For 2016, Bourgault redefines BIG
with the 71300. This new flagship
product exhibits 35% more size
than the 7950, with a base
capacity of 1300 bushels and a
1340 bushel maximum capacity
with the optional Saddle Tank!
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Relative to the competition, the 71300 is more than twice as large as the
largest offerings from some of the majors!
What’s With the Name?
The 71300 is so BIG it outstrips
the naming convention of the 7000
Series air seeders. So how do you
pronounce this five digit name?
Officially it is the Seven, ThirteenHundred but for simplicity you can
just call it the Thirteen-Hundred.
However, no matter how you refer to
it, we know you’re talking about the
BIG one!
Size is Important,
Performance is Everything!
Although the 1300 redefines BIG, it is
a 7000 series through and through.
The cornerstone performance
features that define the 7000 series
are all included in the 1300. Such
as the patented KNEXTM integral tank
design with Flex Bin; this allows you
to combine and separate tanks as
required, maximizing acres between
fills. The hydraulic drive PDM Pro
meters with the extremely capable
and customer approved X30 Apollo
monitoring system. Other features
(both optional and standard) are the
Saddle Tank with storage platform,
scales, surge brakes, Auto Section
Control and don’t forget the Bulk
Boom lift system. Very important and
often understated is the quality and
attention to detail of the 7000 series,
like, 7 cameras including a rear view
camera and a comfortable 24" wide
aluminum tread stair case.
1340 bushels Needs
Some Serious Footing.
Carrying the load in an efficient
manner is very important. To
maintain a high level of flotation
and minimize compaction, the 1300
incorporates dual IF710/70R42
tires on the front and IF850/80R38
dual tires on the rear. The “IF” tire
designation refers to Increase Flexion
which translates into 20% more load
capacity compared to standard tires of
the same size, at the same pressure.
Minimizing Filling Times
Filling time is a very important
design parameter on a Bourgault Air
Seeder. As the tank has increased
in capacity, so has the loading
system. To maintain similar fill times
as the 7950, the 1300’s conveyor
is designed with a 20" belt in a 12"
tube.
The 1300 Air Seeder is refining big
for 2016 based on a platform that
delivers industry leading productivity
and performance. n
NEW for 2016 - Self Applying Surge Brake System
SAFETY & CONTROL.
Detecting when it is time to apply the
air seeder brakes can sometimes be
difficult. It can also be a considerable
challenge to manually perform all of
the necessary actions of turning a
seeding system around on a downward
slope while properly applying the
braking system. The self-applying
Surge Brake System makes a
significant improvement in this regard,
as braking will be applied automatically
Optional on 7700 and standard on 71300 & 7950 air seeders (wheeled units only - no tracks) - 2016 model year.
as the air seeder hitch load changes
from tension to compression. Test
operators have provided very
positive feedback regarding braking
performance, even when seeding on
very steep hills. Surge brakes apply
when needed without operator input.
This greatly reduces the potential of
implement damage as well as stress
on the operator.
TELESCOPING
HITCH
BRAKE
CYLINDER
BRAKE
MANIFOLD
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auto section control (asc)
ASC
the
Advantage
Realize Direct Input Cost Savings with Auto Section Control.
AUTO SECTION CO NTROL ( A S C )
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How ASC Works.
The Bourgault Auto Section Control (ASC) system is designed to work with the Topcon X30 Apollo system to manage
product distribution across the drill when it overlaps a seeded section of the field.
When the Topcon X30 Apollo system senses that the drill is approaching an overlap, the system sends a signal to
the corresponding hydraulically actuated knife valve located on the primary manifold. Product flow is stopped to one
or more secondary manifolds, and "clean air", or air without product is diverted into the closed line. This operation
maintains a balanced distribution of the products and also purges remaining product from the line in that section,
preventing possible blockages. The Auto Section Control option is available on all 7000 Series air seeders.
The Knife-Style Valve
Seeding Position:
Product flows through
4Cylinder is extended,
primary elbow:
4Product flow open,
4Product follows
4Clean air blocked
outside radius of
CLEAN AIR
PRODUCT
elbow,
CLEAN AIR
PRODUCT
4Clean air (free from
product) is allowed
Closed Position:
to exit via the clean
4Cylinder retracted,
air plenum when
the product flow is
4Product flow blocked,
blocked.
4Clean air open
Watch a demonstration of ASC in action by viewing “Bourgault Auto Section Control - How It Works” on the
BourgaultVideo YouTube channel.
Excellent fit Fit to Bourgault Seeding System
The Bourgault Auto Section Control employs
a simple yet ingenious approach that adds a
few extra moving components to the Bourgault
metering and distribution system. Hydraulically
activated knife valves control the flow of product
to the secondary distribution outlets. A two sided
nylon/urethane seal is preloaded against the
knife valve to prevent air loss yet provides the
durability required for years of trouble free use.
Each knife valve is equipped with a proximity
sensor, providing feedback to the X30 monitor
thus reassuring the operator that the ASC is
performing as expected.
Several features
of the Bourgault
seeding system
enhance the
benefits of the
Bourgault Auto
Section Control system.
METERING
AUGER CORE
POLY-METERING
AUGER
UMHW LINER
PD
PRO
The PDM Pro metering auger on Bourgault’s Class A
system draws product from a central sump, ensuring
that there is always the calibrated amount of seed being
applied to each open section, even when the tank is
running low on product. Units that operate with a Class-B
distribution system may experience product settling
unevenly over the length of the long metering rolls when
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running low. If a wing section turns off more than the
main frame sections during operation, that portion of the
metering roll feeding the drill’s center section could run
out earlier, forcing the operator to stop, go into the tank
and redistribute the product. With Bourgault ASC system,
you’re good to the last cup.
The X30
Apollo
Field
Headland
Boundary
Upon completion of this
Manager
inner area the operator then
feature
seeds the remaining full width
headlands to finish the field.
works in
conjunction
with
Offset
Bourgault
ASC to
minimize
cost &
complexity
of lifting openers. Headland Manager allows producers
to choose the number of headlands from a field map,
seed the field inside the headlands, and then seed the
headlands last. This procedure eliminates the need to
lift individual openers, which not only reduces overall
drill complexity and cost, but also prevents frame stress
and skewing. When only some of the openers of the drill
are lifted out of the ground, huge torques can be placed
through the drill frame. Skewing, especially dual-knife or
double-shoot systems, can place the crop in danger, as
the seed and fertilizer rows may start to merge.
HEADLAND MANAGER
Reduce Costs – Improve Profit
Avoiding overlap of seed and fertilizer with ASC can result
in significant cost savings. Farming operations that
incorporate high product rates can achieve a return on
their ASC investment in the first year of use! In addition
to the direct financial benefits, producers are realizing a
more even crop stand and reduced lodging in the headland
areas. This in turn contributes to more even maturity and
higher quality grain sample at harvest time.
Bourgault conducted its own agronomic research to help
capture a true picture of the financial benefits of sectional
control. The Bourgault Agronomy Team performed a 3
year study where they compared two different seeding
scenarios; one set as a normal pass with the drill placing
seed and fertilizer (single seeded), and a second as a
double pass, effectively doubling the tillage, seed and
fertilizer to simulate seeding overlap (double seeded).
These tests were conducted in 2009, 2011 and 2012
(2010 tests were lost due to excessive moisture) and
were done using barley, wheat, and canola as test crops.
Typical seeding and fertilizer rates for the region were
used, and the values for inputs and crop prices used
corresponded to the applicable year of the study. The data
collected from three different crops over three separate
years pointed out that the overlap area typically out
produced the single seeded test, but when the input costs
are factored in it is clear that the profit level is lower when
overlap occurs.
Applying the Results
To gain a perspective of the savings
realized, we applied the results
obtained from the study to a sample
field (pictured on the right). This
field is an actual ½ section that was
seeded with a system equipped with
an X20 Bourgault Topcon controller.
Taking into account all the
unseeded areas of the map, it was
calculated there was 272 actual
acres available. Using the same
map, it was calculated that 300
acres would be seeded when using
a single section 65' drill (no ASC), and 278 acres if seeded
with a 65' drill with section control consisting of 8 sections.
This means that the ASC drill will provide a 7% reduction in
overlap compared to the drill without section control.
We then applied these numbers to a 5000 acre farm that
practiced a 1/3 rotation of the three different crops where
data was collected. It was assumed that all the land for
this farm was very similar to the ½ section example shown
on the previous page. In comparing the ASC and non-ASC
examples, input savings were factored, as well as yield
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increase at the overlap, the cost of the ASC option, and the
expense of a more accurate GPS subscription.
“The mechanical [operation] was perfect.”
Once all the factors were calculated, our example farm
would pay back the added investment in just over 3 years.
It is important to point out that the payback calculation was
obtained on average rate of inputs. Higher input levels or
fields with greater overlap will dramatically increase ASC
payback. Visit the Bourgault website for a more detailed
analysis.
“It was phenomenal, amazing.”
“The headlands were around 6-8" of overlap ... unbelievable!”
ASC – Actual Savings of Costs
Bourgault surveyed ASC Operators after the 2014 season
(the first season that ASC had been released) to get
their feedback on the benefits provided. In general, the
responses were extremely positive whereby operators
reported estimated direct cost savings from 2% to 10%, with
one claiming 15% - significant savings when considering
what input costs are!
The time it takes to realize a return from the investment into
Auto Section Control will vary based on size of operation,
amount of obstacles, and rates of product applied. When
factoring anticipated savings, one must keep in mind several
facts to ensure a realistic goal is set. These facts include
that double seeded areas may out produce single seeded
areas, overlap is not completely eliminated with ASC (or any
sectional control system), and to use a realistic savings factor
when developing a justification for sectional control. On the
flip side, additional benefits ASC will provide from reduced
double seeding will be more even maturity and reduced
chance of lodging.
Each operator was then asked to rate their satisfaction of the
ASC system. The final average was 87%, a fantastic result
for the first year on the market! Some of their comments
included:
At the end of the day, the Bourgault Auto Section Control
system is an effective tool to keep more dollars in farmer’s
pockets. As input costs continue to rise, ASC will soon
become a standard on many Prairie farms. n
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Planting Corn,
When it comes down to efficiency and getting the job done – Randy and Lisa
Sixta of Richland Farms Inc know the right equipment can make all of the
difference. But sometimes finding the right combination of equipment can
involve pushing past perceptions aside. “We were really looking for a glorified
way to Strip Till and the combination of our 100' JD corn planter and Bourgault
7700 Air Cart made for the right combination of iron” mentions Randy.
Randy and Lisa primarily plant corn on corn, and were
looking for a better way to position their spring fertility
blend of zinc, sulphur, phosphorous, potash and nitrogen
into the ground in a more efficient manner. Randy & Lisa
first saw the Bourgault air cart at the Dakota Fest Show in
Mitchell, SD last year – where the idea of this supersized
machine first took root.
So with a lot of ingenuity and hard work, the Sixta’s went
to work and retrofitted their newly acquired Bourgault
7950 Air Seeder with Tracks and hooked it behind their
100' JD Planter. “We applied 243#/acre of our fertilizer
blend and positioned it 2.5" x 2.5" away from the seed
row. “The combination of accurate fertilizer placement
and single pass efficiency has saved us $50/acre so far”
says Randy. “Next year we think we can increase that to a
$60-$65/acre savings by utilizing the on-the-go blending
capability of the Bourgault air cart and using the variable
rate and Auto Section Shut-off capability of the Bourgault
X30 monitor system.”
The Sixta’s were able to plant between 5.5-6 mph, and
plant between 70-72 acres per hour. Refill time for 24
tons of fertilizer into the Bourgault Air Cart and 100 bags
of corn seed into the planter took about 20 minutes. “No
one thought it would work, but the fertilizer system worked
just awesome” says Randy & Lisa. “Bourgault has a
good product and the service and support has been just
excellent.” n
New for 2016
&
WHAT'S NE W!
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Tracks &Tires
Bourgault places a significant focus on providing options to increase flotation and
reduce compaction on 3320 and 3720 drills as well as the 6000 and 7000 Series
air seeders. Bourgault has again upped the ante for the 2016 model year.
850/80R38 Dual Tire Option for the 7700 Air Seeder
Tracks for 7700, L7800 and 7950
The large 850/80R38 dual tires used on the 7950 are
now an available option on the 7700 air seeder for 2016.
With 850/80R38 singles on the front and duals on the
rear, the 7700 will exhibit even greater flotation and
minimal rolling resistance. Customers often comment on
how easy pulling the 7950 is as the low rolling resistance
of the large 90” diameter 850/80R38 tires truly makes a
difference. The benefits of this large diameter tire will now
be appreciated on the 7700.
Tracks are now available on the larger 7000 series tanks
for 2016. These tracks are supplied by the leading track
manufacturer, Camoplast, and are generously proportioned
to minimize compaction. Even though the tracks are
large, the ability of the conveyor/auger to unload all of the
air seeder tanks is maintained. The rear track features
tie bar linkages connecting the ends of the tracks to
the air seeder frame, this reduces loading on the axle
spindles when turning the unit. The front and rear axles
are also specifically designed to maintain adequate ground
clearance and structural integrity. It should be noted
that braking systems are not compatible with air seeders
equipped with tracks. n
Refer to Track Systems for 7950,
L7800 and 7700 Air Seeders on
the Bourgault website for additional
information and specifications.
Bourgault 7950 air seeder equipped with tracks
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ADDING
FOR
Value
YEARS
s
by Curtis de Gooijer, P.Ag.,
Band Your Urea!
What Do You Really Have to Lose?
There has been a large focus this past winter and spring in the Ag media on the potential
for heavy losses from banding nitrogen fertilizer, particularly urea (CO(NH2)2). The majority
of the loss described comes from ammonia (NH3) volatilization, which is the loss of
nitrogen as a gas into the atmosphere. This discussion has steered many to believe that
they must now bury their urea 3-5" in the ground before it is safe from loss. For those
machines unable to reach this depth, a suggested alternative to banding is to broadcast
stabilized or efficiently enhanced fertilizers, known as EEFs, to reduce loss. Some of
these products are highly effective, but they do come with a cost and do require adequate
moisture to relocate the nitrogen down into the rooting zone when broadcast. It is
important to question the information on the amount of loss from banding urea as losses
can be minimal when sufficient moisture is present.
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The Bourgault Agronomy Team is very aware of the potential for
loss when banding urea and is into our second year of our field
study to look at this issue. To further discuss this topic, it is
important to understand the processes in which urea (46-0-0)
becomes plant available.
Step 1 – Urea (CO(NH2)2) becomes Ammonia (NH3-)
4The first step in the process is that urea is broken down by
an enzyme called urease, which is provided by soil bacteria
CO(NH2)2 + H2O + urease g 2NH3 + CO2.
4The urease enzyme breaks down urea into ammonia and
carbon dioxide when water is present.
4This is the first step where volatilization can occur where
nitrogen can be lost to the atmosphere.
Step 2 – Ammonia (NH3-) becomes Ammonium (NH4+)
4The second step occurs very rapidly in the presence of water
(H2O). When adequate moisture is available, the ammonia
essentially takes a hydrogen molecule from water to make
ammonium.
4Ammonium is stable in the soil; it will not leach or volatilize in
this form.
4Nitrogen in this form is plant available. However, it is not
soluble by water so therefore will not move to the roots of the
plant. Ammonium is like Phosphorous, a root must come in
direct contact to this molecule in order for it to be taken up.
Step 3 –Ammonium (NH4+) becomes Nitrite (NO2-)
4This third process requires soil bacteria called Nitrosomonas
to complete the reaction. Hydrogen is removed from nitrogen,
and oxygen is added on.
4At this point, the nitrogen is susceptible to leaching as it is
water soluble when this step is complete.
Step 4 – Nitrite (NO2-) becomes Nitrate (NO3-)
4The final process is commonly referred to as nitrification, which
requires bacteria called Nitrobacter. This bacteria oxidizes
nitrite, where it adds another oxygen onto the nitrogen.
4After this reaction occurs, nitrate nitrogen is water soluble,
mobile in the soil, and is taken up through the roots of the
plant in large amounts. This form of nitrogen is also very
susceptible to leaching.
From these basic chemical steps, we can see that step 1 and
step 2 is where the focus of the shallow banding discussion is
focused. Essentially, urea changes to ammonia and then to
ammonium very quickly. As a comparison, anhydrous ammonia
(82-0-0) starts at step 2, so when applied it must hit moisture
very quickly so that it does not escape out of the trench and into
the atmosphere. The ammonia attracts water at a rapid rate and
creates ammonium. If the ammonia does not react with water,
there is a risk that it will move upwards and escape.
There has been research done on nitrogen loss that shows that
when urea is broadcast, up to 50% of the fertilizer N can be lost
to volatilization (Sommer et al., 2004). When nitrogen is banded
at 1" below the soil surface, the loss is cut in half (Ismail et al,
1991), and when banded at a depth of 2", it can range from
0-7% loss (Feen and Miyamoto, 1981; Ismail et al, 1991).
In one particular study conducted by Rochette et al, 2009,
losses from banding at a depth of 2" were higher than the loss
of when urea was broadcast. However, the researcher states,
“We conclude that the lower N loss when urea was broadcast at
the surface was the result of the very low rate of hydrolysis at the
soil surface because of dry conditions”. Essentially, the loss of
nitrogen in the band was the result of the urea granule physically
hitting moisture and starting the nitrogen conversion described
above. The urea that was sitting in the dry soil on the surface
did not volatilize because it did not have enough moisture to
start the process. Furthermore, the broadcast urea would not
have released very much nitrogen for the uptake of any plants,
making it a very poor comparison to banding the urea which
would have been releasing nitrogen for plant uptake.
When looking at the chemical process that urea undergoes in the
soil, we can see that water plays an important role in trapping
nitrogen so it does not escape into the atmosphere. Moisture is
typically contained within soil and placing an appropriate amount
of soil over the band will greatly reduce the amount of loss.
How to measure the depth of a MRB®
It is important to remember that the depth of the Bourgault
MRBs® is controlled completely separate from the depth of
the seed. On many of the competitors' side-banding seeding
equipment, the depth of the band and the depth of the seed are
changed in a single procedure where it is set at about ¾" below
the seed row at the bottom of the seed trench. The fertilizer
band will have to be moved closer to the soil surface when
seeding shallow seeded crops such as canola, which can be
heavily fertilized.
It is critical when measuring the depth of the MRBs®, to keep
in mind of where the true ground level is. MRBs® are the first
part of the machine to pass through the soil. Once the MRB®
has made its trench and dropped the fertilizer in the slot, the
openers on each side of the MRB® are responsible for throwing
soil back on top. The exact amount of soil will also vary with field
conditions (ie. tilled soil versus stubble) and seeding speed, but
in most cases, there can be two additional inches of soil thrown
on top of the soil surface where the MRBs® travelled.
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,
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‘04 64’ 5710
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‘04
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‘12 591
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‘03 347’
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,
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‘06 JD 4
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, NH3,
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,
‘09
65’ 3310
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,
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section control
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bu
TBH
new
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USED
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on new
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‘10 65’ 3310, DS, Raven NH3,
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‘13
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JD
2410,
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rear
hitch
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meter, 591 monitor, 900 metrics,
w/6450, X20, 4-tank meter
section
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6180
TBT,
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lift,
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‘10 60’
65’ 3710
3310,D.S.,
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‘09 Ava
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‘96 w/8425
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‘11 62’
5810,
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X20,
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meter
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22”
‘08 55’
3310,
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sectional
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trip,
3
1/2”
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run
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, 5-Tank
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60’
3320
QDA
,
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‘09JD
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‘08 55’ 3310, D.S., MRBII
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‘09 65’ 3310 D.S., w/6450 TBH, 4 tank
‘01 29’ Morris Magnum Air Seeder,
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How deep should the Mid Row Banders® (MRBs®) be set at?
Bourgault has set a guideline for banders to be set at 2" to
3" below the original field surface level which is typically 1"
below the seed opener. The depth of the seed may change
as a producer changes between crops and between moisture
conditions. The importance of placing a band of urea into
moisture may be just as important as placing the seed into
moisture. The mound that is formed over the bander trench
is unpacked soil, but it still has the capability to add more soil
coverage to the band. At a 1" seeding depth and a bander
depth of 1" below the seed depth, there can be upwards of 4"
of soil covering the band.
The risk of loss when banding urea close to the surface of the
soil is understood by knowing the processes that urea undergoes
when changing into a plant available form of nitrogen. From
this, we can identify when, and why, there are losses in certain
situations. This understanding can be used to set the depth of
the MRBs® to reduce the risk of loss. In dry conditions, placing a
band close to the soil surface will increase risk of loss. In moist
conditions, the risk is reduced, but adequate coverage is still
essential.
The Bourgault Agronomy Team will be looking at the nitrogen
losses from various placement strategies. This will be done with
the use of volatilization dosimeters following the procedures
outlined by John Heard of the University of Manitoba (www.
umanitoba.ca). A MRB® band will be tested for losses at different
depths using urea as well as an EEF. Depth will also be compared
with broadcast applications and dual-knife side-band openers
using the same nitrogen products. The MRB® band will also be
tested with Plant Root Simulators, referred to as PRS probes,
from Western Ag Labs. These studies will focus on identifying the
timeline that the nitrogen converts from urea to its various forms
of nitrogen throughout the 4 steps. These probes are physically
placed into the band to take the desired measurements.
The banding of urea as the primary nitrogen source for agriculture
has long been practiced across the prairies. There may be ways
to improve the efficacy of this tried and tested practice, including
the potential for utilizing EEFs, but overall getting the fertilizer
physically in the ground will continue to be the most cost effective
and efficient way to ensure plants will have access to this key
nutrient.
The Agronomy Team at Bourgault Industries is dedicated to
providing Producers with accurate and reliable information when
it comes to the use of Bourgault equipment, but also to provide
information on agronomy matters in general. Feel free to contact
the Bourgault office for questions on this topic, or other topics
regarding agronomy issues.
WATER is the driving factor in any fertilizer strategy. For
banding, it helps in the conversions to ensure ammonia does
not escape into the atmosphere. When broadcasting efficiency
enhanced fertilizer, rain is needed to wash the nitrogen into the
roots of the plant. If this does not occur, eventually the urease
inhibitor will wear off and it will act like normal urea. There can
be substantial losses from broadcasting urea, upwards of 50%.
What are Efficiency Enhanced Fertilizers, or EEFs?
When talking about nitrogen, EEFs are gaining a lot of attention
in the marketplace. Essentially, all EEFs products are urea that
has either been physically coated with a plastic substance, or
have been treated with a type of chemical that disrupts specific
steps within the nitrogen cycle.
4Polymer coated – This type of fertilizer slowly releases liquid
urea through the coating. It requires water to come into
contact with the granule and wash the urea into the soil
so the nitrification process can occur. This product is used
as slow release type of fertilizer that will reduce the risk of
placing high rates of nitrogen with the seed. An example is
ESN* (Environmental Safe Nitrogen).
4Urease Inhibitors – This coating will disrupt the first step in
the urea to nitrate conversion process. It inhibits the ability
of the urease to convert urea to ammonia. Instead, urea
becomes liquid urea where it moves deeper into the soil
profile. Once the urease inhibitor has worn off, the urea
conversion process is allowed to continue. With this process
occurring at a greater depth in the soil, there is a reduced
risk of loss through volatilization. This product is commonly
used in broadcast applications instead of urea. An example
is Agrotain**.
4Nitrification Inhibitors – These products disrupt the third step
in the urea process where ammonium changes to nitrite. The
nitrogen is not allowed to be transformed into nitrite, so it
stays in the stable ammonium form longer where it cannot
volatilize or leach. This product is best used for broadcasting,
as well as for a slow release form of nitrogen. An example is
SuperU***, which also contains a urease inhibitor.
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REFERENCES:
Fenn, L. B., and Miyamoto, S. 1981. Ammonia loss and associated reactions of urea in
calcareous soils. J. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. 45, 537–540.
Ismail, K. M., Wheaton, F. W., Douglass, L. W., and Potts, W. 1991. Modeling ammonia
volatilization from loamy sand soil treated with liquid urea. Trans. ASAE 34, 756–763.
Rochette, P., J. MacDonald, D. Angers, and M. Chantigny. 2009. Banding of Urea Increased
Ammonia Volatilization in a Dry Acidic Soil. J. Environ. Qual. 38:1383-1390.
Sommers, S.G., J.K. Schjorring, and O.T. Denmead. 2004. Ammonia emission from mineral
fertilizers and fertilized crops. Adv. Agron. 82:557-622.
* ESN is a registered trademark of Agrium,
** Agrotain is a registered trademark of Koch Agronomic Services,
*** SuperU is a trademark of Koch Agronomic Services
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The X30 Apollo system is the leading seeding controller on the market. The
degree of flexibility, control, monitoring, and information gathering capable
with the X30 makes it a very powerful tool for producers who want to closely
manage the seeding job and input costs. An important option that more and
more producers rely on for cost savings is Auto Section Control.
Ample Information
We will use an actual field example that was collected
from a Bourgault drill using an X30 Apollo system with
Auto Section Control.
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2 3
4As-Applied Variable Rate Map - The various colors
show where product rates were adjusted. It is also
clear from the relatively clean boundaries between
the passes that the sectional control feature was
doing its job as the drill moved from unseeded to
seeded regions.
4The Area Covered value (#1) is GPS based, displays
the amount of acres that has been ‘painted’ by the
drill, but does not include any overlap or double
seeded areas in the total shown. Area covered
can never exceed the total area within the field
boundary.
4The Boundary Area (#2 in Job Statistics mini view)
reports the acres within the defined field boundary,
and Area Remaining (#3 in Job Statistics mini view)
lets you know how many acres are left to be seeded.
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Versatile Display
With the X30, you can easily bring up the required
information to view the savings
realized by ASC. In this next
illustration, we have minimized
the Guidance window, and
open the Seeder Controller
window as the main screen.
The Area Counters window is
activated (select button #4)
to show the Job Statistics mini
view shows the Treated Area
(#5) which represents the
actual area seeded by the drill,
including any overlap. In our
example, the Treated Area is
143.15 acres, which is slightly
more than the Area Covered value of 139.6 acres due to
Know Your Savings
Operators can extract a wealth of information to help track
their invest when seeding:
the overlap. Even with ASC, it is impossible to achieve
0% overlap. To achieve zero
overlap, it would be necessary
that each opener would have
its own zone.
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6
4
Below the Treated Area is
the ASC Savings percentage.
This value is the difference
between the sectionally
controlled Treated Area, and
if the drill was operating as
a single section (non ASC)
system. In our example, the
farmer realized 8.2% savings
on this field, which means
that he has saved 8.2% of his
inputs compared to if his same drill did not have ASC.
Plains Ag, LLC
4Treated Area – total area including overlap, which
represents the product applied,
4Area Covered – the “painted” area, or area cover not
including overlap,
4Boundary Area – total area available within the set
boundary,
4ASC Savings – The savings realized when compared to
the same drill without ASC.
This and many other features found on the X30 Apollo
system provide operators with all the information to help
them maintain good seeding records and accurate expense
balances.
Online Info
You can find video presentations specifically on the X30 on
the BourgaultVideo channel. Search for BourgaultVideo
(one word) on YouTube and scroll down to “Exploring the
X30”. More videos will be added through the season. n
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