Control Liquid Fertilizer Row by Row

Use the latest precision ag technology to apply liquid fertilizer

By Riley Bricco, Insight FS precision equipment specialist

Applying liquid fertilizer to your crop can be stressful. A small issue like a blocked orifice could result in streaking, a stunted row, and maybe even yield loss.

What if we could utilize technology to monitor and control liquid product rate on a row-by-row basis, giving us confidence and peace of mind while applying liquid fertilizer?

In recent years, Mike Helbach of Helbach Farms, LLC, Amherst, Wisconsin, has partnered with the precision equipment team at Insight FS to customize his fertilizer application equipment, and he is excited about the outcome.

The upgrade to Mike’s fertilizing equipment is centered around vApplyHD, a liquid control and monitoring product manufactured by Precision Planting. vApplyHD is a liquid product control system like no other. The modular design eliminates troublesome components and wear parts while precisely metering and measuring liquid products on a row-by-row basis.

“With the input costs of fertilizer, we look to apply the right amount of fertilizer where it is needed, and using the precision equipment that we have now helped us do that in an informed way,” Mike says.

A 20/20 monitor gives the operator a visual representation of flow in the cab and provides automatic alerts when the desired rate can’t be held, even if the issue is only present in one row.

Customers who have used vApplyHD for controlling liquid fertilizer on their equipment:

• Saved product with individual row/ nozzle section control

• Received better results in the field by banding liquid product that was accurately metered and measured mere feet from the application point

• Experienced peace of mind knowing that operators would be notified by the display if lines or nozzles became plugged and the desired rate could not be achieved

• Prevented expensive downtime by replacing their conventional control systems with a single, modular device per application point

This system also replaces the following conventional components:

• Control valve

• Flow meter

• Section valves

• Ball-type flow monitors

• Orifices

• Check valves

Hear about what it took to get here and why Mike is satisfied with his precision equipment provided by Insight FS at https://bit.ly/ HelbachHiller.

In today’s environment, cost control and accuracy are key. Precision ag technology helps you control the rate and placement of your inputs to increase efficiency.

Want to know more about our precision equipment capabilities? Visit www.insightfs.com/precisionequipment today and reach out to an Insight FS specialist in your area. We build from scratch or retrofit for your needs.