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Reichhardt Launches Pilot Sensing System For Sprayers

Reichhardt Electronic Innovations announced its pilot Tactile Row Guidance (PSR TAC) system that uses tactile sensors for accuracy and durability in corn. The company has adapted the proven TAC row guidance solution used for over 10 years on combines to self-propelled sprayers.



The system provides automatic steering in 20, 22 and 30 inch corn rows, without the use of GPS correction. When corn reaches a height of 3-4 feet, the flexible sensors are activated by contacting the crop. Two sensor sets are used on sprayers to read four corn rows optimizing accuracy.

The tactile sensors compensate for planter movement by sensing where the corn emerged and then follows directly in the row reducing crop damage. No mechanical moving parts ensure durability keeping you in the field.

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Residue Management

Video: Residue Management

Residue Management conservation practice manages the amount, orientation, and distribution of crop and other plant residue on the soil surface year-round while limiting soil-disturbing activities used to grow and harvest crops in systems where the field surface is tilled prior to planting. This video explores how Ryan McKenzie implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Samson, Alabama.

Practice benefits:

• Increases organic matter

• Improves air quality

• Decreases energy costs

• Reduces erosion

• Improves soil health

The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.