Efficient Fertilizer Application with Exactrix Aaron Bartel What

Efficient Fertilizer Application with Exactrix Aaron Bartel

What is Exactrix? � It is a fertilizer system that dual bands liquid NH 3 and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) 10 -34 -0 and ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) 12 -00 -26 S to form TAPPS. �The NH 3 is kept under pressure to maintain it as a liquid and distributed through a two-stage manifold for accurate distribution.

How is TAPPS better �TAPPS is a crystalline product that is formed when NH 3 and liquid fertilizer meet in the soil. It must be formed in the field. �The TAPPS has a p. H of 8. 5 and it stabilizes the NH 3 in a stable ammoniac form for 6 to 8 weeks longer than NH 3 by itself.

Formation of TAPPS http: //exactrix. com http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=qu. S 2 g 6 wy. XHY

Benefits of Exactrix �With the TAPPS formation farmers typically see a 10% increase in production. �With the more accurate metering there is only 1% variability between openers with TAPPS. �With the NH 3 kept as a liquid to the opener it is metered as a liquid and provides very accurate application amount. �Recommended Nitrogen rates from. 8 to. 6 of soil lab rates based on application timing.

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Examples http: //exactrix. com/Agronomy. Guide_2011. html

Benefits of Exactrix �Single disc openers can be used to apply the fertilizer The single disc openers allow for greater application speeds up to 10 to 12 mph. The openers allow for pre-plant and low disturbance side dress applications Soil disturbance in minimal and makes them excellent for No-till applications.

Single Disc Openers � Exactrix can be mounted almost any single disc opener. From John Deere to Bourgault.

Benefits of Exactrix � Single Pass Exactrix can be set with an air seeder to provide a single pass of sowing and fertilizing for the crop. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=UYs 8 jd--1 p. Y

Nutrient Tanks � Producers with Exactrix need to cover a lot ground. So they need larger tanks for few stops. Exactrix design tanks to fit the producer’s needs. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Nxov. UYm 1 SDw

Exactrix Guarantees �Exactrix will guarantee that the margin will increase with TAPPS �With 200% more crop available phosphate and 166% more available nitrogen Corn Production ▪ The Margin will increase $30 to $150 per acre Wheat Production ▪ The Margin will increase $30 to $120 per acre http: //exactrix. com/guarantees. htm

Precision Ag with Exactrix �Exactrix is compatible with the major precision ag controllers. �The 2 KC Weighmaster is designed for custom application and can accurately measure the nutrient applied. http: //exactrix. com/Agronomy. Guide_2011. html

Precision Ag with Exactrix � Exactrix does VRT application, auto boom control, and map making. VRT rates are recommended at. 6 of soil lab recommendation. � Could use Veris maps to VR the nitrogen. http: //exactrix. com/Agronomy. Guide_2011. html

Exactrix drawbacks and competitors �Exactrix does have a one major drawback, price. A starting TAPPS system starts at $65, 000 and can go up to $300, 000 based on features and equipment needed. �Another system that does the same NH 3 metering is a. NH 3 EQUAPLY® ANHYDROUS DELIVERY SYSTEM They use the same metering and cost only $20, 000 and you can create your own Exactrix by adding a liquid fertilizer system to dual shoot to create TAPPS.

Conclusion �Exactrix is the Cadillac of fertilizer systems. It will apply fertilizer very accurately and allow you to cut your rates. �The only problem is the cost. �With rising fertilizer prices, fertilizer systems like Exactrix will allow producers to cut costs and stay efficient.