Curious how the John Deere ExactShot™ fertilizer system can boost your bottom line? Join us in the field to see real results on real land! The Van Wall Agronomy Team is doing a side-by-side field trial this growing season to put ExactShot™ to the test. Check out Episode 1 to hear from Todd Farver, Van Wall Agronomist, on how we’re setting up our trial to track the impacts at harvest.
What is ExactShot™?
John Deere ExactShot™ uses advanced technology to deliver an exact dose of starter fertilizer only where it’s needed – directly onto the seed. That reduces your fertilizer use, which can save you up to 60% on in-furrow nutrient input costs. That’s what we call a great starter!
So how does it work? ExactShot™ uses a sensor system to track each seed being placed into the furrow. In dosing mode, this sensor feedback is used to apply the precise application rate of fertilizer directly onto the seed as it’s placed into the trench. No more applying fertilizer onto areas it can’t be used by your plants, and no more questioning if your rate is accurate where your seed lies.
Using your John Deere G5 Display, you can set up, monitor, and adjust ExactShot™ directly from the cab of your tractor. Switching between continuous and dosing modes allows you to accurately apply nutrients as needed across your acres, giving you greater flexibility to control your input costs, application strategy, and overall bottom line.
The Field
- Located near Perry, IA.
- Clay Loam soil type.
- Moderately to poorly drained, with no tile.
- Soil sampling performed each year to monitor nutrients.
- P & K applied to achieve an average corn crop of 250 bushels/acre, and an average soybean crop of 70 bushels/acre.
- 130 pounds/acre of NH3 applied in Fall 2024.
The Trial
We’ll have side-by-side test strips of the following application rates across the field to test the yield impacts:
- 3 Gallons/Acre Continuous
- 3 Gallons/Acre Dosed
- 6 Gallons/Acre Dosed
- 0 Gallons/Acre Test Strip
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to follow along for updates throughout the growing season.
Questions on what John Deere ExactShot™ can do for your operation? Talk to your Van Wall Sales or Precision Ag Pro for more information today!