2020 Exeter Soybean Plot

Exeter Soybeans Plot Introduction
Overall objective is to generate a data set which shows the versatility of what can be accomplished using John Deere Precision Ag technology: Showcase & demonstrate current tillage implements; Showcase current John Deere planter and planter technology; Learn about tissue sampling, interpreting results, and implementing foliar applications.
Exeter Soybeans - 2680H
2680H Tillage April 4, 2020 through corn stalk residue. We had a guidance track at 7degrees to our corn planting . Cultivated once with 2210 cultivator on May 26, 2020 the date of this video.
Exeter Soybeans - 2730 Disc Ripper
January 2, 2020, a John Deere 9570R with Gen4 4600 and StarFire 6000 was used to tow a 2730 disc ripper. Cultivated once on May 26, 2020 the date of the video.

Exeter Soybeans - Soil Warrior XS
Strip Tillage was executed on May 24, 2020, utilizing a 8320R and Soil Warrior 12 row XS. The 8320R was utilizing a Gen4 4600 Display, running AutoTrac and Premium 3.0 Activation enabling section control. The tractor was equipped with a RTK enabled StarFire 6000 receiver providing sub-inch pass to pass accuracy, and infinite repeatability. The Soil Warrior was setup with the XS system to enable ‘shallow’ spring tillage.

Exeter Soybeans - Tractor Equipment
Overview of the John Deere tractor and technology used to plant our Exeter soybean plot.

Exeter Soybeans - Planter Equipment
Overview of the John Deere planter and technology used to plant our Exeter soybean plot.

Exeter Soybeans - Guage Wheel Margin
Discussion on 1795 MaxEmerge 5e planter downforce. What is the difference between guage wheel margin and applied downforce? Why is it important?

Exeter Soybeans - Stand Evaluation
This discusses tillage and population treatments in our Exeter Soybean demonstration plot. The stand evaluations were completed June 12, 2020.

Exeter Soybeans - Tissue Tracking Introduction
See how we will be tracking our tissue sampling, and take a look as the first set of soil and tissue test reports are analysed.

Exeter Soybeans - July 20th Update
Looking at the HT Plot Exeter 2020 soybean demo plot. A discussion about observations of plant architecture by row width.