SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL LIQUID APPLICATION

摘要

Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.

主权项

1. A liquid application apparatus for applying liquid to soil during a planting operation, comprising:
a seed firmer mounted to a planter row unit, the planter row unit opening a planting trench, the planter row unit depositing seeds in the planting trench, the seed firmer resiliently engaging a bottom portion of said planting trench as the planter row unit traverses the field; and a first liquid injection conduit mounted to said seed firmer and disposed to inject liquid into a first sidewall of said planting trench.