Tremont, Illinois, USA
July 9, 2013
Yield monitors are meant to give you information you can use to make sound decisions on hybrids and field management zones, but they often lack the accuracy needed to make the best decisions.
That’s according to Doug Sauder, Project Manager for Precision Planting. “Our new YieldSense™ system changes that,” he says. “It changes the way grain flow is measured, with a sensor and paddle that eliminate the variations of current yield monitor technology. Current systems tend to over-report yield at low flow rates and under-report at high flow rates. So, on average, they can be close. But that isn’t good enough when you are making decisions on variable rate crop plans or hybrid selection.”
In addition, Sauder says, YieldSense needs no calibration to maintain its accuracy. Sauder notes. “Load after load, pass after pass, you get yield data you can trust. Our testing has shown that even the most diligent calibration program doesn’t improve accuracy over multiple loads. We have developed a system that locks in accuracy without calibration.”
Testing by Precision Planting reveals that, while reported field totals from current systems may be within a few percent of elevator measurement, they’re off by 4% or more on about half of individual loads. “That’s not good enough to make critical decisions about hybrids and yield management zones,” says Sauder. “YieldSense achieves that accuracy, or better, 9 times out of 10, without calibration.”
YieldSense works with the 20/20 SeedSense® monitor. It includes a new flow sensor, elevator chain and paddle. Adding the FieldView™ app to an iPad delivers high-definition mapping.
YieldSense works with corn, soybeans and wheat. It is compatible with John Deere 50/60/70/S Series combines, and requires a CAN-based moisture sensor for operation.
Precision Planting is an industry leader in planter technology solutions. Founded in Central Illinois and now part of Monsanto’s Integrated Farming Systems, Precision Planting focuses on developing innovative products that improve the planting process. The company is also well known for its unique and innovative approach to addressing the current agronomic issues facing growers and providing practical educational resources for planting improvement. The company is represented in the continental United States by a network of over 700 dealerships.
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