Development of an Automated System to Incorporate Holes in Lay-Flat Irrigation Tubing During Initial Development in Mississippi Soybean Production Systems
Investigators
Objectives
- Integrate sensors, guidance systems, CHS prescriptions, and other automation components into the system’s operation. Implement automated control for tubing “trough” depth to achieve optimal tubing placement and prevent rolling or twisting of tubing during the water charging process
- Assess the automated system’s performance and efficiency to insert correctly-sized holes and control trough depth in real-world scenarios and on-farm situations
- Compare the automated system’s performance with conventional hole insertion methodologies to assess efficiency and economic impact
Expected End Results
Results from this project will impact 1,100,000 irrigated soybean acres in Mississippi. CHS can decrease pumping costs by 25% on average. With an average savings of $9/acre with the use of CHS alone, the development of an innovative automated hole punching system has the potential to save almost $10 million for Mississippi soybean growers.
Resources
- 27-2022 Lowe Development of an Automated System to Incorporate Holes in Lay-Flat Irrigation Tubing During Initial Deployment in Mississippi Soybean Production Systems Annual Report
- 27-2021 Development of an Automated System to Incorporate Holes in Lay-Flat Irrigation Tubing During Initial Deployment in Mississippi Soybean Production Systems Annual Report
- 27-2022 Lowe Development of an Automated System to Incorporate Holes in Lay-Flat Irrigation Tubing During Initial Deployment in Mississippi Soybean Production Systems Annual Report