Blue River Technology

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Catherine Gamboa. Catherine was an integral part of the Blue River Technology family, bringing passion, dedication, and a relentless drive for Machine Learning education across Blue River and John Deere globally. Her contributions were not only pivotal to our success but also left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with Catherine. Her teaching spirit, unwavering commitment, and kind heart will be greatly missed by all of us. During this difficult time, our thoughts are with Catherine’s family and loved ones. We extend our deepest condolences and support to them. Rest in peace, Catherine. You will be deeply missed, but your impact and spirit will live on in all of us. ??

The ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (ATM) is a #BlueRiverTech (BRT) research tool that mimics commercial #seeandspray performance. This month, we showcase and celebrate students from 5 Ag universities and bring their voices and experiences to you. #agronomy #research #sustainability ???????????????????? #??: ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Dr. Michael Flessner ?????? ????????????????: Wyatt Stutzman, PhD student. ??. ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? We are using See & Spray tech in our research to look at as many different application scenarios as possible to evaluate its performance under differing systems. This includes using different types of nozzles, speeds, management and seedbed preparation styles, and more. Our goal is to make sure See & Spray works under all conditions and if not, understand where to focus efforts to improve it. ??. ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????'???? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????? We are comparing See & Spray performance in conventional tillage, no-till (winter fallow), and cover crops at early crop stages to look at performance under different systems when weeds could possibly look closest to a crop. This could show the ability of See & Spray to be used under a multitude of management styles at a time when weed control is most important for protecting crop yield. We are also looking at See & Spray with harvest weed seed control (HWSC). Our goal is to look at how well practices like these can complement each other, reducing costs for the farmer and reducing the overall soil weed seed bank levels. ??. ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? The ATM is very important in that it is a research-scaled version of the See & Spray Ultimate, which allows us to put this technology into a whole multitude of trials, that would be extraordinarily difficult to do at the scale of a commercial unit. With See & Spray, we can evaluate a host of conditions that are only feasible for study on a research scale. Also, 5-gallon tanks can easily be switched, allowing for herbicide and tank-mix comparisons without cleaning out a commercial machine between each treatment. ??. ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? & ??????????? See & Spray is exciting because it is not only a new technology, which is exciting in its own sense but also a representation of innovation in our battle for weed control. Just as weeds adapt to management techniques, we have to continue adapting to combat the weeds. ??. ?????? ???? ??????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????? Small plot research is important because it allows us to simulate a greater quantity of situations, environments, techniques, and practices under repeated instances than what would be feasible at larger scales.

The ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (ATM) is a #BlueRiverTech (BRT) research tool that mimics commercial #seeandspray performance. This month, we showcase and celebrate students from 5 Ag universities and bring their voices and experiences to you. #agronomy #research #sustainability ???????????????????? #??: ???????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Dr. Bryan Young, Professor of Weed Science ?????? ????????????????: Marcelo Zimmer, Weed Science Program Specialist and PhD student. ??. ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? We are investigating how the use of targeted herbicide application technologies such as the See & Spray can help Indiana row crop growers overcome many of their weed control challenges, including herbicide antagonism and crop injury from postemergence herbicides. ??. ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????'???? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????? We have learned that the use of a dual tank spray system, such as the one available in the See & Spray Ultimate platform can help us solve the antagonism of clethodim from dicamba on the control of volunteer corn in dicamba-resistant soybeans. Furthermore, we are learning that the See & Spray technology has the potential for reducing the area treated with postemergence herbicides, which can ultimately minimize crop injury from these herbicides used in non-GMO and high oleic soybean varieties, especially when used in combination with strong residual herbicide programs and cover crops. ??. ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? The Agronomy Test Machine allows us to conduct replicated field research on a smaller scale. This allows data generation to be more time and cost-effective and can speed the flow of operational recommendations to applicators. ??. ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? & ??????????? The environmental footprint of agriculture is a controversial topic among different groups. The opportunity to use technology to reduce the use of crop protection inputs may allow for cost savings for growers as well as reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. ??. ?????? ???? ??????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????? Small-plot research allows us to test multiple concepts/treatments in a much smaller area with better control of field variables to more effectively validate the usefulness of different technologies/products at a lower cost and quicker turnaround time.?

The ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (ATM) is a #BlueRiverTech (BRT) research tool that mimics commercial #seeandspray performance. This month, we showcase and celebrate students from 5 Ag universities and bring their voices and experiences to you. #agronomy #research #sustainability ???????????????????? #??: ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Dr. Wesley Everman, Prof & Extension Weed Specialist. ?????? ????????????????: Diego Contreras, PhD student ??. ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? Effective weed management relies on the implementation of a diverse array of tools or strategies, rather than depending on a single weed control method. See & Spray technology can represent a critical component in this integrated approach to weed control. Its effectiveness can be enhanced when used in conjunction with various complementary weed control strategies. My research projects aim to explore the interactions between See & Spray technology and other weed management practices. These projects investigate aspects such as the duration and efficacy of residual herbicide control, the effectiveness of multiple postemergence herbicide options and configurations, and the incorporation of cover crops within soybean production systems. ??. ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????'???? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????? It is challenging to fully capture the plethora of learning opportunities I have encountered through my experience with See & Spray. Although there have been numerous valuable insights gained, I am particularly enthusiastic about the results related to its effectiveness in combination with other integrated weed control strategies. Although the research is still in its early stages, the preliminary results are very promising. ??. ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? In exploring integrated weed control strategies, the ATM has enabled me to evaluate See & Spray in a way that introduces a new level of sustainability compared to traditional systems. The ATM has been instrumental in testing the effectiveness of See & Spray technology on a smaller, more manageable scale. ??. ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? & ??????????? The promising results we have observed in our research trials. These positive outcomes inspire a strong sense of optimism regarding the technology's potential to benefit farmers through effective weed control and significant pesticide savings. ??. ?????? ???? ??????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????? Because it allows us to test a wide range of variables within a compact and controlled environment. While farm-scale trials are also valuable, small-plot experiments provide a practical and cost-effective platform for exploring a greater number of questions and experimental conditions.

The ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (ATM) is a #BlueRiverTech (BRT) research tool that mimics commercial #seeandspray performance. This month, we will showcase and celebrate students from 5 Ag universities and bring their voices and experiences to you. #agronomy #research #sustainability ???????????????????? #??: ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Dr. Larry Steckel, Professor and Extension Weed Scientist ?????? ????????????????: Jared Buck, Research Technician ??. ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? The research we are conducting with See & Spray is designed to evaluate if this technology can assist Tennessee farmers in becoming more sustainable on two fronts. First, research is designed to determine if this technology can assist growers in managing herbicide-resistant weeds. Second, research is designed to examine if this new technology can help farmers continue to use critically needed herbicides while at the same time mitigate exposure to threatened or endangered species. ??. ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????'???? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????? On the herbicide resistance front, we are evaluating if Palmer amaranth that is dicamba-resistant can more effectively be controlled with a split application where Liberty is over-sprayed and dicamba is applied with See and Spray compared with a tank mix of those two herbicides. Preliminary results would suggest that utilizing the See & Spray is more effective than utilizing a tank mix. On the regulatory front, new regulation currently in development by the EPA will mandate herbicide off-target mitigation strategies. We have conducted research demonstrating that atrazine applied with See & Spray technology can be one of those mitigation strategies. ??. ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? It allows an avenue of research that heretofore was not possible. It allows us to conduct research that more closely resembles large commercial sprayers with technology and application speeds. This should help us more easily translate small plot research results to commercial sprayers that Tennessee growers may use. ??. ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? & ??????????? The opportunity to examine how this technology can help Tennessee farmers better control herbicide-resistant weeds and help mitigate off-target threats to endangered species is very exciting. ??. ?????? ???? ??????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????? Small plot research allows experiments to be conducted on small, uniform experimental areas that minimize variability compared with research conducted on large acreages. In this way, one can measure true treatment differences and not have those differences masked by topography, differences in soil type, drainage, etc.

The ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (ATM) is a #BlueRiverTech (BRT) research tool that mimics commercial #seeandspray performance. Lauren Lazaro, BRT Sr. Agronomist, leads ATM university research, which utilizes academic partners to conduct research in different geographies to maximize the farmer benefits this technology delivers. This month, we will showcase and celebrate students from 5 Ag universities and bring their voices and experiences to you.? #agronomy #research #sustainability ????????????????????: ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Dr. Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Science. ?????? ????????????????: Tristen Avent, PhD student ??. ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? We use the ATM to determine the technology’s fit within mid-southern U.S. row crop production. We evaluate trials to compare traditional approaches to See & Spray applications measuring efficacy and economics. ??. ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????'???? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????? See & Spray can provide comparable control to traditional broadcast applications utilizing specific machine settings. Additionally, these settings can drastically influence both savings and efficacy with this technology. So far, it appears that residuals should not be applied through See & Spray, but research is still ongoing. ??. ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? The ATM provides an opportunity to test this technology on a research scale, allowing for treatment flexibility and efficiency. ??. ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? & ??????????? See & Spray provides farmers with an opportunity to improve their environmental stewardship and could reduce input costs. ??. ?????? ???? ??????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????? Small-plot research allows us to compare multiple treatments within a condensed area. All research is conducted with an objective in mind, and scaling down to an ATM provides efficiency and feasibility to answer our research questions.

Celebrating?#WomenAtBlueRiver, we spotlight?Rachael Putnam,?#BlueRiverTech?Lead Systems Engineer! You can learn more about Rachael & what Women's History Month means to her. #womenshistorymonth?#womenintech?#autonomy?#inclusion?#diversity?#empowerment

Celebrating?#WomenAtBlueRiver, we spotlight Lauren Lazaro,?#BlueRiverTech?Senior Agronomist! You can learn more about Lauren & what Women's History Month means to her. #womenshistorymonth?#womenintech?#agronomy?#inclusion?#diversity?#empowerment

Celebrating #WomenAtBlueRiver, we spotlight Cathy Sun, #BlueRiverTech Product Manager! Learn more about Cathy & what Women's History Month means to her. #womenshistorymonth #womenintech #productmanager #inclusion #diversity #empowerment

?? Celebrating the Women of #BlueRiverTech ?? This International Women's Day and throughout Women's History Month, we proudly honor the incredible achievements, contributions, and resilience of the phenomenal #WomenAtBlueRiver! From driving innovation to fostering collaboration, their dedication, leadership, and passion inspire us every day to strive for excellence and create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Together, we continue to empower, support, and uplift each other towards a brighter, more inclusive future. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInTech #iwd2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #empowerment