When it comes to crop production, fertilizer placement often doesn’t get the same attention as seed placement. But if fertilizer isn’t flowing evenly across every run, it can quietly hurt your crop before you even notice.
Uneven fertilizer distribution can lead to streaking across the field, weak early growth, and yield loss that only becomes obvious later in the season.
And by the time you see it from the cab or in the field, it’s usually too late to fix.
Why Consistent Fertilizer Flow Matters
Early crop growth depends heavily on access to nutrients. When fertilizer flows evenly through every run, plants across the field have the same opportunity to establish strong roots and healthy growth.
But when a line plugs or fertilizer flow slows down, some rows get less than they need.
That can cause:
- Uneven emergence and early growth
- Streaks of weak plants across the field
- Lost yield potential in affected areas
The frustrating part is that flow problems often go unnoticed while you’re seeding or fertilizing.
Catch Problems Before They Cost You Acres
That’s where tools like the FertiSystem Fert Sensor make a difference.
The Fert Sensor is a wireless, non-optical blockage sensor designed to monitor seed or fertilizer movement inside delivery tubes. Instead of relying on optical sensors that can struggle in dusty environments, it detects vibration and movement caused by product flowing through the hose.
When flow stops, the sensor immediately sends a signal to the display in the cab.
Because the sensor mounts externally on the hose, installation is quick and simple. There’s no cutting hoses or installing internal components.
Real-Time Visibility from the Cab
Information from each Fert Sensor is displayed on the AT200 Monitor, which shows operators exactly what’s happening across every run.
The system provides clear alerts for: Blocked lines
With the ability to monitor up to 120 runs, operators can see problems instantly instead of discovering them after the crop emerges.
Confidence Across Every Acre
Fertilizer blockage problems can be easy to miss, but the impact on yield can be significant.
Monitoring fertilizer movement in real time helps operators catch issues early, fix problems quickly, and finish the job knowing every acre received the nutrients it needed.
When fertilizer flows consistently, crops start stronger and the entire field has a better chance to reach its full yield potential.
Curious how the Fert Sensor and AT200 Monitor could fit into your system? Call 1-855-612-7006 to talk through your setup and see if it’s a good fit for your air seeder, planter, or fertilizer delivery system.