Field Planter

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is seeking bids for a field planter. The planter must be capable of planting small grains, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, and soybean at various depths and in different tillage situations. It must also have features such as GPS, row-independent adjustable plant population, and the ability to apply insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. The planter will be used for agricultural research at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station. Key features required: • Planting capabilities for small grains and other crops • GPS or other capability for accurate plot placement • Row-independent adjustable plant population, plot length, and alley length • Ability to apply multiple insecticides and fungicides • Ability to apply granular and liquid fertilizer • Adjustable fertilizer applicators • Waterproof/weatherproof smart tablet to monitor planter status and field position • Software for plot planning and data export