Abstract: A method and system for a hydrological process that describes and characterises either statically or temporally, soil moisture variability within agricultural fields, specific to zone-based field recommendations. Surface and subsurface hydrological processes are combined with soil physical properties, electrical conductivity (EC), topography, soil moisture sensors and climate parameters from weather stations, to produce a zone-based soil moisture balance. This process facilitates in-season optimization of crop inputs such as water from irrigation, seed, nutrients, herbicides, or pesticides based on the soil moisture conditions throughout a field.

Abstract: A method and system for a hydrological process that describes and characterises either statically or temporally, soil moisture variability within agricultural fields, specific to zone-based field recommendations. Surface and subsurface hydrological processes are combined with soil physical properties, electrical conductivity (EC), topography, soil moisture sensors and climate parameters from weather stations, to produce a zone-based soil moisture balance. This process facilitates in-season optimization of crop inputs such as water from irrigation, seed, nutrients, herbicides, or pesticides based on the soil moisture conditions throughout a field.

Abstract: A belt pickup header for an agricultural harvesting machine includes a frame having opposite ends, a belt pickup carried by the frame, and a pair of suspension arms carrying the belt pickup. Each suspension arm is pivotally coupled with a respective frame end. A pair of compression springs are each positioned between a respective suspension arm and corresponding frame end. Each spring vertically supports a respective suspension arm. A pair of fluid shocks are each interconnected between a respective suspension arm and corresponding frame end. Each fluid shock damps movement of the corresponding suspension arm.