PTx Trimble has introduced an innovative system called WM-FieldForm, which is set to transform the way farmers handle water movement on their fields. This system aims to provide farmers with the tools and capabilities needed to optimize water usage and increase crop yields.

Empowering Farmers with Advanced Water Management Technology

Controlling Water Movement for Optimal Farming

WM-FieldForm is specifically designed to assist farmers in controlling the inflow, outflow, and internal movement of water within their fields. By doing so, it enables farmers to form field surfaces into optimal shapes, maximizing the benefits for crop yield. This system offers single-scraper control for various landforming projects, such as grading, leveling, and terracing. With WM-FieldForm, farmers can now take charge of their field formation and maintenance processes on their own. It helps minimize topsoil disturbance and promotes sustainable farming practices by effectively managing water resources.Farmers facing excessive moisture can benefit from WM-FieldForm as it reduces soil erosion, limits nutrient leaching, and prevents yield losses due to ponding. In dryer climates, the system improves irrigation and reduces water runoff, ensuring efficient water usage. Andrew Sunderman, the general manager of PTx Trimble, emphasizes the company's commitment to providing farmers with products and tools that enable them to achieve more with less. The investment in WM-FieldForm continues PTx Trimble's legacy of water management innovation and development.

Simplifying the Landforming Process

PTx Trimble's WM-FieldForm simplifies every step of the landforming process, starting from surveying and design to execution and verification. Farmers begin by creating a topographic survey of their fields using RTK measurements. They define boundaries, interior points, and perform calculations to accurately report the true acreage of survey areas with the help of tools like the WM-Survey II app.The collected data is then imported into the WM-Form design software. This software enables farmers to create optimized field surface drainage designs by defining primary and cross slopes, prescribed orientation, and preferred grades. It utilizes dirt-balancing algorithms to minimize topsoil disturbance and features straightforward workflows that are easy to learn. With WM-FieldForm, farmers can streamline their landforming processes and achieve better results.

Hardware and Software Requirements

The WM-FieldForm system offers visualization and auto-design features by leveraging the Precision-IQ field application available on PTx Trimble's GFX-1260 in-cab display. Farmers need a tractor equipped with a NAV-900 guidance controller for GNSS accuracy and a RTK base station for sub-inch vertical accuracy. These hardware components work together to provide accurate and reliable water management solutions.

Availability and Getting Started

The WM-Fieldform water management system is now available for ordering. Farmers can contact their local PTx Trimble dealer or visit ptxtrimble.com for more information. By taking advantage of this advanced system, farmers can enhance their water management practices and improve the accuracy and impact of their land forming projects.PTx Trimble is dedicated to providing farmers with the latest technologies and tools to meet their farming needs. With WM-FieldForm, farmers have a powerful solution at their disposal to optimize water distribution across their fields and achieve sustainable farming success.