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Precision Agriculture in Sugar Cane Production Josh Lofton 4/24/09 Intro into sugar cane First mention of sugar cane in history was from Alexander in 326 BC in India All sugar cane grown today are hybrids US is 9th largest producer of sugar cane with 28 million tons Traditionally planted and grown for 3-5 years Plant crop Ratoon crop Intro into sugar cane Planted on bed with furrow measuring 15-24” Planted from late August to October Pre-plant fertilizers of 15-45-45 at planting Spring application of fertilizer From mid-February to mid-May From 60-140 lbs N ac-1 Problem Precision agriculture