Methods and systems for seed planting management and control

A seed planting data acquisition kit suitable for use in conjunction with a seed planter, the seed planting data acquisition kit comprising:

• at least one sensor configured to acquire seed deposition data;
• a geospatial locator configured to acquire seed location data corresponding to the seed deposition data;
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• a computer configured for communication with the at least one sensor and the location acquisition system, the computer receiving and processing the seed deposition data and the seed location data.

A seed planting data acquisition kit suitable for use in conjunction with a seed planter, the seed planting data acquisition kit comprising:

• at least one sensor configured to acquire seed deposition data;
• means for acquiring seed location data corresponding to the seed deposition data;
• and
• a computer configured for communication with the at least one sensor and the location acquisition system, the computer receiving and processing the seed deposition data and the seed location data.

A mobile seed planter configured for accommodating a seed planting control system suitable for implementing substantially real time management and control of the mobile seed planter, the seed planting control system comprising:

• a control module in operative communication with a vehicle including a prime mover;
• and
• a seed planting data acquisition system including:
• at least one sensor mounted to the mobile seed planter and configured and arranged to acquire seed deposition data;
• a geospatial locator configured and arranged to acquire seed location data corresponding to the seed deposition data;
• and
• a computer in communication with the at least one sensor and the geospatial locator, the computer receiving the seed deposition data and the seed location data and transmitting instructions to the control module, the instructions corresponding to received seed deposition data and seedlocation data, and the control module using the instructions to cause a corresponding response by the vehicle including a prime mover.

A method for seed planting with a mobile seed planter comprising:

• (a) depositing a seed;
• (b) acquiring seed deposition data for the deposited seed;
• (c) acquiring seed location data for the deposited seed;
• (d) processing the seed deposition data and the seed location data;
• (e) adjusting at least one seed planting parameter consistent with the seed deposition data and the seed location data;
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• (f) repeating steps (a) through (e).

In conjunction with planting of an agricultural field, a method for generating a seed distribution profile, the method comprising:

• acquiring seed deposition data for a plurality of seeds;
• acquiring seed location data for each of the plurality of seeds;
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• arranging at least the seed location data in a predetermined format.