Salford Launches Planter Mounted, Granular, On-Board Fertilizer Applicator

 

Salford Group is releasing the Ferti-GO 4S - a planter mounted, granular, on-board fertilizer applicator. The Ferti-GO 4S is available for order from Salford's Valmar and Salford dealers.

 

The Ferti-GO 4S features a single product hopper, available for mounting on many planter models, with variable rate metering and 4 section control. The hopper has a standard capacity of 4 Tons, with the ability to reach a capacity of 6 Tons with optional hopper extensions.

 

"The metering system of the Ferti-GO 4S, which is currently featured on the ST Series and other Salford's Valmar equipment, has been well liked by our customers. With this metering system, the Ferti-GO 4S allows producers to feed fertilizer to their openers or application coulters accurately at rates low enough to apply in-row pop-up fertilizer. With flexible roller options and a range of application rate abilities, the Ferti-GO 4S can also accurately meter banded starter fertilizer," said Salford's Senior Product Manager, Brad Baker. 

 

The metering system of the Ferti-GO 4S has been tried and tested across the Salford-Valmar product line, including in the ST Series. This metering system, paired with the Venturi Air Manifold System, is known for its accuracy, ease-of-use, simple cleaning, and a range of application rate abilities.

 

"The name Ferti-GO 4S represents the product's abilities - Ferti, representing fertilizer, G, representing granular, O, representing on-board, and 4S, representing its 4 sections," said Salford's Marketing Manager, Anson Boak. "Though our current ST Series already offers producers a variety of granular fertilizer application options, we wanted to add to our lineup a unit with the ability to apply either in-row pop-up or banded starter fertilizer - while also offering the ease of maneuverability that comes with a planter mounted unit. As a company, we pride ourselves in creating versatile solutions to help producers get the most out of their equipment. With its established and accurate metering system, paired with its ease-of-use and customized mounting, the Ferti-GO 4S is a great option for producers looking for a simple but effective solution."

 

Mounting legs are available for common late model planters that are designed to carry on-board nutrient systems. By mounting directly on the planter, the Ferti-GO 4S saves producers from difficulties with road transport and maneuverability in field .

 

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That philosophy aligned naturally with Wooten’s involvement in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, where he served as a representative for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. The roundtable brings together the entire beef supply chain—from producers to retailers—along with universities, NGOs, and allied industries. Its goal is not regulation, Wooten emphasized, but collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement.