Title: Module 2 - Precision Ag tools - SMS
Course: MASTER-AGRI-2279-HB-Erichsen

M2 - T1 SMS Getting Started

SMS will be covering these units:

Topic 1 - SMS Getting Started                                   Topic 4 - Managing Data

Topic 2 - Reading in Files                                          Topic 5 - Freeze Fix Boundaries

Topic 3 - Understanding the Management Tree

SMS is a desktop software from Ag Leader that has data collection and analysis capabilities that are used to make management decisions for Ag producers. Basically the data and resulting maps uncovers what your data is telling you about the factors influencing yield and decisions that have an impact to your operation.

SMS is used to collect accurate data throughout the year such as: field boundaries, planting, application and yield history. After collection, the data is read or logged into the SMS program for future analysis. The analysis is then used to analyze the major influencing factors on yield and other decisions that have an impact on your operation.
Students will learn the basics of starting a project, how to read files into SMS; how the management tree works, how to modify map settings and printing maps from farm data.

Instructions

- M2- T1 SMS Software Outline
- View Instructor Video: Introduction to New Project

Activities

- M2- T1 Discussion
- Accessing the SMS Software
- View Instructor Video
- Complete activities in Tutorial Instructions
- Review how to access the Tutorials and videos from SMS

Students are expected to view the Videos and Outlines. First, open the step by step instructions (outlines); review the tutorial videos; then complete the tasks listed in the instructions. Post your completed map in the Moodle course management system (when requested). Not all activities will have an assignment other than to complete the tutorials.