Title: Mod 1 - Topic 3 Precision Agriculture tools and Current Trends
Course: MASTER-AGRI-2295-HB-Erichsen

Precision agriculture tools are used to monitor crop yields, apply inputs at a variable rather than constant rate, and to guide equipment. Other tools are used to determine soil electrical conductivity, manage soil on a site-specific basis, and to monitor crop growth and health from satellite or aerial images. All of these tools utilize GIS to acquire, process, analyze, and transform the data collected into information that farmers can use to better manage production and improve profitability.

Precision Ag software allows a farmer to: view precision farm data from planting to harvest; create prescriptions based on yield history; map soil results; creates maps and reports that help make better farm management decisions along with tracking expenses and income throughout the growing year.

In this unit, students will learn about the two main software programs SST and SMS used in the field along with researching and comparing other software programs available.

Reading and Resources

- M1 - T3 - Software Tools and Trends Outline

Assignments

Complete:

- Readings
- M1-T3 Discussion - Ag Tech software
- M1-T3 Assignment 1 Software Worksheet

Please complete the activities below.  If you have any questions, please message me.  Also, make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above.  Thank You!