A GIS retrieves, stores, and analyzes spatial data and can be used to generate field and prescription maps for application of crop inputs. GIS data and maps are used for management decisions such as management zone creation, variable-rate application, planting decisions, and targeted soil sampling. Delineated management zones in GIS are used to site-specifically manage cropland according to measured field and/or crop variation. Farmers are able to use GIS to produce detailed harvest reports, determine trends from harvest to harvest, and compare production capabilities of different varieties and crop inputs. Agriculture GIS software can also serve as valuable accounting, record keeping, and decision support tools for farmers.
In 2011, Mosiac released a new App called “Nutrient Removal” for both the iOS and Android. This application provides nutrient removal rates for a wide variety of crops and in some cases by crop yield. ... more
RTK technology continues to be a hot item here in the US among those purchasing or upgrading precision ag technologies. However, the options for RTK correction varies widely within and between states. Here in Alabama,... more
The Alabama Precision Ag Team is looking for 1 or 2 energetic young people to fill open 2012 summer internships. The internship would include supporting research and extension efforts in the area of precision agriculture. ... more
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