Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide farmers with the capabilities to manage field variability on a site-specific basis. GPS is a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting 12,660 miles above the Earth that is used for determining latitude and longitude (position). When installed on agriculture equipment, a GPS receiver provides position information for soil sampling, crop scouting, applying inputs, planting, harvesting and other applications. A GPS receiver allows farmers to continually return to the same location in a field.
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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