Automatic section control technology has been readily adopted by producers over the past couple years. Current systems are available that control sections, nozzles, and rows on sprayers and implements. Simply, the technology turns application equipment OFF in areas that have been previously covered or ON and OFF
at headland turns, point rows, terraces, and/or waterways. Many farmers have implemented the
technology for use on sprayers and planters with popularity growing for other application equipment.
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