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Section Control Technology

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.

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OPEN POSITION: Master of Science Degree at Auburn University in Machinery Automation / Precision Ag (Fall 2013)

The Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University has a research assistantship, at the Master of Science (MS) level, available in the area of machinery automation focused on enhancement of agricultural equipment for site-specific management.  The... more

2013 Summer Internship with Alabama Precision Ag

The Alabama Precision Ag Team is looking for an energetic young student to fill an open 2013 summer internship.  The internship would include supporting research and education activities in the area of precision agriculture.  Responsibilities... more

Regional Extension Agent Position in SW Alabama

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) has just announced an OPEN POSITION Agronomic Crops extension position in southwest Alabama.  The qualified person will provide research-based information and learning opportunities to agricultural row crop producers in... more

OPEN POSITION: Regional Extension Agent of Agronomic Crops – SW Alabama

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) has announced an opening for an Regional Extension Agent (REA) position in Southwest Alabama focused on Agronomic Crops.  The Extension program for a successful candidate will include emphasis in... more

Grower benefits of Automatic Section Control

Automatic section control (ASC) or sometimes termed “auto-swath” continues to be heavily adopted by US growers.  The main benefit the technology has provided has been savings on inputs.  Sprayer and planter manufacturers have almost made... more