TYLER KNUDSEN 2010/2011 Ag Leader Technology Scholarship

Background Anamosa, Ia Graduated in 2006 Iowa State University Major in Agricultural Systems Technology M & M Dairy 150 head milking operation 2000 acres of corn and soybeans

Internships Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., May Dec Month Maize Breeding Intern Managed crews during thinning, pollinating, and note taking seasons. Assisted with preparation, planting, maintenance, and pollination of plots. Maintained and operated equipment, including a research combine through harvest.

Internships Cont. Ag Leader Technology, May 2009 – Present Part-time 7 Month Technical Support Intern Provide technical support for yield monitoring, planter systems, guidance, and application systems. Assist customers with analyzing data in SMS mapping software. Instructed customers and dealers with the use of Ag Leader products during training sessions. Provide customers with the proper steps for installation, setup, and calibration of products.

Internships Cont. New Century FS, May 2010 – Aug Growmark Precision Farming Intern Provided customers with advice and knowledge of different precision farming equipment options. Took part in the sales of new precision farming equipment and organization of customer’s data. Assisted with service and support of previous equipment sales.

Precision Ag Improve your profitability Improve your profitability Increased Efficiency Increase production Increase land value Reduce your risk Reduce your risk Correct fertilizer placement Control all crop inputs Make you more competitive Make you more competitive Increased efficiency Control production costs Impresses land lords Make your life easier Make your life easier Auto steer & Automatic section control Better record keeping

Power of Data 2009 Yield Left Side (Refuge) –DKC Avg. yield 230 bu/a Right Side (VT3) –DKC Avg. yield 285 bu/a Same base genetics 2010 Sale? = SMART STAX

End Rows with planter clutchesEnd Rows without planter Clutches

Steering Systems Become a huge aspect of Precision Agriculture Not only are larger operations using them, but smaller farmers are adopting the technology. Corn feelers Truesight, Reichhardt, RowSense

Career Plans Graduate in May 2011 New Century FS Precision Ag Specialist