Ron Steenhoek
Background Farming background Graduated from Pella High School ‘05 Leighton, IA Graduated from Pella High School ‘05 Iowa State University Major in Ag Systems Technology Begin Using Precision Equipment INSIGHT Display with Combine Yield Monitoring EZ- Guide 500 and EZ- Steer
Internship Experience Ag Leader Technology: Technical Support Intern Archer Daniels Midland: Grain Terminal Operations Management Intern Case New Holland: New Holland Harvest Support Intern
Precision Ag Overview Small farmers adopting technology Guidance Reduce overlap Increase efficiency Larger farmers using more technology Swath Control Variable rate application on the go
Increased Accuracy More RTN/ CORS access Cheaper than RTK Widespread Signal Rolling hills works with cell coverage Accuracy of mobile base station RTK…
Senior Design Testing GPS Equipment with Iowa RTN Topcon’s newest receiver AGI-3 Iowa RTN vs. Mobile Base static testing Cellular network coverage Multiple locations in Iowa Assisted steering vs. Integrated Steering Accuracy of 2cm Provide useful data for farmers
Increased Accuracy Precise Control Section Control Planter Clutches Save money with odd shaped fields Work on new or old planters Liquid Shutoffs Save chemicals Anhydrous application control
The Future for Myself Graduation in May 2010 Looking to work with an agriculture machinery manufacturer Field Testing or Product Testing Area service or support manager Farm in the future