Precision Agriculture and the John Deere GreenStar System Donna Neumeyer

Equipment Advances in farming equipment has been occurring since the end of World War ll Advances in farming equipment has been occurring since the end of World War ll

$$$ Today Americans only spend approximately 10 cents of disposable income on food and the farmer only receives 1 penny of this and the rest goes towards outputs Today Americans only spend approximately 10 cents of disposable income on food and the farmer only receives 1 penny of this and the rest goes towards outputs

Precision Ag Equipment Precision Agriculture equipment has become a standard accessory for farming equipment today. Precision Agriculture equipment has become a standard accessory for farming equipment today.

John Deere - GreenStar John Deere first introduced satellite- based DGPS systems with 1-2 meter accuracy John Deere first introduced satellite- based DGPS systems with 1-2 meter accuracy 2000 – accuracy enhanced to 30 cm – accuracy enhanced to 30 cm accuracy enhanced to 10 cm accuracy enhanced to 10 cm.

GreenStar – GPS Package GreenStar consists of a mobile processor – this is the brains of the GreenStar system. GreenStar consists of a mobile processor – this is the brains of the GreenStar system. A StarFire Position Receiver – Dual- frequency receiver A StarFire Position Receiver – Dual- frequency receiver GreenStar display GreenStar display

GreenStar Parallel Tracking Parallel Tracking uses GPS signals to pinpoint the tractor’s location in the field. Once a path has been designated the visual and audible indicators help keep you parallel to this line at all times. Parallel Tracking uses GPS signals to pinpoint the tractor’s location in the field. Once a path has been designated the visual and audible indicators help keep you parallel to this line at all times. Another feature point-of-reference mode. Mark a point with the GPS and Parallel Tracking will take you back to the point Another feature point-of-reference mode. Mark a point with the GPS and Parallel Tracking will take you back to the point

GreenStar AutoTrac The system uses satellites to steer the tractor in the field. Adjustments are still needed for the in the field obstacles and turns The system uses satellites to steer the tractor in the field. Adjustments are still needed for the in the field obstacles and turns Accurate within 10 cm Accurate within 10 cm Picture of the inside of the cab equipped with AutoTrac

Additional JD Precision Ag. Products Yield Monitors – such as the one that we have seen in class Yield Monitors – such as the one that we have seen in class

Advantages Yield Monitors Yield Monitors Cost-effective way to determine the variation in moisture and yields within a field. AutoTrac AutoTrac Increase yields by better placement of fertilizer or chemicals. Less fuel usage and time in the field Parallel Tracking Improves efficiency – saves time and money by reducing overlap of chemical or fertilizer Parallel Tracking Improves efficiency – saves time and money by reducing overlap of chemical or fertilizer GreenStar GreenStar System can be moved from a tractor to tractor without any special equipment

Disadvantages Cost of equipment Cost of equipment Education Education The average age of farmers today is 54 according to the 1997 census The average age of farmers today is 54 according to the 1997 census Change – this is how I have always done Change – this is how I have always done it. it.

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Conclusion Precision Agriculture is the future of farming. It will help to increase the profits and decrease the expenses of today's farmers. Precision Agriculture is the future of farming. It will help to increase the profits and decrease the expenses of today's farmers.

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