1. Precision Agriculture
Farming Enterprises
Farming/Ranching Operation located in East Central Oklahoma
acres: corn Average Yield: 190 bu/ac (247 highest)
acres: wheat Average Yield: 65 bu/ac (97 highest)
acres: soybeans Average Yield: 35 bu/ac (70 highest)
1500 acres: grass (hay)
4000 acres: pasture
Rotation is wheat, double-cropped soybeans, followed by corn.
Modern equipment, but use of precision agriculture is limited.
Ranching Operation: 850 head of cattle
Using all that you know thus far, what are your recommendations for adopting/implementing precision agriculture for this farm?

2. Class Inputs for implementation of Precision Agriculture Practices
Soil Sampling
N-rich Strip
Yield monitors
Changes in crop rotation
Variable rate planting
Guidance Systems
Other considerations for implementation of Precision Agriculture Practices
No-till
Variable rate application of pesticides/fertilizers
THE BOTTOM LINE FOR ADOPTION/IMPLEMENTATION
Return on investment must be greater than previous methodology or farming practices
Input costs must be reduced