1. Ron Steenhoek

2. 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

3. Internship Experience
Ag Leader Technology:
Technical Support Intern
Archer Daniels Midland:
Grain Terminal Operations Management Intern
Case New Holland:
New Holland Harvest Support Intern

5. 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

6. Increased Accuracy More RTN/ CORS access Cheaper than RTK
Widespread Signal
Rolling hills works with cell coverage
Accuracy of mobile base station RTK…

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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