AGRI 2204 Introduction to Precision Agriculture

Description

Introduction to Precision Agriculture is intended to serve as an introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographical Information Systems) with an emphasis on agricultural use. Topics include precision farming, positioning systems, yield monitoring, and variable rate technology.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Global Positioning System

2. Yield Monitoring and Mapping

3. Variable Rate Application

4. Soil Sampling

5. Remote Sensing

6. Sprayer Components

7. Planter Components

8. Auto Steer Components

9. Geographic Information System

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the segments and components of the Global Positioning System

2. Explain how the Global Positioning System operates

3. Describe differential technology

4. Identify the components of a yield monitoring system

5. Create a boundary and grid a field

6. Collect soil samples on a grid

7. Explain Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

8. Compare NDVI maps

9. Identify variable rate sprayer components

10. Identify variable rate planter components

11. Install and calibrate an auto-steer system

12. Operate precision displays

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None