Precision Agriculture

Students from the Site Specific Crop Management course visit with ARDC Director Mark Schroeder about Precision Ag Technology use at that facility.

Precision Agriculture (PA) information found throughout this site is designed for crop producers, agricultural consultants, extension educators and other agricultural professionals.

Numerous economic and environmental benefits may be realized by strategically applying PA management principles including:

Enhanced product quality
Increased agricultural profitability and sustainability
Protecting the environment
Optimized use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, water, energy and other crop amendments
Improving the well-being of those who depend upon Nebraska agriculture

SSCM Components:

Satellite-Based Auto-Guidance - Satellite-based auto-guidance systems can provide significant benefits for the crop production industry. Improved equipment make it possible to use satellite-based auto guidance in diverse growing environments.

Yield Monitoring and Mapping - Yield mapping refers to the process of collecting georeferenced data on crop yield and characteristics, such as moisture content, while the crop is being harvested. Various methods, using a range of sensors, have been developed for mapping crop yields.

On-the-Go Vehicle-Based Soil Sensors - Sensors can measure a variety of soil properties. These sensors are used in conjunction with GPS to develop field maps or to control variable rate application equipment in real-time.

Site-Specific Management of Soil pH - A series of freqently asked questions (FAQs) are addressed.

Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture - Soil sampling is an important component of a site-specific management system. Sampling principles and recommendations are discussed.

Site-Specific Nitrogen Management for Irrigated Corn - Recent research in site-specific nitrogen management and recommendations for how irrigated corn producers in Nebraska might implement this technology on their farms

Precision Ag Training Aug. 2 - Learn How to Optimize Your Tech July 21, 2017

Utilizing precision ag technologies effectively can streamline production efficiencies. Attend Nebraska Extension’s Aug. 2 Precision Ag Clinic to view field demonstrations and learn more about how to collect and decipher your data.

Joe Luck and Rachel Stevens in a field — Figure 1. Joe Luck (left) and Rachel Stevens check seed placement of a multi-hybrid planter being tested as part of a collaborative research project being conducted by UNL researchers, industry and growers.

Precision Ag Makes Farming More Sustainable, Profitable February 23, 2017

Farmers have numerous sources of technology and data available to use in their operations, but many producers struggle with what kind and how much technology they need.

Yield monitor map — Learn how to clean up your field data and extact information you can use to make better informed decisions in 2017.

Registration Open for Precision Ag Data Management Workshops December 15, 2016

The 2017 Nebraska Extension Precision Ag Data Management Workshops offer hands-on data analysis instruction on applying variable rate technologies to improve crop production efficiency and on-farm economics.

Nebraska Extension Soils Educator Brian Krienke teaching a workshop segment — Brian Krienke, Nebraska Extension soils extension educator, conducts a training session during the 2016 Precision Ag Data Management Workshop, a hands-on learning opportunity to help farmers extract more value from their ag data.

Precision Ag Data Management Workshops: Extract Value from your Data November 11, 2016

Learn how to extract more information from your precision agriculture data at the 2017 Nebraska Extension Precision Ag Data Management Workshops in January and February. The workshops consist of presentations and hands-on exercises using Ag Leader SMS software, Microsoft Excel, and USDA Management Zone Analyst. It's geared toward producers, crop consultants, retailers, and other agricultural professionals.