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Planting
Quick Start Guides
- Creating Custom Hybrids in Precision Planting 20/20 by The Ohio State University
- Precision Planting 20/20 SeedSense® Display: Connecting GPS from a Trimble® FMX® Display to the 20/20
- Conversion Formulas for Seed Meter Parameters
- Seeds per Second - 30-in Corn Row Spacing
- Seeds per Second - 20-in Corn Row Spacing
- Seed Meter RPM - 30-in Corn Row Spacing
- Seed Meter RPM - 20-in Corn Row Spacing
Relevant Publications
- Planter Downforce Technology for Uniform Seeding Depth
- Considerations for Site-specific Implementation of Active Downforce and Seeding Depth Technologies
- Soy-Protein: An Environment-Friendly Seed Lubricant for Pneumatic Row Crop Planters
- Automatic Section Control Technology for Row Crop Planters (AL Cooperative Ext. System)
Presentations
- Precision Seeding Technology
- Yield Impacts of Large Central Fill Planters and Tractors on Pinch Rows
- Evaluation of Data Layers to Optimize Corn and Soybean Placement Within the Soil Landscape
- Operational Challenges and Yield Implications of Increasing Corn Planting Speeds
- Precision Seeding Technology
- Planter Technology Information
- Planter Downforce Information
- Getting It Right at Planting
- Gambling with Planting Decisions
- Improving Fertilizer Efficiency with the Planter Pass
- Pre-season Crop Protection Decisions
- Sprayer Technology to Improve Field Performance
Articles and Links
- Planter Pre-Season Notes (Ohio Country Journal)
- Agronomic Crops Network
- Crops Observation and Recommendation Network
Application Technology
Relevant Publications
- Technology for Monitoring Nutrient Applications
- Nitrogen Placement Considerations for Maize Production in the Eastern Corn Belt
- Generating High-Definition As-Applied Maps for Pneumatic Fertilizer Application Equipment
- Spinner-Disc Spreader Set Up and Calibration (Field Execution Manual—Part 1)
- Correcting Irregular Spread Patterns (Field Execution Manual—Part 2)
- Proper Spinner-Disc Spreader Operation, Terms and Definitions (Field Execution Manual—Part 3)
- Opportunities for Sub-surface Nutrient Placement in Ohio
- Using Soil Electrical Conductivity (Ec) To Delineate Field Variation
- Physical Properties of Granular Fertilizers and Impact on Spreading
- Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Technology for Liquid Application (K-State Research & Extension, Co-Authored by John Fulton)
- Selecting the Best Nozzle for the Job
- Understanding Controller Setup for Accurate Liquid Application (K-State Research & Extension)
- Soil Sampling to Develop Nutrient Recommendations
- Sensor Based Variable Rate Application for Cotton (Oklahoma State University, Co-Authored by John Fulton)
Articles and Links
Harvest
Quick Start Guides
AGCO
- AGCO Fendt Ideal Combine - Yield Monitor Calibration
- AGCO Field Star Yield Monitor Calibration Quick Guide
Ag Leader
John Deere
- John Deere GreenStar Yield Monitor Calibration Quick Guide - High and Low Flow Calibration
- John Deere GreenStar Yield Monitor Calibration Quick Guide - Single Point Calibration
- John Deere GreenStar S-Series Yield Monitor Calibration Quick Guide
Precision Planting
- Precision Planting Operators Guide for Harvest
- YieldSense Operator's Manual
- YieldSense: How to Perform a “True Up” From the Cab
Trimble
Relevant Publications
- Limitations of Yield Monitor Data to Support Field-scale Research
- Tips for Calibrating Grain Yield Monitors - Maximizing Value Of Your Yield Data
- Yield Mapping Hardware Components for Grains and Cotton Using On-the-Go Monitoring Systems (University of Florida)
- Modeling of Grain Harvest Logistics for Modern In-Field Equipment Complements
- Improving Yield Map Quality by Reducing Errors through Yield Data File Post-Processing (Univ. NE Extension)
- Post-Harvest Guidelines for Yield Monitors
- Best Management Practices for Collecting Accurate Yield Data and Avoiding Errors During Harvest (Univ. NE Extension)
- Corn and Soybean Harvesting Losses
Articles and Links
Apps for Agriculture
Publications
Our Apps
- SpreadCal - Coming Soon!
- PLOTS One-Pager
- PLOTS Research Poster
Ag Data
Publications
- Developing a Farm Digital Strategy 1 - Introduction
- Developing a Farm Digital Strategy 2 – Precision Technology and Data Generation
- Developing a Farm Digital Strategy 3 – Data Management Considerations
- Data Fundamentals
- Data Utilization
- Data Ownership Confusion
- Free, Online Data and Tools for the Agricultural Community
- Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture: Best Management Practices for Addressing Challenges with Imagery Quality
- Optimizing Field Traffic Patterns to Improve Machine Efficiency: Path Planning Using Guidance Lines
- Does Your Co-Op Own Your Farm Data article by attorney Tood Janzen
- Data Management at the Farm Level (AL Cooperative Ext. System)
Presentations
- Potential Power of Data Management
- Using Precision Ag on Small and Medium Crop Farms Without Breaking the Bank
- Advancement of Prescriptive Ag and Big Data
Articles and Links
compaction
Publications
- Soil Compaction (Pioneer Agronomy Sciences)
- Soil compaction: Causes, concerns, and cures (University of Wisconsin Extension)
- The Biology of Soil Compaction (The Ohio State University Extension)
- Identifying and Managing Soil Compaction in Field Crop Production (University of Wisconsin Extension)
- Soil Compaction and What You Can Do About It (Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)
- Soil Compaction in Agricultural Production (Pioneer)
- Effects of Soil Compaction (Penn State Extension)
- Soil Compaction (University of Minneota Extension)
- Avoiding Soil Compaction (Penn State Extension)
- Appreciate Dry Soil Conditions to Avoid Compaction and Correct Its Effects (Penn State Extension)
- Soil Compaction Dangers (Penn State Extension)
- Improving Tractor Performance and Fuel Efficiency (Michigan State University)
- Sponsored: Is TrackTill a Viable Way to Combat Pinch Row Compaction? (Beck's Hybrids)
- How to Minimize Soil Compaction During Harvest (Nebraska Extension in Burt County)
- eFields Soybean Pinch Row Study (Ohio State University Digital Ag)
- eFields Corn Pinch Row Study (Ohio State University Digital Ag)
- How to Minimize Soil Compaction During Harvest (Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)
- Avoiding Compaction (Ohio State University Extension)
- Preventing Sidewall Compaction (Penn State Extension)
- Agricultural Soil Compaction: Causes and Management (Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development)
- Soil Compaction Management at Harvest Time (Ohio State University Extension)
- Agronomy Management: How to manage each of the three main types of compaction in your fields (Grainews: Ross McKenzie)
- Soil compaction and ruts: What can you do? (University of Minnesota Extension)
Presentations
- 2020 Precision University Introduction - Ohio State University Staff
- Conquering the Complexity of Compaction! Learning from Ontario, Canada - Ian McDonald, OMFRA
- Dealing with Soil Compaction Considering Equipment of Today - Mark Hanna, Iowa State University
- Agronomic and Environmental Impacts of Soil Compaction - Dr. Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University
- Contact Pressures and Equipment Setups - Dr. Scott Shearer, Ohio State University (coming soon)
- How to Properly Use Hand Soil Penetrometers - Ohio State University Extension
Remote Sensing
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