The precision-farming guide for agriculturists
By: [Daniel R. Ess, Mark T. Morgan]
Contributors: Morgan, Mark T. (Mark Thomas), 1963-
Edition: Third edition.
Series: Agricultural primer series; Agricultural primer series
Publisher: Deere & Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Moline, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9780866913584
Subjects: Precision farming; Agriculture
Description: Written for current and aspiring farmers wishing to take advantage of the latest technologies for managing crop production, including yield monitoring systems, remote sensing and geographic information systems. System development and integration, economic considerations and environmental considerations are explored as is the applicability of site-specific farming to individual farmers' needs.
Notes: "An agricultural primer."

"FP403NC"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-159) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to precision farming; title: Satellite-based positioning systems; title: Yield monitoring and mapping; title: Soil sampling and analysis; title: Remote sensing; title: Computers and geographic information systems; title: Variable-rate technologies; title: Precision farming: issues to consider; title: Appendix; title: Glossary; title: Index.