AGBS 103 - Intro to Precision Ag for Farm Management

Credits: 5
Introduction to precision agriculture application on the farm using industry specific software. Entering records, creating databases and developing field maps will be included as well as gathering and inputting yield and soils data.
Course Outcomes:

Define precision agriculture.
Integrate GIS (Geographic Information System) technology with field equipment.
Acquire and input agricultural data in to software applications.
Examine precision agriculture software usage.
Design farm/ranch management strategies using collected historical data.

Course Topics:

Restoring a Backup Project
Setting up Farms and Fields
Entering a Field Record - Planting
Entering a Field Record - Spraying
Entering a Field Record - Harvesting and Enterprising
Purchasing Supplies with Accounting
Purchasing Equipment with Accounting
Drawing a Field Boundary Using Aerial Imagery
Creating a Soil Sample Map
Importing Yield Data
Importing Soil Type Maps
Importing Soil Lab Data
Creating a Basic Prescription Map
Creating a Prescription Map, Using a Formula
Entering a Harvested Crop Sales Contract

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: AGRI 103.
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0201
Default Section Size/Cap: 24
Quarter(s) offered:

Spring