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Looking for information on a specific topic in Precision Agriculture? Extension faculty and staff in the three primary departments of Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering present their experience in several areas in the publications, presentations, and newsletters linked here. Also, they've developed some useful web-based calculators, spreadsheets, and unit conversions to aid you decision making process. |
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The Global Positioning System, or GPS, is a cornerstone of Precision Agriculture. But, have you ever wondered how it really works? In a new Extension publication, a group of UK researchers explain the principles behind a satellite based positioning system, how the data is differentially corrected, and the classification of GPS receivers.
Our colleagues at the USDA-NRCS now provide on-line soil survey data that is viewable in a web environment. This tool is a giant leap forward for Precision Ag practitioners, as it provides all the information available for the soils in an "area of interest (AOI)" that you specify. In addition to the soils data, it also calculates the acreage and percent of a field that each soil type represents.
Low-Cost GPS Comparison Sheet - 2005
Low-cost GPS units are an inexpensive way to start being more "Site-Specific." From sampling, scouting, yield mapping and more, low-cost GPS units can get you started for as little as $100 or less. UK Researchers have summarized the main specifications for 46 common low-cost GPS receivers in a sort-able spreadsheet. These specifications have been taken directly from specifications published on their website or their cooperating vendor's site. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the GPS unit is also listed. The download is also available as a pdf file either the full comparison sheet with comments or separately as the sheet and comments pages.
(If you have problems, right-click on the link and choose "Save Target As" to download and save it. If prompted for a password, click cancel.)
So the weather man says its going to rain later, but you've got to spray... today! You need a more precise weather forecast. Get a detailed summary of agricultural weather conditions in 3 hour increments over the next 3 days for your county. Simply browse to the University of Kentucky Agricultural Weather Center, pick your county from the pick list on the left hand side, and view the Precision Ag Weather Forecast for your county.
2003 Precision Agriculture Research Report A detailed progress report on current research projects at the University of Kentucky. (downloadable zip file)
Precision Agriculture at the University of Kentucky A general brochure about the research and outreach activities regarding precision agriculture in Kentucky.
The University of Kentucky's Precision Agriculture Research Committee: This is a multi-disciplinary committee made up of 3 faculty members from the Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Departments. A more comprehensive listing of the 30 researchers and contributors at UK that are working on projects related to Precision Agriculture can be found here.
Precision Agriculture in Kentucky: Research Projects and Findings: The latest research summary (July 2002) covering the projects that have been done, their findings, and how those results are shaping on-going and future work.
Extension personnel also work with the Kentucky Precision Agriculture Network (KPAN), a producer group who share their knowledge and experience with others. For more information on KPAN, please visit their site at: http://www.bae.uky.edu/precag/KPAN.htm
