One of the most interesting ag technologies to me is GPS units in tractors, and how they impact profitability and production in grain farming. AgLeader Technology Systems has a very impressive online demonstration of this technology in the link below.
http://www.agleader.com/products.php?Product=seedcommand
Using GPS technology on tractors, farmers are able to record the path or their equipment, detect creek beds & buffer strips, and wet soil areas that can't be planted. That information will tell planters and sprayers when to shut themselves off to prevent over planting and wasting chemicals. This will increse profitability, as well as reduce chemical runoff, which is environmentally responsible. Farmers are also able to use this information year to year to plan ahead for the next harvest.
I also have a picture, but AEDE's Laptop is telling me there is an error on the page trying to load the JPG :) I will keep trying.
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