Transcript Overview of Trimble Greenseeker N application system

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Improve Yields and Make Money by Saving Inputs with
GreenSeeker Products
Daniel Rodriguez
Russ Linhart
Trimble GreenSeeker solutions offerings
Applicator (boom) mounted system
GreenSeeker Handheld
RT200 for FmX System Diagram
CAN-based, integrated system using FIQ or serial rate control
Primary Use; N-Management in Wheat/Corn
Other uses; Vineyard Production
Other uses; Potato Production
Aug 12, 2012
Aug 19, 2012
Aug 26, 2012
Sept 16, 2012
Other uses; Cabbage Production
Aug 12, 2012
GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
AFFORDABLE AND EASY TO USE
Daniel Rodriguez
GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
Features
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Lightweight and portable
Active light source optical sensor
Used to measure plant biomass/plant health
Displays NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) reading
Pull the trigger and NDVI measurement appears on LCD display
immediately.
Affordable, easy to use
How are Producers Using GreenSeeker?
Key use continues to be in-season nitrogen management
• Using algorithms developed or custom algorithms
Other uses for 2012
• Variable rate fungicide & desiccant
Primarily Cotton
• Crop condition mapping
Viticulture, raspberries, ginseng, blueberry, coli flour, broccoli
• Application of growth rate regulator and defoliants
Primarily cotton, canola
GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
Sensor Tour
Using the Sensor
Quick measurement
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Hold the sensor over the crop canopy
and pull the trigger
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The sensor should be held at 24-48”
above the crop canopy
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Observe the reading on the display
Using the Sensor
Averaged measurement
To obtain a reading representing a larger
Area or strip.
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Hold the sensor over the crop canopy
and pull the trigger.
Walk with the sensor while keeping the
trigger engaged and maintaining a
consistent height above the target.
The display updates continuously, but accumulates
multiple readings and provides an average when
the trigger is released.
The maximum measurement is 60 sec.
Application of the Handheld Sensor
- Key use of sensor is to estimate fertilizer application rates.
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Sensing and agronomic research
Biomass measurements and plant canopy variations
Nutrient response
Yield Potential
Pest and disease impact
- Strategy
Educate the market about NDVI
• What is it?
• What it can do for users?
• How can it help them make better decisions?
Fertilizer Algorithms
Generalized Algorithm
The Generalized algorithm for Nitrogen
Fertilizer Rates was developed by
Oklahoma State University for the
following crops:
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Spring wheat
Winter wheat
Dryland corn
Irrigated corn
Barley
Triticale
Sorghum
Canola
Rice
Trimble introduces: GreenSeeker Calculator
Trimble Connected Farm phone App now calculates N rates
Download from www.connectedfarm.com, Amazon Mobile, Google Play, etc.
Features
• Compatible with Android or Apple phones
• Automated calculator based on calculator
from OSU website.
• Geo-Reference data
• Visit Connected Farm to view data
• Free
Connected Farm: GreenSeeker Calculator
Complete Integrated Solution
Website Updates
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Trimble integrated website
New and updated documentation and print material
Dealer/reseller locator tool updated
GreenSeeker
www.trimble.com/agriculture/greenseeker.aspx
GreenSeeker Handheld
www.trimble.com/agriculture/gs-handheld.aspx
WeedSeeker
www.trimble.com/agriculture/weedseeker.aspx
Connected Farm
www.connectedfarm.com
Questions?
Feedback?
FAQ link
http://greenseeker.com/greenseeker_faqs.html