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Tyler Knudsen. 2010/2011 Ag Leader Technology Scholarship. Background. Anamosa, Ia Graduated in 2006 Iowa State University Major in Agricultural Systems Technology M & M Dairy 150 head milking operation 2000 acres of corn and soybeans. Internships.
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Tyler Knudsen 2010/2011 Ag Leader Technology Scholarship
Background • Anamosa, Ia • Graduated in 2006 • Iowa State University • Major in Agricultural Systems Technology • M & M Dairy • 150 head milking operation • 2000 acres of corn and soybeans
Internships • Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., May 2008 - Dec. 2008 • 7 Month Maize Breeding Intern • Managed crews during thinning, pollinating, and note taking seasons. • Assisted with preparation, planting, maintenance, and pollination of plots. • Maintained and operated equipment, including a research combine through harvest.
Internships Cont. • Ag Leader Technology, May 2009 – Present Part-time • 7 Month Technical Support Intern • Provide technical support for yield monitoring, planter systems, guidance, and application systems. • Assist customers with analyzing data in SMS mapping software. • Instructed customers and dealers with the use of Ag Leader products during training sessions. • Provide customers with the proper steps for installation, setup, and calibration of products.
Internships Cont. • New Century FS, May 2010 – Aug. 2010 • Growmark Precision Farming Intern • Provided customers with advice and knowledge of different precision farming equipment options. • Took part in the sales of new precision farming equipment and organization of customer’s data. • Assisted with service and support of previous equipment sales.
Precision Ag • Improve your profitability • Increased Efficiency • Increase production • Increase land value • Reduce your risk • Correct fertilizer placement • Control all crop inputs • Make you more competitive • Increased efficiency • Control production costs • Impresses land lords • Make your life easier • Auto steer & Automatic section control • Better record keeping
Power of Data • 2009 Yield • Left Side (Refuge) • DKC 61-72 Avg. yield 230 bu/a • Right Side (VT3) • DKC 61-69 Avg. yield 285 bu/a • Same base genetics • 2010 Sale? = SMART STAX
End Rows with planter clutches End Rows without planter Clutches
Steering Systems • Become a huge aspect of Precision Agriculture • Not only are larger operations using them, but smaller farmers are adopting the technology. • Corn feelers • Truesight, Reichhardt, RowSense
Career Plans • Graduate in May 2011 • New Century FS Precision Ag Specialist