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Cody Volkmann

Cody Volkmann. Ag Leader Scholarship February 17, 2011. Agenda. Background Internship Experiences RTK Guidance Future Plans. Background. Grew up on a small farm Battle Creek, IA 250 acres of corn and soybeans Raised hogs and cattle Iowa State University Ag. Systems Technology

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Cody Volkmann

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  1. Cody Volkmann Ag Leader Scholarship February 17, 2011

  2. Agenda • Background • Internship Experiences • RTK Guidance • Future Plans

  3. Background • Grew up on a small farm • Battle Creek, IA • 250 acres of corn and soybeans • Raised hogs and cattle • Iowa State University • Ag. Systems Technology • Industrial Technology

  4. Internship Experience • Hultgren Implement • John Deere Dealership • Ida Grove and Storm Lake, IA • Participated for two summers • Sales • AMS Consultant

  5. Sales • Configure equipment • Place orders • Assist customers

  6. AMS Consultant • Created farm management portfolios • Produced spreadsheet calculators • Worked with customers to determine their needs • Conducted in-field research for Deere & Company

  7. Example Spreadsheet

  8. RTK Guidance • Sub-inch accuracy • Repeatable • No GPS drift • Better placement of inputs • Cellular RTK • No line of sight

  9. Future Plans • Graduate in May 2011 • In the process of obtaining a full-time career • Environmental Health & Safety in the Ag Industry • Precision Ag is important for Environmental Quality • Eventually return to the family farm

  10. Conclusion • Thank You! • Questions?

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