1. Ask the Expert
Improve Yields and Make Money by Saving Inputs with GreenSeeker Products
Daniel Rodriguez
Russ Linhart

2. Trimble GreenSeeker solutions offerings
Applicator (boom) mounted system GreenSeeker Handheld

3. RT200 for FmX System Diagram
CAN-based, integrated system using FIQ or serial rate control

4. Primary Use; N-Management in Wheat/Corn

5. Other uses; Vineyard Production

7. Other uses; Potato Production

8. Aug 12, 2012

9. Aug 19, 2012

10. Aug 26, 2012

11. Sept 16, 2012

12. Other uses; Cabbage Production
Aug 12, 2012

13. GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
AFFORDABLE AND EASY TO USE
Daniel Rodriguez

14. GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
Features
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

15. 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

16. GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
Sensor Tour

17. Using the Sensor Quick measurement
Hold the sensor over the crop canopy
and pull the trigger
The sensor should be held at 24-48”
above the crop canopy
Observe the reading on the display

18. Using the Sensor Averaged measurement
To obtain a reading representing a larger
Area or strip.
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.

19. Application of the Handheld Sensor
- Key use of sensor is to estimate fertilizer application rates.
- Other applications include:
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?

20. Fertilizer Algorithms
Generalized Algorithm
The Generalized algorithm for Nitrogen
Fertilizer Rates was developed by
Oklahoma State University for the
following crops:
Spring wheat
Winter wheat
Dryland corn
Irrigated corn
Barley
Triticale
Sorghum
Canola
Rice

21. Trimble introduces: GreenSeeker Calculator
Trimble Connected Farm phone App now calculates N rates
Download from 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

22. Connected Farm: GreenSeeker Calculator

23. Complete Integrated Solution

25. Website Updates Trimble integrated website
New and updated documentation and print material
Dealer/reseller locator tool updated
GreenSeeker
GreenSeeker Handheld
WeedSeeker
Connected Farm

27. Feedback? Questions? FAQ link