Ask the Expert 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 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 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

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.

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?

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

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 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

Feedback? Questions? FAQ link http://greenseeker.com/greenseeker_faqs.html