The Precision Farming Guide for Agriculturists (Primer (John Deere)) (Paperback)

~ Dan Ess (Author), Mark Morgan (Author), Ralph Reynolds (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: John Deere Publishing (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866912452
• ISBN-13: 978-0866912457
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,340,153 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview of the engineering behind precision farming, April 12, 2000

By A Customer

For anyone with an interest in precision farming but has only gained knowledge through magazine articles or talks on the subject, understanding this text can give a good foundation and insight for future learning on the subject. From the text, one can learn about the satellite system used in global positioning, remote sensing techniques, monitors aboard combines, sprayers and planters and computer communications in a modern farm production system. Finest attention to detail and sound decisions for maximum profitability is what precision farming is ultimately about. With an understanding and ability to apply the knowledge, opportunity awaits. This book is a starting point. I also believe that this book would work well as a supplemental text for a college or vocational agriculture course geared toward the subject.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great basic intro, but lack modern and technical info, June 9, 2000

By	Cody Dicken (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This book provides an excellent background for new precision farming students/users. It is centered around building knowledge about how precision farming works, and how it can be applied. THIS BOOK IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE THAT ALREADY HAVE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND IN PRECISION FARMING. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEEK A MORE ADVANCED, TECHNICAL REFERENCE.