monsanto’s key contributions to precision agriculture
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Monsanto’s Key Contributions to Precision Agriculture. By Kaitlyn Nelson. Monsanto, the seed company?. Double yields by 2030 Three focus areas: Breeding Biotechnology Agronomics Integrated Farming Systems Precision Planting FieldScripts. Integrated Farming Systems. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Monsanto’s Key Contributions to Precision AgricultureBy Kaitlyn Nelson
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Monsanto, the seed company?+ Double yields by 2030+ Three focus areas:
+ Breeding+ Biotechnology+ Agronomics
+ Integrated Farming Systems+ Precision Planting+ FieldScripts
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Integrated Farming SystemsCombines genetics and equipment technology to maximize yields
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+Integrated Farming Systems
+Step 1: Precision Planting
+ Acquired May 2012
+ Independent subsidiary of Monsanto
+ Integral part of the Integrated Farming Systems
+ Products+ Keeton Seed Firmer+ WaveVision+ 20/20 SeedSense Monitor+ FieldView app for iPad
+20/20 SeedSense Monitor
+ Correct hidden mechanical problems
+ Adjust meters, vacuum pressure, transmissions and speed
+ Improve productivity with accuracy at higher speeds
+ Adjust down force
+FieldView for iPad
+ Real time, row-by-row maps of planter performance
+ Connects straight to 20/20 SeedSense monitor
+ FieldView Plus adds sharing capabilties
+Step 2: FieldScripts
+ First product from IFS platform
+ Creates yield management zone map based on yield history & fertility test
+ Selects best hybrid based on map & a proprietary algorithm
+ Prescribes variable rate seeding based on field & hybrid
+FieldScripts: Yield Data
+ Focusing on plant density – combining row spacing & plant population
+ 40 hybrids at 5 populations from 23,000 ppa to 43,000 ppa & 2 row spacings, 20” & 30” on 60 sites, varying in yield potential
+FieldScripts: Equipment
+ 20/20 SeedSense monitor & planter control system
+ FieldView app
+ Integration with other companies in the future
+FieldScripts: How to Get Them
+ On-farm trials in 2013 in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa & Minnesota
+ Wide release to come in 2014
+ DeKalb dealers provide technical support & act as an advisor to each grower
+The Future for IFS
+ Beginning stages
+ Variable rate NPK based on management zones
+ In-season fertility & disease management
+ Yield monitoring advances
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“Science and the world’s best genetics married to the world’s best planter technology. That’s going to be the key to success.”
-Gregg Sauder Founder of Precision
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Any Questions?
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