Success StoryExtension Ag Council Leadership – GPS Tractor Guidance



Extension Ag Council Leadership – GPS Tractor Guidance

Author: Susan Fox

Planning Unit: Lyon County CES

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Plan of Work: Developing Leadership Skills In Youth and Adults

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Forage specialist, Dr. Chris Teutsch, included video demonstrating the benefits of a GPS tractor guidance system in saving costs of fertilizer and spray applications. In trials at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center applicators overlapped their applications by as much as 30%. The technology also aids in seeing field skips so that all areas are seeded or sprayed as needed. Local farmers heard the presentation and were impressed.


To allow small farmers access to the technology, the Lyon County Ag Advancement Council researched options and has voted to purchase a battery and Bluetooth system that includes a light bar that is mounted on the hood of the tractor. In collaboration with the local Conservation District, the NRCS technician will assist farmers with set-up for use with the rental no-till drills. They are excited and we are looking forward to reporting acres covered and savings in the near future!






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