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What Is Soil Electrical Conductivity?
soil electrical conductivity

Learn what soil conductivity is and why measurements of soil conductivity can be beneficial in precision agricultural systems. (PDF format only)

Using Goggle Maps to store basic geographical information
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This article describes how to use Google Maps to store simple geographic information.
Geospatial Newsletter
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Newsletter created by Al Ogeron about geospatial activities in the LSU AgCenter.

The Value of a Yield Map
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This article, written by Ralph Fraizer, outlines the importance of the information collected by a yield monitor and how a farmer can use it to refine his production strategy.
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Verification Strips
An example of check strips on corn.
Article written by Dennis Burns explaining the benefits of using verification strips as a tool for learning precision agriculture techniques
An overview of the use of GPS receivers in agriculture
Basic information about Global Positioning System receivers and their potential use in agriculture