AGRI 103 Ag Mechanization
Larger farms, fewer farm operations and increased production goals have been possible by the implementation of new technology. Electronic sensors, remote observation and sophisticated control mechanisms have allowed increased data collection, greater capacity per operator, more efficient monitoring of varying operations and greater analysis opportunities. Discussion will revolve around power (tractors, generators, and electric motors), planters (precision placement, drill type and row spacing), harvesting equipment(cereal grain, oil seed, forage), storage structures for livestock, grain and equipment (plans, loads, construction materials and layout and design), field maintenance with fertilizer spreaders, sprayers and irrigation equipment (including calibration calculations), soil and water conservation operations including tillage equipment and soil drainage, surveying and drone scouting and mapping. Students will be exposed to information on practical applications of electricity, hydraulics, transmissions, plumbing, construction, and welding principles. 2 lecture, 2 lab hours