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10.5 Tiny Bytes Episode 2: Why is GPS so important to agriculture?

June 05, 2024 A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks Season 1 Episode 12
10.5 Tiny Bytes Episode 2: Why is GPS so important to agriculture?
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10.5 Tiny Bytes Episode 2: Why is GPS so important to agriculture?
Jun 05, 2024 Season 1 Episode 12
A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks

On May 10th, 2024, solar storms impacted the GPS signal in our tractors.  This event happened during planting season and when planting conditions were relatively good.  Planters and other farming equipment actually stopped field operations on that day.  This brings up the question: Why is GPS in agriculture so important? Jodi and Sarah tackle the question on this second episode of Tiny Bytes!

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On May 10th, 2024, solar storms impacted the GPS signal in our tractors.  This event happened during planting season and when planting conditions were relatively good.  Planters and other farming equipment actually stopped field operations on that day.  This brings up the question: Why is GPS in agriculture so important? Jodi and Sarah tackle the question on this second episode of Tiny Bytes!