Ag Geek Speak

12. Making Zones Happen with Dr. Dave Franzen

A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks Season 1 Episode 12

This week Sarah and Jodi dive into the second part of their conversation with NDSU's Dr. Franzen, who shares his experience having watched precision agriculture develop over the course of his career. 

 In this episode, Jodi and Sarah discuss:

  •  How management zones were developed and how they have revolutionized precision ag in North Dakota 
  • Where grid and zone sampling fits in different field situations
  • Active optical sensors and their value for soil fertility management
  • The implementation of precision agriculture faces barriers such as the lack of skilled technicians and the time constraints of farmers