Equipment and Structures » Farm
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MF3002
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Connect GPS Equipment through the Serial Port
Most precision farming equipment comes with its own global positioning system (GPS), but some equipment requires the operator to make connections with other units, typically through a nine-pin RS-232 serial port. 2 p.
$0.30
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MF3003
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Select the Right GPS Hertz Rating
Several factors, including the hertz rate of the global positioning system (GPS), affect response time. That determines how fast equipment responds and how far that piece of equipment travels before a change occurs. 2 p.
$0.30
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MF2942
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Choose a GPS Guidance System Based on Farm Needs
Precision farming activities are based on global positioning system (GPS) coordinates. The three main types of guidance systems are: Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), also known as satellite based augmentation system (SBAS); OmniSTAR; and real-time kinematic (RTK) systems. 4 p.
$0.50
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MF2941
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Machinery Safety on the Farm
Timely maintenance, responsible use, and comprehensive safety awareness training are ways farmers can protect themselves and others from injury or death when working with and around agricultural machinery. 4-page, b/w.
$0.55
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MF2656
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Livestock Safety
Approach livestock slowly from an angle, not directly from behind. Cattle, sheep, horses, and swine can be easily frightened by shadows or surface changes. Moving or flapping objects can disrupt handling. Loud noises can cause distress. 4-page, b/w.
$0.50
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