Android Apps for Ag

John NowatzkiExtension Ag Machine Systems Specialist

Apps for Agriculture

What is an App?Terms and DefinitionsApps for AgricultureShare Your AppsWhat Else is Needed

What is an App?

• App is an abbreviation for application.• App is a software application designed for use on

cell phones• Generally require a data plan

Strange Terms

• Android - Open Handset Alliance (Google), 2005. Android OS

• Blackberry - Canadian Research In Motion (RIM), 1999. Proprietary OS.

• iPhone – Apple, 2007. Apple OS

• Windows Phone – Microsoft, 2011. Mobile OS

Some Apps for Agriculture

• Level

• Target Date:

Some Apps for Agriculture• Machinery Sizing:

• Tank Mix Calculator:

Some Apps for Agriculture

• Real Calc

• GPS Measure:

Some Apps for Agriculture

• Farm Futures:

• Noxious Weeds of SD

Some Apps for Agriculture

• IPM Guide:

• NRCS Soil Survey:

Some Apps for Agriculture

• Growing Degree Days:

• Endomondo:

Share Your Apps

• Your Favorite Apps

• Suggestions for Other Apps to be Developed

Extension Electronic Technologies Pilot Program

• Increased decision making and farm management through use of electronic technologies by ND farmers.

• Increased sharing of electronic technology applications among ND farmers.

• Increased use of digital monitoring devices in agricultural production.

Questions - Comments

Office 701-231-8213 Cell 701-261-9842

John.Nowatzki@ndsu.edu

http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/agmachinery