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