Agricultural Systems Management : Optimizing Efficiency and Performance

Robert M. Peart and W. David Shoup

ISBN 10: 0824747836 / ISBN 13: 9780824747831

Published by CRC Press, 2013

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Contents: Preface. 1. Agricultural systems: a managerial overview/W. David Shoup. 2. Reliability of agricultural systems/W. David Shoup. 3. Data management and spreadsheet fundamentals/Robet M. Peart. 4. Fixed and variable costs of machinery and facilities/Richard C. Fluck and Robert M. Peart. 5. Machinery selection and management program for maize soybean/John C. Siemens and Robert M. Peart. 6. Simulation of crop growth and field operations: crop plan/Robert M. Peart and Robert Smith. 7. Crop simulation/Robert M. Peart. 8. Optimizing the use of resources: linear programming/Robert M. Peart and Fred Royce. 9. Queuing theory and waiting line applications/Robert M. Peart. 10. Project scheduling/Robert M. Peart. 11. Artificial intelligence and decision support systems/Robert M. Peart. 12. Precision technologies for precision management/W.David Shoup, Wonsuk Daniel Lee and Tony Harrison. Index. Offering practical and informative exercises in every chapter, this text/reference presents valuable computer strategies for solutions to challenges commonly faced in agricultural production, processing, and management-utilizing readily available computer programs spreadsheets, and internet tools to provide clear explanations and obtain optimal result in field and livestock operations machinery selection and planning and forecasting of crops and yield. Seller Inventory # 110692

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Title: Agricultural Systems Management : Optimizing...

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Running a productive agriculture system has always been about having the right tools and the know-how to pursue optimization and efficiency. In the 21st century, the case can be made that the agriculturist's most important tool is not the cultivator, but the computer. While you still need to know how to adapt to the day-to-day challenges of land and climate, just as importantly, you need to know how to make reliable projections based on the manipulation of virtual variables.

Practice what you learn with real life examples and practical problem solving exercises

Agricultural Systems Management: Optimizing Efficiency and Performance teaches you how to create strategies using readily available off-the-shelf software, spreadsheets, and Internet material to meet the challenges commonly faced in agricultural production, processing, and management. The text provides the step-by-step direction necessary to allow you to obtain optimal results in field and livestock operations, machinery selection, and the planning/forecasting of crops and yield.