SODCO, INC. GPS PRECISION AGRICULTURE

The purpose of this award is for the grantee to utilize Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to reduce the average inputs of fertilizer, pesticides, and fuel. The grantee will install a series of GPS systems inside three of SODCO's tractors to be used for accurate application of fertilizer, pesticide, and precision mowing. This will reduce overall fuel usage and increase efficiency related to fertilizer and pesticide application. It will also reduce the possibility of nutrient or pesticide leaching from over application in overlapped areas. GPS guidance technology will be used as a way to reduce costs while concurrently reducing the carbon footprint. .