Precision Ag 

PaddockTrac

Learn to use PaddockTrac, developed by the experts at the University of Missouri Extension, PaddockTrac is a cutting-edge system that simplifies pasture management. It utilizes an ATV-mounted sonar sensor to measure forage biomass, which then syncs with the MU Grazing Wedge software to provide you with actionable insights. 

  • Self-paced

    Course Type

  • 20 minutes

    Course duration
    What you are going to learn

    A few more words about this course

    By implementing PaddockTrac, you can significantly enhance your farm's efficiency and sustainability. This innovative tool helps increase profitability by optimizing your grazing strategies, which in turn can reduce feed costs and improve animal performance. It also saves valuable time by cutting down on the manual labor of pasture measurement. Furthermore, PaddockTrac promotes sustainable practices by enhancing your land management for long-term pasture health and productivity. Ultimately, this allows you to gain confidence by making crucial management decisions backed by reliable data rather than intuition.

    You will learn:

    • Set Up Your PaddockTrac System
    • Using the Grazing Wedge
    • Map Your Pastures
    • Collect and Interpret Data
    • Drying Forage Samples
    • Develop a Data-Driven Grazing Plan

    Ashley Hughes

    DGA Product Services Manager
    ashley@dga-national.org

    About

    Ashley grew up in a small town in central Illinois. She completed 2 summer internships on dairies while attending the University of Missouri and developed a passion for the dairy industry. In 2013, she graduated with an animal science degree and moved to southwest Missouri where she spent 10 years working with a group of grazing dairies, starting at the bottom as a farm assistant and working up to a farm supervisor over the years. She spent time as a mentor on those farms before joining DGA full time.
    In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her beef cows and navigating the challenges of being a Cubs fan in Missouri.