If you have a computer or plan to get one, what information can you obtain with your computer that will be useful for your farm operation?
This publication will help you answer such questions. It will help you evaluate and select a new system, or get more out of the one you already have.
The key components of computer systems you may want to know about are:
- Hardware—the physical equipment itself.
- Software—the computer programs on tape or disk, and
- Online sources of information—such as current market and weather information and technical reports.
This publication offers guidelines to help farmers select hardware, software, and online information. (See the [glossary] at the end of this publication for definitions of specialized computer terms.)
[What a Computer Can Do for You]
You can use a microcomputer to help you—
Determine the most economical feed ration for dairy cows and other farm animals.
Schedule irrigation,