How to Transform Your Field Management with TurnPath from Ag Leader
In precision agriculture, field management is key to getting the most out of your farm.
TurnPath from Ag Leader is a cutting-edge technology that automates end-of-turn maneuvers, changing how farmers navigate their fields.
Designed to work seamlessly with InCommand displays and compatible with the SteerCommand Z2 and SteadySteer systems, TurnPath takes the hassle out of turns for complete precision and consistency during spraying and planting.
Whether you’re dealing with tricky field layouts or unforeseen obstacles, TurnPath gives you smooth, consistent turns, reduces downtime, and makes your operations more efficient.
This guide will explore how TurnPath from Ag Leader is an innovative solution that can help you get the most out of your farming. We'll discuss TurnPath's menu, sequencing options, automated features, and more.
Controlling the TurnPath menu
The TurnPath menu is straightforward and user-friendly, making it easy to manage your field
turns right from the InCommand display.
With these simple controls, the TurnPath menu helps you stay efficient and adaptable in the field. They include:
Individualized turns
Set up turns for specific passes with ease. Whether you need to turn every second pass or adjust to different intervals, you can customize right and left turns to suit any field layout.
Cancel function
Pausing a planned turn for refueling or other tasks doesn't have to be a hassle.
The TurnPath menu cancel button lets you stop the next turn and handle whatever comes up without missing a beat.
Initiating turns
When you encounter rocks or fallen trees in the field, you need to be able to adjust your course quickly. Use the manual start button to start a turn whenever you need and navigate around the unexpected with ease.
TurnPath sequencing options
With TurnPath, you can access advanced customization options through the settings wrench. These allow you to fine-tune TurnPath’s farm technology to your specific needs. Sequencing options include:
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Alternate groups: Alternate between clockwise and counterclockwise turns to cover the field.
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Identical groups: Set the same path direction—either all clockwise or all counterclockwise—for consistent operation.
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Skip passes: Skip rows to facilitate tight turns—ideal for tractors with large implements.
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Harvest sequencing: Keep the combine's auger in open fields, simplifying grain cart unloading and boosting efficiency for each row.
Refining field turns for precision
Refine your turn settings with TurnPath's preview function for precise field maneuvering, adjusting key parameters as needed.
Adjustable parameters include:
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Turn radius: Adjust the turn radius to suit the field conditions and turn more efficiently.
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Headland size: In TurnPath, set the headland size to the implement width so you have enough room to turn and maneuver.
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Overshoot distance: Use TurnPath to adjust the overshoot distance so the tractor lines up with the next pass and minimizes overlaps.
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Boundary distance: Set the boundary distance in TurnPath so you can turn efficiently and stay clear of the field edges.
Turn alarm and auto-swath functionality
Improve operator awareness and fieldwork efficiency with TurnPath's turn alarm and auto-swath features.
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Turn alarm: You'll get an alert 100 feet before a turn, so you're always aware and prepared.
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Auto-swath functionality: Auto-swath automatically controls when the implement turns on and off during headland passes, boosting fieldwork efficiency.
Advantages of Ag Leader’s TurnPath
The biggest benefits of using TurnPath to streamline your farm management include:
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Better crop health management
By maintaining consistent and accurate field operations, TurnPath supports better crop health management.
This includes timely planting, precise application of inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, and efficient harvesting practices—all crucial for maximizing crop yield potential.
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Cost savings and increased productivity
The combination of automation, precision, and efficiency offered by TurnPath translates into significant cost savings over time.
Reduced fuel consumption, minimized input wastage, and enhanced productivity improve the profitability of your farming operations.
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Minimized soil compaction
Compacted soil has less space for water to infiltrate, roots to grow, and nutrients to be taken up by the plant. With TurnPath, you pass over the same area less often, which results in less soil compaction.
TurnPath helps you keep your soil healthy for more sustainable farming and long-term crop productivity.
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Save natural resources
With TurnPath, you use resources like water, seeds, and agrochemicals more efficiently. Farmers can conserve natural resources and reduce their environmental impact by optimizing inputs and reducing waste.
Closing thoughts
Ag Leader's TurnPath is changing in field management with automated end-of-turn technology. It simplifies turn management with individual and group turns, advanced sequencing, and adjustable parameters.
Features include a preview function, turn alarm for the operator, and auto-swath for implement control. TurnPath is cost-effective, resource-efficient, and reduces soil compaction for better growth and maximum yield. It's a must-have for modern farm management.
Ready to revolutionize your farming operations?
Precision Agri Services Inc. is your trusted supplier of Ag Leader's innovative TurnPath technology. With TurnPath, you can maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and achieve precision in every turn.
As one of the original innovators in precision farming tools, Ag Leader is renowned worldwide for its precision agriculture tools that improve decision-making and solve agronomic challenges.
Their farm management solutions—which include a wide array of products like BoomLoop, InCommand 1200, and RightSpot—are designed to give you instant access to the data you need with full-farm connectivity. No matter where you are, you have the information you need to make the right decisions.
