Guidance
September 15, 2010
New Hemisphere Receiver Expands GNSS Capability
Hemisphere GPS' Eclipse II delivers improved RTK performance and access to GPS, GLONASS, SBAS and OmniSTAR positioning signals.
Hemisphere GPS recently released its next generation Eclipse II GNSS receiver technology. Based on new Hemisphere...
Guidance
September 10, 2010
Precision Agriculture today is being driven by three key factors: saving time; reducing cost; and promoting environmental stewardship. They are the building blocks for the rise in the precision technology.
The latest precision agriculture technology delivers significant time-saving opportunities, whether...
Guidance
September 10, 2010
Precision Agriculture researchers, practitioners, and manufacturers who had gathered for the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture this past July also had the opportunity to congratulate five outstanding individuals for their contribution to precision agriculture use and adoption.
Now in...
Guidance
September 9, 2010
To help growers improve accuracy and efficiency in managing surface water movement implement guidance John Deere Ag Management Solutions has introduced two new applications.
The first is called iGrade, a GPS-based system that enables operators to build and maintain field...
Guidance
September 2, 2010
John Deere is now offering the new GreenStar 3 family of displays: The GreenStar 3 2630 Display and the GreenStar 3 CommandCenter. These displays are capable of running applications such as AutoTrac and Swath Control Pro, and select models...
Guidance
September 2, 2010
Manufacturers of precision equipment have always had to balance the desire to bring high-tech newbies to the table with easy to start, easy to upgrade technology, while still meeting the needs of the more seasoned precision users.
Trimble's latest effort...
Guidance
July 29, 2010
Satellite-guided tractors, high-tech sensors and field robots: New technologies are taking over the fields. They are intended to help agriculture overcome the challenges posed by a growing world population and climate change. Innovative farming technology will make the cultivation...
Guidance
July 15, 2010
Ag Leader’s INTEGRA display can now load variety maps, while both the Edge and INTEGRA units now feature SmartPath “drive and guide” capability that sets a guidance pattern based on the first pass.
Guidance
July 6, 2010
The International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA) is seeking leadership nominations for consideration during its inaugural organizational meeting at the 10th ICPA Conference in Denver on July 21. The nomination deadline is July 10, 2010.
ISPA is a non-profit professional...
Guidance
July 1, 2010
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be launching a precision agriculture practicum curriculum beginning August 31-September 2. The practicum will include hands-on precision agriculture experience for growers, consultants and other ag professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.
The...
Guidance
June 24, 2010
Terry Brase, associate professor of ag geospatial technology, and his team at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, have built a program for students with designs on a career in agriculture technology. Terry discussed the outstanding educational program...
Guidance
June 23, 2010
Bruce Erickson of Purdue University's Center for Agricultural Business shares some thoughts on the ongoing evolution of precision agriculture, and what makes him hopeful for the future of agricultural technology.
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Guidance
May 20, 2010
Hemisphere GPS recently announced the availability of new installation kits for its Outback eDriveX auto-steering system. These new kits support articulated tractors, providing more options for customers seeking precision steering and control performance. The eDriveX also now supports reverse...
Guidance
May 20, 2010
With the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture about two months away, program planning is winding down and the issue that are likely to be the focus of this year's gathering are coming into focus. ICPA kicks off Sunday,...
Guidance
May 6, 2010
FalconScan, LLC, a provider of aerial imagery services to the agricultural industry, is now collaborating with the AgJunction division of GVM Inc. to offer standardized work order and data delivery solutions for aerial imagery services to growers and agricultural...
Guidance
April 28, 2010
Ag Leader Technology announced the addition of dual product control for application operations to its popular EDGE display unit.
Dual product control in the EDGE display will support sprayer control of a liquid carrier and a single injection pump. Like...
Guidance
April 22, 2010
Precision practitioners wanting to start with the basics and work their way up, or who want the convenience and portability of a steering wheel mounted assisted steering system can get either with AutoFarm OnTrac2 and the AutoFarm ParaDyme roof...
Guidance
March 24, 2010
Trimble recently announced the launch of Trimble VRS Now Ag service for farmers in nine U.S. states — Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Nebraska. Additionally, European growers can receive correction services in Great Britain, Ireland,...
Connectivity
March 10, 2010
AgGateway, the agriculture industry eBusiness standards and implementation organization, has launched the first phase of their Enhanced Feed Connectivity (EFC) Project. The companies currently participating in phase-one of the project are: Alltech, Inc.; Mosaic Company; Southern States Cooperative; Triple...
Guidance
March 10, 2010
Topcon Positioning Systems announced the addition of Kevin Cobb and Fraser Smith to key management positions.
Cobb has joined the company as director of product management and business development for precision agriculture products. Cobb was formerly with AGCO Corporation as...
