Guidance
March 10, 2010
Here are the 2010 PrecisionAg Giveaway Prize Winners!
Cruizer by Raven Mike Cunningham, Bizmark, IL
Satshot 3D & Mobil Imagery Subscription by Agri ImaGIS Rick Green, Columbia, MO
Variable Rate Application Solution by Trimble Tom Cook, Willard, OH
UC4+ Spray Height Controller...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
Farmers now have a new option for precision guidance with the introduction of the Leica mojo3D guidance and customized control system. Designed to help growers get the job done more quickly and efficiently, the system combines a unique, three-dimensional...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
AutoFarm announced the release of the new INTEGRA controller compatible with the company's recently introduced ParaDyme precision farming system.
AutoFarm INTEGRA features a large, full-color 12.1-inch high-definition touchscreen. Capabilities include variable rate planting and planter section control, multiple product application...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
Plans are in full swing for the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, coming to Denver in July. More than 300 papers (oral and posters) will be presented at the Conference, to be held in Denver, July 18th-21st, 2010.
Nominations...
Guidance
February 18, 2010
AutoFarm's recently introduced ParaDyme precision farming system features a 100% factory integrated cellular modem which gives RTK accuracy without a base station when it is coupled with the company's optional RTK ReadyConnect service.
RTK ReadyConnect allows ParaDyme users to access...
Guidance
February 10, 2010
Topcon recently introduced the System 250 automatic steering application, and several new steering kits for it AES-25 electric steering system.
Topcon Precision Agriculture's new System 250 autosteering application combines multi-constellation and combination receiver/controller features of its AGI-3 with the all-in-one...
Guidance
February 8, 2010
Harlan Little has left AGCO to serve as North American business manager for Leica Geosystems' agriculture group. He started with Leica in late January and will work out of Leica Geosystems NAFTA headquarters in Atlanta.
Little has two decades 20...
Guidance
February 4, 2010
Valley Irrigation announced a new agreement with Computronics Holdings Ltd., manufacturer of the patented Farmscan Variable Rate Irrigation technology. This agreement allows for the development and distribution of variable rate irrigation (VRI) controls through over 460 Valley dealers worldwide.
"Computronics...
Guidance
February 4, 2010
Ag Leader Technology recently added the patent-pending SureVac electric row shutoff to its lineup of planter section shutoff devices. SureVac provides today's precision farming operation with an easily-installed, zero-maintenance solution to reduce seed costs and increase yield potential.
SureVac is...
Guidance
February 4, 2010
DICKEY-john announces the addition of AutoSwath Control, an automated row shutoff system, to its existing family of precision agriculture technology. Reduction in planting overlap is the key element this technology provides that directly impacts cost savings to the farmer...
Guidance
January 28, 2010
Hemisphere GPS recently introduced the latest addition to its GPS product line - the A22 GPS antenna. The new A22 GPS antenna is designed to improve agricultural vehicle and equipment noise mitigation, providing strong performance in difficult radio frequency...
Farm to Fork
January 28, 2010
The PrecisionAg Institute sponsored a track of five technology-focused breakout sessions at the inaugural Ag Connect Expo in Orlando in January. Topics included traceability technology, on-the-go sensors, variable-rate irrigation, wireless technology in agriculture, and precision planting. Here are some...
Guidance
January 28, 2010
"Based on feedback we hear at our training sessions and trade shows, assisted steering will be a very big product for 2010," says Kristin Tilus, marketing coordinator. "GPS guidance has been out and adopted by a good percentage of...
Guidance
January 14, 2010
Launched at AgriTechnica in Europe in November, Leica introduced its new iNEX mapping and guidance display to a US audience at the inaugural Ag Connect Expo in Orlando this week.
Guidance
January 14, 2010
Hemisphere GPS launched its G100 all-in-one steering and guidance system for auto-steer ready agricultural vehicles at the Ag Connect Expo in Orlando on Jan. 13.
With the G100 mounted on the roof of the cab, it can be easily connected...
Guidance
December 17, 2009
TeeJet Technologies recently provided a sneak preview of its newest product for field guidance, the Matrix 570G and 840G. The Matrix series offers full access to all of TeeJet's guidance subsystems, and adds an exclusive new twist: real-time video...
Guidance
December 9, 2009
At the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention and Exhibition this week, Hemisphere GPS unveiled Air IntelliStar, the latest addition to its precision aerial product line.
IntelliStar builds upon the features of theHemisphere's Air M3 guidance system, adding many new...
Guidance
November 20, 2009
The new Leica mojoMINI 3D lightbar guidance system provides a new option for users looking for a cost-effective entry point into precision guidance.
The new Leica unit comes with the company's SmartAg antenna and GLIDE technology for improved in-field accuracy....
Guidance
November 17, 2009
Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) has released a new Real Time Kinematic (RTK) module for the Topcon AGI-3 receiver that includes the capability of receiving data from a radio base station or cell modem connected to GSM networks. The new...
Guidance
October 8, 2009
TeeJet Technologies announced the addition of several vehicle-specific installation kits for its FieldPilot assisted steering system. Systems designed specifically for the Hagie DTS line of sprayers, John Deere 7X20 (small frame) tractors, and John Deere 6X00 series high-clearance sprayers...
