Drones | UAVs
July 18, 2014
Despite strict federal rules regulating drones for agricultural usage, University of Missouri Professor Bill Wiebold believes it’s important to plan for the future.
Data Management
July 15, 2014
Jim Williams, manager of the FAA’s Office of Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration, recently spoke at the Delta AgTech Symposium on the current state of commercial UAV regulation in the U.S.
Data Management
July 9, 2014
The industry has been sold hard on the seemingly endless benefits of UAV technology in agriculture. Now it's time to dig deep and determine what's real and what's lip service.
Market Watch
July 9, 2014
From water conservation to genetic selection to plant health status - advanced sensor technology is already being deployed on the front lines of some of ag's most important battles.
In-Field Technologies
July 9, 2014
There are many potential efficiency gains that reliable robotic technology could bring to agriculture, and innovative manufacturers are making progress. But much work remains before they're ready for prime time.
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
July 9, 2014
Equipment offerings are sound, so it will take better field information and communication to take VR to the next level of profitability.
Drones | UAVs
July 7, 2014
A Forbes.com contributor argues that current FAA policy regarding commercial UAV use is antiquated and needs reform.
Data Management
July 7, 2014
Growers in South Africa are already harassing UAV technologies for plant health inspections and are reportedly reaping the rewards.
Guidance
July 1, 2014
Steering system developer and manufacturer Novariant, Inc., parent company of AutoFarm and maker of the GeoSteer assisted steering system, has assigned the rights of its aftermarket Australian distributors to its longstanding partner, Ag Leader. In North America, Novariant had...
Guidance
June 24, 2014
Several representatives from member companies of the GPS Innovation Alliance participated late last week in panel discussions at an all-day FCC workshop on “GPS Protection and Receiver Performance.”
Data Management
June 11, 2014
A new and improved InfoAg 2014 program hits the hot topics of today: unmanned aerial vehicles, big data and wearable computers.
Drones | UAVs
June 11, 2014
FAA announced that BP and unmanned aircraft manufacturer AeroVironment received permission to use drones for flyovers of the Prudhoe Bay oil field.
Drones | UAVs
June 11, 2014
A statewide working group that includes state and federal government, industry and academia, has been working since 2009 to develop a UAV that can save a grower's time and resources.
Irrigation
June 5, 2014
Valley Irrigation is expanding its VFlex Corner options by offering electronic sprinkler sequencing, an additional corner length and an inverted corner.
Irrigation
June 4, 2014
AgGateway's Precision Agriculture Irrigation Leadership (PAIL) Project will hold a demonstration on June 11 at AgGateway's Mid-Year Meeting in Altoona, IA.
Data Management
June 3, 2014
Angel Eyes, a FL-based UAS manufacturer, has filed a Brief in Amicus in the now-infamous FAA v. Raphael Pirker case.
Data Management
June 3, 2014
FAA announced that seven aerial photo and video production companies have asked for regulatory exemptions that would allow the film and television industry to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with FAA approval.
Guidance
May 27, 2014
GSA and Rx Networks Inc. have announced the results of tests measuring the performance of Galileo when used in various combinations with GPS and GLONASS.
Guidance
May 27, 2014
From seed to fertility to irrigation, variable rate is benefiting from the positive ag economy and a proliferation of new technology.
Guidance
May 27, 2014
The Boeing GPS IIF satellite is providing the most precise navigation clocks to date, along with improved accuracy, greater security and anti-jam capabilities.
