Data Management
January 28, 2014
A look at all the newest precision ag product innovations being introduced for the upcoming season.
Guidance
January 28, 2014
A Michigan-based consultants believes variable-rate fertilizer programs will hold up in 2014, even if the ag economy takes a step back this year.
Drones | UAVs
January 22, 2014
Trimble announces the official addition of its UX5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to its Agriculture product portfolio for aerial imaging and mapping.
Guidance
January 21, 2014
Precision Planting announced limited details regarding it's newest concept, SpeedTube, today at its annual winter meeting, as well as via the company's official Twitter feed.
Imagery
January 17, 2014
The MapShots 2014 customer conference will feature industry presenters that include Agri ImaGIS/Satshot, AgIntegrated, AgSense, GeoVantage, John Deere, Raven and Veris Technologies.
Irrigation
January 14, 2014
Researchers at the University of California-Davis are spearheading a USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative project to address how plants absorb water and when it is an appropriate time to irrigate.
Data Management
January 8, 2014
The full academic report from the CropLife magazine/Purdue University Retail Precision Adoption Survey, the preeminent benchmarking study of technology and precision practice adoption among US agricultural retailers, is now availalble on the Purdue University Center for Agribusiness website.
Guidance
January 8, 2014
Energized by a huge influx of attendees and excitement at last year’s event, the InfoAg Conference goes annual in 2014 at a new venue.
Data Management
January 8, 2014
The expanded collaboration will include increased operational capabilities and increased technology offerings in Beck’s geographical areas.
Data Management
January 2, 2014
In a couple of weeks, I will be in Lansing, Michigan to chat with attendees at the Michigan Agri Business Association (MABA) annual conference. The topic, one of the hottest in high technology agriculture, is unmannned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
Data Management
December 30, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration took the next step toward developing rules for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems by finalizing the process of naming six testing sites from the 25 proposals sent in from 24 states.
Guidance
December 19, 2013
Topcon Precision Agriculture has named Aaron Shultz regional sales manager for the southern region of the U.S.
Imagery
December 18, 2013
Beginning in Spring 2014, SST Software will offer multispectral imagery to farmers through a new partnership with GeoVantage.
Guidance
December 13, 2013
The X14's display features a 10.9 cm (4.3 inch) full-color 3D touchscreen and offers moving map visualization and an on-screen, software-based virtual lightbar.
Guidance
December 10, 2013
The new Kinze electric multi-hybrid concept planter has new row units that incorporate two meters for every row.
Irrigation
December 9, 2013
Valley is the only center pivot irrigation manufacturer offering Proof Positive Span Cable, a traceable, theft-deterrent span cable that provides proof of ownership.
Data Management
December 9, 2013
The X30 now offers remote access via Topcon Teamviewer and supports video monitor cameras for viewing virtually any location on a machine.
Data Management
December 5, 2013
Amazon's plan to deliver packages via drones could lead regulators to run the other way from UAV technology.
Guidance
November 25, 2013
Use of global positioning systems and variable rate technology were identified by growers throughout a recent precision agriculture study.
Data Management
November 18, 2013
The company’s research-grade Leaf Wetness Smart Sensor is now CE Compliant, enabling the sensors to be sold in Europe.