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.
Data Management
November 18, 2013
Yara has acquired ZIM Plant Technology GmbH, a developer of crop water sensor technology mostly used in high-precision irrigation systems.
Guidance
November 14, 2013
Topcon Precision Agriculture announces that it is now recognized as a cornerstone supplier to AGCO as their Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) division launches its FUSE Technology initiative.
Irrigation
November 12, 2013
Valmont Irrigation, the manufacturer of the Valley brand of irrigation equipment, announces its collaboration with Farmers Edge.
Guidance
November 11, 2013
Alberta-based NovAtel has launched its NovAtel CORRECT precise point positioning soultion, which the company claims delivers decimetre-level accuracy worldwide.
Irrigation
November 8, 2013
Three farmers independently leased the Kinze Autonomy system this fall to harvest grain.
