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.
Data Management
November 6, 2013
Valley SoilPro 1200, available for the 2014 season, will provide real-time data that tells how much water is needed at each stage of a crop’s growth cycle.
Farm to Fork
November 5, 2013
The radar units are designed to be installed on the front and rear of a vehicle as well as on the boom ends, and can detect multiple collision hazards in a wide field of view.
Irrigation
November 5, 2013
Case IH introduces the availability of two new Precision Disk 500 air drills in 50- and 60-foot working widths.
Guidance
November 4, 2013
The now-bankrupt company alleges that Deere, along with GPS companies Garmin and Trimble Navigation Ltd., led it to believe its network would not interfere with global positioning system devices.
Drones | UAVs
October 29, 2013
The AutoCopter G15 Ag Solution now provides the ability to collect multi-spectral data.
In-Field Technologies
October 29, 2013
Harvest Automation, a company focused on bringing robotics to the field of agriculture, has successfully closed $11.75M in Series C financing.
Guidance
October 29, 2013
An article written by noted agronomist Dr. Harold Reetz some 15 years ago shows we've been pursuing the benefits of variable-rate fertility programs for some time, and that best practices are evolving.
Irrigation
October 24, 2013
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University have developed a new soil testing kit designed to help farmers in third world countries.
Guidance
October 22, 2013
Matt Burkhart, Vice President and General Manager for Raven Industries, Inc. Applied Technology Division, spoke last Thursday at the World Food Prize.
Irrigation
October 16, 2013
The Pump Connect gives farmers a way to automate the pumps that supply water to irrigation equipment.
Irrigation
October 16, 2013
A pair of researchers at Wilbur-Ellis attempt to clarify drift reduction technology and research.
In-Field Technologies
October 9, 2013
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is conducting a survey of agriculture stakeholders to better understand industry needs. Please take a few moments to fill out the brief survey.
Irrigation
October 9, 2013
The new line of TXR ConeJet hollow cone spray tips from TeeJet Technologies offers growers a new tip option.
Drones | UAVs
October 1, 2013
David E. Lincoln, an expert in the dynamic unmanned aerial systems sector, has joined AgriThority's staff of Associates.
Data Management
September 30, 2013
Oregon State University will design wireless sensors to attach to bumblebees, providing real-time data on their behavior.