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.
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.